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    MAKING LUNCHTIME PLAY CREATIVE & FUN - OPAL PROJECT at St. Bernard's

    21 November 2025 (by admin)

    Can you help us? We have OPAL PLAYGROUND PROJECT on the BUSY HORIZON...

    We’re excited to be embracing the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach to transform lunchtimes into a time of creativity, fun, and active play for every child. OPAL encourages children to explore, invent, and collaborate using open-ended play opportunities—and that’s where you come in!
    To make this vision a reality, we need loose parts and play equipment that spark imagination. Items like:
    • Clean plastic crates or tubs
    • Buckets, spades, and gardening tools
    • Old pots, pans, and kitchen utensils
    • Large cardboard boxes
    • Fabric pieces, tarpaulins, or old curtains
    • Small wooden planks or cable reels
    • Pieces of guttering
    Your donations will help create a rich play environment where children can build, role-play, and discover new ways to enjoy their lunchtime.
    How to donate:
    Simply drop items at the school office or contact us if you have something larger to offer. Every contribution makes a difference!
     
    Thank you for supporting OPAL and helping us give children the freedom to play, learn, and thrive.