School News 13th March 2026
- rpurshouse
- 18 hours ago
- 5 min read
Friday 13th March 2026
Headteacher's Message
Dear Families,
I would like to begin by offering my heartfelt thanks for your continued support. Our partnership with families is at the centre of everything we do, and together we remain committed to striving for excellence for every child in our school. Your encouragement, involvement, and trust help us ensure that all pupils feel valued, nurtured, and motivated to achieve their very best.
As we move through March, our Value of the Month is Growth. This theme is reflected beautifully throughout our school community. We are celebrating the many ways our pupils continue to grow—not only in their academic learning, but also in their personalities, their developing skills, their growing confidence, their oracy, and their ability to embrace challenges and new opportunities. It has been a joy to witness just how much progress each child is making.
The past couple of weeks have been filled with rich and exciting opportunities that truly demonstrate our school values of Growth, Optimism, Leadership, Determination, Excellence, and Nurture in action. Our pupils have enjoyed:
Y5 Workshop during Science Week, where the children deepened their understanding of Space through engaging, hands-on learning. Which was further explored through some wonderful homework projects:
Y2 Trip to the Black Country Museum, bringing history to life in meaningful and memorable ways.
An inspiring visit to the Little People, Big Dreams author Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, sparking creativity and enthusiasm for reading and writing. Little People, Big Dreams at Grand Central!
Y1 Library visit, promoting our love for reading. The children met the librarian, had a tour of the library and shared some stories. The children are excited to use their new library memberships to borrow books with our families! Year 1 Visit Our Local Library
A vibrant World Book Day, where our love of stories and imagination shone brightly. World Book Day! More World Book Day Fun! Storytime Across the School
Football matches, where our pupils displayed outstanding teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship. Goldthorn V St Andrews
We were also delighted to welcome so many of you into school today to celebrate Mother’s Day with Reception and Nursery. It was wonderful to see the smiles, pride, and special moments shared between children and families. Thank you for making it such a warm and joyful occasion.
Looking ahead, next week is Careers Week, and we are excited to welcome a range of professionals into school. Year 5 and Year 6 pupils will have the chance to explore different career paths, ask questions, and begin thinking about the futures they may aspire to. This is a fantastic opportunity for the children to connect their learning with real-world possibilities and to reflect on their own strengths, interests, and ambitions.
I would also like to share how proud we are of our school football team, who finished 2nd place in our league this year. This is a remarkable achievement, reflecting the determination, leadership, and excellence they have shown throughout the season. We are incredibly proud of them, and this success puts us in a brilliant position to push for 1st place next year!
Thank you once again for your ongoing support. Our door is always open, and we welcome conversations about how we can continue to support you and your children. Together, we will keep building a school community where every child can flourish.
With pride and gratitude,
Mrs R. Purshouse
Headteacher
Safeguarding is Everyone's responsibility
Our Online Safety Consultant Mr Patrick Flynn has shared some 'top tips' for keeping our children safe online for our parents and families. Please follow the link below to keep up-to-date and knowledgeable about the potential risks for our children online.
At Goldthorn Park Primary School our door is always open. If you have any concerns about a child or
family, please contact the school. We are here to listen and help provide the support you need.
Nut Free School
Please remember that we are a nut-free school. Some of our children and staff have severe nut allergies, and even small traces of nuts can cause dangerous reactions. To keep everyone safe, please ensure all snacks and lunch items are completely nut‑free.
Thank you for helping us keep our school safe.
Uniform
Wearing school uniform plays a key role in supporting positive learning behaviours across our school. Uniform creates a strong sense of belonging, reduces distractions, and helps pupils start each day with the right mindset for learning. When children arrive dressed smartly and consistently, it reinforces routines, responsibility, and pride in themselves and their school.
Uniform also promotes equality by placing all pupils on the same footing, helping create a calm, focused environment where everyone can concentrate on their work. It reflects our school values—Growth, Optimism, Leadership, Determination, Excellence, and Nurture—and encourages children to meet high expectations in both appearance and attitude.
A simple consistent uniform helps build the positive culture that allows every child to thrive.
Attendance Matters...
Regular attendance is essential for every child’s learning, progress, and overall development. Children who attend school consistently not only achieve stronger academic outcomes but also build the foundations they need for future success.
At Goldthorn Park Primary School, we are committed to working closely with our families to ensure that every child is in school, on time, every day.
Key Information
Attendance below 96% is considered low.
Children with attendance below 90% are classed as Persistently Absent.
By continuing to work together, we can make sure every child has the best possible opportunity to thrive.
Ms Tolley
(Deputy Headteacher & Attendance Lead)
Whole School | 93.54% |
Year Group | Attendance % | |
Reception | 91.79% | |
Year 1 | 92.93% | |
Year 2 | 92.22% | |
Year 3 | 94.20% | |
Year 4 | 92.80% | |
Year 5 | 94.56% | |
Year 6 | 94.46% |
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
Autumn Half Term - Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October 2025
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
Monday 16th March 2026 - Friday 20th March 2026 - Goldthorn Park's Careers Week
Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Nursery PCSO Workshop What does a Police Officer do?
Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Girls' football tournament
Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Mini London Marathon Event
Thursday 19th March 2026 - Eid Celebration day - Welcome to wear green
Friday 20th March 2026 - Red nose day fund raiser
Monday 23rd March 2026 - Friday 27th March 2026 School's Football Week
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Year 3 & Year 4 Easter Production 9:30am/ 2:00pm
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Parents' Evening #1
Thursday 26th March 2026 - Parents' Evening #2
Thursday 26th March 2026 - Year 4 Romans Day
Summer Term 2026 Term Time: Monday 13th April 2026 - Monday 20th July 2026
Monday 20th April 2026 - Year 4 SPARKs visit into school.
Monday 4th May 2026 - Bank Holiday school CLOSED to children.
Wednesday 6th May 2026 - Year 5 Assembly.
Monday 12th May 2026 - Year 6 SATs week - ALL YEAR 6 in.
Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Choir event.
Half Term Holiday Monday 25th May 2026 - Friday 29th May 2026
Friday 5th June 2026 - Year 3 Assembly
Friday 12th June 2026 - Day of Welcome
Monday 15th June - Friday 19th June 2026 - Refugee Week
Wednesday 24th May 2026 - Year 4 Assembly.
Tuesday 30th June 2026 - Year 1 Trip.
Friday 19th June 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
Monday 21st July 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
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