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Reception children had a special visit from a road safety officer! They learned important tips on how to cross the road safely and practiced them with lots of enthusiasm. To make learning even more fun, the officer also taught the children a catchy road safety song, helping them remember the key rules while singing along. It was a fantastic, interactive session that combined learning with fun, helping our children stay safe on their way to and from school.

🌍 Earth Day – Wednesday 22nd April 2026 🌍 Earth Day is a special day that reminds us all to care for our planet and our school environment. Our School Council did a fantastic job of presenting an assembly to help children understand how small actions can make a big difference. The children shared lots of simple ideas that we can all try at school and at home, including: ♻️ Recycle and reduce waste – use the correct bins and try not to waste food 💡 Save energy – turn off li

Monday 27th April 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Families, In last year’s parent survey, many families told us they would like to see our school become more competitive in sport and physical education. We value this feedback and are proud to say that we listened and acted upon it. As a result, we have strengthened our sporting provision by welcoming Mr Ford, our sports coach, whose expertise is already enriching opportunities for pupils across the school. We are also delight

Our Year 4 pupils had an exciting and informative visit from the SPARKS team, where they learned all about fire safety and how to stay safe in everyday situations. During the session, the children discovered just how quickly a fire can spread and discussed common hazards that can be found in the home. They also learned the importance of having working smoke alarms and how these can save lives. The team didn’t just focus on fire safety—they also shared valuable advice about wa

Our Year 4 children had an important visit from our Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), who spoke to them about bullying and how to stay safe. During the session, pupils explored the effects of bullying on both the person being bullied and the person displaying the bullying behaviour. They discussed how bullying can impact feelings, confidence, and wellbeing, and why it is so important to treat others with kindness and respect. The children also learned about cyberbullyi

The children had an amazing time learning all about the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi today. They took part in a special assembly led by a spiritual visitor, who showed them a range of Sikh artefacts such as the sword (kirpan) and kara, helping to deepen their understanding in a meaningful way. After this, the children enjoyed some downtime where they got creative, making Vaisakhi cards for their friends and family. It was lovely to see their thoughtful designs and messages....

Monday 20th April 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Families, I hope you all enjoyed a lovely two‑week break together and had the opportunity to spend time as a family, exploring, resting, and creating special memories. As we return to school, I would like to warmly welcome everyone back for the summer term. This is a particularly important and busy term for all of our pupils, as they begin to prepare for the next step in their learning journey, whether that be moving year grou

Year 5 were fortunate to welcome one of our parents into school, who spoke to the children about Hinduism, sharing valuable insights and helping to deepen their understanding.

We are proud to have achieved our Association for Physical Education (afPE) accreditation, recognising our commitment to delivering high-quality physical education and promoting outstanding opportunities for sport and physical activity across our school. For all things PE CLICK HERE

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