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This short video, created with our amazing pupils, explores the important difference between friendship fallouts and bullying. It helps children recognise that disagreements and changes in friendships can happen naturally, but also highlights when behaviour becomes repeated, intentional, and harmful.

Friday 13th March 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Families, What a busy and wonderfully productive Spring Term we have had at Goldthorn Park!  Our children have enjoyed so many rich and exciting learning opportunities, and it has been a joy to see them grow, thrive and share their achievements with one another. March’s Value of the Month has been Growth, and our pupils have shown this in abundance — growing in confidence, in their learning, and in their character. We are incr

The Year 5 girls had an inspiring day at Wolverhampton Girls’ School, where they immersed themselves in a range of hands‑on STEM workshops. The girls took part in a variety of workshops including computer science, experimenting with programming and exploring how technology shapes the world around them. They also, took part in a Design & Technology workshop, they took on the challenge of building a sturdy structure using only spaghetti and elastic bands, testing their engineer

Class 14 enjoyed a fantastic movie afternoon this week after winning the Mr/Mrs Potato Head Attendance Challenge for having the best attendance across KS2! Throughout the term, pupils worked hard to attend school every day, earning pieces to build their class Potato Head. Their commitment and teamwork paid off, with Class 14 completing their character first. The challenge has been a great way to motivate and encourage children’s attendance each week, helping them develop posi

As part of our topic, You’re Not Invited , Year 4 brought history to life through an exciting workshop led by Humph’s Histories. The children learned several Latin phrases and discovered where key Roman events fit within British history. They examined a variety of weapons, armour and other historical sources to deepen their understanding of the past. They also designed and made their own Roman shields and recreated battle formations, gaining a fascinating insight into what li

What an incredible performance Years 3 and 4 put on in their spring production of  Dragon Days ! The children have worked so hard over the past weeks, and it truly showed on stage—their singing, acting, and confidence were fantastic, and the whole show wouldn’t have been out of place on a West End stage. They were absolutely amazing, and we are so proud of each and every one of them for creating such a memorable performance.

WOW - all of the children's Easter Bonnets were fabulous and we really appreciate your effort and time when creating them. What a wonderful memory for the children to have their very own parade to show off their beautiful creations. The children were beaming and wanted to wear their bonnets all day.

We had a fabulous time taking part in our ‘pop up role play visit’. We explored in the dinosaur area, posted parcels at the post office, practiced different hair styles on  dolls, became vets for the day, put out fires at the fire station and looked after each other at the doctors. It was such a lovely experience for the children, and we really hope that they enjoyed it.

Year 4 were so excited to receive their letters from their Italian pen pals. It was wonderful to see the care and attention with which they opened and read their letter, truly appreciating the time and effort that had gone into them. The drawings and stickers were a particular highlight, bringing big smiles all around. The children are already eagerly looking forward to writing their replies!

Children in Year 1 have been learning about Mary Anning and her achievements. They created their own Plesiosaur skeleton's using art straws and cotton buds.

What a fantastic Red Nose Day we had! The whole school was buzzing with laughter, colour, and pure, joyful silliness. Children (and plenty of adults!) arrived dressed in all sorts of brilliant outfits — from bright red clothes to wild hair, wacky socks, and even full-on silly costumes. Everyone brought in £1 for Comic Relief, helping to turn a day of fun into real support for those who need it most — providing food, safe places to sleep, and lives free from fear and harm. Our

Children in Years 5 and 6 took part in an inspiring, hands‑on STEM workshop led by aerospace experts from Safran. Throughout the day, children stepped into the role of real engineers, applying their knowledge of forces, design, problem‑solving and teamwork across a series of exciting challenges. One of the activities during the workshop was the marshmallow‑and‑spaghetti tower task, where pupils had to think carefully about structure, stability and height as they experimented

The Reflexions Team recently visited our Year 5 pupils to deliver an engaging and thoughtful workshop focused on friendships and mental health. Throughout the session, children explored the importance of setting healthy boundaries, learned practical techniques to support their wellbeing, and discussed the qualities that make a good friend. It was a valuable opportunity for pupils to reflect on their relationships and develop skills that will support them both in and out of th

Friday 20th March 2026 Headteacher’s Message – Careers Week Celebrations Dear Parents and Carers, This week, our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils have enjoyed a wonderful range of experiences as part of Careers Week  here at Goldthorn Park Primary. It has been inspiring to see our children so engaged, curious, and enthusiastic as they explored the many possibilities their futures can hold. On Tuesday , pupils took part in a fantastic careers carousel where a wide variety of represent

As part of the Eid celebrations at Goldthorn, our Year 3 students explored the art of Arabic writing. They practised writing their names in a variety of styles, using pencils, pens, and decorative gold and silver pens, bringing creativity and personal flair to their work.

Our school was proud to take part in the London Mini Marathon, an inspiring event that brought together children and parents in a celebration of energy, determination, and community spirit. Our children embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and excitement, showing great commitment throughout.

As part of our Eid assembly, both KS1 and KS2 learned about how this festival is celebrated within Muslim families locally, nationally, and globally. Pupils listened respectfully, asked thoughtful questions, and reflected on the significance of Eid, including themes of new beginnings, forgiveness, and personal growth.

Goldthorn Park hosted our first ever Career’s Fair for our Year 5 and 6 children. We had guests who represented different jobs and careers in school, to help our children understand how school skills connect to real life and to build curiosity and confidence about their future. We had members of the police and fire service, a make up artist, caterers, a salesperson, an NHS worker, a RSPCA officer, and a worker from the charity sector.   Our children asked really insightful qu

After their visit to the Black Counrty Living Museum the children had a follow-up session with a member of staff from museum. During this visit, they continued their learning about foreground, midground and background. The children used these skills to create their own piece of artwork, designing a scene inspired by the Black Country. They carefully thought about how to layer their ideas to create depth and make their artwork look more detailed and realistic. It was a fantast

During Year 2's visit to the Black Country Living Museum, we focused on Art and Design. The children learned how artists use the foreground, midground and background to make their pictures look interesting and full of depth. We explored the museum setting and talked about what we could see in the front, middle and back of the scene. The children then thought carefully about where to place different parts in their own artwork to help their pictures stand out and look realistic