African Caribbean Day, a roaring success
Luckily the weather stayed dry for our annual African Caribbean Day. The children enjoyed a day of workshops including making (and eating) fruit kebabs, necklaces, shakers, flags, clay models, hats and collages, listening to music and stories from Africa and the...
Parents strongly urged to submit statement
The Planning Committee for the proposed installation of diesel generators in St Philip's Marsh is scheduled for 2.00 pm on Wednesday 13 July at at the City Hall, College Green, Bristol. There has been unprecedented opposition to the proposal to install 48 diesel...
Releasing the butterflies
To fit in with our themes of ‘changes’ and ‘patterns’, the children learnt about the life cycle of the butterfly. The children observed them grow from tiny caterpillars to large caterpillars and change into pupa (chrysallis). At this stage we transferred them to...
Zoolab visit the Nursery
On Wednesday Heather from ZooLab came to introduce us to some of her special friends. ZooLab deliver exciting, memorable and high quality animal handling experiences within the education sector. ZooLab's classic Minibeasts Workshop is designed for nursery age...
Cashmore Early Years Centre is outstanding
We are extremely pleased to share with you that Cashmore Early Years Centre has achieved a grade of Outstanding in all areas. An Ofsted inspection of the setting was carried out on 22 February 2016. We are delighted with the report and would like to express to all of...
Parents strongly encouraged to object to nearby generation facility
Please find below the link to object to the proposal of 48 low carbon, bio diesel powered generators within 200 metres of the Nursery School. We have previously submitted objections and the planning application was withdrawn. By re-submitting they have negated all...
World Book Day
Thank you to all the parents/carers, staff and children who took part in our World Book Day celebration on Wednesday 2 March. The staff and children looked great in their character outfits. We raised the sum of £76 which will be sent to Africa to fund the purchase...
Urgent vacancy for School Crossing Patrol
There is a vacancy for a School Crossing Patrol to support our Nursery School. Are you looking for a school term time only role that helps your school community? The SCP at St Philip's Marsh Nursery School covers three duties, a.m., lunchtime and p.m. covering 15...
Our busy Christmas week
This week has been extremely busy at the School. Family and friends joined us on Monday and Friday for our sing-alongs which included some of the favourite festive songs we have been learning. Thank you to the parents/carers who helped us at our Christmas parties on...
Application withdrawn for diesel generator
We are delighted to inform you that we recently received correspondence from Bristol City Council informing us that the application for the proposed installation of diesel powered generators and associated infrastructure has been withdrawn. "Further to the recent...
Proposed diesel generator site
There is a Planning Committee meeting at 2.00 pm on Wednesday 9th December at Colston Hall (Diesel planning leaflet). Mr Holmes (Headteacher) has submitted a statement (Diesel statement to Planning Committee) on behalf of the Nursery School and will be attending this...
Parents strongly encouraged to object to nearby generation facility
We would strongly encourage parents to object to the nearby generation facility via the following website: http://planningonline.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=NO0ZY1DNJMK00 Application Ref: ...