A Typical Day in Preschool

A typical day at St Christopher’s Preschool may include:

8.30 Welcome into the classroom and free choice of activities.

8.40 Carpet time including register time, an introduction to the day including going through the visual timetable to see what we will be doing.

A short phonics session

Some child initiated learning involving free choice of activities covering the 7 areas of learning. Eg Small world play, construction, mark-making, puzzles, painting, messy play, craft activities.

9.00 or 9.30 A specialist lesson which takes place in the Music room, Drama room or Main Hall (PE).

10.05 Play time in the playground with bikes and scooters, slide, climbing equipment, bats and balls, large construction equipment, play house and other outdoor activities.

10.35 Snack time.

Followed by Story time

11.00 Child initiated learning involving free choice of activities covering the 7 areas of learning. Eg Small world play, construction, mark-making, puzzles, painting, messy play, craft activities.

Singing or a story.

Putting on coats.

12.10 Home time

If children are staying for the afternoon session

Lunch time

Outside playtime

Free activities

3.00 Home time

Come and See Us

Open Morning Dates

Thursday 22nd May 10:30-12:00

Monday 23rd June 10:30 – 12:00

Tuesday 16th September 10.30 – 12.00

Wednesday 19th November 10.30 – 12.00

 

Discovery Morning

Saturday 11th October – 10.00 – 12.15

 

Preschool Stay and Play afternoon:

Friday 16th May 1.15 – 2.15

 

Find out more

 

4+ Assessment for children wishing to join one of our Reception Classes in September 2026

Friday 28th November 2025 – 1.30 – 3.00pm

 

7+ Assessment for children wishing to join one of our Year 3 classes in September 2026

Monday 1st December 2025 – 9.00 – 12.00

 

Please contact the Registrar, Mrs. Janet Jeffery via admissions@stchristophersthehall.org.uk or call on 0208 650 2200.