--- title: "Year 5 - Friction" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-04-01-year-5-friction" 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 5 - Friction ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_5097.jpeg) 1 April 2025 Today, Year 5 explored the mechanics of gears as part of their Friction unit. Using cardboard and wooden lollipop sticks, they carefully designed and assembled their own working gear systems, gaining a hands-on understanding of how gears transfer movement and change direction. The children demonstrated great problem-solving skills and creativity, experimenting with different sizes and placements to see how their gears interacted. It was a fantastic opportunity to apply their learning in a practical and engaging way!![](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_5097.jpeg) [Year 5](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-5) [Art and Design](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/art-and-design) [Science](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/science) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/Soft_Colored_March_Vegetables_Minimalist_Instagram_Post-2.png)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-04-01-whitehall-park-table-top-sale) Previous ### [Whitehall Park Table Top Sale ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-04-01-whitehall-park-table-top-sale) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/FC904C18-CE82-4EA3-AB8C-3EFB80145795.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-04-01-year-1-year-of-prayer-easter-prayers-with-hot-cross-buns) Next ### [Year 1- Year of Prayer- Easter Prayers With Hot Cross Buns](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-04-01-year-1-year-of-prayer-easter-prayers-with-hot-cross-buns) ### 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/)