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In Art, Year 6 explored the powerful world of street art and discovered how many artists use their work to communicate important social messages. We discussed a range of issues that matter to people and considered how art can inspire change, raise awareness and encourage others to think differently. The children then reflected on social issues that are important to them, such as protecting the environment, equality, kindness, mental health and community. Using colour, imagery

Reception had a special visit from PCSO Shinton, who talked to the children about what police officers do and how they help to keep people safe. The children enjoyed learning about the different roles and responsibilities of a police officer and even had the opportunity to dress up as police officers themselves. They had lots of fun learning about the important work of the police!

We were delighted to welcome PCSO Shinton into school to work with our Year 1 and Year 2 children on Stranger Awareness. The children learned some important messages about staying safe, recognising situations that may not feel right and knowing what to do if they ever feel worried or unsafe. PCSO Shinton encouraged the children to talk to a trusted adult and reminded them of the importance of making safe choices when out and about. The children listened carefully, joined in w

Year 2 children and their parents had a fantastic time visiting Kingswood Trust! We enjoyed taking part in lots of exciting and new activities and making some wonderful memories together. Working in groups, we built dens using natural materials and enjoyed pond dipping, where we discovered lots of fascinating minibeasts. We also had the opportunity to feed the guinea pigs and sheep and got creative by making beautiful nature pictures. It was a fun-filled day of exploring, lea

We were delighted to welcome Manny to Goldthorn Park as part of Manny’s Mile, a fantastic fundraising event raising money for Dementia UK. Over two days, Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September, Manny is running one mile at 50 primary schools to raise awareness and support this important charity. Our children gave Manny a wonderful welcome, holding up posters they had made and waving flags as he arrived. Two of our children also played the dhol drums, creating a fantastic atm

A huge well done to all the amazing children who took part in Goldthorn's Got Talent! 🌟 We were absolutely blown away by the incredible variety and quality of the performances. Every act was a joy to watch! What an amazing group of children we have here at Goldthorn. You should all be incredibly proud of your confidence, creativity and courage in getting up on stage and sharing your talents. Thank you for entertaining us and making the event so special. You were all fantasti

Thank you for all the parents/carers who attended the meeting today, we hope you found it useful. Please see the information we shared below.

Reception had a wonderful Day of Welcome as part of Refugee Week. The children talked about our differences and how we can help everyone feel welcome, valued and included. They took part in our whole-school rainbow celebration by wearing rainbow colours and joining the rest of the school to create a giant rainbow on the playground. To continue the theme, the children created their own colourful rainbow artwork, celebrating kindness, friendship and the importance of making eve

As part of Refugee Week, our younger children enjoyed a wonderful shared reading session with our older pupils. Year 6 spent time reading their favourite stories with Year 1, Year 3 shared books with Nursery, and Reception swapped stories with Year 4 before enjoying a film together. The older children were kind, patient, and nurturing, demonstrating our school values. It was heart-warming to see the children building confidence, forming new friendships, and celebrating the jo

As part of Healthy Eating Week, Reception enjoyed a hands-on fruit tasting session. The children carefully cut up their own fruit before enjoying a special fruit and milk snack together. They explored a variety of fruits, including pineapple, mango, different types of melon and even Mrs Blyth's favourite – pomegranate seeds! Mrs Blyth was incredibly proud of all the children for being brave and trying something new. The children impressed her even more by continuing to make h

Two children attended the Refugee Week celebration at the Civic Centre, where they proudly showcased a selection of children’s work based on the theme of courage. The display included a range of thoughtful poems and creative artwork that reflected the children's understanding of courage. The children also demonstrated courage themselves by standing in front of an audience and confidently sharing their work. By taking part in the celebration, both children embodied the Goldtho

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

As part of Healthy Eating Week, children enjoyed a fantastic and very entertaining assembly delivered by Chef Tony. During the session, the children learned all about the different food groups and discovered just how much sugar is hidden in everyday drinks such as Coca‑Cola, milkshakes and orange juice. They were genuinely shocked to see the amount of sugar cubes inside each one! The children also took part in a fun ‘fishing for food’ activity, where they hooked items such as

Our Year 6 children took part in informative and supportive puberty sessions led by our school nurses. These sessions focused on helping children understand the physical and emotional changes that occur as they grow older, providing a safe space to ask questions and build confidence. The children explored how different parts of the brain work, and how this can influence feelings, decision-making, and behaviour. Important topics such as risk-taking, peer pressure, worries, and

As part of Healthy Eating Week 2026, our Year 6 pupils took part in an exciting Design & Technology lesson focused on creating their own vegetable kebabs. The children developed essential food preparation skills, learning how to safely cut and chop a variety of colourful vegetables - including courgette, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers—before carefully threading them onto skewers. They then explored different flavour combinations by preparing a simple marinade to

We were delighted to welcome families into school for our World Environmental Day Workshop, where children and parents came together to celebrate and care for our wonderful planet. A highlight of the event was hearing the children confidently share a range of fascinating facts about our environmental impact, demonstrating their growing knowledge and passion for protecting the Earth. We also proudly introduced our Goldthorn Park-themed poem, “Our GOLDEN Promise to the Earth,”

Year 3 had a very informative visit from our local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), who came to talk to the children about bullying and cyberbullying. During the session, the children learned about the different forms bullying can take, including physical, verbal and online bullying. The PCSO explained the importance of being kind and respectful to others and discussed how bullying can affect people's feelings and wellbeing. The children also explored the topic of cyb

Year 5 welcomed our local PCSO into school for a session on bullying, where the children learned about the different forms it can take, including physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying. The PCSO explained how bullying affects others and outlined the potential consequences for those who bully, from school‑based consequences to more serious outcomes when behaviour becomes persistent or happens online. The children were highly engaged, asking thoughtful questions throughout