--- title: "Year 1 D&T- Exploring Cutting Techniques for Food Preparation" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-20-year-1-d-t-exploring-cutting-techniques-for-food-preparation" 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 1 D&T- Exploring Cutting Techniques for Food Preparation ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/5B715C41-C953-41D7-A162-848C87CD3111.jpeg) 20 March 2025 Today in their food technology lesson, Year 1 explored two types of cutting techniques. They practised the bridge cutting technique and fork secure cutting technique. This will help them to safely and successfully prepare their fruit for their healthy breakfast pots next week. ![](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/5B715C41-C953-41D7-A162-848C87CD3111.jpeg) [Year 1](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-1) [Design Technology](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/design-technology) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_0070_(1).jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-19-year-6-mrs-doubtfire-covent-garden-trafalgar-square) Previous ### [Year 6- Mrs Doubtfire, Covent Garden & Trafalgar Square](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-19-year-6-mrs-doubtfire-covent-garden-trafalgar-square) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/live_streaming.PNG)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-21-year-3-online-safety-live-streaming) Next ### [Year 3- Online Safety- Live Streaming](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-21-year-3-online-safety-live-streaming) ### 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/)