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Date posted: 27th June 2022 | Category Book Lists, Latest News |

Junior Infants

Workbooks

Bua na Cainte   A

Busy at Maths Junior Infants Incl. “Home/School Links Book”

Just Phonics Junior Infants  42 Sounds

New Wave Handwriting Junior Infants

Scrap Book

3 copies – Project Copy 15 (These are blank at the top and have lines underneath).

3 Writing Pencils (Please get tripod grip chunky ones if possible)

Sharpener

Rubber

Colours – Thick Twisties please

2 Glues

Scissors

PLEASE CLEARLY LABEL ALL ITEMS.

Senior Infants

Workbooks

Bua na Cainte A

Busy at Maths Senior Infants. Incl. “Home/School Links Book” Just Phonics Senior Infants                                             

Scrapbook

3 Copies – Project Copy 15 (The same as they used last year)                               

Stationery

3 Writing Pencils

Sharpener

Rubber

Colours – Thick Twisties

2 Glues

Scissors

PLEASE CLEARLY LABEL ALL ITEMS

First Class

Bua na Cainte 1                                                                                        

Busy at Maths 1                                                                                       

Master Your Maths 1                                                                                    

Tables Champion 1                                                                              

Just Grammar 1                                                                                                                    €  2.85

What a Wonderful World 2 – Revised 2nd Class Edition                               

Stationery

A4 Hardback book                                                                                   

A6 Notebook for spellings

1 x Ormond learn to write exercise book (B2)                                                

1 x Junior sum copy                                                                                

2 x project writing copies (15A)

2 glue sticks

Rubber & sharpener

2 writing pencils

Colouring pencils or twistable crayons

Scissors                                                                                                     

Manilla folder                                                                                          

Please note I have a Music book from last year that I intend to use, so no music book needs to be purchased. The whole class completes SESE (Social, Environmental & Scientific Education) at 2nd class level.

Homework journals will be supplied by the school.  Readers will be provided under the “Book Rental Scheme”.

Second Class

Spellwell 2                                                                                                

Bua na Cainte 2                                                                               

Busy at Maths 2                                                                                       

Master Your Maths 2                                                                              

Tables Champion 2nd                                                                               

Just Grammar 2nd class                                                                           

What a Wonderful World 2 – Revised 2nd Class Edition                               

Stationery                                       

A6 Notebook for spellings

1 x Ormond learn to write exercise book (B2)                                      

2 x maths copy                                                                                        

2 x project writing copies (15A)

2 glue sticks

Rubber & sharpener

2 writing pencils

Colouring pencils or twistable crayons

Scissors                                                                                                     

Manilla folder                                                                                          

Please note I have a Music book from last year that I intend to use, so no music book needs to be purchased. The whole class completes SESE (Social, Environmental & Scientific Education) at 2nd class level.

Homework journals will be supplied by the school.  Readers will be provided under the “Book Rental Scheme”.

Third Class

Tables Champion 2nd class

Master Your Maths 2nd                                                                          

Just Grammar 2nd class                                                                           

What a Wonderful World 2 – Revised 2nd Class Edition                               

Stationery                                       

A6 Notebook for spellings             

2 x maths copy

1 x Ormond learn to write exercise book (B2)                                                

2 x  writing copies

2 glue sticks

Rubber & sharpener

2 writing pencils

Colouring pencils or twistable crayons

Scissors                                                                                                     

Manilla folder                                                                                          

Please note I have a Music book from last year that I intend to use, so no music book needs to be purchased. The whole class completes SESE (Social, Environmental & Scientific Education) at 2nd class level.

Homework journals will be supplied by the school.  Readers will be provided under the “Book Rental Scheme”.

