"Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them. Is this job tough? You betcha. But it is not impossible. We're educators. We're born to make a difference." Listen to Rita Pierson's full TED Talk by clicking: here. It is inspirational.
St. Brigid's Day is the first day of February, the first day of Spring. St Brigid was born near Dundalk, Co. Louth about 451 A.D. She lived around the time of St Patrick. She is the second patron saint of Ireland, after St Patrick. She is also known as Muire na nGael or Mary of [...]
Barefield Tidy Towns has launched the Ballyallia Lake Amenity Enhancement Plan. Many of our parents and pupils live in Ballyallia, which is a wonderful sporting and relaxing amenity for our young and old to enjoy. The sights and sounds of nature and wildlife are a source of great joy to all. In conjunction with other [...]
Our school Choir journeyed to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre to view the musical, The Sound of Music. This musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether or not to become a nun. She falls in love with the children and their widowed father, [...]
Nuair a bhíonn an aimsir fliuch ag amanna lóin, bíonn an-spórt ag ár ndaltaí ag súgradh le cluichí boird, ag imirt cártaí, ag caint is ag déanamh jig-saws. Cad a dhéanann tú féin nuair a bhíonn an aimsir fliuch? Léigh an dán seo: An Bháisteach Bíonn sé fliuch gach lá Agus mé ag dul ar [...]
THE CHILDREN LEARNED THAT DINOSAURS HAVE BEEN EXTINCT FOR MILLIONS OF YEARS BUT PAELONTOLOGISTS DIG UP THEIR BONES AND FOSSILS AND THEY CAN BE SEEN IN A MUSEUM. THEY LEARNED THAT THE DINOSAURS WHO ATE MEAT WERE CALLED CARNIVORES AND THOSE WHO ATE PLANTS WERE HERBIVORES. THEY DID COLOURING PICTURES AND WORKSHEETS AND LEARNED A [...]
Tá grá san aer i Scoil Náisiúnta Ghort Lomáin. Beidh na páistí i mbun ealaíne chun Lá Fhéile Vailintín a cheilúradh. Tá taispeántas ar an stair taobh thiar den lá seo, aistrithe ón suíomh: seomra ranga.
Five girls from Rang IV are organising a fundraiser to help injured animals affected by the Australian wildfires. The five girls are Faye Mannion, Holly Sheerin, Cliodhna O'Loughlin, Rachel Kerins and Leah O'Connor. They are organising a cake sale on Wednesday, February 26th. Parents will be requested to contribute baked goodies and each pupil will [...]
This week is ‘Friendship Week’ here in Barefield N.S. We aim to celebrate friendship in a special way. The pupils themselves will undertake many activities which focus on showing respect and kindness to each other both at home and in school. We would encourage all parents to talk to the children about the events happening [...]
All parents / guardians of new pupils enrolling for September 2020 are invited to attend our Open Afternoon on Thursday, January 23rd, 2.00p.m. to 3.30p.m., when you will be offered the opportunity to see our school in action, to meet our staff, to view our facilities and class rooms. Looking forward to meeting you. [...]