School News 27th June 2025

Summer Term 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

Good morning, today we had an exciting NED workshop where KS2 children learned to Never give up, Encourage others, and Do their best. You will have received a letter advertising the yo-yos that NED uses to reinforce this key message. The children will have the opportunity to purchase a yo-yo during playtime for the next 10 school days, Monday 30th May - Friday 10th June, and we even have our own NED area on the KS2 playground for yo-yos to be used.

Last week we celebrated Refugee Week in school themed around ‘Community as a Superpower. Part of the celebration was inviting pupils to take part in the 500 Word Writing competition launched by Wolverhampton City Council, in celebration of Refugee Week where the children were asked to submit a piece of writing that celebrated how communities can bring people together.

Special congratulations go to one of our Year 5 pupils, who was chosen by the competition judges to represent Goldthorn Park at a special ceremony at the Mayor’s Parlour in Wolverhampton.  The judges were so impressed with her powerful piece. Well done Mansi!

As ever, school has worked hard to provide many opportunities to enhance our children's learning. This week, our Year 1 pupils visited Hoo Farm to support their poetry learning in English. The children will be composing their own poems using the animals they explored at the farm. The children also enhanced their previous topic 'Jurassic Hunter' learning by taking part in a fossil workshop and taking a dinosaur tour!

In Year 2, the children have been learning about the Inukshuks in their Come Fly with Me – Arctic topic. The children were inspired by Ted Harrison's work in art and created collages using a range of materials to create an Inukshuk landscape. They then used salt dough to create their very own 3D Inukshuk models. Very creative! 

The children in Year 3 had an absolutely fantastic time on our recent trip to Dudley Zoo – many of them even said, "It’s been the best day ever!"

The children spent the day exploring the zoo and learning all about the amazing animals that live there. One of the highlights was taking part in an African-themed workshop, where we discovered fascinating facts about African animals, their habitats, the climate, and the serious issue of poaching. A particularly exciting moment for everyone was getting the chance to feed the meerkats!

This week, Year 5 visited Cadbury World and learned how chocolate is made, from the cocoa bean to the final treat. The children enjoyed watching the chocolate-making process and exploring the fun displays. One of the best parts was tasting some yummy chocolate along the way!

This week our new Play Leaders and Sports Leaders have undertaken their official training in school, so they are ready to get started on the playgrounds in September.  These children will help further improve our playtimes at lunchtime, organising and leading games and activities that will help our children to play safely, be active, and have fun. Thank you to all children who applied to be a Play Leader and Sports Leader!

Next week is filled with Year 6 visits to their new Secondary Schools, PCSO visits, Sport's Days across school, Children's Book award ceremony at Wolverhampton Grammar School and a visit from the author Chante Timothy in our celebration of the Black British Author Festival 2025.

We are eager to keep collaborating with you and value your active participation in our school community. Should you have any questions or require assistance, feel free to contact us. Thank you for being a vital 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	93.83%
Reception	91.17%
Year 1	91.96%
Year 2	93.75%
Year 3	93.52%
Year 4	93.67%
Year 5	93.96%
Year 6	95.98%

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Community Links:

City of Wolverhampton Sports and Recreation team have asked us to share the following opportunities available over the Summer:

Summer Holiday Bikeability – Learn to Ride Training

For Learn to Ride Training (Years 2–3)

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Sport and Recreation Service, in partnership with the Road Safety Team, is offering Learn to Ride cycle training during the Summer Holidays. This course is aimed at children aged 6–8 years who are unable to ride a bike without stabilisers.

Please see the attached poster for full details and booking information.

Alternatively, you can book directly at: 👉 www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/parking-and-roads/cycling/bikeability

If you have any questions, feel free to contact: road.safety@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Summer Holiday Bikeability – Level 2 & 3 Training

 For Level 2 and 3 Bikeability Training (Years 4–6):

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Sport and Recreation Service, in partnership with the Road Safety Team, is offering Level 2 and 3 Bikeability cycle training during the Summer Holidays. These courses are aimed at children aged 8–15 years:

Level 2 teaches children to ride confidently and safely on quieter roads, following the Government’s National Standard for Cycle Training.

Level 3 is available for those who have already completed Level 2 and wish to develop advanced cycling skills for more complex road environments.

Please see the attached poster for full details and booking information.

Alternatively, you can book directly at:

👉 www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/parking-and-roads/cycling/bikeability

 If you have any questions, feel free to contact: road.safety@wolverhampton.gov.uk

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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

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

Monday 30th June - PCSO Shinton in to visit Year 5

Monday 30th June - PCSO Shinton in to visit Year 3

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 - 1:45pm Year 5 Sports Day

Wednesday 2nd July - Black British Author Festival visit to school

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 - 10:30am Year 6 Sports Day *Change of Date*

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

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

Friday 11th July - EYFS Beach Day (in school)

Tuesday 15th July - Year 6 Summer Production

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

Wednesday 16th July - Year 6 Leavers disco 5:30 - 7:30

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