OPAL Play at Bricknell
At our school, we believe that play is not just a fun activity, it is a fundamental part of a child’s learning journey. That’s why we are proud to embrace OPAL play, an award-winning program that transforms our playgrounds into vibrant spaces for exploration, imagination, and development.
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Curriculum news via our subject blogs
Stay up to date with the latest happenings across all curriculum areas at our school.
7-a-side competition
Bricknell Yellow and Bricknell Red both participated in the @HullActiveSch 7-a-side competition, performing admirably throughout. The teams displayed incredible [...]
Panathlon event
Bricknell took a group of Year 6 pupils to the @HullActiveSch Panathlon: Boccia event, and they had a fantastic morning. [...]
Cross Country event
At the @HullActiveSch Cross Country event, the Year 6 girls performed admirably well. Out of 100 pupils, Bricknell had a 55th, [...]
Year 6 – PE
Year six have focused on the units of Dance and Movement and Invasion (Hockey) In their Interpretive Dance and [...]
Year 2 – PE
In Year 2, PE lessons this term have centred around Dance and Movement as well as Invasion Games, with [...]
Year 5 – PE
This term, Year 5 have been focusing on gymnastics and invasion games, developing key skills in both areas. In [...]
Year 4 – PE
In PE this term, Year 4 have been focusing on invasion games and gymnastics, developing a range of technical [...]
Year 3 – PE
The focus for Year 3 this term has been on invasion games and gymnastics, with a variety of skills [...]
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Goodbye PGL 2025! We had a wonderful time. Parents, your children are a credit to you! We will see you soon!

Goodbye PGL 2025! We had a wonderful time. Parents, your children are a credit to you! We will see you soon!
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