# Event Details - **Event Name**: OPAL open day: St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Play makes up 20% of children's primary school life. See how this OPAL school is making playtime a key part of their day.About this EventWant to see an amazing OPAL playtime in action?This event is for anyone interested in joining the OPAL Primary Programme and transforming the culture of play at their school. Come and see, first-hand, what an OPAL playground is like.Agenda*Current OPAL Schools - arrival time 11am*New interest OPAL Schools - arrival time 11:45am11am–11:15am Current OPAL schools arrive11:15am–11:45am St John's OPAL journeyHear from St John's staff about their OPAL journey.11:45am–12:00pm New interest schools arrive (those not yet signed up to the programme)12pm–1pm Playtime observationCome and see an OPAL playtime in action – ask the children about how they manage risk and the grown-ups about the changes they have seen.1pm–1:30pm Q&AThis session is open to both current OPAL schools and schools considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme. This is an opportunity to ask OPAL mentor Helen Easton and Calmore's play team questions about the school's OPAL journey.About St John's Catholic Primary SchoolSt John’s is a large, thriving Catholic school with over 300 pupils from EYFS to year six. Set in a suburban area with expansive grounds, it is a friendly and welcoming school, with a committed team working together to ensure that all children are happy, safe, well supported, and appropriately challenged.At St John’s, staff believe that learning should be enjoyable, purposeful, and challenging for every pupil, enabling them to reach their full potential. Their aim is to equip each child with the skills needed to become independent and confident learners.The school has outstanding play provision and achieved an OPAL Platinum Award in March 2026. The site offers a wide range of play opportunities, including a large, accessible loose parts shed, a big sandpit, water play, den building, music, wheeled play, dressing up, arts and crafts, a large nature area, a dig pit, and a reading den.The play team is highly committed to continually improving their provision, led by a fantastic OPAL working group and supported by very engaged parents and the local community. The level of purposeful engagement among all children at playtime is exceptional.Additional informationTea and coffee will be provided.Parking is possible at the school, though limited. On street parking is also available.Please dress appropriately, we will be outside whatever the weather.Only two tickets per schools please. If you can no longer come, please let us know so we can release your place to another school.About the OPAL Primary ProgrammeThe OPAL Primary Programme is an award-winning mentor supported school improvement programme that addresses all the areas that schools must plan for if they want to strategically and sustainably improve the quality of their play opportunities.Find out more: www.outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/trowbridge/opal-open-day-st-johns-catholic-primary-school-trowbridge/100001987561497944 - **Event Categories**: art, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: St John's Primary School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Trowbridge - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St John's Primary School - **lat**: 51.31660979999999 - **long**: -2.2251498 - **full address**: St John's Primary School, Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: OPAL open day: St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9d1a34a4424ed5b91481102ffe0bfdd904e01d5e8ec00e3bc920f9a756ba138e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1777383596 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is OPAL open day: St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge being held? - **A:** OPAL open day: St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm at St John's Primary School, Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing OPAL open day: St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge? - **A:** OPAL open day: St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is organized by OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning CIC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** OPAL open day: St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Trowbridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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