We had the most fantastic, fun filled day in Derg Isle. We started off with a boat trip to Scarriff Harbour where we played games and had s'mores. On route back we saw a kingfisher and a couple of cranes. Afterwards we went kayaking. After lunch, we played some team building games on the obstacle [...]
3rd Class School Tour took place on Monday, 20th June 2022. The bus departed the school at 9am and headed for Doolin Cave. The children really enjoyed their tour of Doolin Cave and were amazed to see the stalactite. They had lots of interesting questions for their tour guide. After that they went to Lahinch [...]
The children in 5th class enjoyed responding to the work of Picasso and learning about Cubism. In their portraits the children showed faces from two angles at once.
Our Green Schools Committee held a ceremony in the halla today to celebrate Barefield N.S. being awarded our ninth Green Flag for the Global Citizenship: Travel Theme. Senator Róisín Garvey was a special guest at the event. After Committee members said a few words, Senator Garvey congratulated our pupils and staff on the wonderful achievement. [...]
Bike Week is a celebration of active travel, sustainable transport and simply the joys of cycling a bike! There are multiple environmental and health benefits to cycling to school, but most importantly cycling is one of the most efficient and rewarding ways to get to school. This week, we are asking our pupils and staff [...]
We had a fun and exciting ‘Lá Glas’. Everyone looked great in their Irish colours and we danced, sang and played music at our annual Céilí. Wishing everyone a very Happy St Patrick’s Day. Bainigí taitneamh as. ☘️🇮🇪
Creepy, Crawly, Halloween! The boys and girls in Junior Infants really enjoyed their 'dress up' day and Halloween Party. A great day was had by all. Enjoy little snippets of the fun we had together :)
Save Electricity, the Smarter Choice! The children enjoyed Science Week. We took part in a Science Electricity Hunt. The children walked around the school looking for different things that supplied electricity. We also discussed the dangers and safety measures when using electricity. The children really enjoyed these lessons. The children also took part in a [...]
Junior Infants: Drum Beats Watch Them Dance! The last two weeks the children have been taking part in Dance Lessons in the PE Hall on Friday's. The children are really enjoying these lessons. They are really working hard on their dance moves and 'shining' like little stars already. Well done to the boys and girls [...]
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away! The boys and girls are enjoying their first experience of Aistear in Big School. The children are role-playing the Dr. Surgery in their different stations. The children will spend time playing at the five different stations over a two week cycle i.e. Small World, Home Corner (Drama), [...]
