Please note that the following Policies have been updated and approved by the Board of Management at our meeting, 11-02-2021. They can be accessed at: http://archive.barefieldns.com/documents/policies/ COVID-19 Communication Information Statement for COVID-19 Barefield N,S, Response Plan COVID-19 Barefield N.S. Risk Assessment Anti-Bullying Policy Educational Technology Usage Policy Child Safeguarding Statement & Risk Assessment Review Code [...]
I know it is extremely difficult for you our parents who are doing excellent work home schooling at the moment. I wish to advise the HSE has compiled some information, videos and resources to support you and your family's well-being during these difficult times. I am sure you will find them most useful. Please access: [...]
The aim of this Behaviour Support Pact, published by the NCSE, is to support your child, you as a parent, and your family during this difficult time. This booklet is divided into 3 sections, the first two sections contain practical advice and strategies to promote learning and positive behaviour. The third section provides information regarding [...]
Every year, we mark Safer Internet Day. The internet is a wonderful resource but there are also many things about it we need to be aware of to keep ourselves safe. If you are interested in finding out more about internet safety, please check out the Webwise parents hub - https://www.webwise.ie/parents/
Dear Parent/Guardian, As we enter the last week of January, I just want to link in with you to enquire how you and your family are keeping. I hope all is well with you. It has been a roller coaster journey for all of us since start of term. We had planned and we were [...]
Barefield National School is now enrolling new pupils for September 2021. Closing date for receipt of Applications is Friday, February 5th 2021. If you require an Application/Registration Form please contact the school via email bernadette.mcgloin@barefieldns.com with your name, address and contact number. Also for your information, Applications Forms and Admission Policy can be downloaded from our website: http://archive.barefieldns.com/documents/enrolment.
Dear Parent/Guardian, I hope you and your family made the most of Christmas and New Year in these serious Covid times. As per Minister Foley’s recent announcement (https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR20-12-30.html) , I am regarding Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th January inclusive as ‘extended holidays’ to allow every member of our school community to follow public health advice [...]
On behalf of all the staff of Barefield N.S., I wish all our families a very Happy New Year. Let's hope 2021 will bring us all plenty of happier, healthier and brighter days. Relax and enjoy the rest of the holidays. We will all follow the Nphet Guidelines to 'stay at home'. Athbhliain faoi mhaise [...]
Despite the break with tradition with no end of term Mass, we had great fun and excitement this morning in our school when Santa visited our classrooms via modern technology with his exciting Christmas message. Our pupils listened intently are now really looking forward to his visit on Christmas Eve. Our Parents' Association coordinated our [...]
On Christmas Eve at 5.00p.m., Prayer Around the Crib will be live streamed from the Church of Our Lady in Roslevan. Families are invited to gather around the Crib at home and to join Bishop Fintan and his Team for a short, child friendly, interactive telling of the Christmas Story and the Blessing of the [...]
