Confirmation 2021
Congratulations to the pupils who received the sacrament of Confirmation today 28-08-2021. Thank you to Fr. Joy, the Staff of Barefield Ns and everyone who helped to make this day very special for everyone.
A Message from Mr. John Burns to the Confirmation candidates
Our former Principal, John Burns, wishes to convey his warm congratulations and best wishes to all pupils of Rang VI who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. He wishes all families a most enjoyable day tomorrow.
View Saturdays Confirmation Ceremony on the Webcam
Wishing the candidates for Confirmation the very best for Saturday 28th August at 11am and 1pm. The great news is the ceremony can be viewed at home from Barefield Church, The Church if the Immaculate Conception”s, newly installed webcam. https://www.doorabarefieldparish.ie/barefield-webcam/
Graduation 2021
Congratulations to the young women and men who graduated from sixth class today. We had a discrete ceremony in the Halla, where Mr. Ruane, Ms McMahon, Mr. Chambers and Ms Corrigan gave encouraging speeches. The pupils were then presented by Ms. Elaine Corkery, Chairperson of the Board of Management, and Ms. Tríona McInerney, Chairperson if [...]
The John Burns Debating League Final
The Final of the 6th class debating league was held in the school today. Both teams debated the motion ‘Primary School Children should not have a mobile phone.’ Both teams were of a very high standard and the opposing team emerged victorious. Mr. John Burns got a big surprise when he was presented with ‘The [...]
A Gift for John Burns
The Parents Association and the Board of Management presented a gift to John today. This special gift was an art piece commissioned by the renowned artist Carmel Madigan. Carmel created a beautiful piece with many references to the wonderful contribution John has made to the school over the years that he has been principal of [...]
Footage of the Drive by Sunday 23rd of May 2021
https://youtu.be/meeKtKAYY-Q Many thanks to Cormac O Sullivan for the filming the occasion.
Making Memories for Mr Burns
Parents, grandparents, staff and friends of Barefield National School turned out in their hundreds to bid a fond farewell and best of luck to Mr John Burns who retires on Friday 28th May 2021. Cars were decorated with messages of good luck and thank you while they drove passed the school. It was a great [...]
Happy Eid Mubarak
We would like to wish all our Muslim pupils and their families a very happy Eid Mubarak. We hope you enjoy the celebrations. ☪️
Child Safety Statement
The annual review of the Child Safety Statement has taken place. At our Board of Management meeting, dated 22-04-2021, the Child Safety Statement annual review was ratified. This review was conducted in accordance with the checklist set out in Appendix 4 of the Department’s Child Safety Statement Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools. Our [...]