Youth Section
Junior Savers
Starting a saving plan from as early as possible is important for children to sharpen their saving abilities and to determine important money-management skills in later life.
Starting children’s savings in a piggy bank or a jar is a great first step and allows them to see their money build up – giving them a real sense of achievement. Once they’ve reached a certain level with their savings though, opening a children’s saving account is a great way to ensure security, success and also a sense of responsibility and independence.
Each new junior saver account (under 12 years) opened in Waterford Credit Union will receive a Junior Savers Reward Card.
For each lodgement (minimum €5) the junior saver makes to their account, they will receive 1x sticker which will be placed on their Junior Saver Reward Card. When 4x stickers are collected, Waterford CU will lodge €10 to their shares.
Thinking of setting up a “Minor Account” at WCU?
Art Competition
The Credit Union Art Competition caters for all ages ranging from 7 years & under to 18 years & over, across all corners of the island of Ireland. This competition requires entrants to draw or paint posters using pencil, charcoal, pen or ink, felt tip marker, crayon, pastel, water colours, gouache, acrylics, oils, poster colour or collage.
The Credit Union Art Competition is an annual event, keep an eye on our website for details of this year’s competition.
Schools Quiz
The Credit Union Schools Quiz is one of the most exciting events in the primary school calendar.
The Schools Quiz comprises of three stages. Stage 1 takes place at Credit Union level. Stage 2 is Chapter Level & Stage 3 is the National Final.
Each year around 25,000 schoolchildren take part in the Quiz. Questions cover a wide range of topics including geography, history, music, literature and sport.
All primary schools in our common bond area are invited to take part in the schools quiz each year.
