The Green Schools Committee had a very busy afternoon on Friday. Ms. Buckley taught the children how to construct a bug hotel with assistance from Ms. Callinan. The children really enjoyed the lesson and they did an amazing job! Many bee, wasp, ladybird, butterfly and moth species hibernate for the winter. We hope that our [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
