Welcome to Scoil Barra!

Wednesday, 1st Sept.: All pupils (except for Junior Infants) return to school @ 9.00 a.m.
Thursday, 2nd September: ‘New’ Junior Infants start @ 10.00 a.m. (home at 12 noon).

Mr. Murphy & Miss O’ Connell travelled with their classes to Ballyhass Lakes for a full-filled, action-packed tour! Everyone enjoyed the sunshine & took part in 4 activities including kayaking, bouldering, low ropes & the dreaded LEAP OF FAITH!

Miss O’ Connell’s 5th Class enjoyed a trip to the Farmer’s Market on Wednesday last. Everyone enjoyed buying freshly baked cookies and cupcakes! We chatted to the sellers, took some photos & even tasted Cork’s HOTTEST chilli sauce!!

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As you all may know our Camogie team is getting ready to contest the Sciath na Scol final on Monday next.

The girls got a surprise visit this morning from one of Cork’s greatest sportsmen!

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín visited our Camogie panel and gave the girls and their coaches Miss Smyth, Miss Coffey and Mr Ó Súilleabháin some words of inspiration and encouragement!!

Please come and support our girls on Monday next, the 31st of May. The match will be in Pairc Ui Rinn at 12.30. Wear your Navy and Blue! Bring the Banners! All supporters very welcome!!

Tag rugby was the sport of the day on Thursday the 27th of May with 5th and 6th class competing in our school blitz.

The focus on the day was on good conduct, good sportsmanship and teamwork.

Matt Mc Grath and his two assistants, Richard and Shane, refereed 18 very exciting matches on the day.

Team F from Mister Leen’s class were the winners on the day.

Team J from Miss O’ Connell’s class took the Fair Play award for their class.

Naomi Mata won player of the tournament, for her great skills, good conduct, good sportmanship and teamwork.

Well done everyone!