On Sunday 10th February Barefield National School was well represented in this highly competitive swimming championship held in the National Aquatic Centre in Abbotstown. Darragh Ball came home with Gold in the 50m freestyle. This was a huge achievement and a great inspiration to all us younger swimmers. Success continued and the relay team of [...]
Friendship Week took place 28 January - 1 February 2019. This event was organised by the Student Council. All classes were involved in the creation of a beautiful display in the reception area of the school, entitled 'Hanging with my Friends'. The Student Council spoke to the school in assembly about the importance of friendship, [...]
Our Over the Rainbow Playschool offers children a stimulating and enjoyable learning experience while also treating each child as an individual. Curriculum includes a variety of activities encouraging active learning, problem solving, effective communication, creativity and socialisation. These activities include: Imaginative Play, Arts & Craft, Musical Activities, Creative Play, Constructive and Energetic Play. All activities are [...]
On January 29th 2019, Peter Duggan, Clare hurler, paid a visit to Barefield National School. He was invited to mark the occasion of our school achieving an Active School flag. Peter is a 25 year old hurler and he plays his club hurling with Clooney Quin. His position on the field is wing or full [...]
In 1991, the Board of Management of Barefield N.S. was delighted to provide accommodation to Mary Collins to set up our Over the Rainbow Playschool in Barefield N.S. The Board also provided a section of its pitch for a play area. Since then, our Playschool has gone from strength to strength. Our Playschool is an [...]
Our boys and girls are currently competing in Cumann na mBunscol Indoor Hurling and Camogie Competitions. We played boys and girls from Tulla N.S., Clarecastle N.S. and Crusheen N.S. It was a most enjoyable sporting occasion for all. Our boys emerged victorious after tightly fought matches and now progress to the next round. Our girls [...]
It was a pleasure to open our school on Thursday 24th of January 2019 to all perspective parents. It was lovely to meet such enthusiastic parents and a great opportunity for staff and pupils to meet families coming to our school in the near future.
This week is 'Friendship Week' here in Barefield N.S. We aim to celebrate friendship in a special way. The pupils themselves will undertake many activities which focus on showing respect and kindness to each other both at home and in school. We would encourage all parents to talk to the children about the events happening [...]
We invite you all to read our school 'Self -Evaluation Report and Improvement Plan'. It outlines the following: What we are doing well. How we found out. What we going to work on. What parents can do to help. Further relevant information. Please read:
All new parents / guardians are invited to attend our Open Afternoon on Thursday, January 24th, 2.00p.m. to 3.30p.m., where you will be offered the opportunity to see our school in action, to meet our staff and to view our facilities and class rooms. We look forward to meeting you.
