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Girls in Sport Tournament

Girls in Sport Tournament

The girls in 5th and 6th class had a fantastic day in the S.E.T.U. Arena for the Girls in Sport Tournament. They took part in non-competitive...

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Waterford Schools Athletics

Waterford Schools Athletics

Pupils from 1st class to 6th class had a great day at the RSC today as they competed in the Waterford Schools Athletics. Plenty of strong...

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Schools Basketball

Schools Basketball

Well done to the 2 teams who represented NJS at the Waterford Schools Basketball competition in Carrickpherish today. NJS won several games and lost...

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New playground equipment

New playground equipment

We are delighted to say that after a huge fund raising effort over the last couple of years, our new playground equipment was installed over the...

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Easter Fun Day

Easter Fun Day

Easter Fun Day 2026   The PA, along with NJS teachers and staff, is excited to announce that Easter Fun Day 2026 which will...

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Dancing Daffodils

Dancing Daffodils

Sixth Class combined poetry and art this week while learning the poem I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. We read and discussed the...

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Jumpers, Fur and Fantastic Art!

Jumpers, Fur and Fantastic Art!

Our classroom was full of colour and creativity as the sixth class children designed their own “Animals in Woolly Jumpers” artworks. The children...

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