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.
Year 3: Create maps and plan routes
Overall Objective: To develop skills in map reading and navigation by creating maps and planning routes within the local [...]
Year 2: Facilities required by different types of communities
Overall Objective: To explore and understand the facilities required by different types of communities such as villages, towns, and [...]
Year 1: Maps & aerial photographs
Overall Objective: To explore and identify key features of the school by using aerial photographs and maps, helping pupils [...]
EYFS: Understanding the world!
In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), children learn about "Understanding the World" by exploring their surroundings, discovering how [...]
Nursery: Understanding the world!
In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), pupils learn about "Understanding the World" by exploring the environment around them, [...]
Fieldwork at Bricknell
Geography trips play a crucial role in enhancing students' understanding of the subject and fostering a deeper connection with [...]
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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
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