School News 27th April 2026

Monday 27th April 2026

Headteacher's Message

Dear Families,

In last year’s parent survey, many families told us they would like to see our school become more competitive in sport and physical education. We value this feedback and are proud to say that we listened and acted upon it. As a result, we have strengthened our sporting provision by welcoming Mr Ford, our sports coach, whose expertise is already enriching opportunities for pupils across the school.

We are also delighted to have been accredited with the Association for Physical Education Quality Mark, recognising the quality and ambition of our PE provision. This reflects our commitment to developing confident, active and motivated learners.

This renewed focus on sport has been further brought to life by an inspiring achievement from one of our own staff members. This weekend, Mr Middleton represented our school with great pride by completing the London Marathon, running the full 26.2 miles in an impressive time of 4 hours and 17 minutes. While undertaking this challenge, he raised £2,000—double his original target—for the local charity The Haven, which supports vulnerable members of our community.

We are incredibly proud of Mr Middleton’s achievement and the way he demonstrated our Value of the Month, Optimism, throughout his journey. His positive mindset, determination and generosity have inspired pupils and families alike, showing what can be achieved with belief, perseverance and hope.

With these achievements in mind, we kindly ask that all pupils come to school wearing the correct PE kit in line with our school uniform policy. Wearing the appropriate kit helps children feel comfortable, confident and ready to enjoy their PE lessons, while also supporting high standards across all physical activities. In order to maintain these high standards, we expect pupils to wear the correct kit for all PE sessions, and we really appreciate your continued support in helping children be well prepared on their PE days, as this contributes positively to their experience of sport and physical education.

Finally, I would like to thank all parents and carers for your continued support and partnership with the school. We value open communication and would like to reassure you that school leaders are always approachable and happy to listen. Please feel free to speak to a member of the leadership team during drop‑off or pick‑up times, or contact us via the school office if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions. Working together remains central to the success and wellbeing of our pupils.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs R. Purshouse

Headteacher

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Safeguarding is Everyone's responsibility

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.

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Medical updates

We kindly ask parents and carers to ensure that the school is informed of any medical updates relating to their child at the earliest opportunity. This includes information about allergies, asthma inhalers, prescribed medication, or any new medical diagnosis. Sharing this information promptly allows us to work closely with you and ensure the appropriate support is in place. Keeping our medical records up to date helps us to work together to keep all pupils safe, healthy and well throughout the school day.

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The Importance of Good Attendance

Regular school attendance plays a vital role in every child’s learning, progress, and overall development. Children who attend school consistently are more likely to achieve strong academic outcomes, while also developing essential skills such as resilience, routine, and confidence that support their future success.

At Goldthorn Park Primary School, we are committed to working in close partnership with our families to ensure every child attends school regularly, arrives on time, and is ready to learn each day.

Key Attendance Information

• Attendance below 96% is considered low

• Attendance below 90% means a child is classed as Persistently Absent

By continuing to support one another and prioritising attendance wherever possible, we can ensure that every child has the very best opportunity to flourish and reach their full potential.

Ms Tolley

(Deputy Headteacher & Attendance Lead)

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Whole School

93.56%

Year Group	Attendance %
Reception	91.74%
Year 1	92.67%
Year 2	92.81%
Year 3	94.60%
Year 4	92.74%
Year 5	94.44%
Year 6	94.09%

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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

Summer Term 2026 Term Time: Monday 13th April 2026 - Monday 20th July 2026

Monday 27th April 2026 - Nursery Crossing Patrol visitors.

Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Reception Crossing Patrol visitors.

Monday 4th May 2026 - Bank Holiday school CLOSED to children.

Tuesday 5th April 2026 - Year 1 Crossing Patrol visitors.

Wednesday 6th May 2026 - Year 5 Assembly.

Wednesday 6th May 2026 - Year 1 Crossing Patrol visitors.

Thursday 7th May 2026 - Polling Day School CLOSED to children (apart from Year 6 a.m.)

Friday 8th May 2026 - Marvellous Mapwork at GP

Monday 11th May 2026 - Year 6 SATs week - ALL YEAR 6 in.

Friday 15th May 2026 - Year 6 Celebration Circus Day

Monday 18th May 2026 - Walk to School Week.

Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Choir event.

Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Year 4 Rainforest Roadshow visitor in school

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

Friday 19th June 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children

Tuesday 23rd June 2026 - (AM) KS1 Sports Day.

Tuesday 23rd June 2026 - (PM) UKS2 Sports Day.

Wednesday 24th June 2026 - Year 4 Assembly.

Thursday 25th June 2026 - (AM) LKS2 Sports Day.

Thursday 25th June 2026 - (PM) Reception Sports Day.

Monday 29th June 2026 - Year 4/ Year 6 Bikeability

Tuesday 30th June 2026 - Year 1 Trip.

Friday 3rd July 2026 - Year 3 Trip

Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Goldthorn's Got Talent

Monday 21st July 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children