Barefield N.S. and Cratloe N.S. played a thrilling final in Cusack Park today with Barefield pupils eventually emerging victorious by 3 points in a hard fought contest, the final score being 0.07 to 0.04. The pupils from Cratloe N.S. are to be congratulated for their brilliant performance. This was an historic occasion with Barefield N.S. [...]
During the months of September and October fourth class benefited greatly from yoga sessions with Eimear McCarthy. The classes were very relaxing and all the pupils enjoyed participating. The various yoga positions were displayed and practiced by all. After Tuesday breaks the children would relax on their mats and follow the yoga positions as taught [...]
Congratulations to the pupils from Barefield National School who were part of the Clare team that participated in the All Ireland Surf Life Saving Competition in Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. Both the Junior and Nipper teams from Co. Clare were the overall 2019 National Beach champions.
Despite damp under-foot conditions, a most enjoyable afternoon was had by all at our Cross-Country Trials. Bhain gach duine spórt agus sparoi as an tráthnóna ag rith agus ag súgradh.
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At June Assembly, the Frank Burns Memorial trophy was presented to Seán Frawley, captain of the winning hurling team by school Principal John Burns. The Final was tightly contested between Seán Frawley's team and Conor Daly's team. During the presentation, Principal John Burns presented the trophy and thanked both teams for a thrilling match. He [...]
Despite showery conditions, our sports day was most exciting between sunshine and showers. Sports Day commenced with our pre-school children running a race on our astro-turf. Pupils participated in sprints, long races, relays, sack races, three-legged races, obstacle courses, egg and spoon race, high jump and long jump entertaining the large number of parents in [...]
Well done to 45 pupils from Rang VI for hiking to the highest point in Clare on Friday. We left school for Killaloe at 9am and began our hike at 10.15am. We reached the peak of Moylussa (532 metres) after about 2 hours of walking. We took in the spectacular views of Lough Derg [...]
Congratulations to our Rang VI girls who showed unbelievable determination and skill during a hard fought battle against our neighbours, Knockanean NS, in the Division 1 Clare Ladies Football Final. The match took place in a sun drenched Cusack Park and was a nail-biting encounter from beginning to end. Knockanean led at half time on [...]
Last week we celebrated Active School week. A huge range of activities were organised for the children. The aim behind holding Active School Week is to promote and encourage children to become more active. We had soccer, tennis, rugby, aerobics, hockey, athletics, cycling, basketball and yoga on offer. Many thanks to the parents, older siblings [...]
