Opportunity is a key word at St John's-on-the-Hill School and Day Nurseries. The wider the experience, the broader the education.

With two existing day nurseries in Chepstow, one at the school site in Tutshill and the other within the grounds of Chepstow Racecourse, the latest addition to the St John's family is a state-of-the-art newly-opened nursery facility at Celtic Springs Business Park Newport.

The continuing programme of investment in nursery facilities reflects St John's commitment to providing all children with the best possible start for the best possible future. The approach to childcare in all three nurseries is simple; that all children are different and so their needs and capabilities must be fostered and nurtured to develop and build individual success.

Children from three months to pre-school age are cared for in a gentle and relaxed environment by a fully-qualified team of experienced and friendly staff. The St John's philosophy is to ensure that all children achieve their full potential and all activities are through play in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for learning.

Children at all three St John's Nurseries are guaranteed a place in the Pre-Prep Department at St John's in Tutshill, where they continue to learn in a number of different ways. They learn to swim in St John's own swimming pool. They learn to dance and act in the hall of the new pre-prep building. They learn to count, read, use a computer and design as part of everyday school life. They learn about nature in the beautiful school grounds, but above all else they learn how to grow up in a caring, sharing way by watching the older pupils who have already benefited from a wide variety of challenging and exciting activities; with the support of enthusiastic teachers, teaching small and manageable classes.

St John's-on-the-Hill is an IAPS independent day and boarding school overlooking Chepstow Castle, caring and educating children from the age of three months - 13+ years. The school is holding an Open Morning on Saturday March 1 from 10am - 12 noon. If you would like further details, please contact Mrs Anne Etchells, registrar on 01291 622045. E-mail: registrar@stjohnsonthehill.co.uk or visit www.stjohnsonthehill.co.uk