County Final win for St. Joseph’s Doora Barefield
We are very proud here in Barefield National School of one our teachers, Mr. Leo Duggan who was part of the St.Josephs Doora Barefield football team who won the Intermediate county final last Sunday in Cusack Park Ennis. They played a very strong team Corofin team who were leading right [...]
40 years in Barefield National School
Today marked a very special day in Barefield National Schools’ history, as our Principal Mr. John Burns celebrated 40 years in Barefield National School. We marked the special occasion, by celebrating our schools opening year prayer service. The pupils from the student council recited prayers of the faithful and we [...]
Yoga
Yoga is back with special arrangements in place for this school year. Here are the very lucky senior infants enjoying their poses.
Under 12D Football Champions
Our U12D Doora Barefield Girls Footballers were victorious in winning the U12D Football Championship with a fantastic victory over our neighbours, Eire Óg. Well done to all the girls from Barefield N.S. who took part and congratulations to Regina O'Connell who was one of the Mentors to this young team.
Creative Schools Programme
Barefield National School is delighted to inform you that the Arts Council is offering us the opportunity to participate in the Creative Schools Programme 2020-22. This involves a funding award of €4000 to help develop Barefield NS even further in the Creative Arts over the next few years. We hope [...]
‘Twas the Night Before School
‘Twas the Night before School’: by anonymous ‘Twas the night before school, when all through ‘The Parish’, The school books are ready, Maths, English and Irish. The school bags all lined by the door with care, Packed with lunchboxes, hand sanitizer and uniforms ready to wear. The children are nestled, [...]
Getting Back to School: A Pupil’s Guide
Dear Parents and Pupils, We have been busy getting the school ready for your return on Thursday 27th of August 2020. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back again at our school and we are excited to meet our new Junior Infants and new pupils to our school. We [...]
Policy for the Re-opening of Barefield N.S.: Thursday 27-08-2020
15-08-2020 Re-opening Plan/Policy for Barefield N.S. Dear Parent/Guardian, Our Board of Management and school staff are looking forward to welcoming all our pupils back to school for the 2020/2021 school year on Thursday, August 27th. It is crucially important that you take the time to carefully read and to familiarise [...]
Board of Management PRO Report 12/08/20
The Board of Management met on Wednesday 12th August for a socially distanced meeting in the school halla. The following is the report. Please read at your convenience.
First Communion 2020
2nd Class celebrated their First Communion ceremony in The Church of our Lady on Sat 8th Aug. The beautiful ceremonies were concelebrated by Fr. Jerry assisted by Méabh's uncle Fr. Aidan. The church was looking splendid with the children's Communion art and there was glorious sunshine for the whole day. [...]
Re-opening of our school: Update
Dear Parent / Guardian, RE: Re-opening of Barefield N.S. I hope you and your families are keeping well and enjoyed the August Bank Holiday Weekend. As you are aware, our school has now been closed since 12th March due to the COVID-19 situation. We are now hoping to re-open our [...]
Fun times at July Provision in Barefield NS
Some pictures from our wonderful two weeks of July Education. The children had a great time playing together in our sensory rooms, school halls and with our imagination playground. They even learned to make pizza and chocolate rice krispie buns. A great time was had by all.