Ms. Whelan and our Senior Infants have been very busy learning how to look after their minds over the past three weeks. They have created their own colour monsters and a mindfulness jar to represent their busy minds. Our busy Senior Infants have worked on meditation, and learned how to use bunny breathing and rainbow [...]
Over the past three weeks, Ms. O'Sullivan and our Senior Infants have been exploring and engaging with different Mindfulness activities. Each day, the pupils have taken part in a range of activities such as meditation sessions, breathing exercises and mindfulness art. As part of this Programme, each pupil created his/her own individual flower. These flowers [...]
This week Mr. Gleeson and pupils of Rang V were busy learning all there is to know about poetry. They explored a variety of poetic techniques, practised their rhyming skills and studied the work of William Shakespeare. Each pupil got the opportunity to create a poem based on a close encounter. Their poems were influenced [...]
Ceremonies were held in different classrooms in Barefield N.S. today to honour, and to remember those who have died this year and those who have been bereaved through the death of loved ones. We also remembered those who have died due to the global pandemic. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad go léir! It was [...]
We are delighted to support Clare Crusaders in their Christmas Cards Sale. Clare Crusaders provide invaluable assistance to our pupils through Speech, Language and Occupational Therapy advice and support. Please see poster hereunder for the beautiful Christmas Card samples that they have on sale. Orders can be placed by emailing James directly at: receptionclarecrusaders@gmail.com We [...]
Support is available to those who need it throughout Covid-19. The Clare Covid-19 Community Response Helpline has been set up to respond to the needs of vulnerable members of our community. Freephone 1800 203600 or email covidsupport@clarecoco.ie #KeepWell Many thanks to the Clare Co. Council for setting up this much-needed Initiative. Please see details hereunder:
The following internet safety guides and resources will help parents come to terms with their children’s internet use and also to explore the issues of internet safety and the problem of cyberbullying with their children. Please read. These resources can be accessed at: https://www.webwise.ie/guides-parents/
The following Policies have been uploaded to our website, namely: Admission Policy Annual Admission Notice Remote Teaching and Learning Policy. They can be accessed at: http://archive.barefieldns.com/documents/policies/
Dear Parent/Guardian, I hope you and your family had a well-deserved family break over Mid-term. Hand washing: On return to school from Monday November 2nd, I am asking that everybody re-focuses their efforts, particularly on the fundamentals of handwashing/sanitising, mask wearing and social-distancing. Hand washing is our single best defence against illness this Winter. An [...]
Our Hallowe'en Break is more welcome this year than in previous years. It was absolutely delightful to see all all pupils dressed up today in their Hallowe'en costumes so full of fun and smiles. It was a tonic for us all! Our Parents' Association added to the fun by providing us with delicious 'quarantined' treats [...]
