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3rd July 2026
Message from Mrs Bana
Message from Mrs Bana
What a fabulous week at Grafton! Sports Day was a huge success — every year group took part and each pupil enjoyed an ice lolly to cool down. Huge thanks to Mr Stefan, our PE coach, whose energy and cheerful leadership across the week made the event run so smoothly. Thank you also to all the staff who supported the activities and to our Year 6 pupils, who developed strong leadership skills while helping to run the day. We were delighted to welcome many parents who came to watch.
The London Opera House visited to film a piece with our pupils — an outstanding opportunity which involved over 90 children across three year groups. The pupils were brilliant: they loved the dance workshop and produced a truly inspiring performance.
Well done to everyone who took part — a memorable week of sport, music and enrichment.
🏆Weekly Class Attendance🏆
🏆Weekly Class Attendance🏆
Overall Winner - 1 Squirrel - 99.11%👏
EYFS
1st place - Thistle - 98.75%
2nd place - Shamrock - 96.55%
Year 1 and 2
1st place - 1 Squirrel - 99.11%
2nd place - 1 Badger - 97.5%
Year 3 and 4
1st place - 4 Simmonds - 95.97%
2nd place - 3 Zephaniah - 94.4%
Year 5 and 6
1st place - 6 Hadid - 98.71%
2nd place - 5 Attenborough - 98.05%
Hot Weather Reminder
With hot weather forecast continuing, please ensure children come to school with: 🧢 Sun hat 💧 Water bottle 🧴 Sunscreen applied before arrival (do not send sunscreen in) 👕 Lightweight uniform-compliant clothing 👟 Open-toe shoes, including Crocs, are not permitted for health and safety reasons.
Please note: handheld fans and sunglasses should not be brought to school. Please label all items clearly.
🌟 Well Done, Casper!
A big well done to Casper Amberg-Aahikari who has published his own book called Jack and the Unknown Islands! He is now selling his books for £3,50. If interested, children are encouraged to approach him
👨👩👧👦 New Reception Parents' Tours & Meet the Team
👨👩👧👦 New Reception Parents' Tours & Meet the Team
We are delighted to invite parents and carers of children starting Reception to attend one of our Parents' Tours & Meet the Team sessions.
Daffodil & Shamrock Classes
📅 Monday 6th July
🕞 3:30–4:00 pm
Thistle & Rose Classes
📅 Tuesday 7th July
🕞 3:30–4:00 pm
Please note: These sessions are for families whose children are not currently attending Grafton Nursery.
FREE Summer Reading with First News – just for our students!
At Grafton Primary School, we know how important it is to keep children reading, thinking and engaged over the summer holidays. That’s why we’re excited to offer all our students free access to First News – the UK’s award-winning newspaper for young people aged 7–14.
The content is written with KS2 and KS3 children in mind and there's something for everyone, regardless of their age or reading level.
First News helps children:
Build strong reading habits
Stay informed in an age-appropriate, safe environment
Develop critical thinking and media literacy skills
Engage in meaningful conversations at home
What’s included in your free summer subscription?
Unlimited access to the First News app from Thursday 9 July until Friday 4 September, which includes:
📰 The weekly newspaper and an archive of past issues
❓ Weekly news quiz to test knowledge in a fun way
🗞️ Daily news stories to read, listen or watch
📊 Polls and interactive content
🧩 Puzzles and games
👨👩👧👦 Discussion points for families
It’s fun, educational and completely free – all summer long.
Click here to get started
https://subscribe.firstnews.co.uk/summer-reading-2026/?fn=
Our Story, Our Faces: A Celebration of Local Legends
This summer, we were proud to partner with Valence House Museum on a creative project celebrating Global Icons and Local Legends. The collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to building strong hyperlocal partnerships that connect local residents with the rich history and culture of our local community.
Inspired by the collection, they created their own expressive portraits, celebrating their individuality and recognising that our young people are the local legends of tomorrow.
The finished artworks now form Our Story, Our Faces—a striking installation of 60 self-portraits displayed in Valence House Museum Tearoom. As a welcoming community hub where people of all ages come together, it's the perfect place to showcase the creativity, confidence and talent of local young people.
This inspiring exhibition demonstrates the value of working in partnership with cultural organisations to create meaningful opportunities for young people while bringing our community together through art.
Valence House invites everyone to visit the Tearoom and enjoy Our Story, Our Faces, on display until the end of September. Click on the link to see more information(photo attached)
Dates for the Diary
Keep up with key events and activities this term
Monday 6th July
🏛️ Y6 visit to British Museum (Hadid Class)
👨👩👧👦 New Reception Daffodil/Shamrock parents tour and meet 3:30 – 4:00pm
These sessions are for families whose children are not currently attending Grafton Nursery
Tuesday 7th July
⚓ Y2 Titanic Day
🦁 Nursery Trip to Jolly Jungle
👨👩👧👦 New Reception Thistle & Rose class parent tour and meet 3.30-4:00pm
These sessions are for families whose children are not currently attending Grafton Nursery
Wednesday 8th July
🎭 Y6 Performance for parents/carers ( Hadid & Turner classes) 9:00 – 10:00am
✨ Celebration of Learning Event 3.30-4.30 pm (in classrooms, all parents/carers welcome)
Thursday 9th July
🎭 Y6 Performance for parents/carers (Banksy & Kapoor classes) 2:15 – 3:15pm
Friday 10th July
🎸 Rock Steady Concerts
🏛️Year 6 Kapoor British Museum Trip
🌈 Reception Summer Festival
Monday 13th July
🎤 Grafton's Got Talent 3.45 pm
🏛️ Y6 Turner British Museum Trip
Tuesday14th July
🎪 Y6 Graftonbury festival 4 pm - 5.30 pm
Wednesday 15th July
🌟 Grafton Achievement Awards Evening
Thursday 16th July
👩🏫 Head Teacher Forum 9:00 – 9:45am
🎓Nursery Graduation
AM 10:15am
PM & FT 2:15pm
🏛️ Y6 Banksy British Muesum Trip
Friday 17th July
🏫 School closes for children 12:30pm
Monday 20th July - Tuesday 1st September
🌈Summer Holidays - School closed to Children
Wednesday 2nd September
📚Children return to school
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