Hillside Nursery School, Lobatse

02/04/2026

so true!

“Play is the highest form of research”
Albert Einstein

28/02/2026

🫧🔬 Our Little Scientists at Work! 🔬🫧

Today was all about bubbles, curiosity, and discovery at Hillside Nursery School! 🌈✨

The children had so much fun blowing bubbles into the air… and then taking their exploration even further! 🫧💨 We poured bubble solution into bowls and began experimenting:

🌈 Adding drops of food colouring to see what would happen
🥤 Blowing through big straws to create foamy bubble clouds
🌀 Using a handheld manual mixer to watch the texture change
🍃 And of course… a few surprise “ingredients” like leaves finding their way into the mix!

It was wonderful to watch our little scientists conducting their experiments - observing, predicting, testing, and discovering how things change. 🧠💡 Children are naturally curious, constantly exploring and learning about the world around them through hands-on experiences.

Activities like this promote:

✨ Fine motor skills (gripping straws, mixing, pouring)
✨ Hand-eye coordination
✨ Sensory exploration
✨ Language development (describing what they see and feel)
✨ Critical thinking and problem-solving

Most importantly, it shows how powerful learning through play can be. When children are free to explore materials and ideas, their creativity and confidence truly shine. 🌟

We can’t wait to share some bubbly moments with you! 🫧💙

28/02/2026

Today our little scientists were busy experimenting with bubbles! 🫧🌈 From adding food colouring to mixing, blowing foamy bubble clouds through straws, and even discovering what happens when leaves join the experiment 🍃🌀 The children explored, observed, and learned through play.

Hands-on experiences like this help develop fine motor skills, coordination, creativity, and critical thinking. All while having SO much fun! 💡✨

Learning truly comes alive when curiosity leads the way 💛

27/01/2026

Enroll your child this year

13/01/2026

🌈☀️ Holiday Fun Ideas for Little Learners! ☀️🌈

Even though school is on holiday, learning and fun never have to stop! 💛 Here are 5 simple and fun ideas parents can try at home to keep little minds curious and happy during the break:

🎨 Arts & Crafts Time – Paint, colour, cut and paste using everyday materials. Great for creativity and fine motor skills! ✂️🖍️
🌳 Nature Explorers – Go for a walk and collect leaves, stones or flowers. Talk about colours, shapes and textures 🌿🍂
📚 Story Time Adventures – Read books together or make up your own stories. Let your child be the storyteller too! 📖✨
🍪 Little Helpers in the Kitchen – Bake or prepare simple snacks together. Perfect for counting, measuring and confidence building 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳
🎶 Music & Movement – Dance, sing songs or play instruments (even homemade ones!). A fun way to release energy and express emotions 💃🎵

🌟 Why play-based learning matters:
Play helps children develop creativity, problem-solving skills, confidence, language, and social skills—all while having fun! 🧠💛 It encourages curiosity and supports learning in the most natural way.

We hope you’re all enjoying the holidays and making special memories together. We can’t wait to see our little stars back soon! 🌟👧🧒

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04/11/2025

04/11/2025

🕊️🎨 Colourful Creations at Hillside Nursery School! 🎨🕊️

Today our little artists had so much fun getting creative!

🌈 The children painted beautiful bird cutouts and decorated them with lots of bright, colourful paper and feathers, each one as unique as the child who made it! 💕✨

We love watching their imaginations take flight! 🐦💫

Stay tuned for some adorable photos of their masterpieces, they’re guaranteed to make you smile! 😍🖍️🎨

03/11/2025

🎒 Now Enrolling for 2026! 🌿

At Hillside Nursery School, we believe quality early education should be accessible to every family. 💛

That’s why we offer three flexible payment options for 2026 to make it easier for parents to plan ahead.

We’ve also shared our School Menu & Catering Fees, so you can see the delicious, nutritious meals prepared for our little learners every day! 🍎

📘 2026 Fees & Payment Options
🍽️ Menu & Catering Fees
👉 https://drive.google.com/.../1Yavi3lRkDt1WBx7XJAmrzjG06Zr...

If you have any questions or would like to visit our school, we’d love to meet you!

📞 +267 72 177 075 | WhatsApp 75 220 7677

📍 Knockduff Farm, Lobatse

✨ Spaces are limited — secure your child’s place for January 2026 today!

03/11/2025

🎒 Enrolments for 2026 are now open!

Give your little one the best start to their learning journey at Hillside Nursery School — a warm, caring environment where children learn through play, creativity, and exploration.

📍 Knockduff Farm, Lobatse
📞 +267 72 177 075 | WhatsApp +267 75 220 767

💚 Limited spaces available – book a visit today!

08/09/2025

🌟✨ Welcome Back to School! ✨🌟
We’re so excited to welcome our little learners back to Hillside Nursery School! 💛👩‍🏫👦👧
The classrooms are ready, the playground is waiting, and our teachers can’t wait to fill the days with laughter, discovery, and fun. 🎨📚🌈
Here’s to a wonderful new term filled with friendship, creativity, and growth. 🌱💫
Welcome back, Hillside family! Let’s make this final term the best one yet! 🎉