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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

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....

As part of our topic, You’re Not Invited , Year 4 brought history to life through an exciting workshop led by Humph’s Histories. The children learned several Latin phrases and discovered where key Roman events fit within British history. They examined a variety of weapons, armour and other historical sources to deepen their understanding of the past. They also designed and made their own Roman shields and recreated battle formations, gaining a fascinating insight into what li

What an incredible performance Years 3 and 4 put on in their spring production of Dragon Days ! The children have worked so hard over the past weeks, and it truly showed on stage—their singing, acting, and confidence were fantastic, and the whole show wouldn’t have been out of place on a West End stage. They were absolutely amazing, and we are so proud of each and every one of them for creating such a memorable performance.

Year 4 were so excited to receive their letters from their Italian pen pals. It was wonderful to see the care and attention with which they opened and read their letter, truly appreciating the time and effort that had gone into them. The drawings and stickers were a particular highlight, bringing big smiles all around. The children are already eagerly looking forward to writing their replies!

As part of our World Book Day celebrations, a group of our Year 3 and 4 children joined lots of other schools at a fantastic event at Grand Central Station in Wolverhampton today. The event marked the 10th anniversary of the bestselling children's book collection Little People, BIG DREAMS, which has inspired our World Book Day costumes today at Goldthorn Park. We met the author of the series - Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara - who led us on a creative journey of songs, quizzes,

In DT, Year 4 pupils designed and made a prototype bed suitable for a Roman soldier. They explored how structures can be made strong and stable by using a variety of joining techniques. The children demonstrated careful measuring, cutting and assembling skills.

Twelve Year 3 and 4 children took part in the RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch with Mr Pryce. We spent 1 hour counting the birds that we could see around our school and we managed a total of 9 different species in that time. By the end, the children were becoming quite skilled and could identify Magpies and Blue Tits as well as see that there were different types of Gulls using our school field. They also got to try Mr Pryce's binoculars. Afterwards, Mr Pryce sent our results to t

Children in Year 4 had a fantastic time and really enjoyed their violin lesson with Wolverhampton Music School.

Children in Year 4 were so excited to write letters to pupils at our Italian partner school. They can’t wait to hear back and begin their international friendships!

Our local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) visited Year 4 and Year 5 children to help them understand the importance of good behaviour and the consequences of anti-social actions. The engaging session aimed to educate children on the concept of criminal responsibility and how their actions can impact their community.

On the morning of Tuesday 15th December 2015, at 11.03, Tim Peake launched into space on a Soyuz rocket to spend six months on board the International Space Station. Tim’s mission was named Principia, after Sir Isaac Newton’s work on the laws of motion. During Tim’s time in space he ran scientific experiments for hundreds of researchers, went on a spacewalk and inspired the next generation of space explorers through numerous activities, looking at topics such as coding, maths

What a wonderful day Year 4 had today visiting Dudley Canal and caverns! The children were tremendously well behaved, and listened attentively. They learnt about the Industrial revolution, the importance of our canal network for trade, took part in a boat ride inside the caverns, undertook workshops, visited a museum on board a boat, and learnt about water safety.

We have been learning about Remembrance and taking the time to reflect on sacrifices that were made by soldiers and those affected by war both past and present. We focused on the importance of peace, community and gratitude. We created our own poppies and laid them outside as a symbol of respect. We also created poppy artwork.

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

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

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

Wednesday 9th July 2025 Our talented Year 4 pupils wowed parents and staff alike during their end-of-year violin concert. It was a...

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