BLAST 2021

by | Apr 27, 2022 | Walterstown NS Blog

Each week our resident artist, Julie Forrester, has been visiting the school. She has introduced us to new art forms and has helped us to develop new skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, leadership and innovation.

We are privileged to have a school garden which in itself is a form of art and self-expression. With the help of Julie we have turned it into an imaginative, ever changing, on-site art studio! Every week the children can be seen collecting materials from the garden to use as inspiration for their artwork. They have been busy doing still life drawings, dying crepe paper and printing with foam!

Through engagement with BLAST we have achieved inclusiveness and professional development. We have also enhanced pupil well-being and made a sustainable commitment to the arts!

St Patrick’s Day

by | Mar 16, 2022 | Walterstown NS Blog

All the boys and girls were busy this week preparing for St. Patrick’s Day. Irish dancing, arts and crafts, singing and a talent show were just some of the festive activities which the children took part in!

Second Class leprechauns.

Irish dancing in the hall with Ms. Mansworth.

Getting ready to find a pot of gold!

A shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day.

Preparing for St. Patrick’s Day!

Christmas 2021 at Walterstown

by | Dec 21, 2021 | Walterstown NS Blog

The children have designed their own Christmas cards, baked gingerbread men and dressed up in their Christmas jumpers! They have painted Rudolphs, Christmas puddings and even sugar plum fairies! They have created a festive, magical atmosphere in the school and would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas!!!

Singing Christmas carols in Le Chéile.

Snowmen made from doilies.

The Aistear theme in December was Santa’s Workshop.

Fourth Class preparing for the Christmas concert.

Taking a well earned rest under the Christmas tree.

Painting the fireplace in preparation for Santa Claus.

Rehearsing for the Christmas concert in the school hall.

Learning our lines for the Christmas concert.

Hallowe’en at Walterstown NS

by | Oct 25, 2021 | Walterstown NS Blog

Last Thursday Walterstown NS was alive with colour as the girls and boys arrived to school in their Hallowe’en costumes! Superheros, witches, wizards, zombies, fairies and hulks were just some of the characters who we welcomed in the door!

The girls and boys had lots of fun and spent the day partaking in Hallowe’en activities, games and even an outdoor Hallowe’en disco! We all enjoyed the Hallowe’en atmosphere in the school and loved checking out each others costumes and giving our teachers a fright! Well done to everyone for making such a fantastic effort and we hope you have a spooktacular Hallowe’en!!!