We have a large green area as well as a painted tarmac surface in our school. With small classes, the children have ample opportunities to play a variety of sports comfortably.
Over the next few weeks, the children in Wandesforde NS will be taking part in 2 programmes to promote heathy eating and healthy living! The first is the Food Dudes programme, run in conjunction with An Bord Bia. The aim of the programme is to promote fruit and vegetable consumption in Irish Schools. We are…
On Saturday, 8th June, the school held their annual sponsored cycle. We were absolutely blessed with beautiful weather. Cyclists started to arrive early and there was a great atmosphere around the school from the start to the finish. As well as a fantastic spread of savoury and sweet food, the children were treated to ice-cream…
On Thursday, 4th October, Wandesforde School was very privileged to have members of the Kilkenny Hurling Team visit our school. It was an eventful day as all the children cheered on Kilkenny and waved their flags whilst wearing Vintage Clothing for our Bishop’s Charity Tour! The photographs below are proof of how delighted the children were to meet the players and…
Each year, on sports’ day, the children all receive a medal for participating in the various activities. We also present the pupils who have enjoyed sports throughout the year, as well as being great team players with a prize. A boy and girl in each classroom received a trophy to mark their efforts and sportsmanship throughout the…
On Saturday, 9th June 2012, the children, parents and almost 170 cyclists took to the roads for the annual sponsored cycle in aid of the school. It was a wonderful day! The sun was shining, music was playing and a great day was had by all! The day started off with registration at 9 am. There…
