Ms Baker and Ms. Clune's 5th classes and Ms. Corrigan and Mr Chambers' 6th classes held a virtual author visit through Zoom yesterday. The author was Ronan Moore who has written an adventure story called 'Young Fionn' for 8-12 year olds based on the stories of Fionn McCumhaill and Na Fianna. Ronan read excerpts from [...]
This week pupils in Fifth and Sixth classes have been working hard on their entries for the Cleaner Air Poetry Competition. This year's theme is 'My Journey to School'. We are looking forward to hearing all of their fabulous poems!
At long last our day arrived and it didn’t disappoint. Congratulations to all the pupils from 6th class who received the sacrament of Confirmation today. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this day a most memorable occasion. Enjoy the celebrations!
It's time to say goodbye to our Rang VI pupils. They are all ready to move on to new and exciting adventures in secondary school. They have been a wonderful group of children and have brought great joy to our school during the last eight years. We wish them all the very best of luck! [...]
Mr. Burns has recorded a very special farewell message for all our Rang VI graduates. Congratulations to you all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JGRraC3o1k&feature=youtu.be
This video gives useful tips and information about secondary school to the children of Rang VI as they prepare for their new adventure. We wish them the best of luck for the future! Many thanks to our past pupils and friends of Barefield National School for taking the time to pass on their invaluable advice. [...]
Inspirational video messages from famous Irish faces released for Rang VI pupils to mark the end of their school year. Children’s writer, Sarah Webb has invited well known people to record short inspirational videos for Rang VI pupils to mark the end of their school year. Writers, actors, sports people and scientists have all come [...]
Five pupils from Mr. Frawley's Rang IV organised a most successful Cake Sale and Raffle Fundraiser today to help injured koalas and Australian wild animals affected by the recent Australian wildfires, The five girls are Faye Mannion, Holly Sheerin, Clíodhna O'Loughlin, Rachel Kerins and Leah O'Connor, The morning began with parents enjoying a cup of [...]
Today, we welcomed Patrick Naughton to our school. He introduced us all to African drumming on 33 African drums that he brought with him. The rhythm was outstanding and he encouraged everyone from Junior Infants up to Rang VI to play some fantastic African rhythms. Pat told us that he has helped many pupils in [...]
Five girls from Rang IV are organising a fundraiser to help injured animals affected by the Australian wildfires. The five girls are Faye Mannion, Holly Sheerin, Clíodhna O'Loughlin, Rachel Kerins and Leah O'Connor. They are organising a cake sale on Tuesday, February 25th. Parents are invited to contribute baked goodies and each pupil will be [...]
