news and events 2026
Keep up to date with relevant updates about the nursery and articles on childcare from the team at St Margarets.
Here are some dates to remember
SPORTS DAY
Sports day 2026 will be in June. We are hoping (weather permitting) to do sports day on Thursday 11th June
2025
Sports Day 2025 St Margarets Nursery & Pre-school would like to say a massive thank you to our staff for organising an amazing sports day for the preschool children. Also, a big thank you to all of our parents and carers who attended to show support for us all, it was fantastic to have you all involved again (especially in the races!).
PRE-SCHOOL GRADUATION
Friday 26th June 2025: 3 PM at Reid Memorial Church
St Margarets Nursery & Pre-school would like to say a huge congratulations to our 2026 graduates. All the children have been an absolute pleasure to teach and care for over the last 4/5 years, we are going to miss them all! We wish all the children the best of luck transitioning into primary 1.
Each year, we hold our graduation ceremonies at the local church. We hold a ceremony for all the parents, carers, families and friends with refreshments after. The children enjoy a magic show by Alexander the Great.
PARENTS/CARER EVENING 2026
All parents/carers are welcome to book a 10-minute time slot with their child’s keyworker. Dates to be confirmed for April 2026
HALLOWEEN 2026
Children will have the opportunity to celebrate Halloween week. Each day we will have various learning/sensory experiences for the children to choose from. The children are welcome to dress up in their favourite costumes or Halloween colours.
Every year our staff team have a fancy dress competition on Halloween. The best costumes win a prize. If you feel any of our staff have amazing costumes and you would like to vote them as a winner, please email Danielle@stmnursery.com or Lyndsey@stmnursery.com
PROFESSIONAL CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHS 2026
Throughout the year, Corinne, our partnered professional photographer will attend the Nurseries to do photoshoots with the children. Each nursery will inform all parents of the dates Corinne is attending the nursery so you can book your child or children in for a photo.
Spring/Easter Photoshoot
Dates to be confirmed
Summer and Graduation Photoshoot
Dates to be confirmed
Christmas Photoshoot
Dates to be confirmed
Corrine’s portfolio: http://corinnemacdonald.co.uk/
CHRISTMAS 2026
Potential dates - still to be confirmed
Pre-school Carol Concert - Friday 18th December
Carol concert at Reid Memorial Church with refreshments and Christmas stalls with children’s artwork.
Stay and Play Sessions with Parents and Carers
Week commencing 14th December.
Christmas Party with Santa’s visit - Thursday 10th December
Santa Claus visits at 10am, and Christmas festivities throughout the day.
Christmas Dinner - Week commencing 14th December (day TBC)
Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
Christmas Movie Day - Thursday 24th December
Children will have the opportunity, if they wish, to watch a festive movie with homemade snacks.
Christmas Closures - TBC
