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Over the Rainbow Playschool Road Safety Theme

Our Playschool pupils were busy making a road to play on with toy cars and traffic lights. Ann-Marie read a story from 'Simon and Friends', other  RSA books and our pupils also listened to an RSA CD. Thanks to Ann-Marie, Mary and Frances,  our young pupils now have a great idea on the importance of  [...]

By |2019-03-30T20:21:46+00:00March 30th, 2019|News, SPHE|Comments Off on Over the Rainbow Playschool Road Safety Theme

The Hobbit

Our pupils happily watched M&M Productions perform 'The Hobbit'. The story was about an old wizard who was looking for a hobbit to go on a dangerous adventure to find golden, sparkling treasure. He found the perfect hobbit to go on this magical adventure: Bilbo Baggins. They set off the next bright sunny morning. We [...]

By |2019-03-27T18:50:43+00:00March 27th, 2019|Drama, News, Visual Arts|Comments Off on The Hobbit

Over the Rainbow Playschool Road Safety

Our pupils in our over the Rainbow Playschool had a most exciting morning learning about the Rules of the Road and the importance of Road Safety. These rules were clearly explained to them by Mary, Ann Marie and Frances. More information on how to cross the road can be obtained from the RSA website   [...]

By |2019-03-27T18:43:24+00:00March 27th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Over the Rainbow Playschool Road Safety

Grandparents’ Day…Thursday March 14th

Grandparents are very important people in the lives of your children.  We will honour these special people, with a  Celebration, “Grandparents’ Day” on Thursday  March 14th in our school. Accordingly, we warmly invite all Grandparents / Step-Grandparents or special Grand-friend  of our pupils to our special Celebration on  Thursday, March 14th from 09.30a.m. to 11.30a.m. [...]

By |2019-03-08T14:09:07+00:00March 8th, 2019|Celebrations, News|Comments Off on Grandparents’ Day…Thursday March 14th

Author Visit … Séamus Ó Connaill

We were delighted to welcome children's writer and author, Séamus Ó Connaill, to our school. During his visit, he read from his latest publications, 'Spuds and the Spider' and 'Spuds and the Crock of Gold'. Our pupils really enjoyed these stories.  Many thanks to Feargal Ó Dúlaing and Mr. Frawley for organising this visit. The [...]

By |2019-03-08T14:03:17+00:00March 8th, 2019|Celebrations, Drama, English, News|Comments Off on Author Visit … Séamus Ó Connaill

Féile na hInse 2019

Comhghairdeas le gach dalta a ghlac páirt i bhFéile na hInse an tseachtain seo. Bhí ullmhúcháin an-mhaith déanta ag a gcuid múinteoirí ranga. Bhí caighdeán an-ard i ngach comórtas agus bhí áthas orainn gur bhuaigh ár ndaltaí alán duaiseanna. Bhain siad go léir sár-taitneamh as bheith ar an ardán i gcóir Feile na hInse. Ba chuimhne [...]

By |2019-03-01T19:51:25+00:00March 1st, 2019|Gaeilge, News|Comments Off on Féile na hInse 2019

Limerick Choral Festival

Barefield National School Choir hit all the right notes at this year's Limerick Choral Festival. The competition took place on March 1st in the Redemptorist Church Limerick and Barefield N.S. were the proud winners of first place. The 48 strong choir performed two songs: “Can You Hear Me?” and “Circle of Life” under the direction [...]

By |2019-03-01T18:10:32+00:00March 1st, 2019|Choir, Music, News|Comments Off on Limerick Choral Festival

Scholastic Book Fair

Our Scholastic Book fair is currently on-going in our school. Our Book Fair is a celebration of reading that puts the very best books directly into our pupils’ hands. Over 200 of the newest and best books from over sixty publishers are available to our pupils to help them develop a life-long love of reading. Our Book [...]

By |2019-03-01T18:02:30+00:00March 1st, 2019|Celebrations, English, News, Parents' Association|Comments Off on Scholastic Book Fair

African Drumming Workshops

On Tuesday, February 26th we welcomed Patrick Naughton to our school. He introduced us all to African drumming on 33 African drums that he brought with him. The rhythm was outstanding and he encouraged everyone from Junior Infants up to Rang VI to play some fantastic African rhythms. Pat told us that he has helped [...]

By |2019-02-27T12:07:23+00:00February 27th, 2019|Music, News|Comments Off on African Drumming Workshops

Use of Smart Devices…Smart Phones and Tablets

Smartphones and tablets are now an “integral part” of the lives of our young people. It is necessary for education to support the development of digital literacy skills to help young people grow into engaged thinkers, active learners and global citizens. The Department of Education and Skills, per Circular 0038/2018: “Consultation with the School Community [...]

By |2019-02-24T21:13:26+00:00February 24th, 2019|Curriculum, News|Comments Off on Use of Smart Devices…Smart Phones and Tablets
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