We hope you can attend our parent/carer event on Wednesday 14th September from 1.45pm – 3pm.

Play time is a hidden part of the school day for parents and carers, so a special event allows you to see the site developments that have occurred during the school’s OPAL journey, how the children are playing and, also, gives context to the requests and communications that you have received from the us e.g., welly requests, loose parts donations, fundraising efforts.  

You will get to play with your children on the school site. This is a great opportunity for your children to be the experts and show their competence and creativity! 
In our first parents’ event, parents and carers get to meet our school’s OPAL mentor (Rachel), hear directly from her about the OPAL programme and get the opportunity to ask questions. 

This meeting will include a presentation from the OPAL mentor to give the background behind OPAL, talk about the importance of play and how the school is being supported through the OPAL programme. This can then be followed by an outdoor play session supported by school staff. 

Timings: 

1.40pm - 1.45pm Arrival 
1.50pm - 2.15pm OPAL presentation in hall (OPAL mentor) 
2.15pm - 3.00pm Outdoor play (supported by school staff) 
3.00pm Event ends and pupils line up with their class teachers and return to classrooms for dismissal. Parents can stay on school grounds until pick-up 

Bring a loose part 

This is a great opportunity to collect new loose parts as part for our OPAL initiative. We will have a donation box outside of reception from this Friday, as you arrive you can add anything you wish to donate into the box.  Look out for this week’s newsletter for further information. 

Top tips for you:

Let the children show you around 
Let the children lead the play 
Help yourself to resources 
Join in if invited! 
Have fun!