Please note that on Monday, 4th May the preschool will be closed due to the Bank Holiday. We will reopen as normal on Tuesday, 5th May. Have a lovely weekend!

This week our learning was focused on minibeasts, especially butterflies and caterpillars. The children took part in a range of exciting and hands-on activities to explore this topic. We created a minibeast tuff tray, where children could investigate different insects, learn their names, and talk about where they live. This...

Today, 23/04/2026, the children celebrated St George’s Day. They enjoyed learning about the significance of this special day and who St George was. As part of the celebrations, the children made their own flags, exploring colours and symbols while developing their creativity. They also took part in a themed tuff...

This week, the children had a wonderful opportunity to take part in planting vegetables, fruits, and flowers in our garden. They showed great curiosity and enthusiasm throughout the activity, eagerly getting involved in every step of the process. Using real garden equipment, the children explored how to prepare the soil,...

On Monday, 20/04/2026, we celebrated Earth Day with the children. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to learn about how to care for and protect our world. Throughout the day, the children explored simple and meaningful ways to help the environment. They took part in a hands-on activity where...

Dear Parents and Carers, We would like to inform you of a small update to the leadership structure at Our Lady’s Preschool, effective from 20 April 2026. Angela Franco will be reducing her working hours and moving to a part-time role. To ensure continued stability and smooth day-to-day running of...

Please note that 2nd April will be the last day of preschool before the Easter half term. The children will return to preschool on 20th April. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our families a very Happy Easter. May this special time be filled with joy,...

This week at preschool we have been celebrating Easter in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way. The children have been learning about the story of Jesus Christ in a simple and age-appropriate way, while also exploring Easter traditions in the UK. Throughout the week, we have been singing Easter songs,...

This week we have been celebrating all things spring! The children have been learning about the changes that happen in nature during this beautiful season, as well as exploring different spring animals and their habitats. We enjoyed a variety of engaging and hands-on activities throughout the week. The children loved...

This week at preschool, our learning focused on teeth brushing, following on from last week’s Hygiene Week, when we talked about washing our bodies and hands. The children learned why it is important to brush their teeth every day and how this helps to keep their teeth clean and healthy....

On 16th May, we welcomed mothers to our preschool for a special Mother’s Day celebration. The children enjoyed singing songs and saying poems for their mums. After the performance, we invited everyone to enjoy drinks and cookies, followed by a stay and play session with the children. The children also...

. This week the children took part in Personal Hygiene Education Week. During this time they learned about the importance of keeping their bodies clean and healthy. The children explored why washing hands is important and how germs spread. As part of our activities, they carried out a “Glitter Germs...