Merry Christmas
Happy Christmas to all our families! 🎄 We are closed from 22nd December to 2nd January. We return to school on 5th January.
St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School Term Review and Christmas Celebrations
This term the children have been exploring mark making using big and small movements, developing both gross and fine motor control through varied mark-making experiences. There has been wonderful engagement with role play, particularly caring for babies, which helps...
Free Workshop to Support Families With School Place Applications
We understand that applying for a primary school reception place can be challenging for some families, particularly when English is not a first language or when navigating unfamiliar systems. To support parents and carers through this process, Schools of Sanctuary...
Free Parenting Programmes Starting in Bristol
We are delighted to share information about free parenting programmes available to families across Bristol, with new groups beginning in January and February. These programmes support parents and carers of children from birth to eight years old, including courses for...
Newsletter – December 2025
Coming up in December's newsletter from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School, you can read about the festive celebrations planned for the end of term, including Christmas parties for all classes, drop-in stay and play sessions where parents can join in with decorating and...
St Philip’s Marsh Oak Class Explores Mathematics
The children in Oak Class have been exploring different elements of mathematics through engaging hands-on activities. There has been a sustained interest in completing different types of puzzles, from inset puzzles to more complex ones where the children have to match...
St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School Explores Outdoor Art and Weather Play
Large-Scale Garden Art Children from our two-year-olds and three-year-olds have been making marks in the garden through exciting large-scale art experiences. We hung white sheets from the washing lines in the garden and used spray bottles filled with paint to...
Newsletter – November 2025
Coming up in November's newsletter from St Philip's Marsh Nursery School, you can read about what the children have been enjoying across all the classes, from building towers and structures in Elm Class to exploring autumn leaves and making playdough in Beech Class,...
Beech Class are Exploring Colours, Nature and Feelings Through Play
Recently, the children in Beech Class have been enjoying the story Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? This popular book has helped them learn about colours, and some children can even predict which coloured animal appears next in the story. This activity...
Winter Health and Flu Vaccinations
Bristol City Council has asked us to share the attached letter with all parents regarding the rise in flu cases this winter. The letter outlines how to access flu vaccinations for children aged 2-3 (via your GP or a local pharmacy) and provides guidance on managing...
Thank You Micro Scooters
We’re pleased to share that Micro Scooters are supporting our nursery by donating some Micro Scooter products. Micro are known for their innovative scooters - and now also sell a compact pushchair, perfect for little ones.
Newsletter – October 2025
In October’s newsletter, you can read about how the children have been settling into their new key groups and exploring the nursery environment. We share highlights from each class, including favourite books, nature activities, and creative projects, along with key...