U13A Hurling County Champions
Congratulations to the pupils and past pupils of our school that were victorious in the county final against Ballyea at the weekend. Well done to the panel and mentors. A fantastic achievement for all involved.
‘Wednesday Walk and Talk’
Today 5th class enjoyed 'Wednesday Walk and Talk'. Everyone paired up with a partner and completed a few laps of the school grounds while having a chat. The class decided on some possible conversation-starters before the walk such as Halloween costumes, favourite books and television programmes. The fresh air, exercise and conversation helped everyone to [...]
Safe Routes to School Application
Last March, we submitted an application to express our interest in becoming involved in the Safe Routes to School programme. The aim of this programme is to: improve safety at the school gates. improve access routes to the school. increase the number of pupils who cycle to school. The programme will be delivered using a [...]
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!
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 [...]
Best of luck to Mayo and Tyrone!
Best of luck to Mayo and Tyrone this weekend. We have some Mayo supporters big and small in the school.
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 [...]
Yoga, Modern Dance and Gymnastics
We are delighted to announce that Yoga, Modern Dance and Gymnastics are back up and running at Barefield NS. Yoga started back last Tuesday in the PE Hall with Eimear McCarthy and each class will receive a 4-week block. Gymnastics will begin on Nov 3rd with Magda and each class also have 4 sessions, while [...]
Yoga
We were delighted to welcome back Eimer our Yoga teacher.
Local Trip to Ballyalla and Le Chéile Café
Third class enjoyed a fantastic day kayaking on Ballyalla Lake, facilitated by Clare Water Sports. The children experienced kayaking, paddle boarding and diving from the pontoon. After a quick walk around Ballyalla the class then enjoyed some treats at Le Chéile Café. The day was finished off with some time on the astro turf and [...]