Welcome to our school’s website. We hope to give you a glimpse of our school life and to keep you up to date with our latest news and events.
Our school is situated in the village of Watergrasshill, 10 miles from Cork city. We are a co-educational school with sixteen Mainstream Teachers, two Special Classes and six Special Education Teachers. Currently we have 426 children attending the school.
Mission Statement
In Watergrasshill we strive to make our National School a place of education and development, where each child is cherished and encouraged to reach his/her potential.
School News
Cork School Garden Award Winners!
Well done to Abbie Riordan and Lee O’Mahony who today represented Watergrasshill N.S in the County Hall on behalf of everyone who worked on the School Garden. Watergrasshill N.S received a Highly Commended New Garden Award in the Muintir na Tíre Cork...
Corrin Hill Climb Against Cancer
The Corrin Hill Climb Against Cancer took place Sunday morning last and families and friends from Watergrasshill NS and Glenville NS showed up in force. The climb was organised to raise money for CUH Cancer Unit and the children managed to bring in over...
Bake Sale
Last Wednesday, 6th Class organised a hugely successful Bake Sale! Over €1,500 was raised which will be split between the Giving for Living Charity and funding a defibrillator for the school and staff training. Well done to all involved!
3rd & 4th Class School Tour
3rd and 4th Class boys and girls had a great day out for their School Tour to Spike Island. The boat over to the island was a huge hit as well as the ice cream van at the end of the day when everyone returned to school.
Glenville Football Blitz
Many of our 6th class boys took part in a football blitz today in Glenville. They played 3 games and really enjoyed it. Thanks to Glenville for organising and hosting it.
U11 Football Tournaments
Boys from 4th and 5th Class represented Glenville Football Club last Saturday 11th of June. There were 2 separate competitions on the day. Some of the squad went to Páirc Uí Rinn where they won the John Kerins Memorial Cup. Congratulations to Cormac...
1st and 2nd Class School Tour
1st and 2nd Class went to the Mardyke Arena last week on their School Tour. It was a fantastic fun filled day with the climbing wall being the highlight for everyone!
5th and 6th Class School Tour
5th and 6th Class went to Oysterhaven on their School Tour. They had a fantastic day out on the water kayaking and playing lots of team building games and activities. Great fun was had by all!
Teddy Bears Picnic!
Senior Infants had a Teddy Bears Picnic last Friday. They had great fun in the sunshine!
Paul O’ Connor Memorial Blitz
On a sunny Friday last the 13th May the 5th class hurlers from the school took part in the Paul O' Connor Memorial Blitz in Gaelcholáiste Mhuire A.G. With the short snappy nature of the frantic seven-a-side format it makes it really exciting. They won all...