St Stephen's RC Primary School Nursery

Snail hunts, scooter rides and summer crafts give this nursery its most concrete character: children learning through movement, making and conversation. St Stephen's nursery belongs to a Catholic primary school on Chappell Road in Droylsden. Faith has a visible place in the children's activities, alongside outdoor exploration and creative work.

The summer of 2026 provides useful examples of that mix. Children practised songs for their nursery graduation, took part in a sports day and explored seasonal changes. These are distinct experiences: making something, noticing something and joining in with other children.

Outdoor learning had a substantial place in the activities described on 3 July 2026. Bikes and scooters gave children opportunities to practise physical skills, while a minibeast hunt turned the outdoor area into a place for close observation. Finding snails prompted discussion about nature. For a parent, that is a concrete example of how play can become a conversation rather than remaining an isolated activity.

Inside, children made models from discarded materials, used paint and glue, and created summer crafts. Discussion of summer connected those activities with the weather and seasonal signs around them. By 10 July 2026, sea creatures and underwater life had become another learning topic. The examples combine things children can handle with things they can notice and talk about.

Catholic learning also took practical forms. During a July retreat, nursery children sang, prayed and explored Jesus and God's love. An end-of-year outing took them on foot to Medlock Play Centre, where they used the slides and soft play equipment. Graduation rehearsals added a shared singing activity with a performance to prepare for.

An introduction to the surroundings formed part of the welcome for new families. On 10 July 2026, incoming nursery children and their families explored their future environment. That offered a first point of familiarity before their September start.

Food appears in the account of the Medlock outing: children had snacks during the visit, then ate packed lunches back at school. This is a specific trip arrangement rather than a description of everyday catering.

For communication, end-of-year reports were scheduled to be shared through Arbor by email in July 2026. Families also had an opportunity to discuss them with class teachers after school, connecting the written account of progress with a conversation.

Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the relevant deadline.

Preparation for a new class is a separate matter. The July 2026 transition morning gave children time with their future teachers in their next classrooms. Familiarity with people and surroundings can help children prepare for change; it should not be treated as an admissions advantage.

Enquiries can be made by email to admin@stsrcp.co.uk. The school also welcomes contact from families who would like a visit, giving parents a direct way to arrange an introduction to the setting.