Immersive education through the medium of Irish
Good news!! Gaelscoil Philib Barún has been chosen by Tesco Tramore as one of the causes that are supported in their upcoming Tesco Community Fund campaign that starts on Monday, 26 February 2024. The campaign runs for 12 weeks (up to 19 May 2024) and includes Easter and the May bank holiday. So, if you are shopping in Tesco please remember to ask for/collect some of the round blue tokens and then place them in the Gaelscoil Philib Barún box.
Read moreThe latest school newsletter (February 2024) is now available on the Newsletters page (and will also be distributed to parents via email).
Read moreGaelscoil Philib Barún will hold its open night for new junior infant parents on Monday, 12 February at 7pm. See attached flyer and all are welcome.
Read moreThe latest school newsletter (January 2024) is now available on the Newsletters page (and will also be distributed to parents via email).
Read moreThe latest school newsletter (December 2023) is now available on the Newsletters page (and will also be distributed to parents via email).
Read moreThe schedule below outlines the times and dates for this year’s Christmas concerts at Gaelscoil Philib Barún. Admission is free but raffle tickets will be on sale each evening with proceeds going toward various school initiatives. Date Time Class Tuesday, 19 December 2023 6:00pm Junior Infants 6:30pm First Class 7:00pm Fifth Class 7:30pm Sixth Class Wednesday, 20 December 2023 6:00pm Senior Infants 6:30pm Second Class 7:00pm Third Class 7:30pm Fourth Class
Read moreWe can confirm Gaelscoil Philib Barún will open at the normal time on Monday, 13 November 2023. As Waterford will be under a status Yellow weather warning tomorrow, we urge parents and pupils to take extra care when dropping and collecting their children under the circumstances.
Read moreGaelscoil Philib Barún is delighted to promote the latest Gaelscoil Gig. After the success of last year’s concert, the Parents Association are running another concert as a fundraiser for the school. This time it is Rónán O’Snodaigh (Kila) & Myles O’Reilly, whose latest single is available to view from their official video. The concert will take place at the school on Wednesday, 24 January 2024 and tickets are now available for sale through Eventbrite at a cost of €20 (plus
Read moreThe latest school newsletter (November 2023) is now available on the Newsletters page (and will also be distributed to parents via email). This edition includes updates on Parent Teacher meetings, the new Board of Management, and highlights from the most recent Parent’s Association meetings.
Read moreThe latest school newsletter (October 2023) is now available on the Newsletters page (and will also be distributed to parents via email). This edition includes details about the appointment of new Board of Management, important dates for Communion and Confirmation ceremonies, Irish classes for adults, details of a concert to be held in the school in January 2024, various sporting updates and winners of An Teastas.
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