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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

Children in Year 4 had a fantastic time and really enjoyed their violin lesson with Wolverhampton Music School.

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Year 3 enjoyed an unforgettable visit from Humph Histories  to deepen their understanding of Ancient Greece and bring our Athens vs Sparta  topic to life. The day was packed with laughter, hands‑on learning, and plenty of teamwork as children explored the lasting legacy of this fascinating civilisation. They began by locating Ancient Greece on the world map and discussing where it sits on the historical timeline. The children listened to captivating stories from the period an

Reception had a lovely time enjoying their Teddy Bears’ Picnic! The children shared fruit and milk, drew pictures of their own teddy bear picnics, and even read stories to their bears.

Year 1 took part in a walk around our local area as part of our Geography 'Unity in the community' topic. We explored different physical and human features whilst remembering how to keep safe in our local environment.

Year 6 pupils recently took part in an informative talk led by   PCSO Shinton, focusing on   antisocial behaviour   and   knife crime. The session was delivered in an age-appropriate way and helped pupils understand how their choices and actions can affect themselves and others. PCSO Shinton talked to the children about: What antisocial behaviour is and why it is harmful to the community The dangers and serious consequences of carrying knives How to stay safe and make positiv

Year 2 pupils came to school in their pyjamas to celebrate the start of their new class book, Couch Potato  by Jory John. The cosy day helped create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for reading and discussion. Children explored the importance of mindfulness and exercise. They talked about how being active and looking after both our bodies and minds can help us feel happier and healthier.

Children in Year 4 were so excited to write letters to pupils at our Italian partner school. They can’t wait to hear back and begin their international friendships!

Our local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) visited Year 4 and Year 5 children to help them understand the importance of good behaviour and the consequences of anti-social actions. The engaging session aimed to educate children on the concept of criminal responsibility and how their actions can impact their community.

Some of our Year 5 children took part in a Dance Leadership Workshop at Our Lady and St Chads, designed to develop their confidence, teamwork, and communication skills through movement. During the workshop, children learned how to lead dance activities, create routines, and support their peers in trying new moves. It was a fun, active way for them to build leadership skills while enjoying creative expression and working together.

Our school playground was buzzing with excitement as our new Daily Mile track was officially launched by representatives from the London Marathon Foundation. Children spent the morning enthusiastically using the track, walking, jogging and running alongside their classmates. The event celebrated the importance of daily physical activity, with pupils showing great energy, determination and enjoyment throughout the morning. We look forward to using our wonderful new track to he

A lively and enthusiastic group of children took part in a 'tabletop cricket' game this morning, organised by Staffordshire Cricket Club.  We gathered around a specially designed tabletop cricket 'pitch', and worked in a small team, taking turns to bat, bowl and field using the scaled‑down equipment.  We look forward to taking part in more sessions over Spring term.   Well done children for your amazing teamwork today, and a special well done for Delilah  for scoring the mos

Friday 16th January 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Parents and Carers, Welcome back to a brand new year at Goldthorn Park Primary School. I hope you all enjoyed a restful and joyful break over the Christmas period, spending quality time with family and friends. It has been lovely to see the children return with such enthusiasm and readiness for the term ahead. I would also like to acknowledge the recent spell of severe winter weather, which resulted in the school having to c

We have had an indoor weather sensory walk, a Physical Development bear hunt and enjoyed so many painting opportunities. We really enjoyed walking through our 'snowstorm tuff tray' with ice, paint  and water to create a snowy footprint walk.

Year 5 had the opportunity to play Table Cricket with Staffordshire Cricket. Table Cricket is an adapted, miniature version of cricket played on a table tennis table allowing children to experience the sport with modified equipment like ramps for bowling and scoring zones, promoting teamwork and skill development . It's a fun, inclusive game, accessible for both seated and standing players.

Click on the link below for more information. Shared reading: is an opportunity for relationship building – it is a relaxed social time, an opportunity to talk, share ideas and listen to your child is an opportunity for parents to position themselves as readers and convey the message that reading is valued provides a supportive environment to discuss ‘tricky topics’ or talk about difficult circumstances in a supportive environment ignites children’s curiosity and gives them t

Today, Year 5 were delighted to welcome a Roman historian- Professor McGinty’s. The children learnt about Roman clothing, culture, architecture, daily life, and even unusual foods. During the visit the children handled real artefacts from Roman times, which really brought history to life.