Creative Schools Week 2026

Last week we celebrated Creative Schools with an art week based on the theme “Me, Myself and I”. Throughout the week pupils were encouraged to explore identity, self-expression and creativity through a range of artistic activities!

Our school community embraced the theme with events such as Crazy Hair Day and Anything But A Bag Day. We also welcomed a parent to the school who facilitated a pottery workshop with the pupils in Le Chéile.

Children got involved in a project creating “Story Stones”. They collected stones from nature and used acrylic paints to transform them into unique pieces of art that reflect their personalities and ideas! These stones were then carefully arranged along the entrance to our beautiful outdoor space.

We also held a photography competition. Each child was invited to submit a creative photo of themselves. We were blown away by the huge number of photos brought into school and have displayed them in the halla where they can be enjoyed by everyone.

This year marks our fourth year participating in the Creative Schools Initiative, an experience which continues to inspire our school community each year and showcases the confidence, imagination and creativity of our pupils!

Fleur’s Magical Moment

Walterstown is thrilled to be part of something magical! We are proud to work with My Canine Companion, Ireland’s national therapy dog charity . Our amazing therapy dog Fleur brings joy and comfort to our school every day.

This Christmas, My Canine Companion has partnered with The Everyman to promote their access performances of Cinderella, ensuring that everyone can experience the magic of the Panto.

Walterstown NS is delighted to support this wonderful initiative that champions inclusion and accessibility for all. Learn more about these special performances and where to buy tickets:

Panto 2025 : Access Performances Jan 2025

Bí Cineálta Pupil Policy

As part of our Bí Cineálta initiative our student council made a Pupil Policy to prevent bullying and spread kindess. It can be seen displayed around our school, reminding us all to be kind and to look out for one another at all times.

Our Wall Art

We are very lucky in Walterstown NS to have beautiful, colourful art decorating our outdoor spaces. Mr. Keogh and Ms. Lii – our “Artists in residence” – love decorating our walls with murals and paintings from story books.

Creative Schools Week 2025

The pupils in Walterstown National School had a fantastic time celebrating Creative Schools this week. We mostly focused on textile art – where fine art and craft collide! Weaving, knotting, beading and braiding (including hair!) were just some of the techniques we learned about. We built an outdoor tepee, made a tapestry from chicken wire, created crazy hairstyles and beautiful dream catchers for our new Sensory Garden.