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5th June 2026
Message from Mrs Bana
Message from Mrs Bana
At Grafton Primary we celebrate the rich mix of backgrounds, languages and beliefs represented by our pupils — with over half of our school speaking English as an additional language and children from around 48 different language communities — and we are clear that everyone must be treated with fairness, kindness and respect. Teaching our pupils the British values of respect, tolerance and mutual responsibility is central to the REAL curriculum and to everything we do: we expect every child to feel included, seen and safe in school regardless of skin colour, religion, ethnicity or any other difference. If your child has experienced something that has upset them, please tell us so we can act: speak first with your child’s class teacher, or contact the phase leader, the safeguarding lead (DSL) or the school office — we will investigate sensitively and respond quickly. Together — school and families — we will model and reinforce that being a good person is not about praise or attention but simply who we are: “Be a good person for no reason. For real. Not for praise, not for attention, not because somebody is watching. Just because that's who you are.”
Summer Fair – Early School Closure
Wednesday 17 June
To allow staff time to set up for our Summer Fair on Wednesday 17 June, the school will close slightly earlier than usual. Please make arrangements to collect your child(ren) at the times below:
KS2 (Years 3–6) and EYFS (Reception & Nursery): 2:00 pm
KS1 (Years 1–2) and The Ark: 2:10 pm
Thank you for your support and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you to our Summer Fair!
🌙✨ Eid Celebration at Grafton🌙✨
We were delighted to celebrate Eid together at school and would like to thank everyone who joined us for this special occasion.
Children from Year 4 Ali Class proudly shared their learning about Eid, explaining its significance and talking about how they celebrated with their friends and families. They spoke confidently and enthusiastically, giving everyone a wonderful insight into this important festival.
A special thank you to Mrs Nassa for preparing the children so well and for making the delicious barfi, which was enjoyed by all.
We would also like to thank all the parents and carers who attended and contributed such a wonderful selection of tasty treats. Your support helped make the celebration a memorable and enjoyable event for our school community.
Eid Mubarak to all our families who celebrated!
Administering Medication at School
It is our responsibility to ensure that you understand the guidelines for managing medication in school and early years settings, which have been in effect since December 2015.
Medication should only be brought to school or settings when absolutely necessary— specifically, when not administering it during the school day would negatively impact a child’s health or attendance.
Schools and settings will only accept medication that has been prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional, such as a doctor, dentist, nurse prescriber, or pharmacist prescriber. No child will be given prescription medication without prior consent from their parent or carer.
Consent must be provided by completing the designated form here: Consent Form. All medications must be handed directly to school staff and collected in person by the parent, guardian, or a responsible adult. Medication should never be sent to school with the child.
Important: If you consider an item to be medicine or medicated, it must be prescribed to the child and accompanied by a completed consent form. If it is not considered medicine or medicated, it should not be brought into school.
Summer Term Curriculum Maps
To help you to support your child's learning at home, this term's Curriculum Maps are now available on the school website. We encourage you to take a look, as they offer valuable insights 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 or by visiting the year group pages on the school website :
The ARK, Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Calling All DIY Heroes! 🛠️🧰
Could you help us build a mud kitchen?🏠
We're looking for someone who could create a large, safe, and sturdy mud kitchen for our playground. It doesn't need to be perfect—just practical and child-friendly!
🌿 Messy play helps children learn, explore, create, and work together.
🪵 We already have plenty of wood ready for the project.
Please contact the school office if you can help. Thank you!
We have lift-off! The Glurbs Language Quest starts today
We're excited to announce that Grafton Primary School is taking part in a Language Angels challenge, the Glurbs Language Quest. Schools can win a cash prize, and we need your help!
Our pupils are on a mission to boost our school's ranking by completing fun language lessons in the Glurbs app. Glurbs features safe, structured, curriculum-linked learning for children aged 4-12.
How to join the mission
Download: Scan the QR code or search for "Glurbs" in your app store (Apple or Google Play).
Register: Join the competition by selecting the "Language Quest" button and enter our unique school code 8RKE7PS.
Enjoy: Start learning and exploring!
Completing planets and activities earns points for our school throughout the challenge and helps us to move up the competition leaderboard!
The app is free to download, and participation is completely optional.
Thank you for supporting Grafton Primary School and encouraging language learning beyond the classroom.
For full details, please visit www.glurbs.com.
🏆Weekly Class Attendance🏆
🏆Weekly Class Attendance🏆
Overall Winner - 1 Hedgehog - 98.67%👏
EYFS
1st place - Daffodils - 98.15%
2nd place - Shamrock - 96.55%
Year 1 and 2
1st place - 1 Hedgehog - 98.67%
2nd place - 1 Fox - 97.67%
Year 3 and 4
1st place - 4 Simmonds - 98.39%
2nd place - 3 Zephaniah - 97.1%
Year 5 and 6
1st place - 6 Banksy - 97.14%
2nd place - 6 Hadid - 96.9%
🎪 Summer Fair Inflatable Wristbands – On Sale Now!
