Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

I am pleased to share some exciting updates and upcoming events from our school community.

On Tuesday, 18th August some of our students competed at the Mid North Coast Athletics Carnival, showcasing their skill and sportsmanship. A big thank you to Mr Stanford for his dedication and support in preparing and supervising our athletes.

On Thursday, 20th August selected students participated in the GPS Art Legends event. Thank you to Mr Little, Mrs Cole and Miss Rhonda for their guidance and support in this creative opportunity.

Congratulations to our debating teams for their outstanding performances. Our Year 5 team secured 1st place in their debate against Westlawn Public School, demonstrating excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Meanwhile, our Year 6 team achieved 2nd place against Mullaway Public School. A big thanks to Mr Keogh and well done to all involved.

During last week, we held our badge ceremony to celebrate student achievements. Awards recognised both academic excellence and the perseverance and hard work of students striving to improve. It is inspiring to see our students’ commitment to learning. Well done to those students who were selected to receive an Education Week 2026 award.

Our Year 6 students departed on Sunday for their exciting excursion to Sydney and Canberra. We extend our sincere thanks to Miss Chapman, Miss Harvey, Ms Philp, and Mr Nick for supervising and sharing this valuable experience with the students.

Looking ahead, we are excited to host the Kinder Kritters information session on Monday, 24th August for our new 2027 families. Many thanks to Mrs Fletcher, Mrs Black and Ms Tozer for preparing and presenting this important event for our youngest learners and their families.

Please be advised that squishie toys are now banned at school due to their potential to cause distractions in the classroom and lead to social problems related to trading among students. However, students are allowed to bring squishie toys if they use them specifically as tools to support their learning and concentration. We ask Parents and Carers to kindly send a note or speak directly with your child’s classroom teacher if your child requires permission to bring a squishie toy for educational purposes. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Thank you all for your continued support as we work together to provide a positive and enriching environment for every student.

Warm regards,

Brooke Penfold

R/Deputy Principal

We are now accepting enrolments for students starting Kindergarten in 2027.

Our School Tour and Information Session is on Monday 24th August at 5:15pm at our Infants Campus in Mary Street.

Visit our website for enrolment information, important dates, and details about our Kinder Kritters orientation program:

https://grafton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-us/enrol-in-kindergarten

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