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BLAST 2021
Junior Infants and Second Class have been taking part in a new, innovative Arts-in-Education BLAST Residency Programme. BLAST (Bringing Live Arts to Students and Teachers) is a programme which gives children and teachers the opportunity to work with a professional artist on unique projects.
Le Chéile Playground Trip
The boys and girls in the Le Chéile classes went on a trip to Cobh Playground yesterday. They had a fantastic time playing with their friends and making new friends with other children in the playground!
Cobh Junior Parkrun
Cobh Junior Park Run is a free, fun, friendly 2k event for juniors. It is held every Sunday at 9:30 am at John Murphy Park, Carrignafoy Avenue, Cobh, Co. Cork. Please click on the link on the next page for more information!
Global Citizenship and the Marine Environment Action Day
Last Friday we held an Action Day which is part of the application process for Green Flag No 8 for Global Citizenship and the Marine Environment.
Fire Safety with Cobh Fire Station
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.
Cobh GAA Partnership/Coaching
Diarmuid Kearney has been doing fantastic work with Junior Infants – Rang 2 this academic year!
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 for training time information.
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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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