Wider Curriculum Events

Year 4 were so excited to receive their letters from their Italian pen pals. It was wonderful to see the care and attention with which they opened and read their letter, truly appreciating the time and effort that had gone into them. The drawings and stickers were a particular highlight, bringing big smiles all around. The children are already eagerly looking forward to writing their replies!

Children in Years 5 and 6 took part in an inspiring, hands‑on STEM workshop led by aerospace experts from Safran. Throughout the day, children stepped into the role of real engineers, applying their knowledge of forces, design, problem‑solving and teamwork across a series of exciting challenges. One of the activities during the workshop was the marshmallow‑and‑spaghetti tower task, where pupils had to think carefully about structure, stability and height as they experimented

The Reflexions Team recently visited our Year 5 pupils to deliver an engaging and thoughtful workshop focused on friendships and mental health. Throughout the session, children explored the importance of setting healthy boundaries, learned practical techniques to support their wellbeing, and discussed the qualities that make a good friend. It was a valuable opportunity for pupils to reflect on their relationships and develop skills that will support them both in and out of th

Friday 20th March 2026 Headteacher’s Message – Careers Week Celebrations Dear Parents and Carers, This week, our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils have enjoyed a wonderful range of experiences as part of Careers Week  here at Goldthorn Park Primary. It has been inspiring to see our children so engaged, curious, and enthusiastic as they explored the many possibilities their futures can hold. On Tuesday , pupils took part in a fantastic careers carousel where a wide variety of represent

As part of our Eid assembly, both KS1 and KS2 learned about how this festival is celebrated within Muslim families locally, nationally, and globally. Pupils listened respectfully, asked thoughtful questions, and reflected on the significance of Eid, including themes of new beginnings, forgiveness, and personal growth.

After their visit to the Black Counrty Living Museum the children had a follow-up session with a member of staff from museum. During this visit, they continued their learning about foreground, midground and background. The children used these skills to create their own piece of artwork, designing a scene inspired by the Black Country. They carefully thought about how to layer their ideas to create depth and make their artwork look more detailed and realistic. It was a fantast

During Year 2's visit to the Black Country Living Museum, we focused on Art and Design. The children learned how artists use the foreground, midground and background to make their pictures look interesting and full of depth. We explored the museum setting and talked about what we could see in the front, middle and back of the scene. The children then thought carefully about where to place different parts in their own artwork to help their pictures stand out and look realistic

Reception have been very excited to welcome the ducklings into their classroom. The children have loved watching them and learning about how to care for them. They have handled the ducklings very gently and shown great care and responsibility while holding them. It has been a wonderful experience for the children, helping them learn about animals and how important it is to treat them with kindness and respect.

Year one walked to our local library to promote our love for reading. We met the librarian and she gave us a tour of the library and shared some stories with us. We joined in with the actions and made a mask based on the 'Super Wolf' story. We can't wait to use our new library memberships to borrow books with our families! Well done year one, we were really impressed with your manners - you represented Goldthorn Park beautifully.

children recently took part in an exciting and informative workshop delivered by CO Crew, where they learned all about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO). The session was designed to educate the children in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate way. Through interactive activities and discussions, the pupils discovered what carbon monoxide is, why it can be dangerous, and why it is often called the “invisible” or “silent” gas. A big thank you to CO Crew for delivering such an