Immersive education through the medium of Irish
If you would like to participate in a mixed ability Irish language class for parents of pupils in the school, we will run a virtual class (from 7 – 8pm on Zoom) starting on Tuesday, 11 January 2022. The classes will continue each week (Tuesdays, at the same time) for 8 weeks. Classes are free and informal and interested parents can enrol by sending an email to eolas@pilibbarun.com where you will receive a link to join the classes.
Read moreThe Board of Management for Gaelscoil Philib Barún wishes to acknowledge the extremely generous sponsorship recently received from Red Hat in Waterford for our STEAM projects at the school. This funding, which was provided by the Red Hat Cares team (a part of Red Hat’s Community & Social Responsibility programme), will help us to continue with initiatives which combine technology and the arts in our curriculum. The recent sponsorship will be invested in LEGO Education robotic kits for the junior
Read moreThe school will reopen again as per the school calendar on Thursday, 6 January 2022. The same arrangements as last term will apply in response to Covid restrictions, with mask wearing and the same school drop-off and pick-up times. Please follow all public health guidelines and the recently issued advice from the Chief Medical Officer and the Minister of Education which is available on this website. Looking forward to meeting everybody again on Thursday.
Read moreThe Chief Medical Officer for Ireland, Dr. Tony Holohan, has written to parents of pupils attending primary schools in Ireland. A copy of this letter is available both in English and as Gaeilge.
Read moreThe latest school newsletter (December 2021) is now available on the Newsletters page and has also been distributed to parents via email.
Read moreUPDATE: Tuesday, 7 December at 18:00pm In line with regional and national weather advice, the school will remain closed again tomorrow, Wednesday, 8 December 2021. UPDATE: Monday, 6 December at 18:30pm Due to the anticipated impact of Storm Barra, which has placed Co. Waterford in a Status Orange weather warning, and with the health and safety of pupils and staff foremost in our minds, Gaelscoil Philib Barún will remained closed tomorrow, Tuesday, 7 December 2021.
Read moreThe latest school newsletter (November 2021) is now available on the Newsletters page and has also been distributed to parents via email.
Read moreThe school has received a letter from the Department of Education which is intended for parents to learn about arrangements for Antigen tests for pupils in primary schools.
Read moreThe HSE has provided information for parents about the changes to contact tracing and testing for children aged between 3 months and 13 years in early learning and care, school aged childcare, education, primary school sports and social settings. Additional resources for parents can also be downloaded here, in the form of videos and posters that outline the common symptoms of Covid-19, as well as stressing to parents that, if a child has any new onset symptoms as listed and
Read moreThe latest school newsletter (September 2021) is now available on the Newsletters page.
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