Yoga
Yoga is back with special arrangements in place for this school year. Here are the very lucky senior infants enjoying their poses.
Creative Schools Programme
Barefield National School is delighted to inform you that the Arts Council is offering us the opportunity to participate in the Creative Schools Programme 2020-22. This involves a funding award of €4000 to help develop Barefield NS even further in the Creative Arts over the next few years. We hope it will help your children [...]
‘Twas the Night Before School
‘Twas the Night before School’: by anonymous ‘Twas the night before school, when all through ‘The Parish’, The school books are ready, Maths, English and Irish. The school bags all lined by the door with care, Packed with lunchboxes, hand sanitizer and uniforms ready to wear. The children are nestled, all snug in their beds, [...]
Getting Back to School: A Pupil’s Guide
Dear Parents and Pupils, We have been busy getting the school ready for your return on Thursday 27th of August 2020. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back again at our school and we are excited to meet our new Junior Infants and new pupils to our school. We would like to remind you [...]
Fun times at July Provision in Barefield NS
Some pictures from our wonderful two weeks of July Education. The children had a great time playing together in our sensory rooms, school halls and with our imagination playground. They even learned to make pizza and chocolate rice krispie buns. A great time was had by all.
Confirmation Day 2020
At long last our day arrived and it didn’t disappoint. Congratulations to all the pupils from 6th class who received the sacrament of Confirmation today. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this day a most memorable occasion. Enjoy the celebrations!
Child Safety Statement and risk assessment
The annual review of our Child Safety Statement and risk assessment has been deferred until the the reopening of schools in September 2020, as per advice of St. Senan's Education Office. A review will take place in the academic year 2020/2021. Many Thanks, Regards Gillian Moore Assistant Principal
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. ☪️
Active HOME Week
Active HOME Week (April 27th – May 3rd) National ‘Active SCHOOL Week’ takes place every April and is a really enjoyable part of the school year for many children. This year, because of COVID-19, it is not possible for this to go ahead so we are asking you to invite the families of your school [...]
Keeping the Learning Going at Home
This is an article from the Independent by Karen Donnelly. It highlights several resources form the Professional Development Services for Teachers. These resources are available on www.scoilnet.ie. Keeping the Learning Going At Home: How to keep children happy, healthy and learning movement skills while schools are closed. https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/keeping-the-learning-going-at-home-how-to-keep-children-happy-healthy-and-learning-movement-skills-while-schools-are-closed-39141057.html