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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

Goldthorn Park is proudly taking part in Walk to School Week! We’re encouraging all children to get moving by walking to school whenever possible. Walking is a fun way to stay healthy, help the environment, and start the day feeling energised. We can’t wait to see our community stepping up and enjoying the journey together!

Our Year 1 children enjoyed meeting Rosalind this morning and learning about road safety. They listened carefully about how to stay safe on the road. They were reminded how they need to stop, look and listen and recognise safe places to cross.

This month, Goldthorn Park is proudly taking part in Walk to School Month! We’re encouraging all children to stay active by walking to school whenever possible. To support this initiative, Year 2 have taken part in a road safety session with our school crossing patrol, helping them learn how to stay safe while walking near and crossing roads.

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

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