Many thanks to Intel Foundation
Thank you @intelireland who this week announced their Matching Grant donations for 2021 . We in Barefield N.S. are so fortunate to be part of this Matching Grant Programme. We will receive a donation of €6,333.49 from the voluntary work completed by our Intel employees who are also some of [...]
Happy Eid Mubarak
We would like to wish all our Muslim pupils and their families a very happy Eid Mubarak. We hope you enjoy the celebrations. ☪️
Parents’ Guide to A Better Internet
A Parents' Guide to A Better Internet is a free booklet with advice and information on a range of on line safety topics. It is available to download at: https://t.co/sk1kvixi4x . This booklet is designed to support you as you support your child to be safe online. It is well [...]
Never Stop Competing
Many thanks to our parent Ian McMorrough, who is Director – Bank of Ireland Area South, for inviting us to submit a message of thanks to C.J. Stander for all his outstanding performances on behalf of Munster Rugby. Congratulations to Mr. Chambers and his Rang VI pupils who had a [...]
Month of May
In our school for the month of May, we always create a small altar in our foyer and classrooms dedicated to Mary, the mother of God. Why not prepare a May altar in your home following the old tradition of honouring the Blessed Virgin in our homes during the month [...]
Cherry Blossom Junior Infants
Junior Infants went for a walk around the school grounds in search of Cherry Blossom Trees. We found two beautiful trees in the school's Garden of Friendship. While we were admiring their beauty the children sat on the friendship bench for a photo opportunity! When they returned to the classroom [...]
Congratulations to Conor and Kyla
I would like to congratulate Conor Freney Rang V for his success in winning the ‘Name the Giraffe Competition’ to celebrate the launch of the ‘Dream Build Campaign’ for the Children’s Grief Centre in Limerick. This Giraffe was kindly sponsored by Brown Thomas. Before the Easter holidays, Conor, his sister [...]
Child Safety Statement
The annual review of the Child Safety Statement has taken place. At our Board of Management meeting, dated 22-04-2021, the Child Safety Statement annual review was ratified. This review was conducted in accordance with the checklist set out in Appendix 4 of the Department’s Child Safety Statement Procedures for Primary [...]
A Visual School Day in Barefield N.S.
Dear Parents, Due to COVID-19, I realise you are unable to visit our school to see your child in his/her stimulating classroom. With this in mind, I asked my good friend Aaron Gallagher, past-pupil and colleague, to capture the busy life and many exciting activities not only of our excellent [...]
2nd Class Construction Projects
The boys and girls in second class had great fun making different constructions using various 3d shapes that they brought in from home. We were learning about 3d shapes earlier in the week so on Friday we decided to have some fun in our different groups. The children came up [...]
Board of Management PRO Report April 22nd
The Board of Management met last Thursday evening and had a very productive meeting. Please find the PRO report below.
Annual Review of Anti Bullying Policy
Our Board of Management and staff recognise the very serious nature of bullying and the negative impact that it can have on the lives of our pupils. We are fully committed to preventing and tackling bullying behaviour. In accordance with the Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools, “ bullying” [...]