Goldthorn Park Primary School News
- rpurshouse
- 20 hours ago
- 4 min read
Friday 10th October 2025
Headteacher's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we move through this exciting term, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the wonderful learning and enriching experiences our children have enjoyed recently. These opportunities have not only enhanced their understanding of the curriculum but also sparked creativity, built confidence, and created lasting memories.
Our Year 2 and Year 3 pupils had a fantastic time at the Grand Theatre, where they were immersed in the magic of live performance. The trip was a brilliant way to bring storytelling to life and inspire a love of the arts.
Year 3 also had the privilege of welcoming a professional illustrator into school. This special event gave the children a unique insight into the creative process behind book illustration and encouraged them to explore their own artistic talents. The excitement and engagement during the session were truly heart warming. Meeting Author Matt de la Peña and Illustrator Christian Robinson!
Meanwhile, our Year 6 pupils embarked on their residential adventure at Laches Wood. This experience was filled with teamwork, resilience, and outdoor learning. From climbing and orienteering to campfire stories, the children challenged themselves, supported one another, and returned with a sense of achievement and independence that will serve them well in their final year of primary school.
Looking ahead, we have a number of exciting events coming up:
Year 5 Trip: A fantastic opportunity for our Year 5 pupils to explore and learn beyond the classroom.
Parent Workshops for Phonics: These sessions are designed to support you in helping your child with early reading skills at home.
Parents’ Evenings: A valuable chance to discuss your child’s progress and celebrate their achievements.
Diwali Celebration Day: We’re looking forward to a joyful day of colour, culture, and community as we celebrate the Festival of Lights together.
Thank you for your continued support in making these experiences possible. We are proud of every child and grateful for the enthusiasm and encouragement you bring to our school community.
Warm regards,
Kind Regards,
Mrs R. Purshouse
Headteacher
Attendance Matters...
Regular attendance at school is vital for every child’s learning and development. Research shows a clear link between low attendance and lower academic achievement. At Goldthorn Park Primary School, we are committed to supporting all our children and their families to ensure pupils are in school, on time, every day.
If you have any concerns about your child’s attendance, please contact the school so we can work together to provide support. Attendance below 96% is considered low, and children with attendance below 90% are classed as Persistently Absent. Let’s work together to give every child the best chance to succeed.
Please find our most recent Attendance Newsletter here:https://www.goldthornpark.org.uk/post/autumn-newsletter-2025
Ms Tolley
Assistant Headteacher & Attendance Lead
Whole School | 94.44% |
Year Group | Attendance % |
Reception | 95.28% |
Year 1 | 93.39% ^ |
Year 2 | 93.39% ^ |
Year 3 | 95.27% ^ |
Year 4 | 94.00% ^ |
Year 5 | 94.74% ^ |
Year 6 | 95.06% ^ |
Autumn Term 2025 Term Time: Monday 1st September 2025 - Friday 19th December 2025
Monday 1st September 2025 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
Tuesday 2nd September 2025 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
Tuesday 14th October 2025 - Year 5 Trip
Wednesday 15th October 2025 - Year 1 Phonics Workshop
Thursday 16th October 2025 - Rock Steady Music sessions
Monday 20th October - Friday 24th October 2025 - Black History Week 2025
Monday 20th October 2025 - Author Event
Tuesday 21st October 2025 - Reception Parents Reading Workshop
Tuesday 21st October 2025 - Nursery Parents Reading Workshop
Tuesday 21st October 2025 - Parents Evening #1
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Diwali Celebration Day
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Parents Evening #2
Thursday 23rd October 2025 - Rock Steady Music sessions
Autumn Half Term - Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October 2025
Friday 7th November 2025 - Year 3 Trip
Friday 7th November 2025 - EYFS Bonfire Day
Friday 7th November 2025 - The Butterfly Lands Musical performance
Tuesday 11th November 2025 - Reception Parent Workshop 9:00 - 10:00
Wednesday 12th November 2025 - Flu Vaccination
Wednesday 19th November 2025 - Photograph Day
Friday 21st November 2025 - Year 6 Trip
Tuesday 25th November 2025 - EYFS Inspiration Day - The Royal Ball
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 - Year 4 Trip
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 - Flu Vaccination Catch-up
Spring Term 2026 Term Time: Monday 5th January 2026 - Friday 27th March 2026
Spring Half Term Holiday - Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February 2026
Monday 23rd February 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
Summer Term 2026 Term Time: Monday 13th April 2026 - Monday 20th July 2026
Monday 4th May 2026 - Bank Holiday school CLOSED to children.
Half Term Holiday Monday 25th May 2026 - Friday 29th May 2026
Friday 19th June 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
Monday 21st July 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
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