We are very lucky to have so many beautiful trees right on our doorstep in Barefield N.S. During the week, 5th class set about the task of identifying all of these trees. On the path just outside our school we identified birch, maple, elder and ash trees. Further down the path near the crossroad we [...]
What a great science Week. We had so much fun. We had a magnetic science trail around the school, we tested and investigated magnets and even got to see the magnetic field of a magnet using iron filings. We made a maths game called ‘Go Fish’ using magnets - one for all the family. Thanks [...]
Senior Infants have been very busy planting seeds and growing cress. They have been learning all about what seeds need to grow. They even made some clay pots to grow more plants from seeds at home! Well done Senior Infants!
Thanks to everyone who contributed to our Summer Raffle. All of the profits raised has been used to buy new play based resources for our four infant classrooms. Many thanks again!
Today 5th class enjoyed 'Wednesday Walk and Talk'. Everyone paired up with a partner and completed a few laps of the school grounds while having a chat. The class decided on some possible conversation-starters before the walk such as Halloween costumes, favourite books and television programmes. The fresh air, exercise and conversation helped everyone to [...]
5th class have enjoyed creating some Halloween themed artwork in recent weeks. Take a look at some of the finished products!
This week is Ireland's fifth Climate Action Week (October 11th to 17th). As part of Climate Action Week, the Green Schools Committee constructed a bug hotel so that we can play our part in increasing biodiversity in the area. The Green Schools Committee is calling on all pupils to become more aware of air pollution [...]
Today, in Irish, we read a story in our ‘Léigh sa Bhaile’ reader called ‘Cuimilt Duilleoige’. We read and translated the story about leaf rubbings & produced lovely pictures using Autumn colours. It so easy to do. Nil uait ach duilleog tirim, páipéar bán agus crián. (All you need is a dry leaf, white paper [...]
Pupils from Rang I had a very exciting morning this morning. Mr. Ruane invited us to visit his office to learn all about what it is like to be principal of Barefield N.S. First, Mr. Ruane showed us all of the files and folders he uses. Next, Mr. Ruane drew our attention to the portraits [...]
