Year 3- Class Worship- What can flags represent?
This morning in our class worship, we used a "Picture News" to discuss a recent news story about flags being displayed across the UK. We explored different opinions, considering why people might see the flags as a way to show pride for their country and support for sports teams. We also discussed the concerns of others who feel the flags can be used to make some people feel unwelcome. After our discussion, the children were challenged to create their own flags to represent something important to them, such as their family or school. They had the chance to think about what symbols, colours, and words they would include to show what they believe in. The activity helped them understand how flags can be powerful symbols that bring people together but can also be used to divide. Some of the children created a flag with a drawing representing each family member, their favourite sports, favourite colours and hobbies etc.
Year 4 - Class Rules
The Year 4s were introduced to the 'walking gallery' activity this week. We talked about what our 4 school rules meant and the children had to walk around the room adding examples of each behaviour to the posters. Some of the children wanted to add non-examples too as a reminder of what not to do. These ideas will be collated into our rules posters that will remain on display in the classroom throughout the year.
Reception: Exploring Outdoors
Reception class have really enjoyed exploring our outdoor area. They put on their puddlesuits and learnt what they could do outside.
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Reception: Exploring Indoors
We are so proud of our Reception children and how well they have settled into school life. They have really enjoyed exploring our indoor classroom and learning all about the different areas and what they can do.
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Fantastic first day back!
We are incredibly proud of how well all the children have settled back into school and their new classes! They've had a fantastic first day of living life in all its fullness. A special shout out to our new Reception class and the new children who have joined our school family – they showed incredible courage on their first day. We're looking forward to another super day tomorrow! On Friday we will have our first Celebration Worship of the year where we will learn from our class teachers how well the children have settled into their new classes and we will also present children with any out of school awards. We will start our Values Awards winners next Friday after the children have been busy collecting values points over the next few days. Parents and carers are very welcome to join us on Friday mornings at 9.05am every week for Celebration Worship. Refreshments will be served from 8.45am in the hall. Reception class children will not be joining us for Celebration Worship for a few weeks until they have settled in. We will let Reception parents know before they start to attend.
Year 3- Maths- Representing Numbers to 100
Our lesson today focused on representing numbers up to 100. Year 3 particularly enjoyed our starter activity, 'Chin It Spin,' which was a great way to get them thinking and working together. They then worked incredibly hard using a variety of resources, including Base Ten equipment, to build and understand different numbers. It was a hands-on and engaging session that showed just how ready they are for a year of learning.
Year 6 Leavers- End of Year Award Ceremony
Today, we celebrated our wonderful Year 6 leavers with a special awards ceremony at St Barnabas Church. The ceremony began with the children sharing some of their most treasured memories from their time at St Barnabas. Mr Prescott then delivered a heartfelt address, warmly commending children on their incredible journey through school. He particularly highlighted their exceptional hard work and unwavering dedication throughout the year. The eagerly anticipated individual awards were then presented: Jack proudly received the Progress Award, Will was deservingly named Star of the Year, Harry was overwhelmingly voted the Children's Champion, Leonora earned the Spirituality Award, Daisy shone bright with the Performing Arts Award, Esme and Freddie were celebrated with the Sports Award, Poppy bravely accepted the Kevin Keegan Courage Award, and Matthew was honoured for his outstanding Overall Commitment to School. What a truly inspiring group of young individuals! Mrs Ham extended a huge thank you to our current Head and Deputy Head boys and girls, as well as the Sports Leaders, for their exceptional work and for impeccably representing our school throughout the academic year. Our Year 6 children also received special leavers presents from Katie, on behalf of Friends of St Barnabas, Mr Ashworth, our Trust CEO and Rev Ben. We then enjoyed a wonderful video celebrating their time at St Barnabas, expertly created by Mrs Ham and filled with precious memories. On behalf of the Year 6 parents, children, and our entire school family, we also expressed our immense gratitude to Mrs Gardner for her unwavering commitment and dedication to sports and we bid a very special farewell to Mr Prescott, a dedicated member of our staff team for 8 years. We thank him for all of the support that he has given to our school family for nearly a decade and we wish him the best of the luck as he takes up his promotion at Meadowhead Junior School in Blackburn. He will be missed enormously by our whole school family. Thank you to Rev Ben for ending our church service with a final blessing for our wonderful Year 6 children and our whole school family. Our thanks also go to Rev Ben for concluding our church service with a final blessing for our wonderful Year 6 children and our entire school family.
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Goodbye and Good Luck Mr Prescott!
This morning, during a very special awards ceremony for our Year 6 leavers, we also said a heartfelt farewell to Mr Prescott. A dedicated member of our staff team for eight years, we extend our sincere gratitude for all the support he has given our school family for nearly a decade. We wish him the very best of luck as he takes up his promotion at Meadowhead Junior School in Blackburn; he will be profoundly missed. Thank you so much Mr Prescott aka Rick Astley! Here is a video of his time at St Barnabas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umfy2t7hAPg
Year 6- Attendance Superstars
During our special Year 6 Awards Ceremony, we also took the opportunity to present attendance awards to children who achieved 100% attendance and those with attendance above 96% this academic year.
End of Year Awards Ceremony
This morning, we held a truly special Thursday Awards Ceremony, honouring students from EYFS to Year 5 with our Progress Award, Star of the Year Award, and Children’s Champion Award. We also proudly announced our new Head Boy and Girl, and Deputy Head Boy and Girl. In Reception, Minnie received the Progress Award, Finn was recognised as the Children’s Champion, and Reggie earned the Star of the Year award. For Year 1, the Progress Award went to Thomas, Lydia was named Children’s Champion, and Skye received the Star of the Year. Year 2 saw Roman earn the Progress Award, Renee the Children’s Champion Award, and Albie the Star of the Year Award. In Year 3, Joshua was presented with the Progress Award, Scarlett with the Children’s Champion Award, and Alfie with the Star of the Year Award. Year 4 celebrated Tristen with the Progress Award, Sonny with the Children’s Champion Award, Peyton with the Star of the Year, Sofia with the Sharon Kay Cup for Kindness (awarded since 1984 to a Year 4 student epitomising kindness), and April with the Planet Protector Award for her exceptional care for our world. In Year 5, Neve earned the Progress Award, Bella the Children’s Champion, and Ella the Star of the Year Award. Our current Head Boy revealed Charlie as our new Head Boy, and our current Head Girl announced Isabelle as our new Head Girl. The current Deputy Head Boy announced Edward as the new Deputy Head Boy, and our current Deputy Head Girl named Eden as the new Deputy Head Girl. Finally, our current Sports Leaders proudly announced our new Sports Leaders: Neve, Summer, Ella, Theo, Seb, and Luca.
Our Amazing Attendance Winners for 2024/25
This morning at our Special End of Year Award Ceremony, we also celebrated our students with amazing attendance awards, recognising those who achieved 100% attendance and above 96% attendance across all Year groups from EYFS to Year 5. Congratulations on your exceptional attendance—you're all superstars!