Congratulations to this year's Student Council for all their fantastic work. They were a very active bunch this year. They participated in many meetings this year and had excellent ideas to offer. They organised a super fundraiser on Friday 10 June 2022. They held a Non-uniform, No Homework Day and also a Cake Sale. The [...]
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 [...]
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), [...]
Monica, our local travel officer came to visit our school this morning. Senior members of our Green Schools Committee conducted a walkability audit and travel survey under her guidance. The children looked at the condition of the footpaths, road signage, accessibility and discussed road safety when walking, scooting or cycling to school. Committee members also [...]
As Forest School draws to a close in our school this year, we reminisce on what was a most wonderful experience for first class pupils. Veronica and Gráinne nurtured a great love and respect for nature and wildlife in the children through projects, art and craft activities and games. Every session was full of smiles, [...]
We have been overwhelmed by the response to the Big Travel Challenge! Here are just some of the parents and pupils who are taking part in the challenge. Thank you to everybody who chose a sustainable mode of transport last week. The Big Travel Challenge will continue this week so we are looking forward to [...]
