Ireland Reads Day on Thursday, the 25th of February is almost here! The aim is to get everyone to pledge to ‘squeeze in a read’ on the 25th of February, Ireland Reads Day – whether that’s reading a book, a newspaper, a comic – whatever works. Please visit www.irelandreads.ie, or watch the video at: (English) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrdqudzgQds (Irish) -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soodm9jWmD8 [...]
The children were delighted to receive chocolate treats and a special video message from Santa today, courtesy of the Parents Association. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas and New Year!
Fourth class enjoyed a little bit of art over the last few weeks. They have been busy painting windows, posters and snow owls. Within their bubbles they have been able to participate fully in the art projects. With the help of some Christmas songs, carols and instrumental music there has been a festive atmosphere created. [...]
We had a special visitor in our classroom when we came to school today. An elf was sitting up on top of the whiteboard. The pupils have named him 'Elfie'. Elfie is a kind and well behaved elf. It will be great fun to have him in our room until the Christmas holidays. Â
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!
As part of Clean Air Week, First Class pupils learned about the negative effects of 'idling'. 'Idling' is when the car's engine is running but the car is not moving e.g. waiting outside the school. Idling is bad for the environment and bad for our health. It also wastes fuel and therefore wastes money. All [...]
This week is Clean Air Week. The aim of this campaign is to raise awareness of air pollution and to take action to reduce it. This can be done by increasing active travel such as walking or cycling to school. To celebrate Clean Air Week, we will be encouraging fifth and sixth class pupils to [...]
Tomorrow, the pupils and staff of Barefield NS will be celebrating. We will be raising our eight Green Flag for our work on Global Citizenship:Marine Environment. Please watch the video below to hear from our Chairperson and Secretary. We were also delighted to receive special messages from Carmel Madigan (Loop Head Summer School and the [...]
