Wandesforde National School

Wandesforde National School is a three teacher school. Rebuilt in 2007, it offers wonderful facilities and resources in a traditional stone building with plenty of grounds for parking and playing.  Located in Castlecomer in North Kilkenny, it is within a short walk of Castlecomer Discovery Park which provides fabulous opportunities for lots of nature walks and science lessons. Class sizes are small generally being 6-10 children per class.

As a school community, we endeavour to help each child reach his or her potential, all are equally valued and respected and a positive, friendly atmosphere is maintained.


Spring in the Junior Room


31st March 2023

We’ve been busy in the last few weeks in the Junior Classroom. Our topic in Aistear was ‘The Building Site.’ We were busy in Construction building various buildings like houses, skyscrapers and even a church! We created a Building Site … Continue reading Read More »

Category Blog, Drama, Easter, English, Geography, History, Junior Classroom, Local Visits, Mathematics, Our Work on Display, Religious Education, Visual Arts |

Wellness Week in Wandesforde!


16th March 2023

This week was wellness week in Wandesforde NS. We had a week of activities to promote wellness in different areas: eating healthily, exercising, becoming aware of nature, taking time to relax and expressing our individuality. On Monday we had fruit … Read More »

Category Blog, Class Work, Junior Classroom, Middle Classroom, Senior Classroom |

A Great Start to the New Year in the Senior Room!


21st February 2023

The boys and girls in 4th, 5th & 6th have begun the year by looking back on all that they have achieved and done in 2022. We also discussed our hopes and wishes for the year ahead. In English, we … Read More »

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Here’s to a great 2023 in the Middle Room!


15th February 2023

We have had a busy few weeks in school since we returned after the Christmas break! We wrote about all the things we got up to in English! In History, we learned all about the Titanic and wrote about it. … Read More »

Category Blog, Class Work, English, History, Middle Classroom, Music, Religious Education, Visual Arts |

Happy New Year from Junior & Senior Infants!


15th February 2023

We have made a great start to 2023 in the Junior Room. We made New Year crowns to ring in 2023. We had fun in Maths measuring the length and width of items using lollipop sticks. Junior Infants have learned … Read More »

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Happy Christmas Everybody!


22nd December 2022

It is hard to believe that Christmas is here! We have had such a busy few weeks in 1st, 2nd and 3rd class! November and December have been filled with lots of fun activities and learning… In English, we read … Read More »

Category Blog, Christmas, Drama, English, Geography, Irish, Middle Classroom, Religious Education, Science, Visual Arts |