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BLAST 2021

by | Apr 27, 2022 |

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!

Global Citizenship and the Marine Environment Action Day

by | Mar 29, 2022 |

The theme for our Action Day was marine life. All of the children in Walterstown NS dressed up to celebrate this theme. Sea creatures, pirates, fish, deep sea divers and whales were just some of the costumes which could be seen around the school.

3rd to 6th class enjoyed a trip to the beach and the younger classes were busy doing arts and crafts based on the ocean.

We would like to give a special thanks to the PA who organised an ice cream van for the children on this day!

Fire Safety with Cobh Fire Station

by | Mar 28, 2022 |

David and Paul from Cobh Fire Brigade visited Walterstown NS last Thursday. They gave a very informative fire safety presentation in the halla, before allowing each class the opportunity to explore their fire truck.

The children really enjoyed sitting in the fire truck and learning about all the different equipment and fire safety clothing fire-fighters use.

A big thanks to David and Paul for taking the time to visit our school and providing us with the skills and knowledge to remain safe in any fire emergency!

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junior infants with the fire truck!!
junior infants exploring inside the fire truck
junior infants with the fire truck!
fire safety demo
2nd class trying on the fire-fighter's jacket!
inside the fire truck!

Cobh GAA Partnership/Coaching

by | Mar 21, 2022 |

Diarmuid Kearney has been doing fantastic work with Junior Infants – Rang 2 this academic year!

The children built up their strength, coordination and fundamental movement skills before Christmas through Gaelic football. For the last few weeks, Diarmuid has focussed on teaching hurling/camogie skills.

Cobh GAA’s School Coaching Program in Walterstown NS has been a great success!

A huge thanks to Diarmuid for sharing his knowledge and skill with us in the school to date.

If anyone is considering joining Cobh GAA club, please click on the link below for training time information.

Cobh GAA - Coaching in Primary Schools Letter for Parents
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St Patrick’s Day

by | Mar 16, 2022 |

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!

Our Device Drive

by | Mar 8, 2022 |

All of the children in WNS will be taking part in a sponsored Activity Challenge on 16th March 2022. They will each be given a sponsorship card to take home with them. Keep an eye on the website to see the children enjoying skipathons, blitzes, novelty races and many more fundraising activities!

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