At Whiteheath Junior School we promote happy, positive and safe playtimes and lunchtimes. Playground Pals have an active role in this. Playground Pals are a group of Year 5 students who aim to promote happy and fun break times for all.

Playground Pals are there to:

• Encourage new friendships

• Give children the opportunity to play a variety of games

• Be there to give children support in solving minor conflict

• Be a friend to all

• To role model positive play

• Support children should they feel lonely

Playground Pals for Autumn 2025 are: