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Some children from Year 1 and 2 got to meet the illustrator - Rose Gerrard! We all got a signed book of Plants need friends too, Rose’s most recent illustrated book. The publishers read the book to the children and taught them a lovely plant song. Rose also demonstrated how to draw some main characters from the book and the children got to draw along with her! We had a lovely afternoon and Goldthorn was complimented on their brilliant illustrations!

To start our Day of Welcome, an annual school event that aims to build a culture of welcome, kindness and understanding for people seeking sanctuary, we were delighted to welcome Michael Rosen for a live online assembly. Michael read his book The Big Journey, which follows Big Bear and Little Bear as they travel in search of a new home, showing great courage and resilience along the way. The story inspired thoughtful discussions about change, friendship, hope and the importan

Years 2-5 thoroughly enjoyed watching a performance of Alice in Wonderland delivered by M&M Theatrical Productions. The talented cast brought the classic story to life with engaging performances, colourful characters, and plenty of humour. It was a memorable experience that captured the children's imaginations

A big thank you to the parents who have shared these lovely photographs of children reading at home. It is wonderful to see our pupils enjoying books and developing positive reading habits beyond the classroom. Keep up the fantastic reading!

The children are thoroughly enjoying the activities in Phonics Club and are showing great enthusiasm as they practise their reading skills through fun, engaging games and tasks.

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.

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 stories

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!