--- title: "Year 6 - Gymnastics" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-29-year-6-gymnastics" 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 6 - Gymnastics ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_1963.jpeg) 29 January 2026 Today, Year 6 began their new gymnastics unit, focusing on partner balancing. The children explored a range of paired balances using different body shapes, levels and points of contact. They worked safely and cooperatively, developing strength, stability and control while communicating clearly with their partner. ![](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_1963.jpeg) [Year 6](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-6) [P.E](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/p-e) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_2636(1).jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-28-year-5-music) Previous ### [Year 5 - Music](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-28-year-5-music) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_1962.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-29-year-6-what-can-we-learn-from-a-census) Next ### [Year 6 - What can we learn from a Census?](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-29-year-6-what-can-we-learn-from-a-census) ### 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/)