Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

Education Week has once again reminded me just how special Grafton Public School is. It has been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the learning, creativity and sense of community that make our school such a great place to be. Over the past fortnight, our students have been given every opportunity to shine, and they certainly did not disappoint.

Without doubt, the highlight of the week was our school concert, The Magic Shoes, on Wednesday evening. What an incredible night it was! Watching our students perform on stage was something truly special. For some, the spotlight is where they naturally belong. For others, simply stepping onto the stage in front of an audience of more than 900 people was a remarkable achievement in itself. Whether students were singing, dancing, acting or playing a role behind the scenes, every single one should be immensely proud of what they accomplished. It takes courage to perform in front of such a large audience, and it was wonderful to see so many students stepping outside their comfort zone and enjoying the experience.

A production of this scale simply does not happen by chance. It is the result of months of planning, rehearsals and an extraordinary amount of work behind the scenes. I would like to sincerely thank every member of staff who supported our students in the lead up to the performance and on the night itself. Your encouragement, patience and willingness to help wherever needed ensured the evening was a tremendous success.

A very special congratulations must go to Miss Karen, Mr Keogh and Mr Craythorn, whose vision, expertise and countless hours of work brought The Magic Shoes to life. Grafton Public School is incredibly fortunate to have such talented and dedicated staff leading our Creative and Performing Arts programs. Their passion creates opportunities for our students that build confidence, inspire creativity and leave lasting memories.

We finished Education Week today by opening our classrooms to families for Open Day. Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit, explore our learning spaces and celebrate the wonderful work being undertaken across the school. Seeing parents, carers and family members engaging with student learning sends a powerful message to our children that what they do at school is important and valued. Your presence, encouragement and support make a genuine difference, and we are grateful to have such a supportive school community.

As Education Week comes to a close, I am reminded that while our students achieve wonderful results in the classroom, it is the opportunities beyond the classroom that also help shape confident, capable and resilient young people. Thank you to our students for embracing every opportunity, to our staff for their incredible dedication, and to our families for the ongoing support you provide. Together, we continue to make Grafton Public School a place where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and shine.

Warm regards

Nick Campbell
Relieving Principal

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

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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