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Autumn Nature Walk 🍂 🍁
2nd and 3rd class both enjoyed a nature walk with Bean Uí Riain this the week! They went on a tree hunt, searching for Irish native trees and their leaves. The children collected many fruits and seeds, some of which will be planted in the school garden in the coming weeks.
Junior Infants 2022/2023
We would like to welcome our new Junior Infants to Walterstown National School. Since their first day they have really impressed us with their behaviour, manners and enthusiasm! We are looking forward to creating many happy memories with them in the years to come!
Fifth Class 2022
Fifth Class have been keeping busy this year with plenty of activities.
Sports Day 2022
Last Friday we held our annual sports day in Walterstown NS. We were blessed with sunny weather and the children spent the day outside enjoying a range of activities.
Flag Day 2022
Walterstown NS held “Flag Day” yesterday to celebrate the awarding of three flags that we successfully earned this year. Our school was very proud of this huge achievement!
WNS were awarded the:
- Green Flag
- Active Flag
- Amber Flag
Le Chéile Nature Walk
The Le Chéile classes and some friends went on a nature walk yesterday. We saw lovely trees, plants, flowers and even some cows. The boys and girls did very well.
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A Message from the Principal
Fáilte go suíomh idirlíon Walterstown NS. Tá go leor eolais faoi imeachtaí scoile agus gníomhaíochtaí na bpáistí ar fáil anseo. Tá súil againn go mbainfidh sibh taitneamh as.
At Walterstown National School, we are proud to be a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking primary school situated in a truly unique setting. With stunning sea views and over four acres of countryside, our outdoor environment provides a rich backdrop for learning, growth and exploration.
Our school vision – Nurturing Minds, Building Futures, Enabling Dreams – lies at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to developing the full potential of every child through an educational framework that blends a broad and balanced curriculum with high-quality physical education and an emphasis on outdoor learning.
Our extensive facilities include a full-sized playing pitch, an outdoor classroom, a working polytunnel for gardening projects, and a wilderness walkway designed to inspire curiosity and connection with nature. We are also proud to facilitate nurture programmes, supported by our much-loved school dog, Fleur, who plays a key role in promoting emotional well-being and confidence among our pupils.
We hope you enjoy exploring our website and learning more about the spirit, values and opportunities that define Walterstown NS.best education to our students.
A Tour of Walterstown National School
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