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As part of Year 3's new English core text, Gregory Cool children took part in a variety of hands-on, interactive activities to explore, share ideas, and make predictions. They engaged in a carousel of activities, including: * Retrieving information by answering quiz-style questions. * Developing vocabulary by matching images to definitions and writing sentences using the new words. * Sorting clothing, footwear, and accessories according to what would be suitable for Tobago *

As part of Year 1's Unity in the Community topic, the children have been busy designing and creating their own model houses. They explored different types of homes in our local community and then designed their own model houses. They experimented with a variety of materials, discovering how they can be cut, shaped and joined in different ways. To bring their designs to life, the children used a range of junk modelling resources. We are incredibly proud of their imaginative de

Children in Year 1 have been learning about the features of instructional writing. They explored how instructions include a title, a list of equipment, and clear step-by-step directions. The children then wrote their own set of instructions for how to make a paper plate dinosaur. They worked hard to make sure their steps were clear and in the correct order. To test their work, the children followed the instructions they had written to create their very own paper plate dinosau

Children’s Mental Health Week provides an important chance to reflect on how we all look after our mental and emotional health. Throughout the week, children have taken part in activities linked to wellbeing, self-expression, and understanding what helps them feel grounded and supported. To celebrate the end of the week, children have Dressed to Express!

This year’s Mental Health Week theme is “This is My Place.”  It encourages children to think about the places where they feel safe, happy, confident, and free to be themselves. It’s a lovely opportunity to explore belonging, comfort, and the things that support positive mental health. Year 1 had a wonderful time creating their own “My Place”  this afternoon. The children reflected on what makes them happy and expressed their ideas through their artwork. Well done, Class 4!

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week   our children took part in The Big Sing-A-Long. There is a wealth of evidence showing the positive impact that singing has on wellbeing, and we were delighted to join this uplifting event. This year’s theme, “This is My Place,” encouraged children to express themselves, celebrate their individuality, and enjoy the power of music together.

Thank you to all parents and carers who attended our recent online safety workshop delivered by engagedU. We hope you found the session informative and helpful in supporting your children to stay safe online.

Twelve Year 3 and 4 children took part in the RSPB 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 t

Year 1 explored the word 'experiment' and what it means for artists to experiment and why it is an important process to complete. Children then did a carousel activity where they could experiment painting different designs using different sized paint brushes. We then discussed the differences between each brush used. Our work is inspired by Cesar Manrique.

As part of our creative curriculum, Year 6 have been busy producing a beautiful Poppy Art Installation. The children learned new textile skills by creating their own poppies using red felt. Here is what that children had to say about our learning. ''In our DT lesson this week, we created our very own Poppy Art Installation. First, we learned how to sew a simple stitch. Some of us had never sewn before, so we practised carefully until we felt confident. Once we got the hang of

To mark Internet Safety Day, Year 3 enjoyed a visit from our local PCSO, who talked with the children about how to stay safe online.

Year one enjoyed learning about  Chinese New Year and marked this special occasion with a special family assembly. We invited parents and carers to come in to school and we shared information about this celebration along with lots of singing and dancing. We also shared some Bonfire pictures and decorative lanterns.

Tuesday 10th February 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Parents and Carers, We are proud to share our new GOLDEN values , created in collaboration with you—our parents, staff, and wonderful children. We hope you agree that these values truly reflect our pupils and our school community. Each month, we will focus on one of the GOLDEN values and link our Dojo awards to children demonstrating these values in school. Thank you for your ongoing support. Warm regards, Mrs R. Purshouse

Our Year 6 pupils had a fantastic opportunity this week as they travelled to Wolverhampton Grammar School to meet the much‑loved children’s author Holly Webb. The visit was an inspiring experience for the children, who were excited to hear Holly speak about her writing journey, where her story ideas come from, and how she develops the characters that so many young readers adore. Holly shared an extract from one of her books, capturing the room with her vivid storytelling. Pup

For National Storytelling Week, Year 2 children have been exploring a wonderful variety of stories, including Non-fiction books, modern favourites and imaginative stories they created themselves. In their assembly to parents they shared some of their own storytelling work and celebrated how stories can inspire, entertain and bring people together. To finish, the children performed their lively retelling of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt , using actions, expression and teamwork to

Monday 9th February 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Parents and Carers, Last summer, our parent surveys highlighted that you would like to see additional opportunities for our children to succeed in sport . We listened carefully, and we are delighted to share that many initiatives have already been put in place to support this. We have increased our participation in sporting competitions , and we have also employed our very own Sports Coach , Mr Ford, who works closely with o

Friday 6th February 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Parents and Carers, At Goldthorn Park Primary School, personal development and a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to enrich our children’s learning beyond the classroom. Over the past two weeks, pupils have taken part in a range of experiences designed to build confidence, independence, and essential life skills that prepare them for the next steps in their education and for life beyo

We were thrilled to welcome the London Marathon Foundation, who transformed our outdoor space with a brand-new Active Playground. Read more about it by clicking the link below.

We were delighted to welcome Reflexions back to our school today, where they delivered training to our Wellbeing Champions to help promote positive wellbeing across the school community.

The children suggested their own lines of enquiry to find out which fizzy drink contains the most sugar. They began by making guesses and suggested tasting the drinks, but quickly realised that taste buds vary and this would not be an accurate way to investigate. They then used the nutritional information on the labels, recording the sugar content and converting the amounts to find how much sugar is in a 2-litre bottle. This helped the children make fair comparisons and under