Play, Explore, Grow with OPAL

At St. Vincent’s, we embrace the power of play! Through the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme, our grounds are transformed into inclusive, exciting spaces where children build, imagine, and problem-solve together. We believe rich outdoor play makes for happier, healthier children who are ready to thrive inside the classroom and out!

A Huge Thank You to Our PTA!

We are delighted to be working closely with our PTA, who have been amazing in raising funds to bring OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) to our school. Their support is helping us create exciting and inclusive play opportunities for every child. To find out more about their efforts and how you can get involved, please visit the PTA’s fundraising page for details on ways to support this exciting project.

Opal Play Assemblies

At St. Vincent’s, play isn't just something that happens at breaktime – it’s an essential part of how our children learn, grow, and thrive! Every couple of weeks, our whole school comes together for an OPAL Play Assembly.

These assemblies are where the play magic begins! Together, we:

• Introduce New Adventures: Unveil fresh zones and exciting loose parts – from tyres and milk crates to mud kitchens and dress-up crates.

• Learn to Take Healthy Risks: Work alongside the children so they learn how to evaluate risk, look out for one another, and manage their own safety with confidence.

• Celebrate Pupil Voice: Share ideas, celebrate brilliant play behaviours, and build a culture of cooperation, kindness, and respect.Click here to go to the OPAL play website to gain some more information.

We love keeping our whole school community in the loop! You’ll find the slide decks from our latest assemblies uploaded right here on this page, so parents, carers, and children can catch up on our latest playground updates anytime.