News
4th Class School Tour 2026
The boys and girls from both 4th classes had a fantastic day out in the Finn Valley Athletic Centre. Thankfully the weather held and we were able to enjoy a wide variety of games both inside and out. The coaches had nothing but lovely things to say about our students...
Michael McGrath Cup 2026
Our hurling and camogie teams proudly represented the school at the Michael McGrath Memorial Cup in O’Donnell Park on Friday, 12th June. Both teams competed with great determination against schools from Letterkenny and showcased excellent skill, teamwork, and...
W.N.S. Champions League
Champs League Teams Fixture List Champions League - League Table
Strengths Tree
This great 5th Class boy is a member of our Wellbeing Committee. His teacher gave him this leaf when she spotted him showing the strengths of kindness and perseverance.
Strengths Tree
This great boy showed the strength of kindness by helping a teacher. Well done for being so kind!
The Fire Station
Today the Speech & Language classes enjoyed a fantastic visit to Letterkenny Fire Station! The boys and girls had another wonderful educational hands-on experience – sitting in the fire truck, sounding the siren and even spraying the fire hose!! Firemen Ronan,...
Garda Station
Today the Speech & Language classes enjoyed a fantastic visit to Letterkenny Garda station! The boys and girls had a wonderful hands-on experience – they got to sit in the squad cars and sound the sirens, take each other’s fingerprints, explore the Garda van up...
Primary 5’s Success!
A fantastic double success for Woodland N.S. as both the girls’ and boys’ football teams were crowned Primary 5s Large Schools County Champions earlier today in Letterkenny Community Centre. Both teams impressed throughout the group stages, each recording three wins...
Strengths Tree
These two great boys show the strength of ZEST every day! They are always so keen to do their work and happy to see their teacher and SNAs . Well done, boys!
House Project 2026
4th Class Showcase: Houses and Homes Around the World and Through Time Our 4th class pupils recently completed a fantastic project all about houses and homes from around the world and throughout history. Over several weeks, the children explored how people have lived...
Comórtas Scríbhneoireachta
Kindness, Perseverance & a Zest for Life!
These wonderful children have shown lots of different strengths. Some have shown kindness, some have shown perseverance and some have shown a real zest for life! Well done, everyone.
S&L Social Trip – Library/Post Office/Charlie’s Cafe
What a trip we had yesterday! We started in the library where the staff had prepared lots of activities for us. We sat and listened to some beautiful stories, played games and explored the children's book collection. We then headed for the Post Office where everyone...
Pizza Party
Bringing learning to life Ms Kilkenny's class were active learners recently when they brought the theme of the pizzeria to life by making their own pizza. The children used their pizzeria vocabulary and used their Maths skills to count the pepperoni as they put it on...
Garda Quiz 2026
We are very proud of our quiz team who represented our school at the Garda Schools Quiz held in Educate Together National School on Thursday night. The pupils showed great teamwork, concentration and enthusiasm throughout the competition and performed extremely well...
5th Class Slideshows
Ms. Murray's 5th Class presented slideshows to their class on a US state of their choice. They chose their state, researched information and presented their findings to their classmates. Wonderful digital and active learning on display in this Geography project. Well...
Exploring the sense of taste in Senior Infants
Ms Duffy’s Class are exploring the senses this month. We had such fun learning about the sense of taste ! We tasted sweet, sour, salty and bitter foods. There were some surprising favourites …Our Class loved sour lemon!! What a healthy bunch!
The Garden Centre
Ms Sweeney's Junior Infants have been busy during integrated play time! They've been building their own bouquets, planting and watering potted plants, getting into character as fairies and gnomes in the fairy garden and even running their own Garden Centre in the role...
Representing Numbers
Last week we spent lots of time working on with numbers!
Wellbeing Week in An Choill
Ms. Bonar's Hawthorn Class and Ms. Kelly's 4th Class having fun together during Wellbeing Week! [gallery size="large"...
LK Cup Semi Final
Proud Performance from Woodland N.S. Girls in LK Cup Semi-Final Woodland N.S girls were narrowly denied a place in the LK Cup Final after a dramatic extra-time defeat to Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál. The semi-final finished 1–1 after normal time after a great battle played...
