Welcome to St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School

At St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School, we provide a caring, creative, and faith-filled environment where every child can learn, play, and grow. Our experienced and nurturing staff help children develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning through rich, hands-on experiences.

Rooted in our Christian values, we celebrate each child as a unique individual, encouraging kindness, curiosity, and joy in every day. We work closely with families to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and ready for the exciting journey ahead into school and beyond.

We warmly invite you to discover the wonderful start your child can have at St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School.

Miss Edwards (Class Teacher)

A Warm Welcome from the Nursery
I’m so delighted to have you and your child join our nursery family. Each day is a new adventure here — full of play, discovery, and laughter. It’s such a joy to watch our little ones grow in confidence, make new friends, and explore the world around them.

At St Michael’s, we believe every child is special and loved, and we work hard to make sure they feel safe, happy, and valued every single day. I’m really looking forward to sharing this exciting journey with you and your child.

Mrs Jarvis

Nursery Assistant

Mrs Dane

Nursery Assistant

Miss Joanna

Nursery Assistant

All About Us

At St Michael Catholic School and Nursery, we nurture a lifelong love of learning in a caring, faith-filled environment. In Nursery, children explore both our indoor and outdoor areas, discovering the world around them with curiosity and joy.

Our activities include messy play, water play, construction, small world play (animals and people), real-life play (shops, doctors, vets), role play, creative play, and investigative play. Children use all of their senses to explore, learn, and make meaningful connections.

We encourage lots of talking and listening, helping children develop strong communication skills through play and interaction. We follow each child’s interests and provide an environment that is engaging, challenging, and full of joy, reflecting our Catholic values of respect, kindness, and community.

At St Michael’s, every child is valued, nurtured, and inspired to grow in confidence, curiosity, and faith.

What your child needs in school

A warm water proof coat- we access our outside area all day everyday
A pair of welly boots
A change of clothes in their bag
Spare nappies and wipes if your child requires these
All clothes should be clearly labelled.
Their learning journal should be in everyday.

School Uniform

A St Michael's logo jumper, black tracksuit bottoms and a plain white polo top. Trainers should be closed toed, water resistant and sensible for climbing, exploring and running.

Your child will need to bring a packed lunch which is labelled, healthy and nut free.

Term 4 dates

Term 6: Dates for your diary

Term 6 dates:

Monday 1st June 2026 – Term 6 begins

Monday 8 June

World Oceans Day- Ocean Day Science Competition

Healthy Eating Week

Whole School Assessment Week begins

Thursday 11 June

New Reception Parents meeting at 3.45pm

Friday 12 June

Parent Forum @ 2pm (parents can take children after)

Monday 15 June

PTFA: Father’s Day Afternoon Tea

Tuesday 16 June

PTFA: Father’s Day Afternoon Tea

Wednesday 17 June

PTFA: Father’s Day Afternoon Tea

Monday 22 June

Sports Day

Thursday 25 June

Nursery trip to Margate Beach

July 2026

Wednesday 1 July

Stay and play New Reception children 9.30-10.30

Friday 3 July

PTFA: Summer Fair

Wednesday 8 July

Celebration, STEM Southeastern Railway engineer programme

Thursday 9 July

Stay and play new Reception 2pm-3pm

Wednesday 15 July

Nursery Graduation @ 2pm

Friday 17 July

Last day of term - TAG Day – wear own clothes

Yearly Overview

/docs/nursery-yearly-overview-25-26.pdf

Termly Overview

Useful information

Birth to 5 matters

Our curriculum is tailored to the needs of our children we ensure we set high expectations as well as being creative. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is not only about what the children learn but also about how the children learn, Birth to % matters is a non statutory document that supports professionals in designing an effective curriculum that meets the needs of all the children. It sets out pathways of children's development across the seven areas of learning. This document gives practitioners guidance within the specific areas of learning as to what children should be able to achieve.

EYFS Statutory Framework

The EYFS framework: sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well ensures children are kept healthy and safe ensures that children have the knowledge and skills they need to start school

Nursery

Welcome to St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Miss Edwards (Class Teacher)

All About Us

What your child needs in school

School Uniform

Term 4 dates

Term 6: Dates for your diary

Yearly Overview

Termly Overview

Useful information

Celebration of the Word and RSHE