School News 23rd October 2026
Friday 23rd October 2026
Headteacher's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
today, our children enjoyed a wonderful GOLDEN Celebration Day, organised to recognise and celebrate the exceptional way they live out our GOLDEN values every day.
The celebration was a well-deserved reward for all of their hard work, excellent behaviour, respect and determination. Our children consistently impress us with their politeness, positive attitudes and commitment to learning, and today's activities were an opportunity to acknowledge everything they have achieved.
We are especially proud that the children have played such an important part in the school's recent success. Their conduct, attitudes to learning and the way they embody our values were instrumental in achieving our strong OFSTED outcomes. They showcased everything that makes Goldthorn Park such a special place to learn and grow.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the day, and it was a pleasure to see so many smiling faces celebrating together. They should all be incredibly proud of themselves, as should their families.
As a school, we are immensely proud of every child and grateful for the continued support of our parents and carers in helping us nurture such respectful, hardworking and caring young people.
Thank you for your ongoing support. By working together, we can ensure that every child enjoys a successful and rewarding year at Goldthorn Park Primary School.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs R. Purshouse
Headteacher
Together we learn, lead and grow.
Black History Month - Honouring Our Communities
Throughout October, pupils at Goldthorn Park have celebrated Black History Month through this year's theme, "Honouring Our Communities."
Children explored the contributions of Black individuals and communities across the curriculum, including studying Black authors in Reading and Writing, learning about influential Black musicians in Music, and drawing inspiration from talented Black artists in Art.
The month provided opportunities for pupils to learn about diversity, inclusion and the positive impact that everyday people have on our communities. Activities culminated in a special Day of Celebration, where children enjoyed music, dance, art and learning about inspirational role models.
We are proud of the rich diversity within our school and the way our children embrace and celebrate both our similarities and differences. At Goldthorn Park, every child is encouraged to share their voice, respect others and take pride in the unique qualities that make our community so special.
Thank you to our families for supporting our Black History Month celebrations and Wear Red Day, helping us reinforce the important values of equality, respect and inclusion. 🌍🖤💛❤️💚
Year 5 Programming
Children in Year 5 had a fun day of Physical coding computing. During the day, children created and tested their own programs, developed their problem-solving skills and learned how coding can be used to control physical devices.
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Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together
Understanding exploitation Online awareness session for parents and carers.
Wolverhampton’s Partnership Exploitation and Missing Hub welcomes parents and carers to an online awareness session to help you understand exploitation — a form of ‘harm outside the home’ that can happen online or in the community.
What will we cover?
• What exploitation is and how it can happen, both online and in the community.
• Signs to look out for that may suggest your child or the child you care for needs help or support.
• How to talk with your child / the child you care for about exploitation and keep conversations open.
• What to do if you are worried, which services can support you and your family, and how to access help.
You do not need to have a specific concern to join. This session is about building understanding, knowing what to look out for and finding support if you need it.
Please note : you only need to attend one session. Please book onto whichever session is most convenient for you.
Evening session Date: Monday 9th November Time: 6pm – 7.15pm
Online platform: Microsoft teams To book: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/da71dbd2-9ebe-4629-b365 134d51fdecf3@07ebc6c3-7074-4387-a625 b9d918ba4a97?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Morning session Date: Tuesday 17th November Time: 10.30am – 11.45am
Online platform: Microsoft teams To book: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/190ba63d-5e75-427e-99c3 1e0d65c7f890@07ebc6c3-7074-4387-a625 b9d918ba4a97?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog
Attendance Matters
Regular attendance plays a vital role in every child’s learning, wellbeing and success. At Goldthorn Park Primary School, we work in partnership with families to ensure that children attend regularly, arrive on time and are ready to make the most of every learning opportunity.
We are delighted to see an improvement in attendance across the school and would like to thank all parents and carers for their continued support and commitment. Your efforts make a real difference, helping children to achieve their best both academically and socially.
