Upcoming Events

22 Oct

Break up for Autumn half term holidays

We break up for the October half term holidays on Thursday 22nd October at the normal time of 3.30pm. Friday 23rd is an INSET day for staff training. We return back to school on Monday 2nd November.

22 Oct

Harvest Church Service

You are very welcome to join us at our church for our Harvest Festival on Thursday 22nd October at 9.15am. The service will be led by our WOW (Worship Our Way) group and Reception, Year 1 and Year 3 will also be presenting their learning about Harvest. This year we are collecting tinned and packet foods or toiletries for DARE (Darwen Asylum and Refugee Enterprise) and Darwen Rotary. We are also supporting the Bishop of Blackburn's Appeal. We will be taking on a challenging assault course all around our school grounds to raise money for displaced families along the South Sudan-Uganda border who need our support.

22 Oct

Progressive Wraparound- Glow in the Dark Disco

🌟 GLOW IN THE DARK DISCO! 🌟 Get ready to turn the lights off and the PARTY ON! 🪩✨ Join us for an epic Afterschool Glow in the Dark Disco on 22nd October! 🎉 💡 Glow sticks & flashing orbs 🎨 Glow-in-the-dark face paint 🎶 Music & dancing 🕺 Musical statues 🏐 Glow-in-the-dark dodgeball 🌈 Neon colours, lights & LOTS of glow! https://enrolmy.com/progressive-sports-south-lancashire/activity/95-Progressive_Breakfast_Afterschool_club_St_Barnabas_CE_Primary?fbclid=PAdGRjcAUwhA1jbGNrBTCDymV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAGmIvEIuc2pjp6Uhgw9NV3O90mm9rJBDEnhIWLAt8Te1zLLb0y8Ffxzni-i_aem_ELyMbQ6t63kcUKcRg6-uNQ

26 Oct

October Holiday Camp

🎃 HALLOWEEN HOLIDAY CAMP 👻 Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th October Progressive is back this October Half Term for a week of spooky fun! Our holiday camps are open to boys and girls aged 4–12, providing a safe, fun and active environment where children can make friends, stay active and enjoy their school holidays. 🕷️ 7:30am–6:00pm session available 🎃 Halloween-themed fun & activities ⚽ Sports, games, crafts & challenges 👟 Suitable for all abilities 👨‍🏫 Led by qualified Progressive Sports coaches 💜 A fun, friendly and inclusive environment Whether your child is sporty, creative or just loves having fun, there’s something for everyone! 🎃 Book now and make this Halloween Half Term unforgettable! https://enrolmy.com/progressive-sports-south-lancashire/book-now/95-Progressive-Breakfast--Afterschool-club---St-Barnabas-CE-Primary?emyatb=4w7ygdi444

2 Nov

Start of Autumn 2 half term

We welcome our children back to our Autumn 2 half term on Monday 2nd November. We hope you've all had a lovely half term break.

5 Nov

FOSB Bonfire Bangers Disco

Good afternoon, We are excited to invite all of our children to our Bonfire Night Disco on Thursday, 5th November, taking place in our school hall! The event will be split into two sessions: EYFS and Years 1 & 2 will dance the afternoon away from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM, followed by Years 3 through 6 from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM. Entry is £3 per child including a drink, a packet of sweets and a packet of crisps for everyone to enjoy during the disco. Payment can be made directly via Arbor. We look forward to a fun-filled evening of music and celebration! Thank you, Mrs Wilkinson

5 Nov

Scholastic Book Fair

Our Scholastic Book fair will be back in school on 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th November after school from 3.30-4pm in the school hall. It is the perfect time to purchase books ready for Christmas!

6 Nov

The Great Big Barney's Assault Course Challenge

An urgent need in South Sudan! A serious healthcare crisis is emerging and support to local healthcare centres such as Liwolo will end by September, with hospital services stopping by December. Without this support, many communities will be left without accessible medical care. The nearest healthcare facilities are several hours away and remain out of reach for many families due to distance and cost. Through the Bishop's Harvest Appeal, our Diocese will support the Jehovah Rapha Healthcare Centre in Liwolo, ensuring that people are able to access essential healthcare. Each child will take part in our Great Big Barney’s Assault Course Challenge, which has been planned by our WOW group, at school on Friday 6th November. Please ask family and friends to sponsor your child to complete the course and help us raise funds for this year’s cause. We would love to see photos of your children in training over the half term ready for our assault course challenge, so please send them via Class Dojo. Donations can be made through the QR code or here: https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/bburn-diocesan-harvest-appeal-blackburn?fbclid=IwY2xjawVEK0JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMDgwVEJYN0EzQ2lGbWVYT2VzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebvIKZ7uGENPZjIfVN8P5b-WLjoYcHdWChA0xXbNPY1YwSgVkEwXRXG-vFV0_aem_70SfP6U3cGv2vCM-UXD3YA

9 Nov

Open Day 4 for September 2027 Intake

💙Is your child starting Reception this September? 💙 We warmly welcome parents, carers, and children to come and see our school in action. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our school family and enjoy a guided tour with our Headteacher, Mrs Ham. 📅 Open Day Dates & Times: 1. Tuesday 22nd September: 9.00 - 10.30am 2. Wednesday 7th October: 2.00 - 3.30pm 3. Thursday 15th October: 2.00 - 3.30pm 4. Monday 9th November: 9.00 - 10.30am 5. Thursday 19th November: 9.00 - 10.30am 6. Friday 4th December: 2.00 - 3.30pm 7. Tuesday 5th January : 9.00-10.30am 📝 How to Book Your Tour: To secure your place on one of our open days, please complete our booking form: 👉 https://forms.gle/DxqPdvyXDx1Xmd918 To get a feel for our school and what we can offer your child, please see our news page on our website: https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news and our photo galleries: https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery Please also keep your eye on our website for the dates of our stay and play sessions that will soon be coming up for our current Reception parents and carers and pre-school children, parents and carers. We look forward to meeting you and your child! 💙😀 To apply for a place at St Barnabas, please click here.