Fourth Class

Above the Clouds Portfolio Book (Fallons)

Spellwell 4  (Fallons)

Just Handwriting Cursive 4th  ( educate.ie)

Fuaimeanna & Focail 4u (Folens)

Seo Leat 5th Class (Fallons)

Mental Maths 4th (Prim Ed)

Tables Champion 4th  ( educate.ie)                                                                  

Small World Activity Book 5th Class Geography & Science (Fallons)

The Right Note 5th & 6th  (Folens)                                                           

Just Maps 4th  (educate.ie)                                                                                         

STATIONERY

3 x Aisling 40 pg. Writing Copy : Code ASX2

1 x Premier 100 pg. small notebook

1 x Ormonde A4 120 pg. Maths copy : Code S2064700

1 x Ormonde A4 120 pg. Soft Cover

Manuscript Copybook : Code SKU : S2875244

Small A4 Ring Binder

Set of plastic pockets

1 x Manilla Paper Folder

Fully stocked pencil case with long ruler

Helix Maths Set

Fifth Class

Above the Clouds Portfolio Book (Fallons)                                                

Spellwell 5  (Fallons)

Just Handwriting Cursive 5th (educate.ie)

Fuaimeanna & Focal 5u (Folens)

Seo Leat 5th Class (Fallons)

Mental Maths 5th (Prim Ed)

Tables Champion 5th ( educate.ie)

Small World Activity Book 5th Class Geog & Science (Fallons)

The Right Note 5th & 6th (Folens)

Just Maps 4th (educate.ie)

STATIONERY

3 X Aisling 40 pg. Writing Copy : Code ASX2

1 x Premier 100 page small notebook

1 x Ormonde A4 120 pg. Maths Copy : Code S2064700

1 x Ormonde A4 120 Soft Cover

Manuscript Copybook : Code SKU : S2875244

Small A4 Ring Binder

Set of plastic pockets

1 x Manilla Paper Folder

Fully stocked pencil case with long ruler

Helix Maths Set

Sixth Class

Above the Clouds Portfolio Book (Fallons)

Spellwell 6 (Fallons)

Just Handwriting Cursive 6th (educate.ie)

Fuaimeanna & Focail 6 (Folens)

Seo Leat 5th Class (Fallons)

Mental Maths 6 (Prim Ed)

Tables Champion 6th   ( educate.ie)

Small World Activity Book 5th Class Geography & Science (Fallons)

The Right Note 5th & 6th (Folens)

Just Maps 4th   (educate.ie)

STATIONERY

3 X Aisling 40 pg. Writing Copy : Code ASXS

1 x Premier 100 pg. small notebook

1 x Ormonde A4 120 pg. Maths Copy : Code S2064700

1 x Ormonde A4 120 pg. Soft Cover

Manuscript Copybook : Code SKU : S2875244

Small A4 Ring Binder

Set of plastic pockets

1 x Manilla Paper Folder

Fully stocked pencil case with long ruler Helix Maths Set

Date posted: 27th June 2022 | Category Book Lists, Latest News |

Covid 19 Policy Statement & Return to School Form

Date posted: 11th December 2020 | Category Latest News |

Wandesforde National School,  Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.

            COVID -19 Policy Statement

Wandesforde National School is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our staff and a safe learning environment for all our students.

This COVID-19 policy statement outlines our commitment as a school to implement the plan and help prevent the spread of the virus. The Board of Management and all school staff are responsible for the implementation of this plan and a combined effort will help contain the spread of the virus.

The policy will be signed and dated by the Principal and Chairperson of the Board of Management and brought to the attention of staff, pupils, parents and others.

To ensure that, we have developed the following COVID-19 Response Plan.  

