OPAL

OPAL - Out door play and learning

We are delighted to have achieved Gold award after just a year on our OPAL journey! We offer a play time that is joyful and inclusive for all. All our children play together with a wide range of play opportunities.

St Aidan's is in the top 1% of schools in the world that offer a unique and fantastic play offer to our children!

Our amazing play zones

Water play
Giant Sand play
Large parts (den building)
Small world
Bikes & scooters
Digging/mud kitchens
Lego & construction
Creative club
Gardening
Music/dancing
Chalk drawing
Bug area
Ball games

Our OPAL team

Curricular lead - Miss Williamson

OPAL Coordinator - Miss LeGallienne

Play team - Learning support staff

Yr 6 Opal play leaders

I am very happy for everything and appreciate all the support especially the teachers who take their time to teach my daughter. Thank you very much to the school, teachers and Headteacher I really appreciate your support.

Nursery Parent

During the lockdown period it was unprecedented times for all the children but the school made our son feel safe and happy. He makes good progress and the school communicate really well with us about how well he is doing.

Reception Parent

It has been a huge strength to see the school have the ability to make changes and improvements. Over the past 2 years there have been tremendous improvments for the better. I am so happy to have my children come to the school they are happy and thriving.

Year 2 Parent

The school has good discipline and values throughout which a great sense of community and belonging. Thank you for how well you communicate with us for what is going on.

Year 4 Parent

I really appreciate my sons hardwork during his learning and i want to pay my gratitude to the school for teaching him the right attitude, I know under your guidance he will excel.

Year 5 Parent