We are a very busy school! Each year as a treat, we all go to the cinema at Christmas. This is kindly paid for by the Board of Management and we have a fantastic day. Sometimes we hold a Carol Service or Christmas Play in St. Mary’s Church just before the Christmas holidays and then come back to the school for a party. All the parents are invited back for tea/coffee and to see our Christmas art and craft.
On Friday, 23rd March 2012, local author, David Donohue visited our school as part of the Writer’s in School Scheme to promote literacy in schools. Over the past few weeks the children have been busy reading and listening to his novels: Walter Speazlebud, Alien Timebomb and Moon Man. The children really enjoyed David’s storytelling workshop and of course…
I Scoil Náisiúnta Wandesforde, táimid ag iarraidh an Ghaeilge a labhairt i rith na seachtaine! During the week, the children will try to speak Irish as much as possible, in an informal way, lining up, playing games and throughout the various lesson in the classroom. Our prizes for Star of the Week are being awarded to…
We have been very busy in 2nd and 3rd class over the past few weeks. As well as completing lots of nice art and craft for Valentine’s Day, we also baked very simple (but delicious) cookies! The children made lovely cards for their Mums and Dads! Here are our cookies! Each child brought a recipe…
The Junior Room have been busy getting ready for Valentine’s Day. In Art the children looked at the work of the American pop artist, Jim Dine and designed their own hearts which are very similar to his artwork here! Take a look at their artwork below! The children also designed their own Valentine Character! Valentine’s…
December is always an exciting month for the children with all the preparations for Christmas. Here are some of the art & craft activities the children in the Junior Room completed! Our Christmas Tree Decorations Our Handprint Reindeers!! Our Napkin Rings for Santa’s Treat on Christmas Eve! Our Clay Tealight Holders! After all our hard work,…
