Today we had a visit from from the West Cork Bangers and Crash Percussion Group. Two members, Caitriona Frost and Alex Petcu took to the stage to show us everything that percussion has to offer. The children got a taste of music making through observation and direct participation. It was …
Today was a sad day in Scoil Barra Naofa as we said goodbye to Claire Galvin who has been our much loved school secretary for the last twenty years. She worked diligently and enthusiastically during her time with us and was responsible for putting in place so many of the …
Well done to the recipients of this year’s full attendance certificates :
Junior Infants : Sarah Coughlan and Lorcan Granby
Senior Infants : Edith Hanna
First Class : Cian Macey and Christopher Granby
Second Class : Jamie McGinty
Third Class : Cameron McGinty
Fourth Class : Lauren Coughlan and Sarah …
Today we bid a fond farewell to our wonderful caretaker, Martin Prout. Martin has been with us for the past ten years and has been a dedicated and hardworking member of staff. No job was ever too big or too small for Martin. He had expertise in so many areas …
Our Christmas Carol Service took place today in the Sacred Heart Church. Many thanks to all those who helped with the preparations, especially our Co-Ordinator, Ms. Ní Bhéara. Well done to all the children who performed so beautifully and made this a very special occasion for all. Nollaig Shona!
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Vet Orlaith O’ Mahony from Douglas Animal Care Hospital (@animalcarehospital.douglas) visited the school today! Classes from Senior Infants to 6th were lucky enough to meet with her & her beautiful dog. They learned all about the job of a vet, how to look after your pet, different facts about animals …
Welcome back to all in Scoil Barra Naofa, particularly our 29 new Junior Infants. They have all settled into school really well and are already very busy making new friends, playing, singing songs and working hard. We hope they, along with all our other pupils have a great year. Tús …
Congratulations to all the recipients of this year’s Full Attendance Awards : Tomás Hackett, Maeve Clarke, Miyah Delea, Aimee O’ Herlihy, Lily Moynihan, Seán Cash, Mark Hallissey, Jamie McGinty, Ciara James, Daniel Garcia, Laoise Kelly, Lucy O’ Connell, Liam O’ Flynn and Tara Kennedy. Maith sibh!
Today Scoil Barra Naofa welcomed a team of 12 volunteers from Novartis to work on a volunteer project based here in the school. The project was supported and funded by NRL (Novartis Ringaskiddy Limited) and NIPBI (Novartis International Pharmaceutical Branch Ireland) and we were thrilled that our project was selected. …
