Today marked the beginning of National Scoot to School Week 2021. Our bicycle racks were full today. We were thrilled to see such a fantastic response from the pupils and parents of Barefield N.S. Well done to everybody who has gotten involved so far! Â
Next week is National Scoot to School Week (March 22nd-26th). We are asking you to scoot, walk or cycle to school next week, where possible. By participating in National Scoot to School Week, you will be showing your support for a greener, healthier environment. You will also be getting active, fit and healthy in the [...]
The children in 3rd class have been working on STEAM projects in their pods. The most recent challenge involved constructing the tallest structure possible from 1 metre of tin foil. No other materials could be used. The children planned their designs before setting off to work in their groups. The children measured their designs. Can [...]
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 [...]
All classes are enjoying their dance sessions with Angela!
We have been using the Sportshall Athletics equipment from Clare Sports Partnership for the last few weeks. We are improving our jumping skills. We are also working on our throwing skills.
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 [...]
