NEWS - Walterstown National School

Creative Schools Week 2026

by Ms. O'Riordan | May 13, 2026 | Walterstown NS Blog

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!

First Class

by Ms. Cronin | Feb 23, 2026 | Walterstown NS Blog

First class have had great fun the last few weeks. We made Bridget’s crosses and enjoyed pancake day. We were also learning about the rainforest for Green Schools and made beautiful parrots, chameleons and did creative writing. We had a visit from Sringfield Ramblers one day and have been doing shared reading with sixth class.

Thank You!

by Laura O'Rourke | Dec 16, 2025 | Walterstown NS Blog

Fleur’s Magical Moment

by Ms. O'Riordan | Dec 1, 2025 | Walterstown NS Blog

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

Cinderella Access Performances

Senior Infants

by Ms. Jennings | Nov 12, 2025 | Walterstown NS Blog

Senior Infants have had a great start to the school year! They have spent lots of time outdoors including an autumn nature walk. They also did an art lesson in the outdoor classroom where they made wands from natural materials they collected around the Wilderness Walkway.
They painted some beautiful autumn leaves and experimented with pointillism. They have also enjoyed some very fun PE such as rugby with Heidi from Cobh Pirates and Dayl from Sinéad Sheppard’s School of Dance. Well done boys and girls for all your hard work and excellent behaviour every day!

Bí Cineálta Pupil Policy

by Ms. O'Riordan | Nov 5, 2025 | Walterstown NS Blog

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.

Junior Infants

by Alison Abbott | Oct 3, 2025 | Walterstown NS Blog

Our Junior infants have made a wonderful start to school life and are settling in so well! They have been practising important pre-reading, fine motor and maths skills through fun and hands-on activities and stories. There’s also been plenty of time for sports such as rugby and outdoor play, making the most of our lovely school grounds. It’s been a joy to see their enthusiasm and smiles each day – they’re doing a fantastic job!

We had two bouncy castles in the school which the children thoroughly enjoyed! Well done to all the boys and girls for their excellent behaviour and participation on this special day.