At Newtownards Nursery School we strongly believe in the importance of strong open links between home and school.  Parents are their child’s first teachers and we need to work in partnership with parents to achieve the best outcomes for the children. 

Parents are welcome at all times and are encouraged to come into the classroom at the end of each session. This provides for the sharing of learning experiences and important events, which have taken place in school and at home.

Parents are kept informed of their children’s progress both formally and informally. There are parent/teacher consultations three times a year, November, February and May. If parents have concerns about their child at any time please arrange a meeting with his/her class teacher (outside teaching times). Parents are also welcome to arrange a meeting with the Principal. 

Monthly newsletters and Seesaw messages will keep you informed of events happening in school, visitors and learning activities. Parents may also send messages via Seesaw to school to be passed onto the class teacher. We use the app Seesaw to link parents to their child’s learning in school, this allows parents to see photos/videos of what happens in school as well as being useful for sharing reminders and notes.  Please remember not to share your child’s unique log in with anyone outside of your family. Information about school activities, policies can be accessed on the school website along with links to other relevant websites.

Every four years two current parents are elected to serve as members of the Board of Governors. The current parent representatives are: Louise Graham and John McConnell

The next elections will be held in 2022. 

Please Note: for safety reasons Parents’ cars are not permitted to enter the school car park. The school has an arrangement with Greenwell Street Church for parents to park in their Car Park at drop off and collection times only.