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 [...]
Junior Infants went for a walk around the school grounds in search of Cherry Blossom Trees. We found two beautiful trees in the school's Garden of Friendship. While we were admiring their beauty the children sat on the friendship bench for a photo opportunity! When they returned to the classroom the children created their own [...]
We are celebrating Marine Week this week. Today we learned all about sharks and we even learned how to draw one!
This week, Green-Schools Ireland is launching the first ever Marine Week. It will be the Green- Schools first ever week long celebration of the sea. Each day, new activities will be uploaded to the Green-Schools Marine Week web page. There will be interactive talks, art, well being activities, educational videos and science experiments on a [...]
These are photographs of just some of the wonderful pupils, parents and staff members who walked, cycled or scooted to school this morning. Well done everybody!
Next week is National Scoot to School Week (March 22nd-26th). We are asking you to scoot, walk or cycle to school next week, where possible. By participating in National Scoot to School Week, you will be showing your support for a greener, healthier environment. You will also be getting active, fit and healthy in the [...]
