This event is for current OPAL schools to observe an amazing lunchtime and network with other OPAL schools.
For schools who have not been assigned a mentor or begun their OPAL journey but wish to find out more about the OPAL Primary Programme, please sign up to the new schools event.
Agenda
11:45am–12pm Arrival, meet the staff and OPAL mentor(s)
12pm–1pm Observation of playtime
Come and see a platinum OPAL playtime in action – ask the children about how they manage risk and the grown-ups about the changes they have seen.
1pm–1:15pmQ&A with the Headteacher and Curricular Lead/Play coordinator
There will be an opportunity for lunch here. Please bring your own lunch.
1:15pm–2:30pm OPAL school networking
Discuss your journey with other OPAL school colleagues - share your successes, top tips and ways to overcome some of the challenges.
About Ramsgate Holy Trinity CE Primary School
Ramsgate Holy Trinity CE Primary School is a one-form entry church school in Ramsgate, Kent. They started their OPAL journey in the Autumn of 2023 and achieved their OPAL Platinum Award in the Spring of 2025.
Their play offer is outstanding, ensuring every child has a fantastic playtime every single day.
The school has a sandpit, plentiful water play, den building areas, a pond, a spiritual garden, a boat, music, dressing up, arts and crafts and so much more! The strong play team are committed to continually improving their play offer, led by a fantastic OPAL working group – and helped by their very supportive parents and local community. They are an outstanding school in every way.
Additional information
There is plenty of space to park on the roads outside of the school.
We keep numbers small so sign up soon. Please let us know if you can no longer come so we can release your place to another school.
Please dress appropriately – we will be outside whatever the weather!
Only two tickets per school. If you can no longer come, please let us know so we can release your place to another school.