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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!

As part of Healthy Eating Week, Reception enjoyed a hands-on fruit tasting session. The children carefully cut up their own fruit before enjoying a special fruit and milk snack together. They explored a variety of fruits, including pineapple, mango, different types of melon and even Mrs Blyth's favourite – pomegranate seeds! Mrs Blyth was incredibly proud of all the children for being brave and trying something new. The children impressed her even more by continuing to make h

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

This morning, Goldthorn Park had the honour of receiving the Commonwealth Games baton 2026, delivered personally by the children of St Luke’s Primary School. Our Welcome Committee greeted them proudly at the front gates before inviting them to enjoy refreshments of cake, cookies, and cold drinks, a warm and delicious start to the celebration. The rest of Goldthorn lined the pathway, waving flags, cheering, and filling the air with music and the vibrant rhythm of dhol drummin

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

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,”

Friday 5th June 2026 Headteacher's Message Dear Families, As we reflect on the month of May, our school value of Leadership has been evident in so many inspiring ways across Goldthorn Park. We have been incredibly proud to see our children demonstrate confidence, resilience and teamwork through a wide range of enriching experiences. From expressive dance and art projects to the determination shown by our Year 6 pupils during their SATs, our children have truly risen to the ch

Our children have been thoroughly enjoying taking part in Darts Club this term. The club provides a fantastic opportunity for pupils to develop their concentration, coordination and accuracy while having fun with their friends. Throughout each session, the children have shown great enthusiasm, determination and sportsmanship as they practise their skills.

Our children took part in the City Cricket Championship, competing against a number of other teams from across the city. Throughout the day, every child was a credit to the school, demonstrating outstanding skill, determination and teamwork. The children showed great enthusiasm and resilience in each match, supporting one another and working together brilliantly as a team.

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

We are incredibly proud of our Year 3 and 4 football team, who recently competed against a number of schools from across the city in the Tony McGinn Cup. Throughout the tournament, the team demonstrated excellent skill, teamwork and determination. There were some super examples of passing, movement and collaboration on the pitch, with every player contributing positively to the team's performance. Well done to all of the players for their hard work and dedication. You were fa

A big thank you to the parents who have shared these lovely photographs of children reading at home. It is wonderful to see our pupils enjoying books and developing positive reading habits beyond the classroom. Keep up the fantastic reading!

As part of our ‘Under the Canopy’ topic, Year 4 have continued to develop their artistic skills. Throughout the unit, we have explored a range of techniques including frottage, sketching and painting to create rainforest-inspired artwork. We carefully observed a variety of leaves and recorded their textures using the frottage technique of leaf rubbing. We then explored how to use different lines and shading techniques when sketching leaves before moving on to painting. The ch

Children have had great fun in Creative Club creating thumb print monsters!