Nursery
Welcome to our Nursery Class Page
Nursery staff members:
Mrs A Shaw. (Class Teacher)
Miss Z Gut
Miss D Nadeem (3 days)
Mrs S Clewes (3 days)
Mrs N Akhtar
Mrs N Asif (1 day)
Our Class Saint in Nursery is:
Curriculum Information
On this page, you will find information about our learning in class, which is updated weekly. We will occasionally share links to online resources that can be used to support learning at home. It is important that children are supervised when using these suggested links.
You can find general information about topics such as how to support reading, online safety, healthy eating and child development under the heading 'EYFS Parent Information' within the 'Parent' tab. Please ask a member of staff if you would like any further guidance and support
Academic Year 2026-2027
Reminders for Autumn 2:
- All school uniform should be labelled including coats.
- Please ensure your child has has a bag of spare clothes which is labelled. This should include underwear, socks, trousers/skirt/dress and tops.
- All children should bring their water bottle into Nursery.
| Monday: |
Survival School is on the following dates: Monday 9th November: (Diwali inspired session) Monday 16th November: ‘The Gruffalo ’ inspired session. Monday 23rd November: ‘Owls’ inspired session. Homework books should be returned on a Monday. |
| Wednesday: |
Homework books sent home
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| Friday: |
PE day. Please bring PE kits into Nursery. Library books are changed on a Friday. |
Week commencing 9.11.26
This week, we are celebrating Inter-Faith week in school and the children will be learning about the Hindu festival of Diwali. You can find out some more information here.
We will be learning that the poppy is a special remembrance flower on Wednesday and creating poppies with different media. It is also World Nursery Rhyme Week and we are very excited to invite parents into Nursery on Thursday for our stay and play session. Please remember to bring your consent form back by Monday 9th November if you are attending.
This week the children's homework is to practise singing their favourite Nursery Rhyme. They could also create a craft or picture of this.
Week commencing 2.11.26
We hope all the children have had a fantastic week off and are looking forward to welcoming them back to school on Tuesday. Our learning will be based around Bonfire Night and fireworks. The children will be creating firework-inspired artwork, learning a special firework action song, and we will be using stories to support our learning.
The children's homework books will be sent home on Wednesday this week. There will also be a new activity idea included each week to support our learning in class. The first one is to create a firework picture.
Nursery will have their first Survival School session on Monday 19th October. Please see the attached letter and ask the Nursery team any questions you may have.
Survival School Introduction Letter
Week commencing 19.10.2026
This week, the children will be learning all about the season of autumn. Our song of the week is called Autumn Leaves are Falling Down. Our focus story is 'Guess How Much I Love You in the autumn'. However, we will be reading lots of lovely autumn story books to support this learning.
On Monday afternoon, the children will have their first Survival School session. The Survival School Letter gives information about what your child needs for these sessions (these were also given out on Tuesday).
The children will be exploring how the natural world changes in Autumn. They will collect leaves and other found items such as leaves, conkers and pine-cones to use creatively in the classroom. They will be using new vocabulary, as well as recapping their learning about God's Creation in R. E and colours in Maths. Don't forget to go for your own autumn walk and bring in some items from home if you can!
Week commencing 12.10.2026
This week, the children will be learning the Nursery Rhyme 'Old Macdonald Had a Farm'. Our focus story is 'I went walking' which is a lovely introduction to animals and will also revisit our learning about colours. We will also begin to notice and discuss seasonal changes outside. Your child has their own autumn treasure collection bag in their book bag to collect natural items such as leaves, conkers and pine cones (safe items only please - no berries/ mushrooms). Please return these to school by next Monday.
Week commencing 05.10.2026
This week, the children will be naming and exploring a range of colours! Our song of the week is I Can Sing a Rainbow and our focus story is Brown Bear Brown Bear.
Week commencing 28.09.2026
This week, our song of the week is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. We will also be learning the song Zoom, Zoom, Zoom. The children will be creating stars and rockets with a range of different media. They will also continue to get to know each other and develop their listening and attention skills through circle time activities.
Next week, the Little Library Van will be visiting us. Please fill in the consent form and return to the Nursery Staff by Monday 5th October.
Week commencing 21.09.26
This week, our song of the week is 'Head, Shoulders Knees and Toes'. The children will be introduced to a range of basic body parts through songs and games, but will look closely at their faces and will go on to create self-portraits. These will then be proudly displayed in our cloak room!
Week commencing 14.09.26
This week, our song of the week is Incy Wincy Spider. The children will take part in lots of 'spider' themed activities. We will be introducing new parts to our nursery day, including the children staying for lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. From Thursday, the children will begin to attend Nursery full time. How exciting!
The children have settled so beautifully at Nursery this week. We are so proud of them!
Week commencing 7.09.26
Well done to all the children for a fantastic start to nursery! We've really enjoyed getting to know each of them over these first few days and are so proud of how well they are settling in.
This week, we’ll be introducing our very first song of the week: “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Once I Caught a Fish Alive”, a fun rhyme to enjoy together as we begin to explore music and rhythm.
The children will continue attending in smaller groups on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. From Thursday onwards, we’re excited to welcome them as a whole class, a lovely step towards building new friendships and growing our nursery family.
Week commencing 31.08.26
A warm welcome to our new children and families who are joining our St. Peter's family this week. The classroom and outside area are ready and we can't wait to have lots of fun at Nursery!
