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A Visit to Mr. Ruane’s Office

Pupils from Rang I had a very exciting morning this morning. Mr. Ruane invited us to visit his office to learn all about what it is like to be principal of Barefield N.S. First, Mr. Ruane showed us all of the files and folders he uses. Next, Mr. Ruane drew our attention to the portraits [...]

By |2021-10-02T11:20:20+01:00September 30th, 2021|1st Mrs. Collins 2021/22, Curriculum, General, Geography, History, News, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on A Visit to Mr. Ruane’s Office

Lessons with Ms. Buckley

Ms. Buckley is currently on placement in our school. She visited our classroom today and taught two lovely lessons.  The children listened to a beautiful story called "Cloudette" by Tom Lichtenheld. They read some of the story, discussed it and answered questions based on the story. Afterwards, pupils were treated to a fabulous autumn collage [...]

By |2021-10-02T11:32:02+01:00September 21st, 2021|1st Mrs. Collins 2021/22, Curriculum, Drama, English, Geography, News, Science, SESE, Visual Arts|Comments Off on Lessons with Ms. Buckley

Bike Week: COW Day (Cycle on Wednesday)

Here are just some of the pupils, parents and staff members who cycled, scooted or walked to school this morning on National COW Day (Cycle on Wednesday). Well done everybody!      

By |2021-09-15T17:58:06+01:00September 15th, 2021|Active School Flag, Celebrations, Curriculum, Geography, Green School Flag, News, PE, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on Bike Week: COW Day (Cycle on Wednesday)

Bike Week: COW Day (Cycle on Wednesday)

Tomorrow is National COW Day (Cycle on Wednesday). Our Green Schools Committee is asking our pupil, parents and staff to cycle, scoot or walk to school, where possible. Class teachers and Green Schools representatives will record the number of children who cycle, scoot or walk to school in each class. These numbers will be submitted [...]

By |2021-09-14T19:27:14+01:00September 14th, 2021|Active School Flag, Celebrations, Curriculum, General, Geography, Green School Flag, News, PE, Science, SPHE|Comments Off on Bike Week: COW Day (Cycle on Wednesday)

Bike Week 2021

The pupils of Barefield N.S. are currently working on the Green Schools Theme- Global Citizenship: Travel. The ultimate aim of this theme is to continue to encourage pupils to walk, cycle or scoot to school thus reducing harmful emissions. The theme of Global Citizenship: Travel helps pupils to understand how our work is having a [...]

By |2021-09-09T20:26:30+01:00September 9th, 2021|Active School Flag, Celebrations, Curriculum, General, Geography, Green School Flag, News, PE, Science, SPHE|Comments Off on Bike Week 2021

Music with Elvie Miller

This morning, as part of the Creative Schools programme,  the two first classes were lucky enough to have a music lesson with Elvie Miller. Elvie brought her piano accordian into the classrooms and taught the children some fun and catchy songs including 'Hello', 'What are you Wearing? and 'Hop Little Bunny.' Afterwards, down in the [...]

By |2021-06-25T16:28:14+01:00June 25th, 2021|1st Mrs. Collins 2019/20, 1st Mrs. Kilcawley 2019/20, Curriculum, Drama, Irish Traditional Music, Music, News, Visual Arts|Comments Off on Music with Elvie Miller

School Tour to Bunratty

Today pupils from Rang I and Rang II went on their school tour to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. First the children explored the castle, including The Main Guard, the Earl's Bedroom and the Great Hall where the Earl gave his judgements while sitting in his Chair of Estate. They particularly enjoyed hearing about the [...]

By |2021-06-18T17:24:06+01:00June 18th, 2021|1st Mrs. Collins 2019/20, Curriculum, English, General, Geography, History, News, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on School Tour to Bunratty

World Ocean Day 2021

Tomorrow is World Ocean Day 2021. We are asking all of the pupils to think blue and identify ways we can protect our ocean. Did you know that every second breath we take comes from the ocean? The sea and its inhabitants provide food, shelter and livelihood for people all around the world. Not to [...]

By |2021-06-07T19:01:18+01:00June 7th, 2021|Celebrations, Curriculum, English, General, Geography, Green School Flag, News, Science, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on World Ocean Day 2021

National Walk to School Week 2021 (May 24th-28th)

We hope that the sun will be shining next week for National Walk to School Week 2021! The response to our Scoot to School Week in March was amazing!  Where possible, we are asking you to walk, scoot or cycle to school again next week. Participating in Walk to School Week is a great opportunity [...]

By |2021-05-20T20:54:14+01:00May 20th, 2021|Active School Flag, Celebrations, Curriculum, Geography, Green School Flag, News, PE, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on National Walk to School Week 2021 (May 24th-28th)

Marine Week 2021

We are celebrating Marine Week this week. Today we learned all about sharks and we even learned how to draw one!

By |2021-04-21T15:36:39+01:00April 21st, 2021|1st Mrs. Collins 2019/20, Celebrations, Curriculum, English, General, Geography, Green School Flag, News, Science, SESE, SPHE, Visual Arts|Comments Off on Marine Week 2021
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