Drop everything and create day
Look at all the fun and creativity from 'Drop Everything and Create Day.' This year's theme was: Wellbeing in Woodland N.S.
My Happy Place in Woodland N.S.
The boys and girls in Junior Infants enlisted the help of their 6th Class buddies to complete some art work for the upcoming art exhibition. We discussed all of the different places in the school and then each child shared which place makes them feel the happiest....
Grandparents’ Day
The boys and girls welcomed their grandparents to the school last month. They children began by saying a poem, then they presented beautiful drawings to their grandparents and told them what they love about them. Before heading to the hall for some chats and treats,...
Letterkenny Credit Union Quiz 2026
Four quiz teams from our school took part in the Letterkenny Credit Union Quiz on Monday night in the Mount Errigal Hotel, and they represented the school with great enthusiasm and teamwork. Our Under 11 team achieved an excellent first place, securing a spot in the...
Strengths Tree
Last week these wonderful pupils got leaves for showing the strength of gratitude. Well done to you all!
Wellbeing Week Buddies
6th Class and Junior Infants are having great fun together during Wellbeing Week. [gallery size="medium" columns="5"...
Strengths Tree
Two of these pupils were spotted showing the strength of Love of Learning in Maths. Three more showed the strength of Creativity when making a wellbeing poster. Well done to all of them for developing their strengths!
Grandparents’ Day 2026
Winter Chess League
Over 30 students from 5th and 6th class took part in the first Woodlands Winter Chess League before Christmas. The league ran for 6 weeks and the children played a game each week during lunchtime. There were some very interesting matches, but more importantly there...
Drop Everything and Create Day
December highlights
The children in Ms Kilkenny's class were very busy in December. From Christmas themed playtime, a trip to the cinema, treats from their buddies to practising and performing their first ever Christmas play and everything else in between, it is fair to say these boys...
Catching up with our buddies
The children in Ms Kilkenny's Junior Infant class were treated to hot chocolate by their buddy class- Ms Montgomery's 6th Class- as a Christmas treat. A lovely afternoon was had by all.
Christmas Window Displays in 6th Class
6th Class Science Fair
St. Vincent De Paul Presentation
Our Student Council presented representatives from St. Vincent De Paul with a donation of €1,600 raised during our annual WNS Christmas Colours Day. We would like to express our huge thanks to all for the generosity shown - this money will really help families who may...
An Choill Christmas Disco
Welcoming Woodlands!
The Student Council hosted a welcome party for our new pupils on Thursday 4th of December in the library. It was a chance for new students to come together and to let us know how they are getting on. We really enjoyed meeting everyone and showing them around the...
November in Junior Infants
Ms Kilkenny's Junior Infant class were very busy in November. They learned how to write their first cursive letters and some of the numbers. They played lots of Maths games and explored different ways of showing numbers. They visited the library and brought some books...
Evie got a lovely leaf for showing great kindness to her friends in class.
Baking Chocolate Christmas Cake
Today our 'baker-in-residence', Mary taught us how to bake a chocolate cake. We weighed out our ingredients, discussed the method, prepared the utensils and followed the recipe. Some of us even tasted the mixture off the whisk! Finally, after the cake had cooled and...
Match Report – Game 2 & 3 Letterkenny Cup
Woodland NS Girls Continue Their Strong Letterkenny Cup Run The Woodland NS girls’ team put in a fantastic performance in their second Letterkenny Cup match, securing a 2–1 win over Scoil Cholmcille. Maisie put Woodland NS into an early lead with a well-taken goal...
October fun in Junior Infants
Have a look at some of the things Ms Kilkenny's Junior Infant class got up to in October.
Bí Cineálta Flag
This week was Anti Bullying Week in Woodland NS. All week we learned again about what bullying is and how it is not allowed in our school. Our new Bí Cineálta Anti Bullying Policy was created by members of last year's Student Council. The Bí Cineálta policy is on the...
Our Strengths Tree
This pupil showed the strength of kindness this week. She made sure everyone was happy at playtime. This pupil showed the strength of Self Control. He is very proud of himself and so he should be!
Introducing Woodland NS Debate Team!
Introducing Woodland NS Debate Team! Well done all 25 children that took part in a team selection for the School Debate Team. The children delivered powerful speeches opposing or proposing the motion 'Social Media should be banned for under 16s'. The 7 successful...
