--- title: "Year 3- 40 Days of Kindness – Day 1" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-04-year-3-40-days-of-kindness-day-1" 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- 40 Days of Kindness – Day 1 ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-E56A27DB-A290-426E-9FFE-DB55CB3DC9FC.png) 4 March 2025 Following this morning’s school worship, where Mrs. Ham introduced the 40-day challenge, we began Day 1 today. As we explored the similarities between Lent and Ramadan, we discussed how both are times to feel closer to God, give things up or fast, and give back to others. To start our challenge, each of the 31 children drew a picture, some chose suns, love hearts, stars, rainbows, books, cups, flowers, and even ice creams. At the end of the day, Chloe went around with a basket and handed each child a picture created by someone else. This small but thoughtful act brought smiles to everyone’s faces and reminded us how simple gestures can brighten someone’s day. We also spoke about the importance of kindness, especially during break and lunchtime when small disagreements can happen. Instead of only giving to our best friends, we challenged ourselves to give selflessly and spread kindness to others, seeing the joy it can bring. This discussion helped us reflect on how our words and actions shape the friendships and community around us. ![](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-E56A27DB-A290-426E-9FFE-DB55CB3DC9FC.png) [Year 3](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Art and Design](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/art-and-design) [Discussions](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/discussions) [Mental Health and Wellbeing](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/mental-health-and-wellbeing) [Christian Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/christian-values) [Spirituality](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/spirituality) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/6090601B-D73F-48A5-B929-4B64E5BD5A3C.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-04-year-1-english-writing-poems) Previous ### [Year 1 English- Writing Poems ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-04-year-1-english-writing-poems) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/FA62B115-21F8-4DA9-867B-8A9C96A74D54.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-05-reception-year-of-prayer-pipe-cleaner-prayers) Next ### [Reception- Year of prayer- Pipe cleaner prayers ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-05-reception-year-of-prayer-pipe-cleaner-prayers) ### 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/)