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Year one walked to our local library to promote our love for reading. We met the librarian and she gave us a tour of the library and shared some stories with us. We joined in with the actions and made a mask based on the 'Super Wolf' story. We can't wait to use our new library memberships to borrow books with our families! Well done year one, we were really impressed with your manners - you represented Goldthorn Park beautifully.

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 storie

As part of our World Book Day celebrations, classes across the school enjoyed special Storytime visit from different teachers. Throughout the morning, teachers travelled to a different classroom, sharing a favourite book and reading aloud to pupils. The children loved hearing stories read by new faces, and the visits helped create a wonderful buzz of excitement around reading. From picture books and adventures to funny tales and classics, each session gave pupils the chance t

In celebration of World Book Day 2026 , Year 6 stepped into the iconic black turtleneck of Steve Jobs himself —well, metaphorically—and created their own high‑energy motivational speeches. With big imaginations, bold ideas, and a sprinkle of showmanship, the children set out to inspire young people everywhere to dream huge, invent wildly, and maybe even become the entrepreneurs who’ll create the next must‑have gadget (or save the world… no pressure!). Their speeches were pack

We started World Book Day 2026 with a fun and exciting assembly led by our Reading Champions . They talked to us about how important and enjoyable reading can be, and they encouraged everyone to “Go all in” for reading this year! The Reading Champions explained that reading helps us learn new things, discover amazing stories, and use our imaginations. They reminded us that books can take us anywhere—into space, underwater, into the past, or to magical worlds! They also challe

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,

The I Have a Dream  poetry competition by the Young Writiers, invited children to explore the power of imagination. Entrants were encouraged to write a poem about their dreams, their friends’ dreams, the world around them, or even places they’ve never been. Whether inspired by hopes for the future, meaningful relationships, or far‑off landscapes, this competition celebrated creativity in all its forms. This year, we are delighted to share that Josiah and Navya’s poems were se

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 *

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

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

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 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!

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

Year 2 took part in a Pirates Inspiration Day for their new topic ‘Land Ahoy’, and English book ‘The Pirates Next door’. Pupils came into school dressed as pirates or in pirate colours and took part in lots of activities during the day; such as making pirate hats and learning to draw pictures of pirates. Pupils also took part in a Pirate Dance in the afternoon, in which they learn to sing a shanty, learnt a pirate dance and came up with their own using common pirate actions.

We had a wonderful workshop in Reception learning all about gross motor and fine motor skills. The children enjoyed sharing their pencil grip song with their parents whilst showing them how to hold a pencil. We also did lots of activities together to strengthen our fingers and core body to promote super writing skills!  100% of parents attended in Class 1- together we give our children the best learning experiences and success!  Click on the link below to see the information

Across school we have been learning about Bonfire Day and why it is a key Historical event in British History.  We focused on Guy Fawkes and learnt about the Gunpowder Plot and why he is such a significant Historical figure. We added this to our class timelines to identify when in History this key event took place. We enjoyed then using this learning to create Bonfire pictures using different media. Year 3 children delved into an exciting extract from You Wouldn’t Want to Be

This week we have enjoyed singing all of our favourite Nursery Rhymes with each other and with schools within our trust. Lots of our language development comes from learning our nursery rhymes which makes it a very important part of our learning ☺️ We all came to school with our odd socks on Monday to show we are all different in special ways. We did lots of learning about how we are all special and how to be kind to each other 😃

Thank you to all the parents/carers who attended Nursery reading workshops. We hope you found them useful in supporting your child at home.