Making Friends
We have spent the past two months getting to know our classmates. Our favourite way to socialise is with the class toys and during themed play activities! We’re looking forward to all the integrated play we will have together throughout this school year. We witnessed...
Pizza Party
We made our own pizza's today - spreading the tomato sauce, sprinkling the cheese, putting on our toppings and sending off to the oven!
Strengths Tree
Our Strengths Tree The new strength we are focussing on in November is Self Control. These children have all shown great self control in their work and play this week.
Halloween in Rang a Sé
Cross Country County Final 2025
We had a fantastic day out over in Milford for the Cross Country County Finals. We had students competing from 2nd up to 6th class. The boys and girls were up against some very tough competition from schools from all over Donegal. We were represented brilliantly in...
Gaelic Blitz
Fifth and Sixth Class students had a wonderful day in O'Donnell Park in September. They took part in exciting gaelic games and showed great teamwork and sportsmanship.
Letterkenny Cup Game 1
Letterkenny Cup – Girls’ Group Game There was a great battle between Woodland NS and St. Patrick’s NS Lurgybrack girls in their first group game of the Letterkenny Cup which took place on Thursday 9th October, played in fantastic spirits at Dry Arch Park.Both teams...
Strengths Tree
The strength we were focusing on for September was kindness, and in October we moved onto the love of learning. Look at all the fabulous boys and girls who earned leaves for displaying these strengths. Well done! [gallery size="large"...
Speech and Language Autumn Scavenger Hunt
Amber Flag Celebrations
As a treat for securing and raising our new Amber Flag all the children in the school were treated to an ice-cream. Ms Kilkenny's class were delighted to hang out with their 6th class buddies and they had their ice-creams together.
September in Junior Infants
The boys and girls in Ms Kilkenny's class have settled well into their new school and class. Have a look at the video below to see some of the things they got up to in September.
Popcorn Party
Speech & Language Sausage Sambos!
S&L boys and girls enjoy some sausages and celebrate a birthday!
Friday Breakfast Club for S&L
Our S&L classes enjoyed Friday Breakfast Club as a reward for all their hard work this week!
Cross Country Regionals 2025
The boys and girls from 2nd all the way up to 6th class had a fantastic day in O'Donnell park at the 2025 cross country regional. We had some great weather for running and our students really made the most of the conditions. We were up against all the schools in the...
Speech and Language Classes Enjoy some Pancakes
Hot Chocolate for Junior S&L
Our S&L classes enjoyed some hot chocolate and marshmallows this morning as a reward for all their hard work this week. Well done!
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
The children in Junior Infants had a great time during their Teddy Bear's Picnic last Thursday. Have a look at the video below to see some photos 🙂
Orchestra
Congratulations to the Woodland NS String Orchestra who had their final performance at assembly on Friday. A huge thank you to Victor , Orsi and the Donegal Music Education Partnership for all their help and support over the last three years.
Easter Entrepreneurs: 4 Girls, 1 Goal – Giving Back to Our School!
We are so proud of Linda, Ella, Eve, and Cassie for their incredible thoughtfulness and initiative. These four young girls set up an Easter Shop in their housing estate and raised money with one clear goal in mind – to give back to their school community. They decided...
Woodland Champions League Final ’25
What a Superstar!!!
Ms Kilkenny's Junior Infants were treated to a private concert yesterday afternoon with one of our very own. From busking with his dad to performing for his classmates, his future is bright!! Watch this space!!
Junior Infant Tour to Ards
Despite the rain warning, the 3 Junior Infant classes headed off on their school tour to Ards last Thursday. They came prepared and they definitely weren't going to let a bit of rain get in the way of a great day out. They boarded the bus and headed for Ards. When...
Active Week and Sports Day 2025
We have wrapped up another successful Active week and sports day. The weather wasn't quite on our side but as usual we made the best of it. Across the school boys and girls were given the opportunity to try new sports and get active with their class mates. All the...
6th Class School Tour
Basketball
Sixth class students had a brilliant day playing basketball against Educate Together.
4th Class School Tour
This years school Tour to the Finn Valley Centre was a great success. The boys and girls were put through their paces by FVAC coaches in some very interesting events. From water relays to jumping hay bails and crawling through tires, it's safe to say they earned their...