Please complete the relevant form to book your child's inflatable wristband for the Summer Fair on Wednesday, 17th June 2026, 3.30 -5.30 pm.
Year 3-6 https://forms.gle/nT5pt4iQvB7xUgHC6
Nursery to Year 2 https://forms.gle/Fm72Zssy672bGFxq8
🎟️Wristband Information
🎟️Wristband Information
Wristbands cost £5 per child and provide access to a 10-minute inflatable session. Wristbands are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
🎡Attractions
🎡Attractions
KS2 Playground (Years 3–6)
Bouncy castle
Large jungle run
KS1 Playground (Nursery–Year 2)
Age-appropriate inflatables and bouncy castles
School Hall
Soft play area for younger children
Jungle Run tickets for KS1/EYFS children will also be available to purchase on the day.
ℹ️Important Information
Time slots will be allocated throughout the Summer Fair, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
A designated time slot has been reserved for children attending The Ark, Nest, River and Sunshine Rooms.
If you are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, including illness, refunds will not be issued.
If you miss your allocated time slot, you may miss your inflatable session.
Pricing
🎟️ 1 x wristband = £5.00
🎟️🎟️ 2 x wristbands = £10.00
🎟️🎟️🎟️ 3 x wristbands = £15.00
Wristbands will be given to you child at school closer to the date of the Fair and your allocated time slot will be shown on the wristband. You must show your wristband for admission.
Please remember to go to your Arbor App to pay for your wristbands. Only wristbands that are paid for can be secured.
🏃♂️🏃♀️ ARP Sports Day Arrangements🏅
Our formal group will be encouraged to do sports day with their classes.
Our semi and pre-formal groups will do some sporting activities we have been practising in the KS2 playground at 2.30 on the 1st July. Parents are welcome to come and watch.
We know some children find this difficult, therefore we will record them doing their activities and will share this with any families that are unable to join us or feel it may be preferable not to attend in person.
Please ask the team if you are unsure about groups or whether to attend.
Dates for the Diary
Keep up with key events and activities this term
Dates for the Diary
Keep up with key events and activities this term
Monday 8th June
🧑🚒 Y6 Junior Citizen Visit
Tuesday 9th June
🎨 Y6 Hadid Ben Kinsella visit
Y2 Valence Library visit
Thursday 11th June
🎨 Y6 Turner Class Ben Kinsella visit
Y2 Valence Library visit
Friday 12th June
🎨 Y6 Kapoor Class Ben Kinsella visit
Monday 15th June
📚 Y5/6 British Library visit (Refugee Week) (small group)
Tuesday 16th June
🏛️ Y4 visit to Valence House Museum (Ali & Simmonds classes)
Wednesday 17th June
🏛️ Y4 visit to Valence House Museum (Farah & Worthington classes)
🎪 Summer Fayre (early finish times) 3.30-5.30 pm
Friday 19th June
🍽️ Special Lunch Menu -Summer Solstice
Monday 22nd June
🎵Y5 Music Concert for parents/carers (Bonnin & Packham)
🏛️Y6 British Museum visit (Banksy class)
Tuesday 23rd June
🌿Y5 Thriftwood Trip (Packham & Craig classes)
Wednesday 24th June
🎶Y5 Music Concert for parents/carers (Attenborough & Craig)
Thursday 25th June
🦁Nursery visit to Jolly Jungle
🏛️Y6 visit to British Museum (Kapoor class)
Friday 26th June
🏛️Y6 visit to British Museum (Turner Class)
Monday 29th June
🌳Y5 Thriftwood Trip (Bonnin & Attenborough classes)
Tuesday 30th June
🏅 KS2 Sports' Day
Y5/6 from 9.30 am Valence Park
Y3/4 from 1.30 pm Valence Park
Wednesday 1st July
🏅 Reception Sports' Day - Garden
Thistle class 9-9.30 am
Rose 9.40-10.10 am
Daffodil 10.20 -10.50 am
Shamrock 11-11.30 am
Friday 3rd July
🏅 KS1 Sports' Day
Y1 9.30 am school playground
Y2 1.45 pm School playground
Monday 6th July
🏛️ Y6 visit to British Museum (Hadid Class)
👨👩👧👦 New Reception Daffodil/Shamrock parents tour/chat 6⋅3:30 – 4:00pm
Tuesday 7th July
Y2 Titanic Day
👨👩👧👦 New Reception Thistle & Rose class parent tour and meet
Wednesday 8th July
🎭 Y6 Performance for parents/carers (2 classes) 9:00 – 10:00am
Thursday 9th July
🎭 Y6 Performance for parents/carers (2 classes) 2:15 – 3:15pm
Friday 10th July
🎸 Rock Steady Concerts
Monday 13th July
🎤 Grafton's Got Talent
Tuesday14th July
🎪 Y6 Graftonbury festival
Wednesday 15th July
🌟 Celebration Evening
Thursday 16th July
👩🏫 Head Teacher Forum 9:00 – 9:45am
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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