Wider Curriculum Events

Year one enjoyed learning about  Chinese New Year and marked this special occasion with a special family assembly. We invited parents and carers to come in to school and we shared information about this celebration along with lots of singing and dancing. We also shared some Bonfire pictures and decorative lanterns.

Our Year 6 pupils had a fantastic opportunity this week as they travelled to Wolverhampton Grammar School to meet the much‑loved children’s author Holly Webb. The visit was an inspiring experience for the children, who were excited to hear Holly speak about her writing journey, where her story ideas come from, and how she develops the characters that so many young readers adore. Holly shared an extract from one of her books, capturing the room with her vivid storytelling. Pup

Year 3 enjoyed an unforgettable visit from Humph Histories  to deepen their understanding of Ancient Greece and bring our Athens vs Sparta  topic to life. The day was packed with laughter, hands‑on learning, and plenty of teamwork as children explored the lasting legacy of this fascinating civilisation. They began by locating Ancient Greece on the world map and discussing where it sits on the historical timeline. The children listened to captivating stories from the period an

Reception had a lovely time enjoying their Teddy Bears’ Picnic! The children shared fruit and milk, drew pictures of their own teddy bear picnics, and even read stories to their bears.

Today, Year 5 were delighted to welcome a Roman historian- Professor McGinty’s. The children learnt about Roman clothing, culture, architecture, daily life, and even unusual foods. During the visit the children handled real artefacts from Roman times, which really brought history to life.

Year 2 took part in a Pirates Inspiration Day for their new topic ‘Land Ahoy’, and English book ‘The Pirates Next door’. Pupils came into school dressed as pirates or in pirate colours and took part in lots of activities during the day; such as making pirate hats and learning to draw pictures of pirates. Pupils also took part in a Pirate Dance in the afternoon, in which they learn to sing a shanty, learnt a pirate dance and came up with their own using common pirate actions.

We are incredibly proud of all the children who took part in this year’s Key Stage 1 Christmas production, Barmy Bethlehem. Every pupil sang and performed beautifully, filling the hall with festive cheer and getting us all into the Christmas spirit.

Early Years had a fabulous afternoon when a farm came to visit—along with a very special Christmas guest! The children enjoyed getting up close and personal with a variety of animals and loved learning all about them. It was an exciting, hands-on experience that brought plenty of smiles.

Goldthorn Park children embraced the Daily Mile today! With smiles on their faces and energy in their stride, they proved that a short burst of activity can make a big difference. The playground was buzzing with determination as children jogged, ran, and walked together, showing that fitness can be fun and achievable for everyone.