OPAL Play
Welcome to OPAL Play
The OPAL Primary Programme rationale is that “… better, more active and creative playtimes can mean happier and healthier children, and having happier, healthier, more active children usually results in a more positive attitude to learning in school, with more effective classroom lessons, less staff time spent resolving unnecessary behavioural problems, fewer playtime accidents, happier staff and a healthier attitude to life.”
At Barnby Road Academy we run the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme for our children at playtimes and lunchtimes to give our children the best play experiences.
Our OPAL Play Charter
Our Pupil Council discussed a play charter to keep everyone happy and safe during OPAL play.
So we can have the best Barnby playtimes we will:
- Respect all of our equipment
- Be kind, resilient and share
- Be respectful to our play team
- Follow the risk management
- Be safe and wear the correct clothing
- Be creative and use your imagination
Article 31 UNCRC (UN Convention on the Rights of the Child) - Every child has the right to play
Our OPAL Committee
OPAL Mentor: Wendy Syalon
Headteacher: Steven Chamberlain
Curriculum Leads: Dave Webster and Anna Woolridge
Play Co-ordinator: Izzy Geraghty
Senior Midday: Sheena Kelly
Governor Rep: Phil Shepherd
Parent Rep: Emma Robinson