Sports Day Fun in Junior Infants
The boys and girls in Junior Infants had great fun today during their first Sports Day. Take a look at what they got up to by watching the video below.
Hawthorn Class Visit Lurgybrack
[gallery...
Hawthorn Cafe
Hawthorn Class go on a Nature Walk
2nd Class Enjoying Pizza!
Principal’s Award Winners
Huge congratulations to Maisie and Kennedy who were chosen as recipients of the Principal's Award at our April Assembly. Kennedy and Maisie were chosen as they are both young people who are kind, caring, friendly and good fun. They both give 100% to everything they do...
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to all our pupils who celebrated their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 10th May 2025. We are all so proud of you.
All Ireland Jiu-Jitsu
Congratulations to Ciaran who competed in the All-Ireland Open in Newry last weekend and came second in his category. A huge achievement!
Hawthorn Class visit Errigal College
Ice Cream Day at School
The boys and girls in Woodland N.S. received a special treat before the Easter holidays. Ms Slevin organised the ice cream van to visit our school for all the fantastic children in our school. Thank you very much for this lovely surprise 🙂 The children in Ms...
Credit Union Schools Quiz All Ireland Final 2025
A huge congratulations to Finn, Vincent, Tom and Anne for their brilliant performance in the credit union schools all Ireland final. Everyone made the long trek to Dublin on a beautiful sunny Sunday to face off against the best quizzers in Ireland. The Main Hall in...
4th Class Gaelic Football Blitz 2025
The boys and girls from the 4th classes had a fantastic day in O'Donnell Park yesterday as they took part in a Letterkenny Schools Gaelic Football blitz. The wonderful weather only added to the occasion. After a number of weeks of Gaelic Football coaching from Eddie...
Congratulations to these four wonderful Woodlands ladies!
Ella, Eve, Linda and Cassie made an Easter Shop and raised €50 for our school. Ms Slevin chatted to them about what they would like the money to be spent on. They decided that they would like to donate the money to An Choill to help brighten up their playground. Ms...
Confirmation Donation
In March, the two sixth classes chose a worthy charity to donate some of their confirmation money to. They narrowed it down to five charities and they all voted for one. Donegal Down Syndrome association was the chosen charity. The classes raised a huge total of €670...
Wonderful Woodlands Ladies!
Huge congratulations to Chloe, Molly, Poshita and Alannah who have been spending their free time in the evenings and at the weekends making beaded bracelets and loom bands and selling them to raise money for Laura Lynn. They have raised the wonderful sum of €114. They...
Chess Tournament
On Thursday the 27th of February, 32 children from 4th and 5th class went to Lurgybrack National School for a chess tournament. The children each played 6 rounds of chess with children from the other schools and they could wear the school jerseys. The focus wasn’t on...
Spelling Bee
Well done to all the finalists from 5th and 6th class who took part in the school's annual Spelling Bee. Congratulations to the overall winner, Mary McDaid and the runner up, Myles McCabe. The spellings were very...
2nd Class Easter Quiz Winners
Hawthorn Class Visit Letterkenny Library
Bring Anything But a Bag Day – 5th Class
4th Class House Projects 2025
Each year, as part of the fourth class SESE Curriculum, 4th class students spend time studying houses and homes from around the world and from history. We learned about the differences and similarities in Irish houses and houses in a variety of countries. For example...
Sportshall 2025
A huge well done to the boys and girls from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class who took part in the Regional Sportshall Athletics event in the Aura last week. We came up against stiff opposition from 7 other schools. The children competed in a series of field events...
FAI 5’s
Well done the the WNS 5's who performed brilliantly at the Letterkenny finals, narrowly missing out on qualification!
Principal Award Winners!
Congratulations to Ódhran and Esther who were deserving winners of the Principal's Award at today's assembly. Ódhran was selected for the award because he gives 100% to everything he does - he works really hard, he takes part in lots of school activities and always...
Our Strengths Tree
Niall
2nd Class – 3D Shapes
Credit Union Quiz All Ireland Finalists
Today we had a very special visit from Paul Hume and Gordon Randles from the Letterkenny Chapter of the Credit Union. They came to meet our All Ireland Finalists in advance of the Quiz on Sunday 6th April in the RDS in Dublin. They brought tickets for our team and...