OPAL

Opal Play has been introduced to ensure our children access high quality play during the unstructured times of the day, which will in turn will help develop children’s creativity, confidence, wellbeing and resilience.

Click the link below to access the Opal – Parent Booklet

https://howden-le-wearprimary.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/OPAL-Parent-Booklet.pdf

Our children have the opportunity to choose from different zones and stations around our school grounds.

The Den Building Zone

An area where our inner Bear Grylls can come to the forefront giving the opportunity for problem solving and teamwork.

Quiet Zone – in our Hobbit Hut

A quiet space where the children can retreat to for a story or a cozy space to rest their legs.

The Imagination Station

The possibilities are endless in this area!

The Entertainment Station

Builders’ Yard

Digging Zone

For more details of the Opal programme, follow this link: Opal Play

To access our Play Policy click the link below: