October 2025
5th and 6th class in Room 1 worked on decorating masks in their art lessons with Ms Walsh this month, taking their inspiration from traditional Venetian masks worn at Carnival. Three of the masks were chosen as prize winners, but just look at the variety of colours, patterns and shapes on view below – they are all stunning.
The children in 1st and 2nd class tested their bravery before Hallowe’en by going to Dave’s Jungle in Ardkeen Library, where they got to see and hold a variety of creatures. Who was brave enough to hold a tarantula? Or have a giant snake around their shoulders? It turned out to be a test of courage for some of the staff too! Take a look at the video and see who’s not afraid of creepy crawlies.
We were delighted to welcome the Amazing Journey crew to school again this year. The Amazing Journey is organised by Baptist Youth (Ireland), and travels to schools all over the country. A team of volunteers from Waterford Baptist Church talked to the children about what life was like in biblical times, and the children got to dress up in clothing typical of the time and place. A highlight was tasting food from the region and the time of Jesus.
Through the PTA, we held our first International Evening on Friday 10th October. It was an evening of fun, friendship and food from many lands and cultures. October is also Black History Month in Ireland, so it was a good time to celebrate the diversity in our school community. There were delicious treats from all over the world on offer, beautiful clothes on display, and the hall was decked out in flags and posters with international greetings made by some of the senior children. The evening was a wonderful success, and we would like to thank all those who came on the night, everyone who helped, and especially those who provided such tasty treats for all to sample.
September 2025
Another year in Christ Church NS begins, and our Infants are settling in well to life in primary school. They have been getting to grips with jigsaws, painting, and playing in the yard.
