Nursery
Welcome to our Nursery class page. We look forward to working in close partnership with you as your child begins their learning journey with us.
There are 26 part-time places available in our Nursery.
Our class teachers are – Mrs Julie Smyth and Miss Jenny Smyth
Our Nursery assistant is – Mrs Philomena Redmond
Our SEN assistants are – Miss Leah Maginn and Mrs Catherine McManus
Within the Nursery Unit, the staff prides itself on its great teamwork and warm, welcoming and inclusive school ethos. We have a staggered greeting time which allows good opportunities for informal communication with parents and carers on a daily basis and our monthly newsletter provides a comprehensive overview of our learning themes and events.
Some useful documents can be located on the links below.
- Pres-School curriculum document: https://www.stmalachysps.org.uk/pdfs/Nursery/PreSchool_Guidance_30May18_Web__20220921093925.pdf
- Play Matters. Playing with Stuff around the Home document: https://cypsp.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Playing-with-Stuff-Loose-Parts_Dec18.pdf
- Play Matters. Playing with nature, mud & getting dirty document: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/education/Playing%20with%20Nature%20Mud%20and%20Getting%20Dirty.pdf