We will:

  1. continue to monitor our COVID-19 response and amend this plan in consultation with our staff.
  2. provide up to date information to our staff and students on the public health advice issued by the HSE and Gov.ie
  3. display information on the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and correct hand-washing techniques.
  4. agree with staff, a worker representative who is easily identifiable to carry out the role outlined in this plan in relation to summer provision.
  5. inform all staff and students of essential hygiene and respiratory etiquette and physical distancing requirements.
  6. adapt the school to facilitate physical distancing as appropriate in line with the public health guidance and direction of the Department of Education.
  7. keep a contact log to help with contact tracing.
  8. ensure staff and students engage with the induction / familiarisation briefing provided by the Department of Education.
  9. implement the agreed procedures to be followed in the event of someone showing symptoms of COVID-19 while at school.
  10. provide instructions for staff and students to follow if they develop signs and symptoms of COVID-19 during school time.
  11. implement cleaning in line with Department of Education advice.
  12. All school staff will be consulted on an ongoing basis and feedback is encouraged on any concerns, issues or suggestions.This can be done through the Lead Worker Representative, Susan Power, and the Deputy Lead Worker Representative, Sheila Dooley, who will be supported in line with the agreement between the Department and education partners. Signed : _________________ (School Principal)          Date: ___________  _____________ (Chairperson of Board of Management)   Date:__________ 

                                      

Covid-19: Safe Return to School: Pupil Health Questionnaire Form

  Wandesforde National School, Castlecomer,  Co. Kilkenny

This questionnaire must be completed by parents at least 3 days in advance of returning to school and emailed to principal@wandesforde.ie.

If the answer is Yes to any of the questions below, you are advised to seek medical advice for your child before returning to school.

NAME OF CHILD: ___________________ CLASS: ___________________

 QuestionsYESNO
  1.  Does your child have symptoms of cough, fever, high temperature, sore throat, runny nose, breathlessness or flu like symptoms now or in the past 14 days?  
  2.  Has your child or family been diagnosed with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection in the last 14 days?  
  3.Has your child or family been advised by the HSE that you are a close contact of a person who is a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days?  
  4.  Has your child or your family been advised by a doctor to self-isolate at this time?  
  5.  Has your child or your family been advised by a doctor to cocoon at this time?  
6.Has your child been advised by your doctor that they are in the very high risk group? If YES, please liaise with the School Principal re return to school and follow the agreed DES arrangements for very high risk groups  

If you have answered NO to all of the above questions, your child may return to school.

*The school recommends as a precautionary measure that parents check their

child’s temperature each morning before going to school.*

Please note: The school is collecting this sensitive personal data for the purposes of maintaining safety within the workplace in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The legal basis for collecting this data is based on vital public health interests and maintaining occupational health and this data will be held securely in line with our school’s retention policy.

Please sign this form to confirm that the details above are true to the best of your knowledge. It will be the responsibility of parents/guardians to inform the school of any change in circumstances to the details you have provided above.

SIGNED:                                                                                     (Parent(s) / Guardian(s))

DATE:  

                  

Date posted: 11th December 2020 | Category Latest News |

Date posted: 24th March 2020 | Category Latest News |

A Big Thank You to everybody who recently supported our School’s Book Fair. The total amount of purchases made was €745! As a result of this, the school receives €447 in book commission to help further stock our classroom libraries 🙂

Date posted: 24th March 2020 | Category Latest News |

Latest News

Date posted: 28th February 2020 | Category Latest News |

Spring has certainly sprung in Wansdesforde! We were very lucky to have an incubation project in the school over the past number of weeks. Three chicks hatched and were named Rosie, Bubbles and Chirpy by the children in each classroom. The chicks are now back in Nore Valley Farm and growing fast!

The children are also enjoying dance lessons with Michelle from Dancewise Academy each week and are learning lots of very cool moves!

Keep checking out our website for lots of updates, photos and information about what goes on in our school!

Date posted: 28th February 2020 | Category Latest News |

Christmas is Coming! Our Christmas Play will be performed by the children on Tuesday, 17th December 2019 in the Wandesforde Hall at 7pm. All are welcome on the night. There will be a raffle on the night in aid of school funds and refreshments will be served afterwards. We look forward to seeing you then!

Date posted: 20th November 2019 | Category Latest News |

Date posted: 20th November 2019 | Category Latest News |