We have all enjoyed a lovely Christmas time at Knockbreda. We had a visit from Ellie the Elf. We then had a fireplace singalong in front of our mummies and daddies. Then we had some activities after our singalong to have fun with our mummies and daddies. Last but not least we had a very special visit from Santa Claus! πππ
P7 Reading
The P7's from Knockbreda Primary School came down and read some lovely stories to the children who really enjoyed these visits. π
**Open Afternoon Thursday 8th January**
Following on from our December Open Day, we are holding another opportunity to join us on Thursday 8th January 2026 from 2.00pm-3.00pm. Prospective parents and children are warmly invited to drop in, explore our welcoming school, meet our dedicated staff, and discover what makes life at Knockbreda Nursery School so special!
We look forward to meeting you!
Nativity
The children loved going on an adventure to Knockbreda Primary School and St Bernardβs Primary School to have a look at their Nativity plays. Thank you so much for inviting us. π
Christmas Fireside Sing a Longs
This year we are excited to welcome you into school to join in with our Christmas Fireside Sing a Long. It will be a relaxed atmosphere where the children will be invited to wear their favourite Christmas Pyjamas and encouraged to sing along to our specially prepared songs. π΅
Chestnut Class: Wednesday 10th December at 11:00 AM (Immediate collection afterwards) Pyjamas to be worn. Pinecone class finishes at 10:30 AM on this day.
Pinecone Class: Thursday 11th December at 11:00 AM (Immediate collection afterwards) Pyjamas to be worn. Chestnut class finishes at 10:30 AM on this day.
We look forward to seeing you there!
**Open Day Saturday 6th December **
We are holding our Open Day on Saturday 6th December 2025 between 10.00am - 12noon. Prospective parents and children are warmly invited to drop in, explore our welcoming school, meet our dedicated staff, and discover what makes life at Knockbreda Nursery School so special!
If you cannot visit on Saturday 6th December, there will be another opportunity to join us on Thursday 8th January 2026 from 2.00pm-3.00pm.
We look forward to meeting with you on one of these dates!
December Newsletter 2025
Please find our December Newsletter attached here
Nina's Notes
We have been having a blast the past few weeks with Ninaβs notes! So many different and creative activities to get the children moving. ππ₯
World of Owls
Mike came to visit us in the Nursery to show us some beautiful majestic Owls. The children really enjoyed hearing all about the different owls and seeing some funny tricks. π¦
Open Days for Prospective Parents
Knockbreda Nursery is holding our Open Day on Saturday 6th December 2025 between 10.00am - 12noon. Prospective parents and children are very welcome to visit us on that day to see around our warm and welcoming school, meet our staff and find out more about life at Knockbreda Nursery School!.
If you cannot visit on the 6th December, there will be another opportunity to join us on Thursday 8th January 2026 from 2.00pm-3.00pm.
We look forward to meeting with you on one of these dates!
November Newsletter 2025
Please find our November Newsletter attached here
Children in Need 2025
We enjoyed raising money for Children In Need with different activities throughout the day. The children had so much fun painting pudsey, making him in the playdough and having a hunt to find all the different pudseys. Thank you to everyone who supported us and helped us in raising Β£132.40.
Halloween Drop in Night - 22.10.25
Thank you for everyone who was able to come and have fun with us this week. ππ»
Grandparents Day 2025
A huge thank you to all the grandparents who joined us for a magical morning at Knockbreda Nursery School! From storytelling with Liz Weir in our Forest School to stay-and-play fun indoors, it was a day full of smiles, stories, and special moments. π It was a joy to see the children sharing their nursery experience with loved ones, and weβre excited to continue building these connections throughout the year!
Welcome to Knockbreda Nursery!
A welcome from our Acting Principal, Mrs Anderson
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to Knockbreda Nursery School for the 2025-2026 school year. I am delighted to be stepping into the role of Acting Principal while Mrs Devine is on maternity leave. I feel very fortunate to be working alongside our long-standing, dedicated staff team, who bring so much care and experience to the nursery. Itβs a privilege to be part of such a special community, where children are nurtured, supported, and encouraged to explore and grow every single day.
I am eager to continue building on the strong foundations already in place, ensuring that every child has the best possible start to their educational journey.
I look forward to getting to know each of you in the months ahead, and I am confident that, together, we can make this a truly happy and successful year for our children.
Warm Regards
Lynsey Anderson
George and his Recycling Rat
We were delighted to have George from the Belfast City Council back at Knockbreda, with his friend with stripy socks Mr. Rat!
George was able to talk to the children about littering, recycling, reusing and about landfill. The children were able to contribute to the story as they are very keen on looking after the environment and have now a great understanding of what items can be recycled and what bin items should be put in. Great job boys and girls!
π΄Red nose day 2025 π΄
Itβs our commitment as a Right Respecting School to support those who need it most, and to raise awareness with our Green and Red Apples.
Thank you for all the donations to Comic Relief and for taking part on our eco approach by painting your childβs nose.
πJump, Jiggle and Jive πΆ
Everyone loved having Diletta (Bonnie is what the children called her) from Jump, Jiggle and Jive. They enjoyed moving their bodies in many different ways and getting to use different props. πππΆ