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\nWe’re proud to share that our school has been awarded Gold Winner in the Pride of Place School Garden Scheme 2025! This fantastic achievement reflects all the hard work put in by Ms Maynes, our g...
\n2024/2025 was a special year in Scoil Naomh Barra as we welcomed our new therapy dog, Fiona to the school. Fiona has been given to us by My Canine Companion. She is so loved by all the students. We l...
\nOur performance of Matilda JNR. The Musical in The Solstice Centre, Navan, took place on Tuesday, June 24th, and Wednesday June 25th. The children lit up the stage, showcasing their talent, energy...
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\nThe school’s production of \"Oliver! Jr\" (13th/14th June 2023) was a massive success. A lot of time and effort went into preparing the children for the shows in the Solstice Theatre. Between sponsor...
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Message from the Principal

 
Céad míle fáilte go dtí láithreán gréasáin Scoil Naomh Barra. I would like to thank you for taking the time to explore our website and I hope you return time and time again for regular updates on our many events that happen throughout the school year. Our website hopes to provide an insight into the everyday life of our school community. If you have any further queries please contact the school office. Bain taitneamh as, James MinnockPríomhoide

The School

 
  • Scoil Naomh Barra is a Roman Catholic School under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath, Dr Thomas Deenihan.
  • We currently have 241 pupils. The teaching staff comprises of 10 mainstream class teachers, 2 AS classes, 3 Support Teachers, 7 SNAs and an administrative Principal.
  • We are a vertical school, catering for all classes from Junior Infants to 6th Class.
  • Scoil Naomh Barra has recently been renovated and extended to the highest standard to provide our children with the best conditions in which to learn, grow & have fun.
  • The school opens at 9.20am and closes at 3pm.
  • Typically classes are single stream and have 20-25 pupils in each class.

Our Facilities

 
  • Isnteractive Whiteboards (Promethean 75″ activpanel) in every classroom.
  • Access to ipads and chromebooks for all classes.
  • Extensive sports facilities including modern school hall, 2x basketball court, astro-turf pitch, central activity zone and football pitch.
  • Extensive newly purchased PE, Maths & Science equipment.
  • Libraries in every classroom with investment in new books every year
  • Library/Music Room 
  • School choir
  • School sports teams; Gaelic Football and Hurling, Soccer, Basketball, Rounders, Athletics/Cross-Country, Olympic Handball.
  • Playground (Swings, slide, zip line, trampoline)
  • Sensory Room & Garden
  • Astro-turf pitch 
  • Free hot meals

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This school received a grant in 2021 to implement initiatives aimed at addressing the digital divide and support our learners at risk of educational disadvantage as a consequence, as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) a project under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU.   

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