Wandesforde National SchoolWandesforde 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 has come and gone and the Senior Classroom were in full swing during the very busy months of March & April! In Art, the children engaged in a still life drawing of daffodils and produced artwork Vincent Van Gogh … Continue reading
We have had a very busy few weeks in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class in our school! To celebrate Mothering Sunday on 31st March, the children created bouquets for a special lady in their lives… We also created treat boxes …
A Big Thank You to all who supported our Annual Coffee Morning, Cake and Book Sale! The total amount raised on the day was €1307! Well done & thank you to the staff & children from 3rd-6th Class for all …
It has been a busy few weeks in the run up to Easter with Junior and Senior Infants. We learned all about the hairdressers in play. Here we are role playing in the Wandesforde Hair Salon, making items from play …
Junior & Senior Infants learned lots about the season of Spring this month. In play we discovered all about Spring weather, baby animals which are born and plants and flowers that grow. We also created our own Spring Garden in …
A Big Thank You to everybody who recently supported our School’s Book Fair. The total amount of purchases made was €955! As a result of this, the school receives €573 in book commission to help further stock our classroom libraries …
