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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]