Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL)

OPAL

Outdoor Play (OPAL) - As a school we aim to improve the way we think about and provide opportunities for play. We believe that play is essential for physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual development. The school grounds provide a crucial place for children to experience self-initiated play. We believe that minor poor weather conditions should not restrict the children’s opportunities to play.

To support this, in addition to the uniform requirements above, children will need to have Wellington boots in school and appropriate waterproof clothing. Wellington boots can be any colour and must be waterproof.

They are in addition to school shoes and are to be used outside and not inside the school. Label both boots and bring in a plastic bag so that they can be placed on your child’s peg.

Donations - We are always looking to improve our offer for the children and will occasionally ask for donations from parents.  These will be requested on Class Dojo.  The items we most need are:

• Small word toys - cars, dolls, dolls houses/garages, figures, prams etc.

• Den making equipment - tarpaulines/sheets/wetherproof sheets.

• Old kitchen items - pots/pans/utelsils for our mud kitchens.

• Any old wellington boots that children may have grown out of.

OPAL Stay and Play sessions - These will take place during the Autumn term 2024.  This will give parents the opportunity to see play at Anglesey and even take part - tranforming you back to simpler times whilst you enjoy exploring our play offer with your children.  Further information about these will be shared at the start of the term.