Newsletter 20/2/2021
Many thanks to Intel Foundation
Thank you @intelireland who this week announced their Matching Grant donations for 2021 . We in Barefield N.S. are so fortunate to be part of this Matching Grant Programme. We will receive a donation of €6,333.49 from the voluntary work completed by our Intel employees who are also some of our parents. #matchinggrant #intelinvolved #volunteer [...]
Parents’ Guide to A Better Internet
A Parents' Guide to A Better Internet is a free booklet with advice and information on a range of on line safety topics. It is available to download at: https://t.co/sk1kvixi4x . This booklet is designed to support you as you support your child to be safe online. It is well worth taking time to read. [...]
Never Stop Competing
Many thanks to our parent Ian McMorrough, who is Director – Bank of Ireland Area South, for inviting us to submit a message of thanks to C.J. Stander for all his outstanding performances on behalf of Munster Rugby. Congratulations to Mr. Chambers and his Rang VI pupils who had a most enjoyable time recording this [...]
Month of May
In our school for the month of May, we always create a small altar in our foyer and classrooms dedicated to Mary, the mother of God. Why not prepare a May altar in your home following the old tradition of honouring the Blessed Virgin in our homes during the month of May. What do we [...]
A Visual School Day in Barefield N.S.
Dear Parents, Due to COVID-19, I realise you are unable to visit our school to see your child in his/her stimulating classroom. With this in mind, I asked my good friend Aaron Gallagher, past-pupil and colleague, to capture the busy life and many exciting activities not only of our excellent school but also of our [...]
Annual Review of Anti Bullying Policy
Our Board of Management and staff recognise the very serious nature of bullying and the negative impact that it can have on the lives of our pupils. We are fully committed to preventing and tackling bullying behaviour. In accordance with the Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools, “ bullying” is defined as "unwanted negative [...]
Céad Míle Fáilte to our new Principal, Mr. Gerard Ruane
Céad míle fáilte to our new Principal, Mr. Gerard Ruane, who visited our school today. I had the privilege and honour to welcome Mr. Ruane. I introduced him to all our staff and showed him our beautiful facilities. I escorted him to all our classrooms and he said a special 'hello' to our pupils. Mr. [...]
World Autism Day, April 2nd
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is April 2nd. World Autism Awareness Day celebrates the unique talents of our pupils with autism and also recognises their many skills and talents. While we are on our Easter Holidays, we wish all our wonderful pupils a happy and memorable day with their families. We celebrate the joy they [...]
Principal’s Easter Message 2021
A thuismitheoirí agus a chairde uilig, fáilte romhaibh go léir go dtí mo theachtaireacht Cásca seo. Tá sé deacair a chreidiúint go bhfuil deireadh an téarma tagtha. Gan dabt, bhí an téarma seo an-ghnóthach in amanna sár-aisteach mar gheall ar COVID-19. Buíochas le Dia, tá an t-Earrach againn anois agus smaoiním ar fhocail an fhile, [...]