Year 2 - PE - Fundamental Skills - Throwing, catching and running
Year 2 have been improving their fundamental PE skills. The have been practising throwing, catching and running.
Year 2 - St. Barnabas Church Visit
Year 2 visited St. Barnabas Church and Rev Ben told us all about the special items that are found in churches. He also explained that the church is not just the building but also the people who are part of the church family.
Year 2 - Panda Paramedic Visit
Year 2 have learned some important First Aid skills this week. They achieved their bronze award in First Aid. Thanks Panda Paramedic!
Whole School Worship with Bishop Philip
We were thrilled to welcome Bishop Philip into our wonderful school this week. When he arrived, the Year 6 pupils treated him to a VIP performance of one of their favourite songs from their end of year production. Bishop Philip then led a special worship in which the children helped him with a lively retelling of the story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den. The children loved joining in with the actions and helping Daniel with his dilemma of whether to go against the king and continue praying to God, or to worship only the king. The children were then tasked with identifying the message in the story and they gave some thought-provoking answers about trusting in God even when it’s difficult and knowing God will look after you. Mrs Ham later took Bishop Philip on a tour of the school where he invited each class to ask questions about his role in the Diocese of Blackburn.
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Year 6 - Performance Rehearsals
The Year 6 children were working hard during rehearsals and the play is coming together nicely. They have been learning to project their voices and sing the song from the heart. They even gave a special performance for Bishop Philip. The children can’t wait to show their families!
Witton Athletics Winners Again! 🥇🥇
🏆 WITTON ATHLETICS WINNERS AGAIN!🏆 BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS! 🎉 Out of 14 incredible schools, St Barnabas has officially won the Darwen Schools Athletics competition for the second year in a row! What an absolutely unforgettable night! We absolutely dominated the track, including a CLEAN SWEEP in the relays! Here is our incredible medal haul: 🥇 The Relay Sweep (Winners of EVERY relay race!) 🥇- Year 3/4 Girls Relay 🥇 - Year 3/4 Boys Relay 🥇- Year 5/6 Girls Relay 🥇 - Year 5/6 Boys Relay 🏅 Individual Superstars 🥇Aura (Y3 Sprint), 🥇James (Y4 Sprint), 🥇Ted (Y5 Sprint) 🥈 Emily (400m), 🥈 Joshua (400m) 🥉Alice (Y5 Sprint), 🥉Carter (600m) I am one incredibly proud Headteacher tonight and I haven’t got much of a voice left after all the cheering! 🗣️ A huge thank you to Mrs Gardner for her amazing coaching leading up to this, and to Mr Bloomfield and Mrs Araujo for their fantastic support tonight. 👏 Finally, a massive thank you to our wonderful parents for your unmatched support. We were definitely the loudest school out there—showing up in true St Barnabas "the encourager" style! 💙🙌 We may be small, but we are mighty!! 💪 💙
Year 4 - Panda Paramedics
Today, Year 4 enjoyed an engaging and hands-on session with Panda Paramedics, where they learned all about the different emergency services and the important roles they play in keeping us safe. The children explored when and how to call for help in an emergency and gained valuable first aid knowledge through a range of practical activities. They had the opportunity to apply bandages, practise chest compressions on mannequins and learn what to do if someone is choking. It was a fantastic, interactive experience that helped build the children’s confidence, awareness and understanding of how they can respond safely in an emergency.
Keep Fit Club
What a fantastic week we had at Keep Fit Club! This time, we headed over to the beautiful Whitehall Park. We started off strong, really getting our heart rates up with a mix of brisk walking and high-energy running to kickstart our cardio. Afterward, we ventured into the forest school section for some natural strength and agility work—lifting natural materials and even climbing trees to challenge our functional fitness. It was an absolute blast connecting with nature while getting a great workout in. Hard to believe, but next week is already our final session of the term!
Year 3- Panda Paramedic First Aid Workshop
Year 3 had an exciting visit from Dawn, a paramedic, as part of the Panda Paramedic scheme. The children took part in a vital first aid workshop where they learned life-saving skills, including how to respond to choking, treat burns, and what to do if someone stops breathing. They also learned how to care for broken arms, practising how to safely put a medical sling on each other. The children engaged brilliantly with the hands-on training and were proudly presented with a Silver Award for their fantastic efforts and newly acquired skills.
Year 1 History: Packaging in the Past
Year 1 compared differences between packaging in the past and packaging now. We noticed that in the past, they used lots of paper, metal and glass to package their items. They were particularly shocked to find out that fish and chip shops used to sell their food in newspaper from the previous day. Then, we noticed that most packaging now is made from plastic. Year 1 shared that plastic is better to store food in as it keeps it fresh for longer, you can see what items are inside the packaging, it is waterproof and stronger than other materials. However, some children noticed that packaging from the past was better for the environment. For example, paper is better for the environment when recycled and metal tins can be reused. We also discussed that milk men deliver their milk in glass bottles, which can be washed and reused again. We agreed that although plastic packaging is good for some things, we should use more environmentally friendly materials when we can. For example, buying Bags for Life when shopping rather than purchasing plastic bags and throwing them away. Year 1 also had a go at wrapping items in paper and using string, as they would not have tape. It was good practice for them with tying knots and some children could even tie bows!
Year 1 Maths: Partitioning Numbers to 100
Year 1 used fantastic mathematical skills when partitioning numbers to 100. They had two piles of cards, a tens pile and a ones pile. They had to pick a card from each pile and put them together to make a whole. They had to write how many tens they had and how many ones. Some children also noticed that, for example, having 7 tens and 10 ones would make 80, using their tens times tables to help them. Miss Woods was very impressed with how quickly they were able to work out the wholes.
Year 3 English: 'The Secret Elephant' – Immersion and Predictions
Today in English, our Year 3 children were fully immersed in the new text. The classroom was transformed with a zoo soundscape and imagery of zoo enclosures to set the scene. The children spent time exploring various mystery objects, including a toy aeroplane, small zoo animals, newspapers, two apples in a lunchbox, and a ball of wool with knitting needles. They engaged in a deep class discussion to link these objects together before examining two enlarged illustrations from the book: one showing a zookeeper and a baby elephant, and another featuring the elephant wrapped in a blanket. Using all these clues, the children wrote a variety of detailed predictions about what the story would be about.