St Gabriel’s News Feed - Nursery News

Nursery Families Enjoy a Glorious Morning at the PTA Easter Egg Hunt

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:01:20 GMT

Bathed in glorious spring sunshine, our Nursery families gathered on Sunday 22 March for one of the most cherished events in the early years calendar: the annual PTA Nursery Easter Egg Hunt.

Nursery Families Enjoy Special Stay and Play Celebrations

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:06:53 GMT

During the week of 16 March, St Gabriel's Nursery was delighted to host a series of special Mother’s Day Stay and Play afternoons, welcoming mums and grandmothers into the Nursery for a truly memorable experience.

Nursery Babies Celebrate the Winter Olympics!

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:08:16 GMT

The Babies Room at St Gabriel’s has had a fantastic time celebrating their very own Winter Olympics throughout February.

Nursery Children Celebrate the Festival of Holi

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 16:13:11 GMT

Our Nursery children recently enjoyed learning about the vibrant Hindu festival of Holi, often known as the Festival of Colours.

Early Years Families Come Together for Spring Coffee Morning

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:09:11 GMT

On Friday 20 February, we were delighted to welcome Nursery and Reception families to our Early Years Coffee Morning, held in our on-site café, Gabbies.

Nursery Children Enjoy a Special Visit from Buttercup the Cow

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:09:31 GMT

On Tuesday 24 February, our Nursery children were treated to a truly memorable and hands-on learning experience, as we welcomed a very special visitor to St Gabriel’s — Buttercup the cow!

Nursery Children Enjoy Another Morning of Musical Magic

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:57:48 GMT

On Tuesday 17 February, St Gabriel’s Nursery was filled with the joyful sounds of music as our children enjoyed yet another series of special musical visits from members of our school community.

Nursery Children Enjoy a Musical Visit from a Special Guest

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:34:53 GMT

On Monday 9 February, St Gabriel’s Nursery was delighted to welcome Mr Symington, one of our Nursery parents, who kindly brought his cello to share a special musical experience with our children.

Nursery Stay and Play Sessions Bring Families Together

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:12:44 GMT

This week, St Gabriel’s Nursery was delighted to welcome parents into school for a series of Mother and Father Stay and Play sessions, held on Monday 12, Wednesday 14 and Friday 16 January.

A Magical Nativity from Our Pre-School Pupils

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:07:57 GMT

On Thursday 18 December, our Pre-School pupils delighted families and staff with a heart-warming performance of a classic Nativity, confidently retelling the much-loved Christmas story.

Festive Cheer at St Gabriel’s Nursery Christmas Lunch

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:15:13 GMT

While the main school had already broken up for the holidays, St Gabriel’s Nursery was still buzzing with festive excitement on Monday 15 December as children and staff came together for their much-loved Christmas Lunch.

Nursery Christmas Party Brings Festive Magic to St Gabriel’s

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:14:19 GMT

On Thursday 4 December, St Gabriel’s Nursery was filled with Christmas sparkle as our babies, toddlers and pre-school children enjoyed their eagerly awaited Christmas Party — a highlight of the Nursery festive calendar.

St Gabriel’s Nursery Celebrates Outdoor Week

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:57:15 GMT

During the week commencing 10 November, St Gabriel’s Nursery hosted a very special Outdoor Week, packed with nature-based fun and activities for all of our nursery rooms.

Pre-School Children Celebrate Diwali with Hands-On Cookery Session

Tue, 4 Nov 2025 14:30:45 GMT

On Tuesday 4 November, our Pre-School children were treated to a very special visit from Sonny’s grandmother, who led a fun and engaging cookery session with the little learners.

Nursery Celebrate the Festival of Lights

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:46:27 GMT

Earlier this month, our Nursery children enjoyed a wonderful celebration of Diwali — the Hindu Festival of Lights. Nursery Practitioner Agila led the children in a series of special workshops, sharing the traditions and joy of this vibrant festival.

Real-Life Learning in Action: Nursery Car Wash Fun!

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:28:55 GMT

While the rest of the school enjoyed a well-earned half-term break, on Monday 27 October, our littlest learners were hard at work!

Pre-School Enjoys Special Storytime Visits from Senior Staff

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:26:31 GMT

Our Pre-School children were treated to a very special literary visit this week as Mr Dove, Head of Juniors, and Mr Smith, Principal of St Gabriel’s, came to read to the group.

St Gabriel’s Announces Exciting Expansion of Its Outstanding Nursery

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:30:46 GMT

St Gabriel’s School in Newbury is delighted to announce the expansion of its hugely successful Nursery, with building work beginning over the October half term.

A Magical Morning of Music for Pre-School and Toddlers

Mon, 1 Sep 2025 11:10:27 GMT

On Thursday 31 July, our youngest pupils in the Toddler and Pre-School rooms were treated to a very special visit from Nursery parent and St Gabriel’s peripatetic music teacher, Mr Ben Copeman.

A Fire-Fighting Adventure at St Gabriel’s Nursery

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:58:53 GMT

On Monday 14 July, our youngest learners had a thrilling start to the week as the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) paid a very special visit to St Gabriel’s Nursery.

Nursery Manager Achieves Qualification in Supporting Distressed Behaviour in Children

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:49:43 GMT

We are delighted to share that Katie Noonan, Nursery Manager at St Gabriel’s, has recently completed her Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children.

Pre-School Children Dig Into Gardening Fun!

Thu, 3 Jul 2025 12:59:24 GMT

On Friday 13 June, our Pre-School children rolled up their sleeves for a hands-on gardening session in the Nursery gardens, led by special guest Brendan Marchant.

Imagination Comes to Life at Pop Up Play Village

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:48:49 GMT

Last week, our youngest learners in Nursery and Reception were treated to a magical morning of imaginative fun as we welcomed the Pop Up Play Village to St Gabriel’s.

New Nursery Resources from Edwards Lifesciences Ltd

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:35:12 GMT

We’re delighted to share some fantastic new additions to our Nursery, made possible by the generosity of one of our Nursery parents, Emily Copeman, and her employer, Edwards Lifesciences Ltd.

Nursery Parents Enjoy Easter Coffee Morning

Fri, 4 Apr 2025 12:28:04 GMT

Following the success of our previous events, we were delighted to welcome Nursery parents and families to our Easter Coffee Morning on Friday, 4 April.

Nursery Easter Egg Hunt: A Morning of Fun and Festivities!

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:35:26 GMT

On Saturday 29 March, our Nursery families gathered for a magical Easter Egg Hunt, set against the beautiful backdrop of St Gabriel’s woodland.

Nursery Mothers’ Afternoon Teas

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:53:43 GMT

To celebrate the forthcoming Mothering Sunday, our Nursery hosted a delightful Afternoon Tea for all mums of our babies, Toddlers, and Pre-School children on Monday 24, Wednesday 26, and Friday 28 March.

Toddler Room Visit the St Gabriel’s Chickens!

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:03:26 GMT

On Friday 21 March, our Toddler Room children embarked on a very special adventure—to visit the resident St Gabriel’s chickens in their brand-new coop!

Year 2 Explores the World of Nursery

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:21:15 GMT

On the afternoon of 11 March, Year 2 pupils enjoyed a delightful and insightful visit to the Nursery at St Gabriel's, as part of their ongoing topic about 'growing.'

Thames Valley Police Visit Nursery

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:22:44 GMT

Our Nursery children had a thrilling start to the week as we welcomed PCSO Dickson and PCSO Vaughan from Thames Valley Police on Monday, 17 February.

Fathers and Grandfathers Nursery Stay and Play

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:01:35 GMT

This week, our Nursery was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed fathers and grandfathers for a special series of Stay and Play sessions on Monday 10, Wednesday 12, and Friday 14 February.

Did you know? St Gabriel's Nursery is Outstanding!

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:25:02 GMT

Did you know that St Gabriel’s Nursery was awarded the highest possible rating – Outstanding – in our most recent ISI inspection (May 2024)?

Nurse Amy Visits Nursery

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:39:18 GMT

To launch their special topic, People Who Help Us, the children in Toddlers and Pre-school were thrilled to welcome St Gabriel’s very own Nurse Amy for an exciting and interactive session.

Introducing "Outdoor Explorers" in Pre-School: Nurturing Independence, Curiosity, and a Love of Nature

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:01:22 GMT

We’re excited to announce the launch of Outdoor Explorers—an exciting new outdoor education program for our Pre-School children at St Gabriel’s Nursery.