School News 27th March 2026
- rpurshouse
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Friday 13th March 2026
Headteacher's Message
Dear Families,
What a busy and wonderfully productive Spring Term we have had at Goldthorn Park! Our children have enjoyed so many rich and exciting learning opportunities, and it has been a joy to see them grow, thrive and share their achievements with one another.
March’s Value of the Month has been Growth, and our pupils have shown this in abundance — growing in confidence, in their learning, and in their character. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them, and it is always uplifting to hear such positive feedback from visitors who work with our pupils and comment on their enthusiasm, manners and attitude towards learning.
A huge thank you to the families who were able to join us for our EYFS Mother’s Day sing‑a‑long and craft session, as well as our EYFS Easter Bonnet Parade. These events mean so much to our staff and, most importantly, to our youngest children, many of whom are performing in front of an audience for the very first time. Your support makes these moments even more special.
These events mean so much to our staff and, most importantly, to our youngest children, many of whom are performing in front of an audience for the very first time. Your support makes these moments even more special. Easter Bonnet Parade
We were also delighted to see our Girls’ Football Team represent the school in a 6‑a‑side tournament this term. They showed fantastic determination and teamwork, and we look forward to seeing this team continue to grow in strength as we move into the Summer Term.
Another highlight was the Year 3 and Year 4 production. What an amazing performance! The singing, acting and dancing were outstanding, and we sincerely thank our families for their support with costumes, props and rehearsals at home. The children shone brilliantly on stage. Spring Production - Dragon Days!
This term also saw the success of our Mini‑Marathon, where our families once again came out to support us in true Goldthorn Park Primary fashion. The atmosphere, encouragement and community spirit made the event truly memorable for all involved. Mini Marathon!
Today, we celebrated Pupil of the Term, Value of the Month – Growth, and our Attendance Awards. These celebrations remind us just how many reasons we have to be proud of our incredible school community.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to an exciting and successful Summer Term ahead, and we look forward to welcoming all of our pupils back to school on Monday 13th April.
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. https://sway.cloud.microsoft/OUq7T7dJtaD915LG?ref=Link
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.
Year 5 STEM Workshops
The Year 5 girls had an inspiring day at Wolverhampton Girls’ School, where they immersed themselves in a range of hands‑on STEM workshops. The girls took part in a variety of workshops including computer science, experimenting with programming and exploring how technology shapes the world around them. They also, took part in a Design & Technology workshop, they took on the challenge of building a sturdy structure using only spaghetti and elastic bands, testing their engineering skills to create a base strong enough to hold up to 2kg. The girls won the competition for the best structure. Their final workshop was science, where the girls investigated acids and alkalis, explored the states of matter through solids and liquids, and ended with an experiment creating elephant’s toothpaste. The girls thoroughly enjoyed every part of the day. Their curiosity, teamwork, and creativity shone through, and they left feeling inspired by the possibilities within STEM. Year 5 STEM Workshops
Miss Cummings
(Y5 Teacher & Science Leader)
£422 Raised from the Scholastic Book Fair!
We are delighted to share that our recent Scholastic Book Fair raised an impressive £422. This contribution will help us expand our school’s reading resources and continue to promote a love of books across our classrooms.
A huge thank you to all parents and carers for your continued support. Your involvement plays a vital role in enriching our school community and providing meaningful opportunities for our children.
Thank you once again for your generosity and enthusiasm!
Mr Rawlinson
(Y6 Teacher & English Leader)
International Link with Fly High Montessori, Italy
Year 4 have had an exciting week! The children received their first letters from their new pen pals at the Fly High Montessori school in Italy, and the smiles were huge. Their pen pals sent lovely messages and colourful drawings, which our pupils loved reading and sharing with their friends. It’s been wonderful to see how excited the children are about making friends in another country. After the holidays, we’ll be writing back to our new Italian buddies!
Mrs Bains (Y4 Teacher & MFL Leader)
EYFS Role Play visitors
We had a fabulous time taking part in our ‘Pop-Up Role Play Visit’!
The children explored the dinosaur area, posted parcels in the post office, styled hair in the salon, became vets for the day, put out fires at the fire station, and even looked after one another at the doctor’s surgery.
It was a truly wonderful experience for the children, and we hope they enjoyed every moment of it.
Thank you to our parents and families for your support in helping to fund these visitors and trips. These opportunities have such a positive impact on our children’s learning experiences and play an important role in supporting our ongoing focus on oracy, communication and confidence.
Miss Simpkiss
(Nursery Teacher)
Attendance Matters
Regular school attendance plays a vital role in every child’s learning, progress and overall development. Children who attend consistently not only achieve stronger academic results, but also build the skills, routines and confidence they need for future success.
At Goldthorn Park Primary School, we are committed to working in partnership with our families to ensure that every child is in school, on time and ready to learn each day.
Key Information
Attendance below 96% is considered low.
Attendance below 90% means a child is classed as Persistently Absent
By continuing to support one another, we can ensure that every child has the very best chance to flourish and reach their full potential.
Ms Tolley
(Deputy Headteacher & Attendance Lead)
Whole School | 93.47% |
Year Group | Attendance % | |
Reception | 91.84% | |
Year 1 | 92.60% | |
Year 2 | 92.20% | |
Year 3 | 94.54% | |
Year 4 | 92.66% | |
Year 5 | 94.55% | |
Year 6 | 94.22% |
Community Links:
We have been asked by City of Wolverhampton to share the following free events over the Easter break:
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 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.
Thursday 7th May 2026 - Polling Day School CLOSED to children (apart from Year 6 a.m.)
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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