Newsletter, January 2021
The latest school newsletter (January 2021) is now available on the Newsletters page.
Read moreNew School Website
The look & feel of the school website has remained largely unchanged since its launch almost 12 years ago, on 20 April 2009. However, while the current styling has served us well, we feel that it’s time for a refresh and are delighted to launch the new website today, Monday, 18 January 2021. In addition to the aesthetic refresh, the update includes the use of an automatic language translation system to provide a more complete website experience as Gaeilge, as
Read moreSchool Closure and Online Learning
As you are aware the DES have closed all schools across the country for the month of January. Teachers will begin teaching online from next Monday through the use of their Padlet pages. These Padlet pages are listed and can be accessed here. Parents are not expected to be able to complete the same amount of work that might be completed in school and we ask only that pupils and parents engage with the work as best they can under
Read moreParents Association AGM
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Parents Association will take place virtually on Wednesday, 30 September 2020 at 19.30 via zoom. To access an invitation, please subscribe to the association mailing list gpbparents@gmail.com. The AGM, and all subsequent meetings, are conducted in English. All parents are welcome to join all meetings without being part of the committee.
Read moreNewsletter, September 2020
The latest school newsletter (September 2020) is now available on the Newsletters page.
Read moreNew 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.
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