New Policies for 2021/22
A new and revised Admissions Policy has been recently approved by the school patron and is available to view here. An Admissions Notice regarding 2021/22 is also available to view here.
Read moreReopening Plan
Please see attached plan for the reopening of the school next Friday, 28 August 2020. We hope it clarifies for parents questions that may arise regarding the safe reopening of Gaelscoil Philib Barún for all its pupils.
Read morePadlet Page Updates
Teachers will be using Padlet pages again in the 2020-2021 school year to communicate with parents with regard to issues in their classes. The list of pages per class can be found here.
Read moreTeachers, Classes and Book Rental
Details of classes and teachers are available here. Please note arrangements for safe return of pupils to the school. Also, those still wanting to avail of book rental should please indicate same by registering with Databiz Solutions and paying for the books online. Even if you are buying the books you still need to pay for art and craft, reading resources, online resources and photocopying. See full details on the book rental blog.
Read moreSchool Reopening
The Gaelscoil will reopen on Friday, 28 August 2020 for all classes and staggered times will apply, as follows: Naíonáin Bheaga agus Mhóra at 8:45am Rang 1,2,3,4, at 8:55am Rang 5 agus 6 at 9:05am Information on the safe return to school is available on this letter. Please be aware that further updates will be communicated on this website and through text.
Read moreCommunion and Confirmation – Proposed Dates
Holy Cross Parish has announced arrangements for Confirmation and Communion for September 2020. Communion will be on Friday, 11 September 2020 at 6pm in Holy Cross Church, Tramore for Gaelscoil Philib Barún. Confirmation on Saturday, 12 September at 10:00am in Holy Cross Church, Tramore. Please see letters attached for Communion and Confirmation.
Read moreSchool Calendar 2020-2021
The calendar for the next school year (2019-2020) is now available to view from the School Calendar page. The majority of dates are confirmed but there are still some that may be subject to change closer to the time. The parish has announced Saturday, 12 September 2020 at 10am in Holy Cross Church, Tramore as the provisional date for the confirmation. All details are available here.
Read moreRang 3 Lockdown Work
3rd class with Múinteoir Ailín and Múinteoir Méadhbh did great work during the school lockdown, which can be seen here.
Read moreBook Lists 2020-2021
The book lists for 2020/21 are now available here. Please indicate that you are availing of the book rental scheme by Friday, 19 June 2020. To do this, please register for online payments on DataBiz Solutions and make a part or full payment of the book rental for your child or children. The school booklists are available online on www.pilibbarun.com and can be purchased at School Necessities, Tramore.
Read moreEuropean Blue Flag
6th class have succeeded in gaining a European blue flag for the school by raising awareness in the school about the European Union and its institutions and work. We congratulate them. Thuy Nga, a pupil in 6th class, has written a description of the work carried out. Brat na Réalta Goirme Bhí mé féin, Caitlyn, Heather, Rang a 6 agus Múinteoir Ben ag obair chun an brat gorm a fháil. Bhí orainn tionscadal a déanamh mar gheall ar an dara
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