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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

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

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.

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

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.

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

What a wonderful week we have had celebrating World Book Day across the school! The children looked amazing in their costumes inspired by famous people linked to the Little People, Big Dreams books. It was wonderful to see so many inspirational figures brought to life around school. Our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils also enjoyed a fantastic author visit at the Grand Station, which was a great opportunity to hear about the writing process and be inspired to create their own stories

As part of our World Book Day celebrations, a group of our Year 3 and 4 children joined lots of other schools at a fantastic event at Grand Central Station in Wolverhampton today. The event marked the 10th anniversary of the bestselling children's book collection Little People, BIG DREAMS, which has inspired our World Book Day costumes today at Goldthorn Park. We met the author of the series - Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara - who led us on a creative journey of songs, quizzes,

Reception had an exciting visit from a PCSO, who brought along his police van! The children loved sitting inside the van and asking lots of brilliant questions about his job.

Our local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) visited Year 2 to talk about stranger danger and recognising safer strangers. The children discussed how to stay safe, what to do if they get lost, and who they can trust for help. We are very grateful for the visit and the valuable safety advice shared.

Our school was filled with colour, music, and excitement as we celebrated Diwali – the Festival of Lights! Some of our children came dressed in beautiful traditional costumes, bringing a vibrant splash of culture to the day. The sounds of the dhol drums echoed through the school as children joined in the rhythms. Creative hands were busy making clay diva lamps, Diwali cards, and stunning rangoli patterns using bright colours and designs. It was a wonderful celebration that he

Monday 29th September 2025 Children in Year 2 and 3 had the exciting opportunity to visit the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton, where they met Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, the author and illustrator of the award-winning picture book Last Stop on Market Street. During the session, the children discovered that becoming an author or illustrator is not just for high achievers, but for anyone with a passion for learning, creativity, and perseverance. Both Matt and Christi

Wednesday 2nd July 2025 We were thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Chanté Timothy to Years 3 and 4 this week for an exciting and inspiring visit! Chanté is the creative mind behind the brilliant graphic novel SupaNova, which features a young scientist and her mischievous plastic-eating creation, Chomp. During her visit, Chanté spoke to the children about the importance of reducing plastic usage and how everyday items can contain hidden plastics. She even led a fun and

Friday 13th June As part of our Day of Welcome children took part in a Live Author Event from their classrooms while dressed in colours of the rainbow! The authors shared stories about refugee migration – both locally and globally, past and present – helping children understand the experiences of refugees and fostering empathy. Year 5 made super hero masks as part of their workshop!