OPAL
Welcome to our OPAL page!
Our OPAL project launched in April 2025. We have been working hard to create a space that is inclusive, fun and engaging for all children. We have introduced many zones including chalking, basketball, loose parts, climbing, water play, sand play, dress, up, chess and games, Lego and Duplo and instruments.
Our playground encourages cooperation, social interaction, resilience, coordination, friendship, teamwork, creativity, problem solving and imagination.
In June 2026 we officially became an OPAL Platinum School. We are very proud of this and continue to maintain and develop areas of our playground to provide our children with a wealth of different play experiences.
OPAL
More information about the project can be found here:
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Introduction to OPAL
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- OPAL - The Power of Playtime download_for_offline
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- Our Opal Team download_for_offline
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- Play Policy download_for_offline
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- Slides from Parent Opal Meeting download_for_offline
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How you can help
We need your help!
OPAL project is looking for a few items if you have them! Pre-loved items, things you no longer want are perfect for this.Things we always need….
Milk and food delivery crates
Large chalk
Wooden planksTo keep our OPAL play provision the best it can be we need....
Sand toys
Plastic gems and crystals
Plastic jugs and cups
Water play toys including ducks
Guttering
Metal sieves
Pre loved props including hats, crowns, scarves, glasses, wands, bags, purses
Cable reels
Plastic cones
Ice cube trays
Tarpaulin sheets
Wheeled items including prams, buggies, suitcases, trolleys
Cushions and outdoor cushions
Outdoor rugs
Pre loved clothing including shirts, waistcoats, dresses, skirts (adult and child sizes)
School is always open between 9am – 3pm if you have anything to drop off.
As always we appreciate your support!
OPAL team.
↑×Ambition Education Trust
Our trust is composed of 10 schools situated in Hertfordshire, across St Albans, Welwyn Garden City and Hemel Hempstead. There are five primary and five secondary schools, with over 800 staff delivering high-quality education to 7500 young people from the ages 3 to 18. This is a huge privilege and one we take seriously, to achieve our central aim of Educational Excellence for All.
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