Congratulations to the young women and men who graduated from sixth class today. We had a discrete ceremony in the Halla, where Mr. Ruane, Ms McMahon, Mr. Chambers and Ms Corrigan gave encouraging speeches. The pupils were then presented by Ms. Elaine Corkery, Chairperson of the Board of Management, and Ms. Tríona McInerney, Chairperson if [...]
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 [...]
The Final of the 6th class debating league was held in the school today. Both teams debated the motion ‘Primary School Children should not have a mobile phone.’ Both teams were of a very high standard and the opposing team emerged victorious. Mr. John Burns got a big surprise when he was presented with ‘The [...]
The Parents Association and the Board of Management presented a gift to John today. This special gift was an art piece commissioned by the renowned artist Carmel Madigan. Carmel created a beautiful piece with many references to the wonderful contribution John has made to the school over the years that he has been principal of [...]
https://youtu.be/meeKtKAYY-Q Many thanks to Cormac O Sullivan for the filming the occasion.
Parents, grandparents, staff and friends of Barefield National School turned out in their hundreds to bid a fond farewell and best of luck to Mr John Burns who retires on Friday 28th May 2021. Cars were decorated with messages of good luck and thank you while they drove passed the school. It was a great [...]
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 [...]
Thank you @intelireland who this week announced their Matching Grant donations for 2021 . We in Barefield N.S. are so fortunate to be part of this Matching Grant Programme. We will receive a donation of €6,333.49 from the voluntary work completed by our Intel employees who are also some of our parents. #matchinggrant #intelinvolved #volunteer [...]
We would like to wish all our Muslim pupils and their families a very happy Eid Mubarak. We hope you enjoy the celebrations. ☪️
Many thanks to our parent Ian McMorrough, who is Director – Bank of Ireland Area South, for inviting us to submit a message of thanks to C.J. Stander for all his outstanding performances on behalf of Munster Rugby. Congratulations to Mr. Chambers and his Rang VI pupils who had a most enjoyable time recording this [...]
