--- title: "Year 5 - RotaKids" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-09-29-year-5-rotakids" 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 - RotaKids ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/dare.JPG) 29 September 2025 Dear Parents and Carers, This October, Year 5 is organising a special charity drive to support refugee families in Darwen who are in need of warmth and essentials. We are inviting every family at St Barnabas to fill a shoe box with small items that can make a big difference. Suggested items to include: Warm winter clothing (hats, gloves, scarves) Toiletries (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo) Non-perishable treats (e.g. chocolate, biscuits) Once filled, kindly secure your shoe box with an elastic band and bring it into school by Thursday 23rd October. Together, we can show compassion and bring comfort to those who need it most. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Warm regards, Mr Mealor & The Year 5 Rotakids ![](https://st-barnabas-primary-school.schudio.com/images/news/dare.JPG) [RotaKids](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/rotakids) [Christian Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/christian-values) [Courageous Advocacy](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/courageous-advocacy) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/activitymore-19CEDCFD-B8C0-4AC8-9508-01F8D9F93208.png)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-09-29-foodie-friends-club-cupcake-baking) Previous ### [Foodie Friends Club- Cupcake Baking ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-09-29-foodie-friends-club-cupcake-baking) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_1073.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-09-29-year-5-science) Next ### [Year 5 - Science](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-09-29-year-5-science) ### 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/)