Mission statement

Our vision in Matt Talbot Nursery School is to;

Create a happy, safe community where everyone is valued, respected, and inspired to grow and learn at their own pace.

"HAPPY AT PLAY, LEARNING ALL DAY"

Welcome to our school website.

Our school is a happy and friendly place where children are happy to play and learn all day. A small oasis located in New Barnsley, West Belfast we strive to create a stimulating learning experience and establish supportive relationships with parents. Enjoy browsing our new website and contact us with any further questions.

Yours faithfully

Carole McStravick

Principal of Matt Talbot Nursery School

OUTSTANDING ETI Inspection May 2013

Latest News

Christmas Dinner and Christmas Party

19th Dec 2025

This week we enjoyed our lovely Christmas dinner together in school. We even had...

Santa Cookies..

18th Dec 2025

We made cookies for Santa today. We can’t wait to put these out for Santa...

Santa called into Matt Talbot

16th Dec 2025

Santa called into Matt Talbot Nursery School today to wish everyone a Merry Christmas....

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Upcoming Events...

Sunday, 28th December 2025
Christmas Holidays
Monday, 29th December 2025
Christmas Holidays
Tuesday, 30th December 2025
Christmas Holidays
Wednesday, 31st December 2025
Christmas Holidays
Thursday, 1st January 2026
Christmas Holidays
Friday, 2nd January 2026
Christmas Holidays
Saturday, 3rd January 2026
Christmas Holidays
Sunday, 4th January 2026
Christmas Holidays
Monday, 5th January 2026
Term 2 (Back to school.)
Friday, 9th January 2026
NI WATER ('Our Wonderful World of Water' classroom session.)
Wednesday, 14th January 2026
Parent Coffee Morning (Lynne the school dentist will be joining the coffee morning. Giving parents a chance for an informal chat.)
Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Karen Diamond (Music Therapy)
Wednesday, 21st January 2026
Parent Group (Making Keyrings)
Friday, 23rd January 2026
Mini's Music (Action Rhymes and Fun)
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Karen Diamond (Music Therapy)

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