Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC
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Helping schools to strategically and sustainably improve their playtimes through the OPAL Primary Programme. Founding partner of the #ActiveUniformAlliance.
Joined August 2020
Children are #MadeToMove, their clothing should be too! We’re proud to be a founding member of the #ActiveUniformAlliance, a group of organisations calling for all primary schools to adopt an always active uniform. Get involved here: https://t.co/wmjCaFKpJt
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A HUGE well done to Park End Primary School on achieving their Gold Award for transforming playtimes at their school🥳 Playtimes at Park End are taken seriously, invested in and are lots of FUN!!! @OPAL_CIC @OPALNorthEast @parkendprimary #playmatters
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CRC Article 31: All children have the right to play and relax We have made great use of our new chill out zone this week and we hope you take advantage of this week’s break to recharge your batteries and enjoy some relaxation 💤 @OPALNorthEast
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We’re delighted that 64 primary schools have now signed the active uniform pledge and committed to changing to a uniform fit for active play within the next two years! Is your school ready to make the change? Sign the pledge today: https://t.co/Ki0lPJlRGF
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Active Uniform Alliance founding partner @YouthSportTrust have launched their #AlwaysActive uniform pilot study at Harbinger Primary School #MadeToMove
https://t.co/vBpLi5FKpZ
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Our new chill out zone was getting a revamp at lunchtime today; not sure who did the hardest work cleaning and whether the rest was needed but Mr Corcoran is ready for a chill 😎 @AdAstraTrust
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New look. Same madness. The official Magic Madness VR site is live!
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Wonderful wellies are essential for outdoor play in all weathers! What does your storage look like and how well does it work? @OPAL_CIC @OPALNorthEast #planforplay
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I’ve captured a few mud kitchens this week on my visits! What does your mud kitchen look like and what’s in it? #natureplay
#playmatters
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I can see this being a big hit with the children! 🚤 A school that values,resources and plans for play daily! #playmatters
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Purifying millions of gallons of water using small amounts of electricity, and our machines look like they belong either in Tomorrowland or a Christopher Nolan movie. ⚡️
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Like the saying goes there is no such thing as inappropriate weather rather inappropriate clothing…OPAL schools ensure we are equipped for all weathers! #planforplay
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The amazing @GD_Primary in Leeds has had an always active uniform since 2021. In this case study, Headteacher Lousie Hill talks about why they changed from a traditional uniform and the impact it has had. https://t.co/MieMrYNGXM
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Celebrating all things OPAL - we love playing outside and special mentions for; Tidying up with TOGETHERNESS ✔️ SUCCESS with sharing ✔️ RESPECT for equipment ✔️ @AdAstraTrust
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🧵 Compute 101: Why Encryption Fails AI 99% of people think encryption keeps their AI data safe. It doesn’t. Encryption does protect your data… but only when it’s stored or being sent. The moment your data is actually used for computation encryption disappears. Here’s the
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A huge thank you to one of our parents for their support of OPAL and working with their team to build some shelters. The children were playing creatively today using den building around them. It was great to see their imaginations coming to life! @OPAL_CIC
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See if your Reception children can tell you who lives in a house like this 🪵 #readingcommunity
#welovebooks
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Well done. A Gold OPAL Award @OPALNorthEast @OPAL_CIC recognising @ApplegarthPrim commitment to play and the wonderful offer they have created . Well done to everyone involved in transforming playtimes 👏 👏
Fantastic visiting @ApplegarthPrim and seeing the amazing transformation as they achieve their GOLD accreditation! A huge congratulations to the passionate team! @OPAL_CIC @OPALNorthEast #playmatters
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"The sciences and the arts are fundamentally trying to understand what is true, and why things are beautiful." Dr Heather Heying speaks during Q&A after her first Sophia Lecture. Full link below:
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Huge thanks to @CrestNicholson for their generous donation of 2 tonne bags of pea shingle for our @OPAL_CIC quiet garden area - it was even more exciting because the giant lorry arrived at lunchtime!
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The children are loving the new Opal 'wheels' area. Thank you for the donations so far, if anyone else has old scooters, skateboards, balance bikes etc... we'd be extremely grateful 🛴🛹 @OPAL_CIC
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