School News 23rd May 2025

Summer Term 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

It was a short half term, but it was filled with opportunities and experiences for our wonderful children. Many of these enriching opportunities are made possible by the support of our parents and families, so we extend a heartfelt thank you for your ongoing support.

This week at school, we participated in Walk to School week to emphasise the health benefits of walking more, as well as the reduction in pollution and traffic congestion from having fewer vehicles on the road. The children received stickers and bookmarks, and we appreciate your support in this initiative.

On Tuesday, 20th May, our Year 5 & 6 school choir had an amazing experience singing at the Halls Choir event. For some children, it was their first time attending a live music concert. They sang enthusiastically and even continued singing on the coach ride back to school. You might have also seen photos of some of us performing on 'Wolverhampton Today'!

On Wednesday, 21st May, Mr. Ford and Mrs. Ward organised a football match against our Trust school, Edward the Elder. Our team listened carefully to Mr. Ford's strategies and showcased their abilities, quickly taking a 3-0 lead within 15 minutes. They worked well together, supporting one another and showing great sportsmanship by assisting opposing team members after tackles. We are incredibly proud of the team! Unfortunately, the weather changed, and the match was stopped due to thunder and lightning, but we look forward to the rematch and thank Edward the Elder for their hospitality. A big thank you also goes to the parents who came to support the team, as it meant a lot to the children and the staff. #goGoldthorn!

Thank you to our parents and families for encouraging and supporting the children to have an hot meal on Census day. We had an extra 60 meals taken which will all help with funding into next year. I appreciate your support with this.

Last week, our Year 6 students participated in their Statutory Assessment Tests, just like other schools across the country. We are extremely proud of the effort and dedication all the children demonstrated, as well as their mature and calm attitude during the exams. While SATs evaluate Reading, Maths, and Grammar, we recognise that there is so much more that contributes to our children's brightness, kindness, and success. We appreciate all the families who helped ensure the week went smoothly.

We look forward to continuing to work together and appreciate your active involvement in our school community. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for being an integral part of our school family!

Best wishes,

Mrs Purshouse

(Head Teacher)

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Attendance - Be an attendance HERO!

At Goldthorn Park Primary School, attendance is extremely important to us. Our goal is for our students to achieve an attendance rate of 96% or higher so they can excel in their learning.

Area of School	% Attendance
Whole School	93.68%
Reception	90.98%
Year 1	91.47%
Year 2	93.64%
Year 3	93.34%
Year 4	93.51%
Year 5	93.88%
Year 6	96.11%

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Rocksteady Bands

This week, the whole school had a music workshop from Rocksteady. We all enjoyed learning about the different musical instruments used in a rock band and rocked out to some well-known anthems. Each Thursday, Rocksteady will be in school to teach instrumental lessons on electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard, and vocals, and we can look forward to a gig later in the term to showcase the children's learning.

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Wolverhampton Music School Workshop

On Thursday, musicians from Wolverhampton Music School performed for our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils. The children learned about the different instrument families, including brass, wind, string, and percussion, and enjoyed live music and a sing-along. Our children benefit from a year's tuition on the violin in Year 4 from Wolverhampton Music School, and what better way to be inspired to continue to learn than by experiencing live music?

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Dates for the diary:

Autumn Term 2024 Term Time: Monday 5th September - Friday 20th December

Monday 2nd September 2024 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children

Tuesday 3rd September 2024 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children

Autumn Half Term - Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November 2024

Spring Term 2025 Term Time: Monday 6th January - Friday 11th April

Spring Half Term Holiday - Monday 17th February - Friday 20th February 2025

Monday 24th February 2025 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children

Summer Term 2025 Term Time: Monday 26th April 2025 - Monday 21st July 2025

Monday 5th May - Bank Holiday school CLOSED to children.

Half Term Holiday Monday 26th May 2025 - Friday 30th May 2025

Monday 2nd June - Friday 6th June - Year 4 Multiplication Times table Checks

Wednesday 4th June - Thursday 5th June - Year 2 Residential

Friday 6th June - Reflexions Parent Workshop - Supporting your child with secondary school transition.

Monday 9th June - Friday 13th June - Year 1 Phonics Checks

Friday 13th June - Day of Welcome

Friday 13th June - Year 4 Father's Day STEM workshop

Monday 16th June - Friday 20th June - Refugee Week

Tuesday 17th June Year 3 Trip

Friday 20th June 2025 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children

Monday 23rd June - Year 1 Trip

Tuesday 24th June - Year 5 Trip

Wednesday 25th June - Parents SEND/ Well Being Coffee Morning

Tuesday 1st July - 10am Reception Class 1 & Nursery AM Sports Day

Tuesday 1st July - 2pm Reception Class 2 & Nursery PM Sports Day

Wednesday 2nd July - 10am KS1 (Year 1 & Year 2) Sports Day

Wednesday 2nd July - 2pm UKS2 (Year 5 & Year 6) Sports Day

Thursday 3rd July - 2pm LKS2 (Year 3 & Year 4) Sports Day

Wednesday 9th July - 9:15am Year 4 Violin concert to parents

Thursday 10th July - Theatre Production Year 2 - Year 5 The Jungle Book

Friday 11th July - 9am Reception to Year 1 Parents meeting

Tuesday 15th July - Year 6 Summer Production

Wednesday 16th July - Nursery Graduation 10:45 & 2:30.

Thursday 17th July - Y6 Leavers Assembly 10:00

Monday 21st July 2025 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children.

Autumn Term 2025  Term Time: Monday 1st September - Friday 19th December

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