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
We have a dedicated webpage that shows a wide selection of advice for children, parents and carers on the safe use of technology and the internet.
Curriculum news via our subject blogs
Stay up to date with the latest happenings across all curriculum areas at our school.
Promoting reading across the school
At Bricknell Primary School, we promote a love of reading throughout the entire school, providing dedicated and creative reading [...]
KS1: Reading canopy area
In Key Stage 1, we’ve created a special reading canopy area designed to make reading a magical experience for [...]
James Reckitt Book Awards
Each year, our school proudly takes part in the James Reckitt Children’s Book Awards, organised by the Hull Library [...]
Celebrating reading
At our school, we believe in celebrating reading every day and encouraging a love of books from the earliest years. [...]
Our school library
Our school library has recently undergone a wonderful renovation and is now an exciting space for all our children [...]
Year 6: Ordnance Survey (OS) maps
Overall Objective: To develop the ability to read and interpret Ordnance Survey (OS) maps by understanding the symbols used [...]
Year 5: Key physical features
Overall Objective: To explore and understand the key physical features of rivers, including how they are formed, and the [...]
Year 4: Observe and analyse trends & patterns
Overall Objective: To develop the ability to observe and analyse trends or patterns in data, events, or situations by [...]
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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
‘Positive environment and appropriate challenge for development, excellent.’
‘Thank you for helping us with her worries and for the support.’
‘I cannot fault the school or staff. Everyone is very supportive.’
‘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.’
‘My son is extremely happy in all aspects of school. Fantastic teacher and an excellent education. ‘
‘She is very happy at school and I only hear positive things. Many thanks to all the teaching staff.’
‘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.’
‘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.’
‘We couldn’t be happier with the care and education my child has received so far.’
‘Thank you so much to all of the members of staff; our child is extremely happy here and we are very grateful.’
