Physical Education and Sports
Our pupls are well catered for with first class indoor and outdoor
facilities and modern equipment offering a variety of sports including
tennis, hockey, basketball, volleyball, football and swimming. We
have formed a very successful link with W.I.T. Recreational and Management
students who coach soccer and basketball.
Computer Facilities
St. Ursula's is well equipped with computers in each room,all computers
are networked and have broadband access.The children have the opportunity
to display work on their school website.
Library
We have a well stocked central library and each classroom has its
own library to promote the practice of reading for learning and leisure.
Paired reading between classes is also encouraged which promotes literacy
as a positive and enjoyable experience.
Science
St. Ursula's has a "hands on" approach to the teaching of
Science. We encourage participation in Science projects in conjunction
with W.I.T. and link up very successfully with local industry in the
K'nex Challenge project.
Environmental Projects
In St. Ursula's we are very pround of our record on Environmental
issues.We were the first Waterford city school to be awarded a Green
Flag, a European initiative,awarded for Environmental excellence.
We have received the tidiest School Award on two occasions. Planting
and caring for flowers and shrubs gives the pupils first hand experience
in looking after the environment in which they play.
Irish Dancing and Music
St. Ursula's has a long tradition of Irish Dancing with its own Boland/McCarthy
school of dancing whose pupils are All Ireland Champions and River
Dance paticipants. Music plays a big part in the life of the school
and can often be heard along the school corridors! Lessons are available
in guitar, tin whistle, piano and recorder. Regular performances are
encouraged.
Special Projects
As part of our awareness of global issues we are proud to be twinned
with a Primary school in the Empalme de Boaco in Nicaragua school
and Community building projects through our Mission work in the school.
We are also involved with the One World Development Centre and participate
in workshops on global issues.
Healthy Lunch Scheme
It is our policy to promote healthy lifestyle and healthy eating so
we are delighted to offer a scheme whereby a healthy lunch is delivered
daily to the school at a very reasonable cost.
Extra Curricular Activities include;
* Sports
* Music
* School Choir
* Homework Club
* Irish Dancing
* Elocution Lessons & preparation for LAMDA exams
