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

Play Therapy

25th Feb 2026

Today we had lovely play therapists in our school. They brought in lots of sensory...

Music Therapy

24th Feb 2026

Our music therapy sessions with Karen have been going really well. Today we sang...

Pancake Tuesday

17th Feb 2026

Today is Pancake Tuesday. We discussed how Lent begins tomorrow. We had...

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Upcoming Events...

Thursday, 26th February 2026
Mini Mindful Explorers
Friday, 27th February 2026
Mini's Music (Action Rhymes and Fun)
Wednesday, 4th March 2026
Make A Sound 9.30am (Music and Movement Session)
Thursday, 5th March 2026
Mini Mindful Explorers
Monday, 9th March 2026
Wee Critters (9.30am - 11.30am)
Wednesday, 11th March 2026
Make A Sound 9.30am (Music and Movement Session)
Thursday, 12th March 2026
Mini Mindful Explorers
Friday, 13th March 2026
Green Day (Wee Folk)
Monday, 16th March 2026
St Patrick's Day - Long Weekend (School Closed)
Tuesday, 17th March 2026
St Patrick's Day - Long Weekend (School Closed)
Wednesday, 18th March 2026
School Closed (Teacher Development Day)
Thursday, 19th March 2026
Make A Sound (Sensory Story Time 9.30am)
Wednesday, 25th March 2026
Belfast City Council Play Worker (Different Types of Painting)
Thursday, 26th March 2026
Mini Mindful Explorers
Friday, 27th March 2026
Mini's Music (Action Rhymes and Fun)

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