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Children in Year 1 have been learning about Mary Anning and her achievements. They created their own Plesiosaur skeleton's using art straws and cotton buds.

Year 1 finished off British Science Week with our big question: Which of the five senses is the most important? Children had to write their full name without being able to see Try to build a lego tower with one hand and sock on the other They ate some fruit without being able to taste Attempted a conversation without being able to hear Finally, they held their nose to smell vinegar! This was a fun experiment and everyone worked really hard. Ask your child all about this and s

Year one walked to our local library to promote our love for reading. We met the librarian and she gave us a tour of the library and shared some stories with us. We joined in with the actions and made a mask based on the 'Super Wolf' story. We can't wait to use our new library memberships to borrow books with our families! Well done year one, we were really impressed with your manners - you represented Goldthorn Park beautifully.

Children in Year 1 completed their Art unit of their topic 'Unity in the Community'. They took inspiration from the artist Cesar Manrique and designed and made their own wind spinners. They explored a variety of patterns and brush strokes before creating their own piece of Art work.

Our local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) visited Year 1 to talk to the children about stranger danger and the importance of recognising safer strangers. During the session, the children listened carefully and took part in discussions about different everyday scenarios. Together, they explored what to do if they ever feel worried or unsure, and who they can go to for help. The PCSO explained that not all strangers are unsafe and helped the children identify safer stra

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

As part of Year 1's Unity in the Community topic, the children have been busy designing and creating their own model houses. They explored different types of homes in our local community and then designed their own model houses. They experimented with a variety of materials, discovering how they can be cut, shaped and joined in different ways. To bring their designs to life, the children used a range of junk modelling resources. We are incredibly proud of their imaginative de

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

This year’s Mental Health Week theme is “This is My Place.”  It encourages children to think about the places where they feel safe, happy, confident, and free to be themselves. It’s a lovely opportunity to explore belonging, comfort, and the things that support positive mental health. Year 1 had a wonderful time creating their own “My Place”  this afternoon. The children reflected on what makes them happy and expressed their ideas through their artwork. Well done, Class 4!

Year 1 explored the word 'experiment' and what it means for artists to experiment and why it is an important process to complete. Children then did a carousel activity where they could experiment painting different designs using different sized paint brushes. We then discussed the differences between each brush used. Our work is inspired by Cesar Manrique.

Year one enjoyed learning about  Chinese New Year and marked this special occasion with a special family assembly. We invited parents and carers to come in to school and we shared information about this celebration along with lots of singing and dancing. We also shared some Bonfire pictures and decorative lanterns.

Year 1 took part in a walk around our local area as part of our Geography 'Unity in the community' topic. We explored different physical and human features whilst remembering how to keep safe in our local environment.

We are incredibly proud of all the children who took part in this year’s Key Stage 1 Christmas production, Barmy Bethlehem. Every pupil sang and performed beautifully, filling the hall with festive cheer and getting us all into the Christmas spirit.

What a fantastic opportunity our children had today, watching a wonderful Christmas puppet performance from Penn Puppets! The show was full of festive fun, music and laughter, and our pupils were absolutely captivated from start to finish. “It was the best!” said Gurshaan from Reception — and we couldn’t agree more!

Our school was filled with colour, music, and excitement as we celebrated Diwali – the Festival of Lights! Some of our children came dressed in beautiful traditional costumes, bringing a vibrant splash of culture to the day. The sounds of the dhol drums echoed through the school as children joined in the rhythms. Creative hands were busy making clay diva lamps, Diwali cards, and stunning rangoli patterns using bright colours and designs. It was a wonderful celebration that he

Goldthorn Park Primary School aims to be a Nut-Free school. The school aims to protect children who have allergies to nuts while also...

July 2025

July 2025 Click on the book below to see some incredible writing from our Year 1 children.

July 2025 A big well done to the children who took part in Sports Day! From egg and spoon to obstacle races everyone gave their best,...

June 2025 Last week saw Goldthorn Park taking part in lots of events and activities to mark Refugee Week. The theme of the week was...