School News 28th November 2025
- rpurshouse
- 1 day ago
- 6 min read
Friday 28th November 2025
Headteacher's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we approach the festive season, I want to take a moment to thank you for the incredible support you provide to Goldthorn Park Primary. Because of your partnership, our staff can deepen the learning of our children through exciting enrichment activities, ensuring every experience has maximum impact. Your encouragement truly makes a difference—thank you!
A huge thank you for supporting our Book Fair last week—your involvement helps foster a love of reading in our children and supports the purchasing of books for use in school. Please see more details below.
We’ve had some fantastic learning experiences recently:
Year 6 enjoyed a memorable trip to Blists Hill Museum, stepping back in time to learn about life in Victorian Britain. Year 6 Step Back in Time!
Our School Council did an amazing job planning and organising our school’s Children in Need Day. From fun activities to raising awareness, they worked hard to make the day enjoyable and meaningful for everyone.
Thanks to their efforts—and your incredible support—we raised £399.20 for this fantastic charity! Every penny will help make a difference to children and young people across the UK.
A big thank you to our School Council for their leadership and creativity, and to all our families for your generosity. Together, we’ve shown the power of kindness and community spirit!
Our football team played their first competitive match of the 2025–2026 season, showing grit and determination to equalise before a last-minute goal from the opposition ended the game 2–1. We are so proud of their effort and teamwork!
Year 5 Choir represented our school impeccably at St Bartholomew’s Church. They were Ready, Respectful, and Safe at all times—so much so that parents and professionals from other schools came to congratulate us. A real moment of pride! Year 5 Choir Performance
Our EYFS children enjoyed a magical Royal Ball on Tuesday, sparking excitement for their next topic. There were members of royalty everywhere we looked!
Looking ahead, the next three weeks are packed with activities to deepen learning and share the festive spirit: a Year 4 visit, our second football match, Penn Puppets visiting EYFS, the Santa Dash, and a party with the Mayor for some of our School Councillors. Christmas Performance rehearsals are also underway—please check the Dates for Your Diary section for details.
As always, our school aims to support families at the earliest opportunity. If we can help in any way, please come to the School Office.
Thank you for being such an important part of our Goldthorn Park community.
Warm regards,
Mrs R. Purshouse
Headteacher
Year 6 Step Back in Time at Blists Hill Victorian Town
Last week, our Year 6 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Blists Hill Victorian Town as part of their history learning. The children spent the day exploring what life was really like in the Victorian era and were amazed at how different it was from today!
During the visit, the children met costumed Victorian characters, visited the old-fashioned bank, bakery, post office, sweet shop and chemist, and discovered how people lived and worked over 100 years ago. The children behaved brilliantly and showed great curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and making excellent links to their classroom learning. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to deepen their understanding of Victorian life and appreciate how much daily life has changed.
A big thank you to all staff and volunteers who supported the trip—and well done to Year 6 for being fantastic ambassadors for our school!
Mr Rawlinson
(Year 6 teacher & English lead)
Thank You for Supporting Our Book Fair!
We would like to say a huge thank you to all our parents and carers for your fantastic support during our recent book fair. Thanks to your generosity, we raised an amazing £522.
As a result, the school will receive 40% back in rewards – a total of £209 – which will be used to purchase exciting new books for our class and school libraries.
These new additions will help inspire a love of reading across the school, and we are truly grateful for your continued support in enriching our children’s learning.
Thank you once again for helping us make a difference!
Mr Rawlinson
(Year 6 teacher & English lead)
Join Our Goldthorn Park Primary Family!
We are excited to announce that Goldthorn Park Primary currently has spaces available in Nursery and Reception. If you are looking for a warm, welcoming, and inspiring environment for your child to learn and grow, we would love to meet you!
Families are invited to visit our school and see what makes Goldthorn Park so special.
Please contact the School Office to arrange a visit, or join us for our Open Afternoon:
Tuesday 2nd December 2025🕒 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Come along to meet our dedicated staff and enjoy a tour of our school. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our Goldthorn Park community!
Apply for your Nursery place at the main School Office: office@goldthorn.org.uk
Apply for your Reception place September 2026 with the council before January 15th 2026: Apply for primary school places | City Of Wolverhampton Council
Important Reminder – Earrings and PE Safety
For health and safety reasons, only small stud earrings are permitted in school. On PE days, these earrings must be removed to minimise the risk of injury during physical activities.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep all children safe.
Attendance Matters...
Regular school attendance is essential for every child’s learning, progress, and overall development. Evidence shows that children who attend school consistently achieve better academic outcomes and build stronger foundations for future success.
At Goldthorn Park Primary School, we are committed to working closely with families to ensure that all pupils are in school, on time, every day. If you have any concerns about your child’s attendance, please don’t hesitate to contact us — we’re here to help and support you.
Please note:
Attendance below 96% is considered low.
Pupils with attendance below 90% are classed as Persistently Absent.
Let’s continue to work together to give every child the best possible chance to thrive.
Ms Tolley
(Assistant Headteacher & Attendance Lead)
Whole School | 94.12% |
Year Group | Attendance % |
Reception | 95.43% |
Year 1 | 93.02% |
Year 2 | 94.00% |
Year 3 | 94.32% |
Year 4 | 93.56% |
Year 5 | 94.99% |
Year 6 | 93.8% |
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
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 - Year 4 Trip
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 - Flu Vaccination Catch-up
Tuesday 4th December 2025 - EYFS Puppet Show with Penn Puppets
Friday 5th December 2025 - Mayor's Christmas Party (6 School Council reps)
Friday 5th December 2025 - Santa Dash
Tuesday 9th December 2025 - EYFS Christmas farm Visit in school
Tuesday 9th December 2025 - KS1 Christmas Production 10am / 2pm
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - UKS2 Christmas Production 10am/ 2pm
Thursday 11th December 2025 - Christmas Dinner & Jumper day
Friday 12th December 2025 - Reception Christmas Crafts with parents 9am
Friday 12th December 2025 - Nursery Christmas Crafts with parents 10:45am/ 2:30pm
Thursday 18th December 2025 - Rocksteady Concert 10am
Thursday 18th December 2025 - Year 6 Trip
Friday 19th December 2025 - Break up for Christmas Holiday at 3:15pm.
Spring Term 2026 Term Time: Monday 5th January 2026 - Friday 27th March 2026
Wednesday 7th January 2026 - Year 5 Romans workshop
Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Year 3 Greek Day with Humph's Histories Class 7
Thursday 29th January 2026 - Year 3 Greek Day with Humph's Histories Class 8
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 4th May 2026 - Bank Holiday school CLOSED to children.
Half Term Holiday Monday 25th May 2026 - Friday 29th May 2026
Friday 19th June 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
Monday 21st July 2026 - INSET Day school CLOSED to children
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