Grafton Primary School

Weekly Bulletin

Message from the Headteacher

I am delighted to share that our children have settled in exceptionally well, demonstrating their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn as they return to their classrooms after the summer break, ready to embrace the exciting year ahead.

Our teachers and staff have worked hard to create welcoming and engaging learning environments, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and inspired. The positive attitudes and behaviours demonstrated by our pupils are already setting a strong foundation for a successful year.

We are particularly proud of how well our new and returning pupils have adapted to their new classes, routines, and friendships. This smooth transition is a testament to the resilience and determination of our children, as well as the dedication of our staff.

As always, we encourage parents to continue supporting their children’s learning at home and to maintain open communication with the school. Together, we can ensure every child thrives and grows in confidence throughout the year.

Warm regards,

Junaida Bana

Headteacher

Ofsted Report and School Development Priorities

We are delighted to share the link to our recent Ofsted report, which reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire school community. We are extremely proud of the outcome and the recognition we received. You can read the full report here: Ofsted Report. As we move forward, our School Development Plan for this academic year will focus on key priorities highlighted in the Ofsted findings. We look forward to sharing this plan with parents soon, and continuing our journey of improvement together.

After School Clubs

We are pleased to announce that our after-school clubs will commence on Monday, 15th September. There are still a few spaces available. If you would like your child to attend, please ensure that payment is made before the club start date to secure a place.

Please note that your child will not be able to attend the club unless payment is received before the start date.

Home School Agreement and Code of Conduct 2025/26

As part of our continued commitment to fostering strong partnerships between home and school, we kindly ask parents and carers to review our Home-School Agreement by clicking the Home School Agreement

This agreement sets out the expectations and responsibilities of the school, parents, and pupils to support a successful and positive learning experience for every child. Thank you for your continued support.

School Grid

You can now view detailed photographs of each school meal directly through the School Grid platform when making your bookings. This new feature allows you to see exactly what your child will be served, helping you make more informed choices about their daily nutrition.

To access the images, simply click on the blue information icon next to each meal option. You can log in to School Grid using the following link: School Grid

If you require any assistance with these new features or have any questions about the meal booking process, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Autumn Term Curriculum Maps

To help you to support your child's learning at home, the Autumn Term Curriculum Maps are now available on the school website. We encourage you to take a look, as they offer valuable insight into what your child is learning and how you can reinforce this at home. You can also access the maps by clicking on the link below:

Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Simmond & Ali Class

Diwali Assembly Date Change

Originally scheduled for 20th October, the Diwali assemblies will now take place on Friday, 17th October at the same time.

We understand some parents raised concerns about the assembly clashing with the actual festival day, which affected their ability to attend. This change has been made to accommodate those requests.

Lost Property

Have your child misplaced something?

We currently have several unclaimed items, including:

👕 School clothing
🥪 Lunchboxes
💧 Water bottles
🧥 Coats/Jackets

The lost property will be available for collection until Friday, 19th September 2025. After this date, any unclaimed items will be responsibly disposed of or donated to charity to make space for the new school year.

To avoid losing any valuable items, please ensure that all belongings are clearly named. This helps us return items to the rightful owners quickly and efficiently.

Welcome Meetings for Parents – Next Week

We warmly invite all parents to attend the upcoming Welcome Meetings scheduled for next week. We understand that working parents may find it difficult to attend in person. Therefore, all sessions will also be streamed live, and the access link will be shared below for your convenience.

15.09.25 Y5/Y6 https://meet.google.com/rgi-unht-msx

16.09.2025 Y3/4 https://meet.google.com/cnk-dzhg-zdo

17.09.2025 Y1/2 https://meet.google.com/ufm-gsxu-vuf

The PowerPoint presentation used during the sessions will be available on the school website for you to review at any time.

Please note, due to the size of the hall, sound quality may not be perfect, but we will do our best to ensure everyone can hear clearly. We kindly ask that younger siblings are not brought to the meetings to minimise disruptions and help maintain a focused environment.

We look forward to welcoming you!

School Gate Opening Times

🕓 Morning Gate Times

Gates Open: 8:40 AM
Gates Close: 8:55 AM

✅ Please ensure your child arrives between 8:40 AM – 8:55 AM.
This gives them time to settle in and get ready for the school day.

🚪 Running Late?

After 8:55 AM, the gates will be closed.
Your child must then enter through the main office.
They will be marked late on the register.

Uniform

As we continue to foster a positive and focused learning environment, we would like to remind all families about our school uniform expectations. Wearing the correct uniform helps promote a sense of belonging, pride, and equality among our pupils, supporting our school values of Respect, Determination, and Kindness. More details can be found on our website School Uniform

Thank you for your continued support in maintaining our school’s high standards and helping our pupils to look and feel their best every day.

School Dress Code Reminder

👟 PE Days – No Jewellery Allowed

❌ No earrings
❌ No necklaces, bangles, or other jewellery

📅 Non-PE Days

✅ Small stud earrings only
✅ Religious jewellery will be considered – please speak to us if needed

❌ No large earrings or hoop styles

⌚ Watches

✅ Regular watches are allowed

❌ Smartwatches are not permitted

💅 Appearance – What’s Not Allowed (Any Day)

❌ Nail varnish or false nails

❌ Make-up of any kind

❌ Temporary tattoos

❌ These rules apply even on non-uniform days

📞 If Your Child Arrives Out of Dress Code:

We will contact you
If we can’t reach you:
Your child will change into school-provided clothing
They can change back at the end of the day

Thank you for your support in keeping our school a safe, focused, and respectful environment.

Swimming Kit (Y5 Bonnin & Attenborough)

Your child will need to bring:

a swimming costume / swimming trunks
a swimming hat
a towel
a plastic bag for their wet clothes/towel.

Uniform Donations - No Longer Needed

Thank you so much for your generous support with uniform donations last year. We truly appreciate the community spirit and kindness you've shown.

At this time, we would like to let you know that we are no longer in need of any additional uniform donations. Our current supplies are now sufficient to support students in need.

Please hold on to any future donations for now, and we’ll let you know if our needs change.

📅 Dates for the Diary
Keep up with key events and activities this half term

Mon 15 Sept

🕓 After School Clubs Start

🏏 Year 4 Cricket Engagement Day

👶 Reception children attend 9:00am – 3:00pm

👋 Year 5 & 6 Parent/Carer Welcome Meeting 9:05 – 9:35am

Tues 16 Sept

👶 Reception children start full time 8:45am – 3:10pm

👋 Year 3 & 4 Parent/Carer Welcome Meetings 9:05 – 9:35am

Wed 17 Sept

👋 Year 1 & 2 Parent/Carer Welcome Meetings 9:05 – 9:35am

Fri 19 Sept

🏊‍♂️ Swimming: Year 5 Bonnin & Attenborough 10:30 – 11:15am

Tues 23 Sept

👋 Reception & Nursery Parent/Carer Welcome Meeting 9:05 – 9:35am

Thurs 2 Oct

🎉 Special Lunch Menu – Mr. Nourish’s Birthday Celebration

Fri 17 Oct

🪔 Year 4 Diwali Assemblies to Parents

Simmonds: 9:10am

Ali: 2:45pm

Tues 21 Oct

🪔 Year 4 Diwali Assemblies to Parents

Worthington: 9:10am

Farah: 2:45pm

Wed 22 Oct

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent’s Evening 3:30 – 7:00pm

Thurs 23 Oct

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent’s Evening 3:30 – 7:00pm

🍲 Special Lunch Menu – Celebrating Black History Month

🛑 Half Term

School Closed: 27th – 31st October 2025

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