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Green Flag Celebrations with Senator Róisín Garvey

Our Green Schools Committee held a ceremony in the halla today to celebrate Barefield N.S. being awarded our ninth Green Flag for the Global Citizenship: Travel Theme. Senator Róisín Garvey was a special guest at the event. After Committee members said a few words, Senator Garvey congratulated our pupils and staff on the wonderful achievement. [...]

By |2022-05-23T17:50:34+01:00May 23rd, 2022|Celebrations, Curriculum, English, General, Geography, Green School Flag, History, News, PE, Science, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on Green Flag Celebrations with Senator Róisín Garvey

Bike Week 2022

Bike Week is a celebration of active travel, sustainable transport and simply the joys of cycling a bike! There are multiple environmental and health benefits to cycling to school, but most importantly cycling is one of the most efficient and rewarding ways to get to school. This week, we are asking our pupils and staff [...]

By |2022-05-16T18:33:22+01:00May 16th, 2022|Active School Flag, Curriculum, General, Geography, Green School Flag, News, PE, Science, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on Bike Week 2022

We’ve got all the solutions! ;)

Save Electricity, the Smarter Choice!  The children enjoyed Science Week.  We  took part in a Science Electricity Hunt.  The children walked around the school looking for different things that supplied electricity.  We also discussed the dangers and safety measures when using electricity.  The children really enjoyed these lessons.  The children also took part in a [...]

By |2022-02-13T22:05:32+00:00February 13th, 2022|Aistear, Geography, Green School Flag, History, JI Mrs. Power 2021/22, PE, Science, SESE, SPHE, Student's Council, Uncategorized|Comments Off on We’ve got all the solutions! ;)

Green Schools Walkability Audit and Traffic Survey

Monica, our local travel officer came to visit our school this morning. Senior members of our Green Schools Committee conducted a walkability audit and travel survey under her guidance. The children looked at the condition of the footpaths, road signage, accessibility and discussed road safety when walking, scooting or cycling to school. Committee members also [...]

By |2022-02-08T18:09:21+00:00February 8th, 2022|Curriculum, Geography, Green School Flag, News, Science, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on Green Schools Walkability Audit and Traffic Survey

The Big Travel Challenge

We have been overwhelmed by the response to the Big Travel Challenge! Here are just some of the parents and pupils who are taking part in the challenge. Thank you to everybody who chose a sustainable mode of transport last week. The Big Travel Challenge will continue this week so we are looking forward to [...]

By |2022-02-06T15:15:43+00:00February 6th, 2022|Active School Flag, Celebrations, Curriculum, General, Geography, Green School Flag, News, PE, Science, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on The Big Travel Challenge

The Big Travel Challenge 2022

The Green Schools Committee is inviting you all to take part in the Big Travel Challenge 2022. Walking, cycling, or scooting to school is an opportunity to increase physical activity.  The aim of the challenge is to promote a sustainable mode of transport for 10 days during the month of February. In order to promote [...]

By |2022-02-07T17:46:13+00:00January 30th, 2022|Active School Flag, Celebrations, Curriculum, English, General, Geography, Green School Flag, News, PE, Science, SESE, SPHE, Visual Arts|Comments Off on The Big Travel Challenge 2022

‘Tree-mendous’ Fun

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 [...]

By |2021-11-20T23:34:17+00:00November 20th, 2021|5th Mrs. Raftery 2021/22, Active School Flag, Discover Primary Science and Maths, English, Field Trips, Geography, Green School Flag, News, Science|Comments Off on ‘Tree-mendous’ Fun

Climate Action Week 2021

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 [...]

By |2021-10-11T18:04:05+01:00October 11th, 2021|1st Mrs. Collins 2021/22, 1st Mrs. Kilcawley 2021/22, Curriculum, English, General, Geography, Green School Flag, News, Science, SESE, SPHE, Visual Arts|Comments Off on Climate Action Week 2021

All Bugs are Welcome!

The Green Schools Committee had a very busy afternoon on Friday. Ms. Buckley taught the children how to construct a bug hotel with assistance from Ms. Callinan. The children really enjoyed the lesson and they did an amazing job! Many bee, wasp, ladybird, butterfly and moth species hibernate for the winter. We hope that our [...]

By |2021-10-11T17:39:59+01:00October 11th, 2021|Curriculum, General, Geography, Green School Flag, News, Science, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on All Bugs are Welcome!

Safe Routes to School Application

Last March, we submitted an application to express our interest in becoming involved in the Safe Routes to School programme. The aim of this programme is to: improve safety at the school gates. improve access routes to the school.  increase the number of pupils who cycle to school. The programme will be delivered using a [...]

By |2021-10-10T19:24:55+01:00October 10th, 2021|Celebrations, General, Geography, Green School Flag, News, PE, SESE, SPHE|Comments Off on Safe Routes to School Application
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