Eco Initiatives
Earth Day 2026
Our School Council did a fantastic job of presenting an assembly to help children understand how small actions can make a big difference. Lots of children got involved in our school wide litter pick!
Great British Bird Watch 2026
Twelve Year 3 and 4 children took part in the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) Big Schools' Birdwatch with Mr Pryce. We spent 1 hour counting the birds that we could see around our school and we managed a total of 9 different species in that time. By the end, the children were becoming quite skilled and could identify Magpies and Blue Tits as well as see that there were different types of Gulls using our school field. They also got to try Mr Pryce's binoculars. Afterwards, Mr Pryce sent our results to the RSPB.
May 2026
Goldthorn Park is proud to be taking part in Walk to School Month! We are encouraging all children and families to walk to school whenever possible and enjoy the many benefits it brings.
Walking to school is a great way to stay active, improve wellbeing, and reduce traffic and pollution around our school environment. It also helps children arrive at school feeling refreshed, energised, and ready to learn.
By taking part together, we are helping to make a positive difference to both our health and the planet. We look forward to seeing our school community stepping up and enjoying the journey together!
As a proud global environmental partner with The British Ironworks Centre, we were delighted to successfully install our Global Ocean Trawler pack against the fence at the entrance to the school.
The initiative encouraged pupils, staff, and families to collect crisp and confectionery wrappers of all brands and sizes and place them into the trawler net for recycling and repurposing.
Why We Took Part
The project aimed to reduce the amount of plastic waste entering our environment and oceans. With marine life living in increasingly threatened habitats, we recognised the importance of taking positive action to help reduce pollution and protect wildlife.
All collected packets were donated through The British Ironworks Centre to organisations that transform waste materials into practical items such as survival blankets for people experiencing homelessness.
Did You Know?
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The UK discards approximately 16 million crisp packets every day — around 6 billion each year.
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Crisp packets dating back to the 1960s have been found washed up on beaches, highlighting how long plastics remain in our oceans.
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As plastics break down, they release harmful microplastics which can damage wildlife and ecosystems.
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It is estimated that more than 324,000 people in the UK are experiencing homelessness, with numbers continuing to rise due to increasing living and housing costs.
A Positive Impact
Through this initiative, our school community helped to support both environmental conservation and charitable causes. By collecting and recycling these packets, we contributed towards reducing waste, protecting wildlife, and supporting organisations working to help those most in need.
We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and support shown by our pupils, families, and staff throughout this project.
