Year 4 Linking Schools visit to St Matthews, Blackburn
Year 4 have been taking part in the linking schools project all year which has provided a year-long, curriculum rich link, between schools across the BwD area, building a sense of togetherness and confidence in contact with others. We have been linked to St Matthew's in Blackburn again and are looking forward to visiting their school in the second Summer term and they will be visiting us on Monday 19th May.
Darwen Art Competition Deadline
Please see the poster for details of an exciting art competition where your artwork could be shown in Darwen Heritage Centre. There will be a special prize for everyone who submits an entry.
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Times Table Rock stars Competition
One child from Years 3-6 will take part in a special times table rock stars competition at Belmont Primary School with all of the other local primary schools.
Break up for Summer half term holidays
Friday 23rd May: Break up at the normal time for the Summer half term holidays. Summer 2 half terms begins on Monday 9th June.
Summer 2 half term starts
Monday 19th June: Summer 2 half term starts. Classroom doors open at 8.45am and school starts at 8.55am.
Year 1 Phonics Screening Checks
Year 1 will be taking part in their phonics screening check throughout the week. Miss Flynn has given out phonics sheets for the children to practice the sounds at home.
Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check
The Year 4 children will be taking part in the multiplication tables check throughout the week. Please encourage your child to practise their tables throughout the half term holiday.
FOSB Non-Uniform Day: Bring a Donut
To support our FOSB with our Father's Day Donuts for Dad event, we kindly ask for a donut donation in exchange for wearing non-uniform. Thank you.
Donuts for Dad
Our FOSB are hosting a special event to celebrate Father's Day. We would love to celebrate Father's day with Donuts for Dad on 11th June for a drop in session between 2.30-3.30pm. Children can join their special Dad/male to enjoy a drink and a donut together. Parents of children in Reception can join after their special class celebration which should finish at 2.45pm so older siblings can join then. Drinks and cakes can be paid for at the event via card or cash. There will be a special raffle too so please bring money for this. Once you have finished at the event, you can take your child home so they will bring their belongings with them to the school hall. We look forward to seeing you then!
EYFS Father's Day Celebration
We would love our Reception children's Daddy's/special male to attend a stay and play session with their child on Wednesday 11th June 2025 from 2.30-2.45pm. Only one adult per child will be allowed to enter the classroom. This is a lovely opportunity for our Daddy's/special male to spend some quality time with their child. After the celebration, you are welcome to join in with our FOSB event 'Doughnuts with Dad' in the hall.
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Reception Class Photo
John from Memories Made will be taking a class photo of Reception as a memory of their first year at St Barnabas. Please can the children wear their full school uniform.
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Year 6 Class Photo
John from Memories Made will be taking a class photo of Year 6 and individual and group photos for their memories leavers book. Please can the children wear their full school uniform.
Whitehall Park Table Top Sale
On Saturday 14th June the Whitehall Park Supporters group, in collaboration with our school, will be holding a table top sale fundraising event. You are very welcome to sell goods or bric or brac or come along and buy items to raise money for our local park. We use Whitehall Park a lot as a school so we would love to raise some funds to help with the upkeep of our wonderful park. We will also be displaying some Easter Art Work in the Rose Garden over the Easter holidays for you to appreciate and enjoy.
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Reception Stay and Play
Parents and carers from our Reception class are welcome to come and join us for a stay and play session. Preschool children and younger siblings are also welcome to attend! We respectfully ask that only one adult attends per child. Thanks.
Sports Day
We are looking forward to our annual competitive Sports Day on Friday 20th June during National School Sports Week. The children will take part in a number of traditional races including the egg and spoon, sack race, obstacle and sprint. The Infants ( Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) will go first at 9.15am- 10.30am and then the Juniors (Years 3,4,5 and 6) at 10.45am- 12.15pm. Parents are very welcome to attend and we are hopeful that we will be able to have our Mums, Dads and toddler races too. Please bring your own chairs or picnic blankets as seating is limited. We will have a reserve date of Friday 27th June in case we are not able to go ahead with the Sports Day due to wet weather.
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Reception Stay and Play
Parents and carers from our Reception class are welcome to come and join us for a stay and play session. Preschool children and younger siblings are also welcome to attend! We respectfully ask that only one adult attends per child. Thanks.
Transition move up session
Each class will be moving up into their new classroom and will meet their new teachers. Year 6 children will also be at their high school transition days and the new Reception children will visit our school for a stay and play session.
Barney's Got Talent
Our Heads and Deputies would like to invite you all to a special Barney's Got Talent show that they will be hosting on Friday 11th July 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!
Year 6 Production of Annie
Our Year 6 class will proudly present their musical version of Annie on Tuesday 15th July at 6.00pm. Each family will be give 4 tickets.
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Year 6 Leavers Party
Our Year 6 children will be having a special Leavers Party in school with a staff vs children rounders match before. Further details will be sent nearer the time on class dojo.
End of Year Awards Ceremony
On Thursday 17th July at 9.05am we will have our end of year awards for classes Reception-Year 5. Each class teacher will present a star of the year, a progress award and a children's champion. Parents of children receiving awards will be sent an invitation via class dojo. End of year 'amazing attendance' awards will also be presented to the children who have 96% and over attendance for the whole year.
Break up early for Summer holidays
Friday 18th July: Break up early at 2.00pm for the Summer holidays. Wishing you all a wonderful Summer holiday!
Year 6 Leavers Service in church
You are very welcome to join us for our Year 6 leavers service in our church.
Autumn term starts
Autumn term starts on Tuesday 2nd September. Classroom doors open at 8.45am and school starts at 8.55am.