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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

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!

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

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

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

Year 1 celebrated the end of their topic ‘Royal Patrons’ by taking part in a Royal Garden Party. The children wore red, white and blue and invited a special guest to their party, their favourite teddy! They completed their learning about Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, designed and made their own crowns in the morning. In the afternoon they invited their special guest to join them for a picnic and take part in some traditional party games. Look at all the fun we had!

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

Our Year 5/6 Choir had an incredible time singing and dancing at the Singing in the Halls event this year at the Civic Halls. Singing a range of songs from Queen, Panic at the Disco, Taylor Swift, Myles Swift, A-ha, The Script, Tina Turner and Ben E. King the children gave a sterling performance and represented our school wonderfully. They enjoyed being accompanied by many familiar faces and teaching staff from Wolverhampton Music School on stage, and the smiles tell it all.

Year 4 embarked on an unforgettable Rainforest Roadshow and were transported deep into the heart of the Amazon. The children became fearless explorers as they encountered a range of fascinating rainforest creatures, including a tarantula, a praying mantis and a giant millipede. To fully immerse ourselves in the experience, the children wore vibrant Amazonian-inspired face paint and created their own rainforest jewellery using traditional patterns and designs. We also investig

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

Year 6 had a wonderful, fun-filled day today! The children greatly enjoyed taking part in our exciting circus workshop, where they had the chance to learn new skills, practise balancing, juggling, and build their confidence. To make the day even more special, the children also enjoyed a refreshing ice-cream or slush, which was a lovely treat in the sunshine! It was fantastic to see so many smiling faces and such enthusiasm throughout the day. Thank you for your continued supp

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!

As part of our continued focus on enhancing PE opportunities, following feedback from parents in the Summer 2025 parent survey, Year 3 have been very fortunate to begin a series of dance lessons led by a specialist from Our Lady and St Chad’s, which will run over four weeks. The children have shared their experiences from the first session, which focused on developing timing. They used wooden sticks to move to the beat and did a fantastic job. They were fully engaged, showed

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.