--- title: "Year 3- What did the ancient Egyptians believe?" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2023-09-19-year-3-what-did-the-ancient-egyptians-believe" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 3- What did the ancient Egyptians believe? ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-DF64DAEB-9766-4238-B65B-D0A0B260F58C.png) 19 September 2023 Today, Year 3, as historians, explored the world of Egyptian gods and goddesses. They discovered why these gods and goddesses were so important to ancient Egyptians, using the Egyptian creation story as an example. They also learned about the extraordinary qualities that made each god and goddess unique. Additionally, they discovered the meanings behind the symbols and characteristics associated with their chosen god or goddess. ![](https://st-barnabas-primary-school.schudio.com/images/news/activitymore-DF64DAEB-9766-4238-B65B-D0A0B260F58C.png) [Year 3](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [History](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/history) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/activitymore-AA0C34E1-6C20-4CD5-8B81-B9AAA23F641F.png)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2023-09-18-foodie-friends-funtime-club-years-3-and-4) Previous ### [Foodie Friends Funtime Club- Years 3 and 4](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2023-09-18-foodie-friends-funtime-club-years-3-and-4) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_4995.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2023-09-20-year-2-jack-and-the-beanstalk) Next ### [Year 2- Jack and the beanstalk.](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2023-09-20-year-2-jack-and-the-beanstalk) ### Personal Development - [News](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)