Year 3- Class Worship- Hopes and Dreams
Today in our class worship, we learned about the incredible achievements of Adriana Brownlee, the youngest woman to climb all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. We then reflected on our hopes and dreams, both individually and as a class. We discussed the Bible's message of God's love, strength, and guidance, and how these principles can help us to pursue our aspirations. Lyla then read the prayer to the class: Thank God for always being there as we journey through life and giving us hope for the future as we learn and grow. Amen
Year 4 - Maths: Subtraction
Our place value grids are coming in very useful in maths this week. We’ve been learning how to subtract two 4-digit numbers, working up to making exchanges. In order to understand the concept of exchanges, we drew out the problem and crossed off the counters. Then we could see if there wasn’t enough to take from a column and adjusted accordingly. We will continue to develop this technique across the week.
Christmas at St Barnabas
Good morning parents and carers, Christmas will soon be here and we know what a busy time of year it is for everyone. We have lots of exciting things planned at St Barnabas so I thought it might help to have all of the dates in one place. Here are all the important dates you need in the lead up to the Christmas holidays. Please save it to your phone or device and I will also send it to you as a message. I hope this is helpful, Mrs Ham
Online Safety: Encouraging Children to Choose Respect
Anti-Bullying Week is right around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Choose Respect”. When disputes arise among children, insults and rudeness can sometimes follow and it’s vital for us to show them a better way. Working with the Anti-Bullying Alliance themselves, we’re bringing you expert advice on how to do exactly that. Download >> https://nationalcollege.com/guides/choose-respect Listen >> https://tr.ee/mppP2QEa1w
Edstart Jag Tag Festival
What a fantastic opportunity we had today in taking part in the Edstart Jag Tag Festival at Soccerdome. In the morning session, the children developed their skills and game tactics and then this afternoon they played games against other schools that were attending the festival. Team B showed great respect, encouragement and passion in every game and came away with a MVP ( Most Valued Player) in every single game with super results : Game 1 - 18-0 WIN vs St Oswalds MVP - Freddy Game 2- 20-6 WIN vs St Matthew’s MVP - Matthew Game 3 - 18-2 WIN St Anthony’s MVP Brooke Huge thanks to all of the coaches from Edstart , the other schools and support staff.
Year 5 - Dance
Year 5 had an amazing time in Rothwell Arts dance session, showcasing a range of gymnastic and dance skills. They practiced cartwheels, rolls, bench work, handstands, and impressive balances, building confidence and coordination along the way. The session challenged them to work on technique and control, while also encouraging teamwork and creativity. Their energy and enthusiasm shone through with every move!
Reception RE: The Birth Of Jesus
Today our Reception children began their Christmas unit in RE. We took part in a sensory story all about the birth of Jesus. We used Widget symbols for each part and used our senses to get involved with the story. The children smelt baby oil to understand that Mary was expecting a baby, we walked to show how Mary and Joseph travelled to Bethlehem and we lit candles to show how dark it was. The children then used a drum to knock on the door to see if there was any room. We then used the sign for no. Finally, the children wrapped a baby in blankets to show the birth of Jesus. The children really enjoyed drawing parts of the story in our scrap book and enjoyed getting involved in the story all about the birth of Jesus. We can't wait for the children to act out this special story in their Nativity production in a few weeks time.
Year 5 - Properties of Materials
This week in science, Year 5 have been investigating a variety of materials to discover their properties. They tested each material to see if it was translucent or opaque, conducted electricity, or transferred thermal energy, carefully recording their results in a table. This hands-on exploration sparked curiosity and critical thinking, helping children understand the practical importance of materials!
Year 5 - Cricket
Year 5 enjoyed their final cricket session, showing off the skills they’ve developed over the term. From quick catches to accurate throws, everyone demonstrated fantastic teamwork and enthusiasm. A great end to a fun season of cricket!
Year 4 DT - Seasonal Stockings
In our DT session this week we started our Seasonal Stockings . We focused on visual appeal and function. The children looked at lots of sample stockings , identifying which designs they preferred and why. We also highlighted different types of stitching and which is most suitable for their stocking for durability. We also gave the children time to select their felt colours for their design so we can begin to cut out the templates and create our own designs.
Year 5 - Square Numbers
Year 5 got hands-on with square numbers, building visual models to understand how these numbers are formed. Through arranging objects into perfect squares, they explored the patterns and concepts behind square numbers with enthusiasm and curiosity!
WOW Year Group Winners for October
A huge WELL DONE to Year 4 who gained the most walk to school badges for the month of October! It was great to see so many more children gaining their badges this month now we can take part in school through choosing to do the 1K A Day too. Thank you to parents and carers too for all of your support with this super initiative.