--- title: "Year 3- Year of Prayer- I Spy-A Lesson in Perseverance" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-11-year-3-year-of-prayer-i-spy-a-lesson-in-perseverance" 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- Year of Prayer- I Spy-A Lesson in Perseverance ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-B66C2415-1191-48E7-97B5-D59135265B93_(1).png) 11 June 2025 As part of our Year of Prayer, the children took part in a fun hunt around the classroom. Hidden in various places were special items, including a cross, a torch, a heart made of stone, a magnifying glass, and a bottle of sprinkles. The children were excited and eager to find them all, searching enthusiastically until we paused the hunt after 1 minute and 30 seconds. Interestingly, one item, the bottle of sprinkles hidden inside a shoebox, wasn’t found. This led to a discussion about perseverance. The children reflected on the importance of not giving up, even when something feels tricky or takes time. They recognised that determination, effort, and not giving up are key parts of our everyday life. To end the session, the children offered a special prayer, asking God to help them continue to try their best, especially when they feel like giving up. ![](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-B66C2415-1191-48E7-97B5-D59135265B93_(1).png) [Worship](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/worship) [Year 3](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Worship Our Way](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/worship-our-way) [Christian Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/christian-values) [Spirituality](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/spirituality) [Year of Prayer](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-of-prayer) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_5848.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-11-year-5-money-matters) Previous ### [Year 5 - Money Matters ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-11-year-5-money-matters) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/BF116E7A-BF82-4EFC-8D00-8891CF5068C8.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-11-reception-year-of-prayer-playdough) Next ### [Reception- Year of Prayer- Playdough](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-11-reception-year-of-prayer-playdough) ### 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/)