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
Sports Day
We had the best day competing in our annual sports day! Lots of fun was had trying out all the activities in our country teams! The ice cream van was a real hit too! Well done to everyone for getting stuck in!
Amber Flag
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the ‘Pieta Amber Flag’ for the second time! Congratulations to the students involved and especially to our student council for their contribution in promoting positive attitudes, a healthy inclusive...
School Tour to Oysterhaven
5th and 6th classes had an amazing day on their school tour to Oysterhaven. Lots of fun was had in the muck and on the water!
Corrin Climb for Cancer in Memory of Aileen McCourt
There was a fantastic turnout for the Corrin Climb for Cancer in memory of Aileen Mc Court in June. Huge thanks to all who turned out, donated, stewarded and to the Ladies GAA who provided refreshments in the hall afterwards. The final tally from...
Prout Tournament 2025
Well done to the 4th class girls who competed in the Prout Tournament recently. A great day out was had by all and lots of skill and teamwork was shown
Trip to the First Fruits
Fifth Classes were treated to a special screening of the movie 'Holes' in the First Fruits when they finished reading the novel. They also got treats from Johnny's to add to the occasion! Many thanks to Barry Curtin for setting up the 'cinema' for them....
City Sports
Well done to all the boys and girls who represented the school superbly on Thursday 29th May at the Cork City Sports and brought so many trophies and plaques home! Fantastic achievement!
Sciath na Scol Final
There was great excitement on Monday 26th May when the girls headed off to play in the Sciath na Scol Camogie Final. The whole school lined up to give the girls a guard of honour as they headed off on the bus. The girls played an excellent game and the...
Wildlife Safari
Junior Infants went on a Wildlife Safari around the school and fields with Calvin Jones from Ireland's Wildlife. They found lots of wildlife including insects, birds and plants. So much was learned about the wildlife that surrounds us here in school ...
Wellbeing Week 2025
We were treated to a visit from the Moon and Sixpence Travelling Marionette theatre for Active/ Wellbeing week. Infants-2nd classes, witnessed a fabulous rendition of 'Little Red Riding Hood' and 3rd-6th classes were entertained by the storytelling and...