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Each year for Mother’s Day, we invite the Mum’s from Upper Pre-School into the nursery for a special stay-and-play session with their children. It’s a lovely opportunity for parents to enjoy a small glimpse into their children’s nursery day and experience the activities they love. During the session, the mum’s are free to explore the room together, taking part in a variety of fun and engaging activities. It’s also a wonderful chance for mums to meet one another and connect wi

On Thursday 6th March, the children and staff came to nursery dressed as their favourite book characters to celebrate World Book Day. It was wonderful to see so many creative costumes and to share our love of books together. Throughout the day, the children enjoyed lots of fun activities based on some of our favourite stories, including The Gruffalo , The Tiger Who Came to Tea , and The Runaway Pea . The activities helped bring these stories to life and encouraged the childr

Each year at Rafles Nursery we celebrate the Holi Festival. For the celebration, the children are encouraged to come to nursery wearing light-coloured clothes so they can fully take part in the colourful fun. In the afternoon, we headed outside onto the field where the children enjoyed throwing coloured powder paint into the air and watching the beautiful colours fill the space around them. It created such a bright and joyful atmosphere for everyone. It was a lovely day fille

Rafles Nursery turned 19 on Sunday 1st March! To celebrate this special occasion, the children joined in the celebrations on Monday 2nd March. To make the day extra exciting, we invited Animal Encounter  to visit the nursery. The children had the wonderful opportunity to meet a variety of animals, stroke them, and even hold some of them. It was such a special experience for everyone. In the morning, the children also enjoyed dancing and celebrating together, which filled the

On the 31st of January, we marked one year since the passing of our much-loved director, Shani. Shani remains a very special part of our nursery family, and we will always hold her memory close to our hearts. To honour and remember Shani on this meaningful day, both children and staff wore green — her favourite colour. It was a simple but beautiful way to feel connected and remembering someone who gave so much love, care, and passion to the nursery. We also invited Elaine, a

We recently had some very special visitors at nursery as our local police officers came to spend time with the children. It was an exciting and memorable experience that sparked lots of curiosity and conversation! The children were thrilled to explore the police car, having a close look inside and learning about the different equipment the officers use in their daily work. They also enjoyed trying on parts of the police uniform, which led to lots of smiles and role-play fun.

In January, we sadly lost our wonderful Director, Shani, very unexpectedly. Shani was not only an incredible leader but also a dear friend to everyone at Rafles. She had long dreamed of creating a sensory garden for the children — a calm, inspiring outdoor space where they could explore, learn, and connect with nature in small groups. ​After her passing, the Rafles team came together to honour her memory by bringing her vision to life. We organised a memorial walk local to Sh

On Thursday 13th November, our preschool had a very special visit from our local fire station! Four friendly firefighters arrived in their bright red fire engine, much to the children’s excitement. The children were thrilled to explore the inside of the fire truck, discovering all the buttons, seats, and equipment. They even had the chance to try on real firefighter helmets! Some of the children had a go at spraying the fire hose, which was one of the highlights of the mornin

Helping Your Child Settle in Nursery Supporting a Smooth and Happy Start at Rafles Starting nursery is a big step — for both children and parents. Whether it’s their very first time away from home or just a new setting, transitions can bring a mix of excitement, nerves, and questions. At Rafles, we’re here to support every family through this journey with patience, care, and practical strategies. Here are our top tips to help your child settle confidently into nursery life. 1