BALLYMENA NURSERY SCHOOL

TROSTAN AVENUE
THE DEMESNE
BALLYMENA
CO.ANTRIM
BT43 7BL

TEL: 028 2565 2011

Principal: Mrs H.I. Clarke

Principal Mrs Hazel I. Clarke
Teacher Mrs Belinda Wilson
Nursery Assistants Miss Georgina Hill, Mrs Dorothy Porter
Cleaner-in-charge / Supervisory Assistant Mrs Doris Armstrong
Secretary Mrs Lesley Coulter


Enrolment
104 pupils, aged 3-4 years

School Times
Morning Session : 9:00 – 11:30 am
Afternoon Session : 12:30 – 3:00 pm

Curriculum Policy
The learning environment in our nursery school allows for the development of:
  Creativity
  Early mathematical and scientific concepts
  Emotional and social skills
  Good health and hygiene awareness
  Imaginative play
  Language
  Musical appreciation and enjoyment
  Physical play, both indoor and outdoor
  Environmental awareness
  Concentration


The opportunities and resources available encourage the development of a ‘work’ attitude towards play, so that skills and concepts may be learned through experience and interest.

Parental Involvement
  Parents Meeting each term
  Weekly Lending Library
  Library visits each term
  Visits from "People who help us" e.g. Fire Service, Medical Services
  Extra-curricular music and language assistance


School Pet
  Loppy our rabbit loves tasty vegetarian treats! Over the past five years he has made lots of good friends!