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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

Year 1 and Year 3 created their own salads as part of Healthy Eating week. They learnt to chop, cut and grate a variety of vegetables to create their own salads.

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

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

Nursery The children had a wonderful time during a treasure hunt in Nursery’s forest, searching high and low to discover the hidden treasure. They showed great excitement and enthusiasm as they explored the outdoor area together. After the hunt, the children worked collaboratively to create their very own class map. Each child decorated their own house and added it to a street map. Using their imaginations, they also drew extra features such as trees, cars, swings, ponds and

🌍 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

The children had an amazing time learning all about the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi today. They took part in a special assembly led by a spiritual visitor, who showed them a range of Sikh artefacts such as the sword (kirpan) and kara, helping to deepen their understanding in a meaningful way. After this, the children enjoyed some downtime where they got creative, making Vaisakhi cards for their friends and family. It was lovely to see their thoughtful designs and messages....

What a fantastic Red Nose Day we had! The whole school was buzzing with laughter, colour, and pure, joyful silliness. Children (and plenty of adults!) arrived dressed in all sorts of brilliant outfits — from bright red clothes to wild hair, wacky socks, and even full-on silly costumes. Everyone brought in £1 for Comic Relief, helping to turn a day of fun into real support for those who need it most — providing food, safe places to sleep, and lives free from fear and harm. Our

Goldthorn Park hosted our first ever Career’s Fair for our Year 5 and 6 children. We had guests who represented different jobs and careers in school, to help our children understand how school skills connect to real life and to build curiosity and confidence about their future. We had members of the police and fire service, a make up artist, caterers, a salesperson, an NHS worker, a RSPCA officer, and a worker from the charity sector. Our children asked really insightful qu

Thank you to all our families who joined us in Reception for our special Mother’s Day celebrations. The children loved crafting with you and sharing such a lovely time together. It was wonderful to see everyone getting creative and celebrating the special people in their lives.

We had a wonderful time in Nursery celebrating Mother’s Day with our families. It was fantastic to see such a great turnout and to share the time together. The children were so excited to welcome their parents and carers into the setting. We enjoyed a range of creative activities that allowed everyone to spend quality time together while making something special. There was plenty of painting and collaging, with children proudly showing off their colourful creations. Families

Year 3 Year 3 had a wonderfully inspiring World Book Day as they spent time learning about their chosen inspirational figure — Sir David Attenborough. Through engaging videos and a whole‑class reading session, the children explored his life, his passion for the natural world, and the many ways he has encouraged people across the globe to care for our planet. Motivated by all they had learned, the children wrote heartfelt letters to Sir David himself. Their teachers will be po

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

Children across the school have celebrated Martisor today. They have discussed the special celebration and shared what happens on the first day of Spring. Red marks life and warmth while white represents new beginnings. To mark this, children have made red and white bracelets. Year 1 Year 2 made flowers and bracelets to celebrate Martisor. Year 3 Year 4

Today children are celebrating Mărțișor, a traditional spring festival widely observed in Romania. Watch the video to see our children confidently explain how Mărțișor marks the beginning of spring and symbolises health, happiness and new beginnings. Check back later to see what activities the children have enjoyed during the day.