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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Online Safety
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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.
Historical Enquiry
At Bricknell Primary School, historical enquiry is central to our curriculum, equipping pupils with skills that go beyond learning [...]
D&T – Structures
In Structures units, children develop essential technical knowledge used by designers and engineers to create strong and stable structures. [...]
D&T – Cooking and Nutrition
In Cooking and Nutrition units, children learn where food comes from and how to make healthy dietary choices. They [...]
D&T – Electrical and Digital
In Electrical and Digital units, children explore the fascinating world of electronics and digital technologies, learning how these tools [...]
D&T – Textiles
In Textile units, children develop essential technical skills for working with textiles, including stitching, sewing, and threading. They start [...]
DT – Mechanics
In Mechanics units, children engage in hands-on learning to understand how different mechanisms, such as levers, pulleys, gears, and [...]
EYFS – Science
In EYFS, the children had a magical time conducting an exciting experiment as part of our witches and wizards [...]
Launchpad – Science
In Science, some of the Launch Pad children have begun an exciting journey into learning about the seasons! To [...]
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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!
The last activity of the trip for group 3 and 4. Trapeze
‘My son is extremely happy in all aspects of school. Fantastic teacher and an excellent education. ‘
‘Thank you so much to all of the members of staff; our child is extremely happy here and we are very grateful.’
‘We are very happy with Bricknell as a whole. He is becoming more confident and is well supported. Thank you to all of the teachers.’
‘Very happy with my child’s start to year 5.’
‘She is enjoying school a lot. She is challenged appropriately and not over-loaded with homework. She speaks positively about her time at the school and her teacher.’
‘We couldn’t be happier with the care and education my child has received so far.’
‘Positive environment and appropriate challenge for development, excellent.’
‘I cannot fault the school or staff. Everyone is very supportive.’
‘Any concerns raised have been dealt with swiftly.’
‘I am delighted with how happy she is at school. Her skills are clearly progressing and she is extremely well supported. Her teacher clearly knows her very well.’
‘She is very happy at school and I only hear positive things. Many thanks to all the teaching staff.’
‘Thank you for helping us with her worries and for the support.’
