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OPAL

Outstanding Play at Hylton Castle Primary – OPAL Platinum Award Winners!

    

At Hylton Castle we believe that play is at the heart of childhood – and now, we’re proud to be recognised for it! We’ve achieved the prestigious Platinum OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Award, placing us amongst the top 5% of schools nationally for outstanding play provision.

Why OPAL?

The OPAL programme is about transforming playtimes into rich, meaningful experiences that support children’s development. Through play, our pupils grow in confidence, improve their communication skills, and learn vital life skills like resilience, creativity, and problem-solving – all while having fun. Research shows that high-quality play also supports mental health, brain development, and overall wellbeing.

A Whole-School Commitment

This incredible achievement has been made possible thanks to the passion and dedication of our entire school community:

  • Our enthusiastic OPAL Pupil Team who help shape and lead play at our school.
  • Mr. Williams, our creative and tireless Site Supervisor, who is always crafting new items and developing exciting play spaces.
  • Mrs. Hunter and Miss Hall, who work closely with our wonderful Play Coordinators to make every breaktime an adventure.

We’re always striving to improve and enrich our outdoor environment – and we rely on the support of our wider community to keep growing. If you’d like to get involved or contribute to our ongoing OPAL journey, donations are always welcome.

Together, we’re building a better, happier, and more playful school for every child.

 

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