Welcome to Graffham and Duncton Church of England Schools
'Living life in all its fullness'Headteacher's Welcome
Rooted in our shared vision which is inspired by “Living life in all its fullness”, we provide an education that balances academic excellence with creativity, curiosity, and care. Our curriculum is designed to inspire every child to discover their potential, encouraging resilience and a lifelong love of learning.
As small schools in the heart of the South Downs, we are deeply connected to our surroundings and our local community. We take pride in fostering meaningful relationships with families, friends, and neighbours, creating a strong sense of belonging for all.
Clergy Welcome
Rev. Vivien Turner - St. Giles, Graffham
A warm welcome to two schools with a parish priest each and a shared vision, for every child to grow in ‘fullness of life’. I’m ‘revrunvivien’, the parish priest at St Giles Church supporting the Graffham village community. I commend the ethos of our Graffham Infant school with enthusiasm, as both caring of, and ambitious for its children, and appreciate its happy atmosphere whenever I visit. I’m now pleased to lead collective worship in either the school hall or the church, exploring and celebrating the school’s Christian values, and festival services in church at the end of each term. Many children have recalled Graffham School with affection over its one hundred and sixty years of service. It’s a delight to know children still can. Alongside the church community which founded it and continues to offer wholehearted support today, may it's schoolchildren long continue to seek God’s blessing here: Bless us in our work, bless us in our play, bless our Graffham Infant School, bless us every day. Amen.
Rev. David Crook - Holy Trinity, Duncton
I am the parish priest for five local villages, including Duncton, and serve as a governor at both my Church of England village schools, the other being Fittleworth. I enjoy my weekly assemblies with the Duncton children, always a great start to my Thursday mornings. The happy atmosphere, thoughtful questions and comments from the children in our collective worship sessions build upon our Christian and other school values. I encourage the children to give thanks to God for all that is good in our lives, appreciating the beauty of the countryside and the connections between the Christian and agricultural calendars. Welcoming parents and carers, as well as the pupils and staff, to our school services in Holy Trinity Church is something I always look forward to at Harvest, when we support Stonepillow, as well as Christmas and Easter. It is my vocation to encourage more people to know, love and follow Jesus, but I respect our children's right to make their own informed decisions about faith.
