Local Play Workshop Opportunity for Families
We're excited to share details of an excellent free workshop happening locally that might interest our families! The University of Bristol is hosting an interactive children's play workshop on Saturday, 14th June from 10 am - 2:30 pm at the Travelling Light Theatre...
Fir Class Explores Nature Through Gardening and Mini Beast Investigations
The children in Fir class have been deeply engaged in hands-on gardening experiences this term, developing their understanding of plant growth and life cycles. They have enthusiastically planted seeds, tended to their garden plots, and celebrated the successful...
Oak Room Explores Nature’s Treasures in Sunny Garden Adventures
The children in Oak Room at St Philip's Marsh Nursery School have been making the most of the beautiful sunny weather by exploring natural resources and creating stunning transient art and patterns in the garden. Using wooden cable reels as their canvas, our young...
Join the Big Brush Club Competition and Oral Health Webinars!
Big Brush Competition - Singing and Colouring for Healthy Smiles! St Philip's Marsh Nursery School is excited to share an opportunity for our families to participate in NHS England's Big Brush Club competition! This initiative aims to raise awareness about the...
Newsletter – May 2025
In this month's newsletter from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School, we celebrate the arrival of Term 5 and the signs of spring emerging in our garden. You'll find updates from all four classes - Elm, Beech, Oak, and Fir - where children have been enjoying Easter...
Working Parents: Unlock 30 Hours Free Childcare From September
Starting this September, 15 hours of childcare for working families with children under three will be expanded to 30 hours. Eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age...
Starting Reception – A Guide
Starting Reception has compiled a helpful guide for parents/carers of children starting school in September. Your child's journey to school starts at home We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we're all learning from birth. When it's time...
Oak Room News: Exploring Nature Through Minibeasts and Gardening
Minibeasts Galore! This term, the children in Oak Room have been immersed in the fascinating world of minibeasts! Our young explorers have been venturing into the garden, eagerly searching under logs and stones to discover the tiny creatures that call our outdoor...
Upcoming SEND and You Appointments
SEND and You can provide advice and support around: SEN support in schools, EHCPs, completing paperwork, your legal rights and much more! Bristol Parent Carers will also be offering a drop-in session at the Wellspring Settlement Family Centre, Barton Hill, BS5 0AX,...
Scooter And Bike Accessories Donation From Mico Scooters
Thanks to a donation from Micro Scooters, we now have additional scooter and bike accessories to support our active play activities. Micro is a family-originated brand that has become famous for its toddler scooters. Thank you so much, Micro. Our children will get so...
News From Elm Room – Exploring Stories, Songs, and Skills!
Three Billy Goats Gruff Adventures This term, Elm Room has been thoroughly enjoying our book of the term, "The Three Billy Goats Gruff." The children have been bringing this classic tale to life in many creative ways! They've been busy constructing their own bridges...
Early Years Holiday Drop-in Play Sessions
Come and join Travelling Light on Thursday 10th April for a morning of play for 0–3-year-olds and their carers. Explore how pre-schoolers move and explore the world, using movement, clowning and physical play. Experiment with new ways to play together differently with...