Keeping Cool at St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School
With the lovely warm weather we've been enjoying, our children at St Philip's Marsh Nursery School have been having a fantastic time staying cool with water play activities! From all our nursery rooms, the children have been exploring and splashing with water in so...
Summer Adventures in the Oak Room
As the summer term draws to a close, the children in Oak Room have been making the most of their time together, enjoying a rich variety of activities that support their development across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The garden has become a hub of...
End of Year Celebration – Tuesday 15 July
On Tuesday 15 July we are having an end of year celebration day at St Philip's. 'Mandinka Roots', a Senegalese drumming group will be doing singing, drumming and dancing with the children. Parents/carers are invited into school 1:30pm - 3:00pm to do craft activities...
July 2025 Family Help Bulletin – Activities and Support for Families
We're pleased to share the latest Family Help Bulletin from the East Central Bristol Family Help team, packed with information about local services, activities, and support available for families throughout July and August. This month's bulletin includes a wonderful...
Newsletter – July 2025
In July's newsletter, from St Philips Marsh Nursery School, you will find essential end-of-term reminders as well as information about the upcoming end-of-year celebration on Tuesday 15 July featuring Mandinka Roots drumming group, with parents and carers invited to...
Final Phase of Childcare Expansion: Get 30 Hours Childcare – Apply Now
From this September, 15 hours childcare for working families with children under 3 will expand to 30 hours, meaning 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. This...
St Philip’s Marsh – Engagement on Emerging Ideas for Change – Open until 31st July
Bristol Temple Quarter are seeking feedback on ideas for how St Philip’s Marsh could change in the future. You can view potential scenarios and give feedback using the link below (open until the 31st of July). The team are also hosting pop-ups, community events and...
Muddy Fun and Healthy Smiles in Oak Room
The children in Oak Room have been thoroughly enjoying the recent spring rain and downpours, which have transformed our outdoor mud pit into an even muddier playground. This enhanced muddy environment has provided fantastic opportunities for rich sensory exploration,...
Free Parenting Support Groups Available in Bristol
Bristol Family Hubs are offering free parenting groups for families with children aged 0-8 years, including the "Parenting Puzzle" programme specifically designed for parents of 0-5-year-olds. These professionally led workshops cover essential topics such as...
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...