St Dominic's Pre-School

05/08/2026

🌳🧺 Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 🧺🌳

Why not head along to Woodley Town Council’s Picnic in the Park on Saturday 8th August, from 2:00pm–5:00pm at Woodford Park!

This FREE community event is packed with activities for the whole family, including:
🎪 Children’s circus skills
🎨 Face painting
🎶 Live music
💃 Performances from Woodley Showstoppers
♠️ Meet Alice in Wonderland and friends, Bertie Slippers & Professor Crump
💙 A dedicated Quiet & Sensory Space for children who may need a calmer environment
🍕 Delicious food and drinks available to purchase

It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an afternoon outdoors, meet other local families and make the most of the summer holidays.

30/07/2026

🏖️ Who knew we had a beach right on our doorstep?! 😄

Fancy a day at the beach but don’t fancy the long drive, traffic, or packing the car? 🚗❌

Head over to Henry Street Garden Centre and enjoy their fantastic indoor beach! It’s the perfect way for little ones to build sandcastles, and play, without leaving the local area. ☀️🏝️🪣

28/07/2026

☀️ Looking for ideas to keep the little ones entertained this summer? 🌈

The summer holidays are in full swing, and we’re sharing lots of fun, family-friendly activities, local events and low-cost ideas to help keep your children busy all summer long! 🌻🎨⚽📚

Keep an eye on our page over the coming weeks as we’ll be posting inspiration for days out, crafts, nature adventures and much more.

If you’ve discovered a fantastic local event or activity, we’d love you to share it in the comments too – let’s help each other make this a summer full of smiles and special memories! 💛

If you go down to the Forbury Gardens on Wednesday 29th July, you will find Reading Museum's Teddy Bears Picnic! So bring a picnic and your favourite teddy - join in with our teddy-themed Rhymetime at 11am and enjoy some fun crafts throughout the day, suitable for the whole family. For more information, see our website https://rdguk.info/Teddy_Bears_Picnic_deRKQ

23/07/2026

A huge thank you to Elivate and Travis Perkins Woodley for their incredibly generous donation of wood and building supplies for our playground makeover.

Outdoor play is a vital part of children’s learning and development, helping them build confidence, develop physical skills, use their imagination, and learn through exploration and play.

Your kindness will help us create an even more inspiring outdoor space where our children can learn, grow, and thrive every day. We are so grateful for your support and the difference it will make to our preschool community.

Thank you! 💚🌿

04/07/2026

🎒✨ Is your child starting preschool or moving up to primary school this September?

Make sure all their clothing, shoes, lunch boxes, and water bottles come home with them by labelling everything with My Name Tags!

Not only are they durable, waterproof and easy to apply, but every order also helps support our school.

🛍️ Order at mynametags.com and use our school code 48495 at checkout. Every purchase made using our code earns a donation for our school at no extra cost to you.

Thank you for supporting our school while getting your little one ready for the new school year! 💙✏️📚

02/07/2026

🧹 We’re Hiring! Cleaner Required at St. Dominic’s Pre-School, Woodley 🧸

We’re looking for a reliable and friendly Cleaner to join our wonderful pre-school team from September 2026.

✨ The role includes:

* 🕞 1 hour per day (after 3.30pm)

* 📅 Term time only

* 📍 Based at St. Dominic’s Pre-School, Woodley

* ✅ DBS check required

📧 For full details, please email: [email protected]

📞 Or call Annabel Cherry on 0118 927 2460.

01/07/2026

🎂🍰 Cake Sale Tomorrow! 🍪🧁

Don’t forget our Cake Sale is happening tomorrow at 3:15pm at preschool!

Come along after pick-up and treat yourself to a delicious selection of cakes, and sweet treats. Every purchase helps support our preschool and the wonderful experiences we provide for our children.

We look forward to seeing you there – and don’t forget to bring some cash if you can!

Thank you for your continued support! 💛

21/06/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate all the amazing dads, grandads, uncles, stepdads, and father figures who bring love, support, guidance, and laughter into the lives of our children.

Thank you for the stories you read, the games you play, the encouragement you give, and the special memories you help create every day. Your care and dedication make a wonderful difference in the lives of our little learners.

From everyone at Preschool, we wish you a very Happy Father’s Day filled with love, laughter, and precious family moments. 💙

13/06/2026

🎡 Come and see us at Woodley Carnival today! 🎡

Support our preschool by taking part in our fantastic Mug Raffle for a chance to win some great prizes. Every ticket purchased helps support the children and activities at the preschool.

We’d love to see you there – come along, say hello, and join in the fun!

Thank you for your support and good luck! 🍀

31/05/2026

We hope you’ve all had a wonderful break! We are excited to welcome everyone back on Tuesday 2nd June for the start of our Summer Term. We can’t wait to hear all about your adventures and see all of our lovely children again.

As the weather gets warmer, we have lots of fun activities planned, including plenty of water play! 💦

To help your child make the most of these activities, please remember to bring in:

👕 Spare T-shirt
🩳 Spare pair of shorts

Please make sure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic term filled with learning, laughter, and lots of summer fun! ☀️🌈

See you all on Tuesday!