12 Nov

EYFS Stay and Play

Parents and carers from our Reception class are welcome to come and join us for a stay and play session from 2.30-3.15pm. Preschool children and younger siblings are also welcome to attend! We respectfully ask that only one adult attends per child due to limited space in the classroom. Thanks.

13 Nov

Children in Need

Our Heads and Deputies have chosen to support Children in Need on Friday 13th November. They would like everyone to wear their pyjamas, spots or Pudsey merchandise in exchange for a £1.00 donation on Arbor.

16 Nov

Odd socks day for Anti-bullying Week

To launch the start of our anti-bullying week we'll be wearing odd socks on Monday 16th November to celebrate what makes us all unique and to show respect to each other. Children still need to come dressed in their school uniform but may wear odd socks.

17 Nov

Reception Stay and Play

Parents and carers from our Reception class are welcome to come and join us for a stay and play session from 9.00-9.30am. Preschool children and younger siblings are also welcome to attend! We respectfully ask that only one adult attends per child due to limited space in the classroom. Thanks.

19 Nov

Open Day 5 for September 2027 Intake

2 Dec

Parents' Evening

Dear Parents and carers, we are holding a face to face parents' evening on Wednesday 2nd December. Our teachers would also like to share your child's books with you too so that you can see how hard they have been working and you can see what they have been learning this term. Five minute appointments will be available from 2.00pm and 6.00pm. If you are flexible and can attend during school hours and after school, please select in school hours then we can give priority for the after school appointments to parents who are working through the day. We politely ask that separated parents try to attend the same appointment so that our teachers don't have to repeat the same information and this also ensures that we have enough appointments for each child in school. However, if there are exceptional circumstances that require you to have separate appointments, please let our class teachers know. Our class teachers and I are really looking forward to welcoming you back into school to share how well your child has settled and progressed this term. Appointments can be booked nearer the time through Arbor.

3 Dec

Reception Stay and Play

4 Dec

Barney's Got Talent

Our Heads and Deputies would like to invite you all to a special Christmas edition Barney's Got Talent show that they will be hosting on Friday 4th December at 9.05am. We will be collecting donations that will be going to East Lancs Hospice to support the wonderful work they do. We can't wait to see the amazing talents of our school family! Further information about auditions will be sent after the half term holidays.

4 Dec

Open Day 6 for September 2027 Intake

8 Dec

Reception Class Nativity

Our Reception class are really excited and proud to present 'The Nativity' to parents and carers on Tuesday 8th December at 9.15am. Tickets will available on parent pay nearer the time- maximum of 4 tickets per family per performance.

9 Dec

Rocksteady Concert

Our Rocksteady Rock Bands will be performing in their first concert of this school year in front of the whole school family and parents on Wednesday 9th December at 9.05am. Please come along and show your support if your child is in Rocksteady. If you would like your child to join the Rocksteady Rock Bands, please find further information here: https://www.rocksteadymusicschool.com/parents/

16 Dec

Elf and Safety Production

We are delighted to announce that we will be taking the entire school on an exciting festive trip to watch Elf and Safety at the Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday, 16th December. To accommodate everyone, Reception, Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4 will attend the morning performance, while Year 1, Year 5, and Year 6 will attend in the afternoon. The total cost for the trip is £10.90 per child, which includes both the theatre ticket and coach transport. Payment for this visit can be made on Arbor. We can't wait to take the children to watch this fabulous show as part of our Enrichment offer.

18 Dec

Break up for Autumn half term holidays

Harvest Church Service

Progressive Wraparound- Glow in the Dark Disco

October Holiday Camp

Start of Autumn 2 half term

FOSB Bonfire Bangers Disco

Scholastic Book Fair

The Great Big Barney's Assault Course Challenge

Open Day 4 for September 2027 Intake

EYFS Stay and Play

Children in Need

Odd socks day for Anti-bullying Week

Reception Stay and Play

Open Day 5 for September 2027 Intake

Parents' Evening

Reception Stay and Play

Barney's Got Talent

Open Day 6 for September 2027 Intake

Reception Class Nativity

Rocksteady Concert

Elf and Safety Production

Break up early for Christmas holidays

Spring term starts

Open Day 7 for September 2027 Intake

Break up for the half term holidays

Spring 2 half term starts

Break up early for Easter holidays

Summer term starts

May Day bank holiday

Polling Day- School Closed

Break up for Summer half term holidays

Summer 2 half term starts

Break up early for Summer holidays

INSET day- teacher training

Academy Life