Our school attendance target is 96% or above each week. Achieving this target helps children benefit from uninterrupted learning, build strong friendships and develop positive habits that will support them throughout their education and beyond.
As part of our ongoing commitment to raising standards, we will continue to work closely with families to reduce lost learning caused by absence and to ensure every child has the best possible opportunity to thrive.
Thank you for your support and for helping to improve attendance across our school. Keep it up! Together, we can make every day count and give every child the best chance to succeed.
Ms C. Tolley
(Deputy Headteacher and Attendance Champion)
Whole School | 95.58% Improved, thank you. |
Reception | 95.15% |
Year 1 | 96.95% Improved and above target, thank you. |
Year 2 | 94.73% Improved, thank you. |
Year 3 | 97.15% Improved and above target, thank you. |
Year 4 | 95.59% Improved, thank you. |
Year 5 | 93.63% Improved, thank you. |
Year 6 | 96.29% Improved, thank you. |
Key Attendance Information
Attendance below 96% is considered low
Attendance below 90% means a child is classed as Persistently Absent
Autumn Term 2026 Term Time: Monday 1st September 2026 - Friday 18th December 2026
Tuesday 1st September 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
Wednesday 2nd September 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
Friday 23rd October - Goldthorn GOLDEN Party Day
Autumn Half Term - Monday 26th October - Friday 30th October 2026
Monday 2nd November Year 2 Paddington Post Day
Tuesday 3rd November - Flu Vaccinations #1
Wednesday 4th November - EYFS Bonfire Day
Thursday 5th November - Year 1 Trip
Wednesday 11th November - Year 6 Assembly Remembrance Day
Monday 16th November - Odd Socks Day for Anti-Bullying Week
Wednesday 18th November - Year 1 Trip
Friday 20th November - Choir event
Tuesday 24th November - Year 3 Trip
Wednesday 25th November - Y4 Trip
Wednesday 2nd December - EYFS Trip
Thursday 3rd December - Rocksteady Concert 10am
Friday 4th December - Daily Mile - Santa Dash!
Friday 4th December - Flu Vaccinations #2
Tuesday 8th December - Wind in the Willows Theatre production in school
Thursday 10th December - Christmas Jumper and Dinner Day
Friday 11th December - KS1 Christmas Production 10am/ 2pm
Wednesday 16th December - EYFS Christmas Production 10:30am/ 2:00pm
Thursday 17th December - Christmas Party Day
Spring Term 2026 Term Time: Monday 4th January 2026 - Thursday 25th March 2026
Monday 4th January 2027 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
Wednesday 20th January - Year 5 visit
Wednesday 27th January - Year 3 visit
Thursday 28th January Year 2 Assembly National Storytelling Week
Friday 29th January - Dress to Express
Tuesday 2nd February - Year 3 Trip
Wednesday 3rd February - Year 2 Trip
Thursday 4th February - Year 5 Assembly Space
Friday 5th February - NSPCC Number Day
Tuesday 9th February - Safer Internet Day
Friday 12th February - International Mother Languages Day
Spring Half Term Holiday - Monday 15th February - Friday 19th February 2026
Monday 22nd February - Year 4 Humps Histories #1
Tuesday 23rd February - Year 4 Humps Histories #2
Wednesday 24th February - Year 1 Assembly
Monday 1st March - Celebrating Martisor
Thursday 4th March - World Book Day
Friday 5th March - Reception Assembly
Wednesday 10th March - Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr
Tuesday 23rd March LKS2 Spring Production - 10:00am/ 2:00pm
Thursday 25th March - Rocksteady Concert 10am
Friday 26th March 2027 - Bank Holiday school CLOSED to children.
Summer Term 2026 Term Time: Monday 12th April 2027 - Wednesday 21st July 2027
Friday 28th May 2027 - Bank Holiday school CLOSED to children.
Half Term Holiday Monday 31st May 2026 - Friday 4th June 2026
Monday 7th June 2027 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
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