Ice Cream Treat! Our Year 6 children enjoyed a lovely visit from the Ice Cream Man this afternoon as a special treat to celebrate their incredible achievements this year and the fantastic success of their end-of-year show. The ice creams looked absolutely delicious, and the children thoroughly enjoyed them! It was a wonderful way to recognise all of their hard work, resilience and dedication throughout their time at Thursfield Primary School. Well done, Year 6! You have made us all incredibly proud, and we hope you enjoyed your well-deserved treat. We wish you every success and happiness as you begin your next adventure! #ThursfieldPrimary #Year6 #CelebratingSuccess #EndOfYear #WellDoneYear6 #MakingMemories #PrimarySchool #IceCreamTreat #ProudSchool

Reading Awards Celebration! A huge congratulations to all of our Reading Award winners! It is wonderful to see so many of our children developing a real love of reading and enjoying books both in and out of school. A very special well done to Jasmine, who was the lucky winner of our Kindle prizewe hope you enjoy discovering lots of new stories! Congratulations also to all of the children who have achieved their Gold Reading Certificate this year. This is a fantastic achievement and reflects the dedication, commitment and enthusiasm you have shown towards reading. At Thursfield Primary School, we are passionate about promoting the importance of reading. We know that reading opens doors to new worlds, develops imagination and creativity, and supports learning across the curriculum. We are incredibly proud of all of our children for embracing reading and making it such an important part of school life. Keep reading, keep exploring and keep enjoying every new adventure that a book can bring! #ThursfieldPrimary #LoveReading #ReadingAwards #ReadingForPleasure #BookLovers #GoldReadingCertificate #ReadersAreLeaders #ProudSchool #CelebratingSuccess

Golden Book Assembly Piano Recital A huge well done to all of the children who performed in our Golden Book Assembly this morning as part of our piano recital. Each and every performance was fantastic, and it was wonderful to see the confidence, talent and dedication on display. The children have worked incredibly hard throughout the year, and the progress they have made has been amazing. It was a pleasure to celebrate their achievements and share their musical talents with the rest of the school. We are so proud of all of our performers for their commitment, perseverance and enthusiasm. Keep practising and enjoying your musical journey – we can't wait to see what you achieve next! #ThursfieldPrimary #GoldenBookAssembly #PianoRecital #MusicMatters #ProudSchool #YoungMusicians #CelebratingSuccess #LearningTogether #SchoolLife

Swimming Gala Success! A huge well done to our fantastic group of Year 5 and 6 children who represented Thursfield Primary School at their swimming gala. The team performed brilliantly, finishing 2nd overall in their heat. Throughout the event, they showed incredible determination, commitment and teamwork, giving their very best in every race. We were especially proud of their impeccable behaviour and the way they encouraged and supported one another, making them wonderful ambassadors for our school. A very special congratulations goes to Millie H., who achieved an incredible new record in the Girls' Individual Medley, finishing in an outstanding 59.81 seconds! This breaks a record that had stood since 2015an amazing achievement that Millie should be incredibly proud of. Well done to everyone who took part. You represented Thursfield Primary School with pride and should all be very proud of your achievements. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next! #ThursfieldPrimary #SwimmingGala #SchoolSport #Teamwork #Determination #ProudSchool #FutureChampions #SwimmingSuccess #RecordBreaker #WellDone

WE'RE HIRING! Join the Team at Thursfield Primary School! Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children's lives every day? We're looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and inspiring Early Years Teaching Assistant / Play Lead to join our friendly and supportive team at Thursfield Primary School. This exciting permanent role combines supporting children in our Early Years classroom with leading fun, engaging activities in our after-school provision. What we're looking for: A Level 3 qualification relevant to the role GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development Experience of, or a strong interest in, supporting children with additional needs Someone who helps create a positive, creative and inclusive learning environment A friendly team player who provides a warm welcome to our whole school community What we offer: A supportive and inclusive school where every child is valued Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities A collaborative team committed to achieving the very best for our children A staff wellbeing package, including confidential counselling services, wellbeing workshops and wellness activities Role details: Permanent, term-time only (39.2 weeks per year) 43.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday Early Years Teaching Assistant: 29.5 hours (08:50–15:15) Play Lead: 14.25 hours (15:15–18:10) Start date: 1st September 2026 Location: Thursfield Primary School, 1A Chapel Lane, Harriseahead, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4JL Salary: Grade 2 (pro rata) based on an FTE salary of £25,185 for both roles. Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 5:00pm Interviews: Week commencing 6th July 2026 Apply here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143547/EDV-2026-TPS-49730 If you're passionate about helping children grow in confidence, creativity and independence, we'd love to hear from you! Know someone who'd be perfect for this role? Please like, share and tag them below! Join our team and help every child at Thursfield Primary School thrive. #TeachingAssistant #EarlyYears #PlayLead #SchoolJobs #EducationCareers #JoinOurTeam #ThursfieldPrimary #StaffordshireJobs