What our community think

We are grateful to our parent ambassadors, Gavin Tempest and Helen Hill for their support.

From bikes to balls, wooden climbing structures to spoons, and figurines of dinosaurs lost, the outdoor play and learning (OPAL) provision at King’s Priory School is fuelling fun and physical activity during school playtimes. Following generous donations of from parents, friends of the school, and local businesses, the pupils are enjoying using their imagination whilst navigating through carefully planned play zones across the site. From our playground visits, we have seen the enormous commitment staff have made to design and safely implement OPAL provisions to transform the playground landscape. The pupils appear to relish the freedom that they have during their classroom breaks and the resources available to stimulate their play. As the saying goes, ‘What is one person’s rubbish, is the pupils of King’s Priory’s School treasure’.

If you have any donations to help support OPAL please get in touch with Mrs Lloyd or drop them into the school office.

"I had the pleasure of visiting Kings Priory School as I was interested in their OPAL journey as both a parent and a fellow educational practitioner. The environment Mrs Stewart, Mrs Lloyd and her team have created for the first school children is wonderful. What especially stood out to me was how all donated items have not just been used meaningfully and safely, by staff, but are also being used with a truly child led focus. Children are of course supported and monitored by staff, but are also given the opportunity to be creative, curious and imaginative with their resources. From the reception children playing tug of war (whilst clambering in and out of a retired row-boat!) and mixed age groups enjoying football and tennis to small world areas, chill out rooms and wheeled zones there really is something for every child. Everyone was engaged and most importantly - happy, safe and having fun! Well done KPS, you should be very proud of what has been created - and thanks so much for sharing it with me! "

Ms A Northin