Lord Mayor Visit Inspires Our Pupils

acarroll • January 26, 2026

Lord Mayor of Barking & Dagenham Princess Bright visits Grafton Primary.

On 22 January 2026, we were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, Princess Bright to our school. The visit was a special and inspiring occasion for our pupils, particularly those in Years 5 and 6, who took part in an engaging assembly led by the Lord Mayor.

During the assembly, pupils learned about the role of the Lord Mayor, the importance of civic responsibility, and how individuals can make a positive difference within their community. Our children listened attentively and asked thoughtful questions, demonstrating great curiosity and enthusiasm.

.The Lord Mayor also met with some of our Diversity and Rights Ambassadors, taking time to hear about their work in promoting equality, respect, and inclusion across the school. It was a valuable opportunity for our ambassadors to share their ideas and feel recognised for their commitment to our work as a Rights Respecting School and leadership.

We would like to thank the Lord Mayor for taking the time to visit us and for inspiring our pupils to be active, responsible, and compassionate citizens.

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Mini Tennis Champions!

By acarroll • April 28, 2026

On Monday, 27th April, Mr Stefan and Mrs Armbuster accompanied a group of Year 5 and 6 pupils to a Mini Tennis Competition at Barking Riverside School. It was a fun and exciting event from the very start, with the children arriving full of energy and enthusiasm, ready to compete. Throughout the day, they put their tennis skills to the test against a range of other schools, demonstrating excellent determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship.