
Pop Up and Play Brings Imaginative Adventures to Nursery and Reception
On Tuesday 5 May, our Nursery and Reception children enjoyed a wonderful morning of imaginative play as the Pop Up Play Village returned to St Gabriel’s.

On Tuesday 5 May, our Nursery and Reception children enjoyed a wonderful morning of imaginative play as the Pop Up Play Village returned to St Gabriel’s.

We are delighted to announce that St Gabriel’s Nursery has been awarded a DayNurseries Top 20 Award for 2026, placing us among the Top 20 Nurseries in the South East of England.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.
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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.

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.

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.