We are thrilled to announce that our school has been honoured with the prestigious OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Award at the Platinum level, recognising our exceptional commitment to enhancing playtime opportunities for our pupils. This accolade reflects our dedication to providing a diverse and enriching environment that promotes creativity, physical activity, and social interaction.

Our school grounds include an array of engaging play areas, each designed to stimulate the imagination. The beach area, with its soft sand and playful vibe, is a favourite spot for children to build sandcastles and enjoy sensory play. Teepees and the relaxation area offer cozy nooks for those seeking a moment of tranquillity amidst the hustle and bustle.

For the more adventurous, the scrambling mountain and mud kitchen provide exciting challenges. The tyre swings and wheel zone are always buzzing with activity, as children enjoy the thrill of movement and exploration. The loose parts zone and den building area encourage creativity and teamwork, allowing pupils to construct and innovate with a variety of materials.

Sports enthusiasts are well-catered for with our football pitches and dedicated sports zones, ensuring ample space for energetic games and athletic pursuits such as netball, basketball, tennis and cricket. The water wall and role play area add elements of fun and fantasy to playtime, while the reading area and performance area provide opportunities for quieter, reflective activities. This Platinum level OPAL award is a testament to the enthusiasm of our pupils and the support of our school community.

It celebrates our belief in the importance of play as a vital component of education, fostering a holistic approach to learning and development for all our children.

At Sedgefield Primary we value sports and believe all pupils can find an area of physical activity which they can succeed in. Competing in sports is a significant part of school life. Recently several of our pupils represented our school in County Athletics. Our district came second overall with several of our pupils becoming medal winners! Sports Week was a huge success this year and offered a huge variety of activities to suit all pupils.

Events included a whole school water fun day. This event was a highlight for many pupils which included the water walk of faith. Sport's week also included a wheelie fun day - where pupils brought bikes and scooters to take part in a series of challenges as mini obstacle courses covered the school yard.

We had each class taking part in a penalty shootout/crossbar challenge - where we found out who was the champion for each year group. A further event was a Wimbledon challenge to test the children's tennis skills.

A Just Dance afternoon tested pupils dance steps. One day event was a hula hoop challenge. This involved team games with a hula hoop to seek out our hula hooping champions. A different themed warmup each morning with the parents commenced each active day for the week.