St Michael’s CE VA Primary School

For our nursery and reception ...26/27 cohorts...

Mini Monster School Meet 2026 – Little Monsters House of Fun Are your little ones off to school this September? Don’t let the first day of school be daunting for you and your child. Little Monsters House of Fun is giving parents and children starting primary school this September, the opportunity to get together and meet one another for a special one off Mi...

Nursery and Reception classes 26/27!

Edit: New date added for Summercroft

🌈 Playbarn Playdates! 🎉
Starting Reception in September? Come and meet new friends before school begins!

🕒 3.15pm – 5.30pm
🍽️ Play & Eat or Just Play
👧🧒 Siblings welcome

Check your school’s date on the poster and book online at playbarn.net ✨
Add a note: “Pre‑School Meet Up” when booking.

Eyfs 2026/27.... informal meet ups and fun! 😎

PLEASE READ BELOW (a few changes)

We’ve created something really special for our little school starters ✨

Below you’ll find a list of schools and their exclusive meet-up dates. Simply find your child’s school, select the date, and book your time slot to join us!

Hillmead Primary School 1.15pm 25th-June
Richard Whittington Primary School 9.15am- 5th August
Thorley Hill Primary School 9.15am and Avanti Meadows Primary School 11.15am- 30th June
Thorn Grove Primary School 9.15am- 1st July
Manorfields Primary School 3.30pm- 7th August
Spellbrook Primary School 9.15am- 2nd July
Windhill 21 Primary School 9.15am and Avanti Brooks Primary School 11.15am- 7th July
Bishops Stortford College 9.15am and St. Josephs Primary School 11.15am- 8th July
Summercroft Primary School 3.30pm- 14th July
St. Marys CofE Primary School 9.15am and All Saints CofE Primary School 11.15am- 15th July
Northgate Primary School 9.15am and St. Michaels CofE Primary School 11.15am- 21st July
Little Hadham Primary School 9.15am- 22nd July

These sessions are designed to help children meet their future classmates, build confidence, and make new friends before the big September start 🎒
🎟 Each ticket includes 1 adult + 1 child
🍦 Every child will receive a free ice lolly treat

you can pay for another adult on the day at £2.50

Spaces are limited to keep things relaxed and enjoyable, so be quick to secure your spot!
Let’s make those first friendships before the school gates even open 💛

For children that will be in our nursery or reception class, in September 2026. A great chance to make friends and start to get to know each other. 😎

Mini Monster School Meet 2026 – Little Monsters House of Fun Are your little ones off to school this September? Don’t let the first day of school be daunting for you and your child. Little Monsters House of Fun is giving parents and children starting primary school this September, the opportunity to get together and meet one another for a special one off Mi...

Well done, year 4! 😊

Pupils from St Michael’s CofE Primary School enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of Princess Alexandra Hospital as thanks for the children's creative displays for its Poppy Appeal last year

SEE LINK TO ARTICLE IN COMMENTS

Very proud. 👏 👏 👏 👏

Stortford school singers hit the high notes at O2 Arena

SEE https://bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/news/bishops-stortford-primary-school-singers-hit-the-high-notes-9450201/

Our lovely reception class!

A reminder to mums, dads, carers and grandparents that My First School Friends, a 24-page supplement containing 45 photos of reception class children from 36 local schools, will be appearing in this week's Indie (Wed Nov 12), available from all the usual outlets and/or as part of a digital subscription - see https://www.bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/subscribe

The 36 featured schools are:

BISHOP'S STORTFORD - Avanti Brook, Avanti Meadows, All Saints, Hillmead, Manor Fields, Northgate, Richard Whittington, St Michael's (pictured), St Joseph's, Summercroft, Thorley Hill, Thorn Grove, Windhill

SAWBRIDGEWORTH & EAST HERTS VILLAGES - Fawbert & Barnard, Mandeville, Spellbrook, High Wych, St Andrew's (Much Hadham), Little Hadham, Albury, Furneux Pelham

STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET & WEST ESSEX VILLAGES - Bentfield, St Mary's, Magna Carta, Birchanger, Manuden, Clavering, Elsenham, Henham & Ugley, Howe Green House (Great Hallingbury), Little Hallingbury, Sheering, Hatfield Heath, Matching Green, Takeley, Roseacres (Takeley)