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First Holy Communion
Congratulations to Rang 3 who made their First Holy Communion last Saturday, October 9th, in St. Colman’s Cathedral. The boys and girls enjoyed a lovely ceremony by Fr. Tom, and great celebrations were had by all. Comhghairdeas libh go léir!
National Tree Day
Zac in Orange Class planted a native Irish wild cherry tree to celebrate National Tree Day on 7th October. The theme was ‘Trees are Good Neighbours’. We will plant it in the school garden next spring.
Cobh Pirates RFC – Rugby For Girls
Cobh Pirates RFC are on the hunt for new players from age 10 to 18.5 for their girls rugby teams. They have a fantastic team of coaches and are all very enthusiastic about developing the girls squads over the next couple of years.
First Class 2021
First Class have been very busy working hard and having lots of fun with their friends since they returned to school. They have drawn self portraits and painted beautiful autumn trees. They have been learning all about nocturnal animals and have constructed colourful hedgehogs to brighten up the classroom walls!
Calvin Jones – School Wildlife Safari
There was great excitement in the school on Tuesday when we had our first visitor since the beginning of the pandemic!
We were delighted to welcome Calvin Jones to Walterstown National School. Calvin, Founder and Managing Editor of Ireland’s Wildlife, is a Natural History Heritage Specialist on the wonderful “Heritage in Schools Scheme”.
Le Chéile Orange Class 2021
The Orange Class have settled very well into the new school year. They have been busy doing lots of learning, fine motor activities and autumn arts & crafts.
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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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