Year 1 PE- Dance
Today in your PE lesson, Year 1 enjoyed another dance session. First of all, they watched a clip from Toy Story 2 that showed several of the Toy Story characters crossing the road to Al’s Barn. Partner A then replicated the movement of one these characters and travelled from one side of the hall to the other in either a high or low position. Meanwhile, partner B had to make an interesting shape to replicate the obstacle that our character would face as they crossed the crossed road such as a speed bump, a tin can or a cone etc.. and partner A had to take different pathways such as going over, under or around the obstacle whilst making their way to the other side. Great work Year 1!
Year 4 - Mother’s Day Cards
We’ve had to save this news from last week as we didn’t want to spoil the surprise, but Year 4 made some lovely Mother’s Day cards for the special people in their lives. They folded origami tulips for the front of their cards and wrote love-filled messages inside. We hope all the mums, grandmas, aunties and special people who received them loved them and enjoyed Mothering Sunday.
The W.O.W. Group - Lego Serious Play in Action
Our wonderful W.O.W. group led their first Lego Serious Play session this week with two children from each year group. They asked their groups to build models that would demonstrate prior learning in RE - for example, “Make a model to show how Christians celebrate Jesus’ birthday”. W.O.W. group introduced the task then gave the children ten minutes to build. During the process, they asked questions and asked children to explain their choices. They made a note of the responses and then presented the models to the group.
Year 3-Year of Prayer-Hot Cross Buns and Prayer
As part of our Year of Prayer this week, the children enjoyed hot cross buns. The cross on the bun symbolized Jesus' death on the cross. We reflected on how Jesus' sacrifice takes away our wrongdoings, and we expressed gratitude for the new beginnings his death makes possible.
Rocksteady Spring Concert
Today we were treated to a very special Rock Concert by the brilliant members of our Rocksteady Music groups. This was a wonderful celebration of all their efforts and the hard work they have put in over the last term. ‘The Black Panthers’ performed a fantastic rendition of Sk8er Boi - A big well done to Harry H, Elsie, Rosie, Darcy, Euan, Sonny, Lennox, Daisy and Miles! Our youngest band, ‘The Little Rock Gorillas’ then performed a brilliant mash-up of Shotgun/I’m still standing - A super well done to Cassius, Zac, Harry J, Annabel, Eve and Harry T for showing such confidence! The 'Fast Velociraptors' performed a rocktastic version of Bye Bye Bye - A huge well done to James, Jack, Jacob and Fletcher.! Last but not least, Rickle Roll Rockstars performed a super cool version of Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley- A big well done to Oscar, Matthew, Quinn and Beau! We are so proud of the courage and dedication these children have shown to their Music. They have worked really hard to master lots of challenging musical skills, such as reading music, playing chords and keeping to the beat/rhythm. We would also like to say a big thank you to Jess, our Rocksteady band leader - this would not have been possible without the knowledge, encouragement and support she provides to our children every week. Keep Rocking St Barnabas!
Year 4 - Science: Conductors and Insulators
In Year 4 this week, we were working scientifically by designing practical enquiries in order to test our predictions. We decided on a question to investigate, decided how we would investigate and made predictions. Once we were ready we built a series circuit with a bulb and, in place of a switch, we connected a range of different materials to see if the bulb would still light. We found out that most of the metal objects conducted electricity so the bulb lit. We also discovered that the majority of the items in our pencil cases were insulators so the bulb didn’t light whilst these items were connected.
Year 2 - Identifying features of a diary
In English, year 2 continued to read and explore different diary entries. We read lots of different diaries and identified their features. We looked for: date, dear diary, first person (I), past tense and any thoughts or feelings. The children were able to find lots of these features independently. Knowing all of these features must be in a diary will help us to write excellent diary entries next week.
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Year 4 - BRFC Football League
Today, Year 4 played their final matches in the BRFC League, showcasing incredible teamwork and determination. They secured impressive victories, defeating St. Barnabas and St. Paul’s 6-0 and overcoming St. Peter’s 4-2. In their final match, they fought hard in a tense 1-1 thriller, narrowly missing out on first place and finishing as proud runners-up. A huge well done to the whole team for their outstanding performances over the past few weeks—they have been amazing!
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Year 2 - Big Lent Walk
Today, Year 2 embarked on their Big Lent Walk, exploring the scenic surroundings of Jack's Key. This provided a wonderful opportunity for the children to appreciate the natural beauty we are fortunate to have within our local area. During the walk, the children were encouraged to observe and identify signs of spring. They were delighted to spot daffodils, butterflies, and bees, whilst enjoying being outdoors in the glorious sunshine. The total distance covered by Year 2 will contribute 75km to our overall Big Lent Walk initiative. We are continuing to strive towards our fundraising goal and would be grateful for any donations, however small, to acknowledge and support the children’s efforts. Donations to Cafod can be made here: https://schools.walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/st-barnabas-ce-primary-academys-big-lent-walk
Year 1- Year of Prayer- Easter Prayers With Hot Cross Buns
As part of the Diocese of Blackburn’s Year of Prayer, the children in Year 1 tasted Hot Cross Buns and said some beautiful Easter prayers. The children could see that the Hot Cross Buns were a symbol of Easter because of the cross that is displayed on them and they were able to make the connection with Jesus’ crucifixion. We collectively said thank you to God for dying on the cross to take away all the bad in the world so that we could have a new start. We saw this as us having the opportunity to lead a life where we respect and show kindness to our world and the people in it. We also said thank you for all the new life that we experience in Spring such as baby lambs, chicks, bunnies, tadpoles and beautiful flowers and prayed that all of the baby animals are brought safely into the world.
Year 5 - Friction
Today, Year 5 explored the mechanics of gears as part of their friction unit. Using cardboard and wooden lollipop sticks, they carefully designed and assembled their own working gear systems, gaining a hands-on understanding of how gears transfer movement and change direction. The children demonstrated great problem-solving skills and creativity, experimenting with different sizes and placements to see how their gears interacted. It was a fantastic opportunity to apply their learning in a practical and engaging way!