All the Latest News & Events

Open House for Fall 2022

Wednesday June 1 2022 , 2:30pm – 4:30 pm All Welcome! Two Rivers is now enrolling all preschool aged children. Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 1pm Free ECCE Childcare... read more

Lantern Walk 2021

A magical evening with song and light , courtesy of the beautiful lanterns crafted by the... read more

Advent Spiral 2021

On the shortest day of the year, families gathered at An Sanctoir to welcome longer days ahead with music and the lighting of the advent spiral candles by each... read more

May Pole Day 2022

Children welcomed the coming of spring and all of its bounty this past May with a dance & song around the May Pole. Under a crisp blue sky and surrounded by budding new greenery, parents also joined in for a picnic afterwards. Great fun &... read more

Christmas Fundraiser 2020

Thank you to all of the parents who crafted and created and contributed to our Christmas Fundraiser! We had to do things a little differently, but with thanks to the wonderful humans in Budds Restaurant, we were able to set up a table for our gifts and crafts. To everyone who bought something from us, thank you! We hope that the ones you gifted were delighted with their presents. Your contributions raised over €350 for the Kindergarten! Thank you Emma & Jamie for helping us... read more

Lead Teacher – Applications Open

The committee of Two Rivers Kindergarten are seeking applications for the position of Head Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work in this Steiner led pre-school in the idyllic surroundings of An Sanctoir, Ballydehob. This is a part-time position (25 hours per week) supporting one Assistant Teacher in a low child-teacher ratio school. The successful candidate will: – Hold Early Childhood Qualifications (min. FETAC level 6) – Have at least two years’ experience as a teacher in a Steiner Waldorf Kindergarten – Familiarity with the childcare sector in Ireland – Relevant First Aid Certificates Please email tworiverscommittee@gmail.com for more information.... read more

Luka Bloom Fundrasier Concert in An Sanctoir

We are very happy to announce that Luka Bloom will be playing a special concert in An Sanctoir in Ballydehob on June the 17th to raise funds for the Two Rivers Kindergarten. Luka will be supported by the amazing Alyanya on the evening. Tickets can be bought from Budds or Levis Cornerhouse in Ballydehob and are €15 each. The last time Luka Bloom played in Ballydehob it was a sold out concert so get your tickets early if you don’t want to be disappointed. See you there!... read more

Open Day 2016 – Saturday March 12th 2-4pm

We will be hosting our annual Open Day in March. Everyone is welcome to attend.  Teachers, parents and children will all be on hand to answer any questions you have and to show you around the Kindergarten. This will be a fun day for all the family. Saturday the 12th of March from 2-4pm All Welcome. For further information please... read more

Clonakilty Games festival – lots of fun for the whole family (and free!)

The Clonakilty games festival is running again this year for the 3rd time and has some great treats on offer for games enthusiasts, kids, families and anyone who likes a bit of competitive fun! The festival runs from the 19th to the 21st of february 2016 and the streets of Clonakilty are transformed into a playground for all ages!! There’s a lot on offer – A Pirate Pete puppet & magic show, a Lego exhibition for your bussing builders, Mask making workshops, board game competitions and a special animal search on Sunday. Have a look at their website for full details on what’s on offer www.clongamesfest.com  ... read more

How we prepare Bean Sprouts

We use bean sprouts in a few of our lunch recipes here at the Kindergarten and this is how we prepare them. We steep the bean sprouts on a Monday morning. We then rinse the sprouts each morning and place them in a glass jug in a warm place. they are ready to eat in 3-4... read more

Brown Rice, Lentils & Bean Sprouts – Fridays

On Fridays we have Rice, Lentils and Bean Sprouts at the Kindergarten. Ingredients 1 Cup of Short grain Brown rice 1/2 cup of brown lentils 3 cups of water Olive oil & Tamari (we mix a little tamari with a lot of oil in a jar and shake it well) Bean sprouts (see how we prepare our sprouts here)   Method Cook the rice and lentils until all the water is gone. Keep the lid on to steam the rice some more. Serve with olive oil & tamari and bean sprouts.  ... read more

Pasta – Thursdays

On Thursdays we make pasta for lunch at the Kindergarten. Ingredients Brown pasta White pasta Cheddar Cheese Bean sprouts (see how we prepare our sprouts here) Olive Oil & Tamari (we mix a little tamari with a lot of oil in a jar and shake it well) Method Cook the pasta in boiling water. Serve the pasta with olive oil & tamari, grated cheese and bean sprouts.  ... read more