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Year 3’s Hands-On Learning!
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 *

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10 hours ago


Instruction Writing in Year 1
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

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Feb 14


National Storytelling Week
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

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Feb 9


Reception Teddy Bears' Picnic
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.

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Jan 27


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

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Oct 24, 2025


Reception Phonics Workshop
Thank you to all the parents/carers who attended Early Years phonics workshops. We hope you found them useful in supporting your child at home.

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Oct 24, 2025


David Walliams Inspires our Children!
Children from Year 4 to Year 6 had an unforgettable experience attending a special author event with David Walliams at Grand Station, Wolverhampton! The world-famous author inspired pupils with his hilarious stories, creative characters, and passion for writing. During the event, David shared fascinating insights into how he creates his books, from the very first idea to the final published story. The children laughed along as he read extracts from some of his most popular st

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Oct 21, 2025


Reading Champions
Our Reading Champions have been sharing all the reasons they love to read! Click the link to explore everything reading-related!

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Oct 20, 2025


Bringing Stories to Life with Christian Robertson
Tuesday 30th September 2025 Year 3 had an incredible experience—not only did they meet the amazing illustrator Christian Robertson at the...

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Sep 30, 2025


Wolverhampton Children’s Book Awards Ceremony
Thursday 3rd July 2025 Our Year 6 children were delighted to attend the Wolverhampton Children’s Book Awards Ceremony at Wolverhampton...

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Jul 3, 2025


We’re Officially Published Poets!
June 2025 We’re Published Poets in the ' Wonderverse !' 🌟📖 We are thrilled to share some wonderful news — our poems have been...

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Jun 17, 2025


Live Author Event!
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...

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Jun 13, 2025


Book Quiz!
Monday 2nd June 2025 📚 Year 6 Shine at the Wolverhampton Children's Book Awards Quiz! 🌟 A team of enthusiastic Year 6 readers proudly...

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Jun 4, 2025


Summer Reading Challenge
The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 5th July 2025 in England and Wales. Children can sign up at their local...

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May 22, 2025


We love Reading!
Changing lives through a love of books and reading Children at Goldthorn LOVE to read and there is no better way to celebrate than on...
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Mar 8, 2024
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