--- title: "Blog by Andrea Drury" url: "https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/author/adrury" school: "St Clare's RC Primary School" --- [ ![St Clare's RC Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-clares-manchester/images/logo/crest_bigHD(3).png) **St Clare's RC Primary** School ](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/) # Blog by Andrea Drury ## [Palm Sunday - nursery 2022](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2022-04-07-21-01-28-palm-sunday-nursery-2022) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2022-04-07-21-01-28-palm-sunday-nursery-2022) ## [EYFS Easter Bonnet Parade](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2022-04-07-19-56-36-eyfs-easter-bonnet-parade) Nursery and reception had a wonderful time showing Their amazing Easter Bonnets during our parade. We think they all look fantastic! **Category:** [Curriculum](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/category/curriculum) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2022-04-07-19-56-36-eyfs-easter-bonnet-parade) ## [Nursery - Palm Sunday](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-29-21-18-33-nursery-palm-sunday) [![Image of Nursery - Palm Sunday](https://files.schudio.com/st-clares-manchester/images/gallery/nursery-palm-sunday/IMG-4168.JPG)](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-29-21-18-33-nursery-palm-sunday) Nursery have been learning all about Palm Sunday when Jesus arrived at Jerusalem on a donkey. We learnt that the people welcomed Jesus by waving palm leaves and shouting "Hosanna, Hosanna," before laying the leaves on the floor as a path for Jesus. We used our fine motor skills to cut and make… **Category:** [Curriculum](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/category/curriculum) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-29-21-18-33-nursery-palm-sunday) ## [Nursery Odd Clothes fun!](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-19-10-05-58-nursery-odd-clothes-fun) [![Image of Nursery Odd Clothes fun!](https://files.schudio.com/st-clares-manchester/images/blog/IMG-3917.JPG)](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-19-10-05-58-nursery-odd-clothes-fun) We have had so much fun in nursery dressing up in odd clothes (even the teachers!) The children were able to dress up in their mis-matched outfits in exchange for a donation for the St Clare's Church foodbank to support our local community. Many thanks to our wonderful families for supporting… **Category:** [Curriculum](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/category/curriculum) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-19-10-05-58-nursery-odd-clothes-fun) ## [Welcome Back Nursery](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-08-16-01-52-welcome-back-nursery) [![Image of Welcome Back Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/st-clares-manchester/images/gallery/welcome-back-nursery/IMG-3674.JPG)](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-08-16-01-52-welcome-back-nursery) The children and staff in nursery have had a wonderful day together. We have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming back all the wonderful children and spending the day having fun and catching up. I think the smiles on the children's faces says it all! **Category:** [Curriculum](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/category/curriculum) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-08-16-01-52-welcome-back-nursery) ## [Lent in nursery](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-01-14-49-32-lent-in-nursery) [![Image of Lent in nursery](https://files.schudio.com/st-clares-manchester/images/blog/Lent_1.jpg)](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-01-14-49-32-lent-in-nursery) Nursery have been learning all about the very important time of Lent. We know this is a time of year when we think about Jesus and how hard it was for Him in the desert. We know we are counting down the days until Easter when we celebrate Jesus rising. Nursery have made some Lenten promises of… **Category:** [Curriculum](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/category/curriculum) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2021-03-01-14-49-32-lent-in-nursery) ## [Fun in school](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2020-04-28-10-23-42-fun-in-school) [![Image of Fun in school](https://files.schudio.com/st-clares-manchester/images/blog/63F0A78D-507A-4538-9191-F09902D5B82E.jpeg)](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2020-04-28-10-23-42-fun-in-school) Mrs Drury and Mrs Park had a wonderful time in school last week with some of our amazing children. Here’s some of the fun we got up to! [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2020-04-28-10-23-42-fun-in-school) ## [Library visit to nursery](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-10-16-14-03-40-library-visit-to-nursery) [![Image of Library visit to nursery](https://files.schudio.com/st-clares-manchester/images/gallery/nursery-library-visit-1/F4A92AE2-D7D3-4A56-823F-3AC97527B6F8.jpeg)](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-10-16-14-03-40-library-visit-to-nursery) Nursery class were very lucky to have Alison from Manchester Library Service visit us. Alison told us all about the library and how we can all join and have our very own library card! Alison also read us a story called “Simon Sock.” We loved listening to the story and were all lucky enough to each… **Category:** [Visits](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/category/visits) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-10-16-14-03-40-library-visit-to-nursery) ## [Nursery leaf picking](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-10-16-13-53-24-nursery-leaf-picking) We have been learning all about the changes in the seasons now Autumn is upon us. The children observed that lots of the leaves had fallen from the trees onto the outdoor play area. We set about collecting the leaves using wheelbarrows, brushes and shovels. The children worked brilliantly as a… **Category:** [Curriculum](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/category/curriculum) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-10-16-13-53-24-nursery-leaf-picking) ## [Pancake Day in nursery!](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-03-05-20-21-19-pancake-day-in-nursery) [![Image of Pancake Day in nursery!](https://files.schudio.com/st-clares-manchester/images/blog/Pancake_Day.jpeg)](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-03-05-20-21-19-pancake-day-in-nursery) We have been learning all about Shrove Tuesday (aka pancake day) in nursery. We learnt that Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent and why we eat pancakes. We found out how to make a pancake and that some people take part in pancake races. Some of us made our own frying pans and pancakes and… **Category:** [Visits](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/category/visits) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-03-05-20-21-19-pancake-day-in-nursery) ## [Nursery celebrate Chinese New Year!](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-02-05-14-26-36-nursery-celebrate-chinese-new-year) [![Image of Nursery celebrate Chinese New Year!](https://files.schudio.com/st-clares-manchester/images/blog/Nursery_dragon_dance_5feb19.jpeg)](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-02-05-14-26-36-nursery-celebrate-chinese-new-year) The nursery children have really enjoyed finding out about Chinese New Year and the year of the pig. We had lots of fun creating our own dragon dance! **Category:** [Visits](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/category/visits) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2019-02-05-14-26-36-nursery-celebrate-chinese-new-year) ## [Year 5/6 boys league football](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2018-11-21-14-15-57-year-5-6-boys-league-football) [![Image of Year 5/6 boys league football](https://files.schudio.com/st-clares-manchester/images/blog/FOOTBALL.jpeg)](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2018-11-21-14-15-57-year-5-6-boys-league-football) Tuesday night saw the year 5/6 boys football team take part in their first league match of the season against Charlestown Primary school. It was a gallient effort from the boys as they demonstrated a great team spirit and wonderful effort throughout the match. The team played brilliantly on a… **Category:** [After School Clubs](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/category/after-school-clubs) [read more...](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/2018-11-21-14-15-57-year-5-6-boys-league-football) - - 1 - [2](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/author/adrury/page:2) - [page:2](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/blog/author/adrury/page:2) ### Contact Us **St Clare's RC Primary School** Victoria Avenue Higher Blackley Manchester M9 0RR Tel: 0161 740 4993 Fax: 0161 795 8094 ### Useful Links - [Term Dates](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/parents/holidays) [X](https://twitter.com/st_claresrcp) © Copyright 2017–2026 St Clare's RC Primary School. All rights reserved. School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-clares.manchester.sch.uk/img/logo/dark.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)