--- title: "News: Fundraising" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/fundraising" 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! # News: Fundraising ![Image of Year 6 - Children in Need](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_4783(2).png) 13 Nov [2026-11-13-year-6-children-in-need](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-13-year-6-children-in-need) #### [Year 6 - Children in Need](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-13-year-6-children-in-need) Year 6 had a fantastic time coming to school in their pyjamas or spots to show their support for Children in Need! The children embraced the opportunity to dress down, have some fun and, most importantly, help raise awareness and money for an incredibly worthwhile cause. It was lovely to see everyone getting involved and showing their kindness, generosity and community spirit. Well done, Year 6! ![Image of Year 5 - Big Barney’s Assault Course](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_5252.jpeg) 9 Nov [2026-11-09-year-5-big-barney-s-assault-course](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-09-year-5-big-barney-s-assault-course) #### [Year 5 - Big Barney’s Assault Course](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-09-year-5-big-barney-s-assault-course) On Friday, we had the Big Barney’s Assault Course Challenge to raise money for Jehovah Rapha Healthcare Centre in Liwolo. The children traversed the fiendish course created by the Wow Group going through the hall, onto the playground, through the trim trail and ending on the Muga. Together we raised money for essential healthcare. Many thanks for all your kind donations. ![Image of Year 6 - Assault Course ](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_4745(2).jpeg) 6 Nov [2026-11-06-year-6-assault-course](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-year-6-assault-course) #### [Year 6 - Assault Course ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-year-6-assault-course) Year 6 took on the challenge of completing an exciting assault course as part of our fundraising efforts for the Bishop's Harvest Appeal. The children showed fantastic determination, resilience and enthusiasm as they tackled a range of obstacles, encouraged one another and pushed themselves to complete the course. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved, supporting their friends and working together towards a shared goal. ![Image of Barney's Bonfire Bangers Disco](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_5237.jpeg) 6 Nov [2026-11-06-barney-s-bonfire-bangers-disco](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-barney-s-bonfire-bangers-disco) #### [Barney's Bonfire Bangers Disco](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-barney-s-bonfire-bangers-disco) To celebrate Bonfire night, the Friends of St Barnabas (FOSB) organised an after school disco for KS1 and KS2. Everyone dressed up and enjoyed the music, crisps, sweets and drinks. Apart from dancing to disco bangers such as Waka Waka, Freed from Desire and Billie Jean, we also played classic party games such as Musical Bumps. Thank you to everyone who came and made it such a great night. A huge thanks to Mr Mealor, Mrs Irshad and Mrs Capitelli and our FOSB volunteers for their support. The photos can be found here: https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-galleries/barney-s-bonfire-bangers-disco ![Image of Year 1: The Great Big Barney’s Assault Course Challenge](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/35350C1F-666A-4B26-90D6-5716C28A1986.jpeg) 6 Nov [2026-11-06-year-1-the-great-big-barney-s-assault-course-challenge](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-year-1-the-great-big-barney-s-assault-course-challenge) #### [Year 1: The Great Big Barney’s Assault Course Challenge](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-year-1-the-great-big-barney-s-assault-course-challenge) Year 1 thoroughly enjoyed taking part in The Great Big Barney’s Assault Course Challenge for the Bishop of Blackburn's Harvest Appeal. They showed bravery, skill and determination to complete the course. Well done Year 1! Donations can be made through the QR code or here: https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/bburn-diocesan-harvest-appeal-blackburn?fbclid=IwY2xjawVEK0JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMDgwVEJYN0EzQ2lGbWVYT2VzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebvIKZ7uGENPZjIfVN8P5b-WLjoYcHdWChA0xXbNPY1YwSgVkEwXRXG-vFV0\_aem\_70SfP6U3cGv2vCM-UXD3YA ![Image of Reception Bishop’s Appeal Assault Course](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_3371(1).jpeg) 6 Nov [2026-11-06-reception-bishop-s-appeal-assault-course](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-reception-bishop-s-appeal-assault-course) #### [Reception Bishop’s Appeal Assault Course](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-reception-bishop-s-appeal-assault-course) Reception thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the assault course for the Bishop’s Harvest Appeal. The children demonstrated great agility, strength and coordination, taking risks on new equipment and cheering each other on. Thank you to everyone who has supported with their generous donations. The children did incredibly well and should be very proud! Donations can be made here: https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/bburn-diocesan-harvest-appeal-blackburn?fbclid=IwY2xjawVEK0JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMDgwVEJYN0EzQ2lGbWVYT2VzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebvIKZ7uGENPZjIfVN8P5b-WLjoYcHdWChA0xXbNPY1YwSgVkEwXRXG-vFV0\_aem\_70SfP6U3cGv2vCM-UXD3YA ![Image of Year 2- Bishop's Harvest Appeal Assault Course Challenge](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2751.jpeg) 6 Nov [2026-11-06-year-2-bishop-s-harvest-appeal-assault-course-challenge](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-year-2-bishop-s-harvest-appeal-assault-course-challenge) #### [Year 2- Bishop's Harvest Appeal Assault Course Challenge](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-year-2-bishop-s-harvest-appeal-assault-course-challenge) Today, Year 2 thoroughly enjoyed completing the assault course challenge for the Bishop's Harvest Appeal and participating in all the exercises along the way. A huge thank you to the WOW group, Mrs Araujo and Mrs Gardner for all their efforts in organising and setting this up. Donations can be made here: https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/bburn-diocesan-harvest-appeal-blackburn?fbclid=IwY2xjawVEK0JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMDgwVEJYN0EzQ2lGbWVYT2VzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebvIKZ7uGENPZjIfVN8P5b-WLjoYcHdWChA0xXbNPY1YwSgVkEwXRXG-vFV0\_aem\_70SfP6U3cGv2vCM-UXD3YA ![Image of Year 4 Do The Big B Assault Course ](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_4576(1).jpeg) 6 Nov [2026-11-06-year-4-do-the-big-b-assault-course](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-year-4-do-the-big-b-assault-course) #### [Year 4 Do The Big B Assault Course ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-year-4-do-the-big-b-assault-course) What an afternoon Year 4 have had! Today we took part in the Great Big Barney’s Assault course that was organised by the WOW group and Mrs Araujo. The children had a fantastic time, hearts pumping and enthusiasm galore, Brilliant effort Year 4! ![Image of Year 3 - Bishop’s Harvest Appeal Assault Course Challenge](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_3832.jpeg) 6 Nov [2026-11-06-year-3-bishop-s-harvest-appeal-assault-course-challenge](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-year-3-bishop-s-harvest-appeal-assault-course-challenge) #### [Year 3 - Bishop’s Harvest Appeal Assault Course Challenge](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-06-year-3-bishop-s-harvest-appeal-assault-course-challenge) On Friday, the Year 3 class was revved up and ready to tackle the assault course challenge in aid of the Bishop’s Harvest Appeal. In the morning, they watched a video showing them how to complete the course. When it was their turn, the children persevered to complete every part of the course, from jumping off vaults to swinging across monkey bars, from diving through tunnels, to balancing on tightropes. They even took on the tyre hop with speed and agility. What a fun way to raise money for charity! And a special thank you to all our families who raised sponsorship! ![Image of Poppy Appeal](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/887421165_1495701342606849_2205801765989467262_n.jpg) 4 Nov [2026-11-04-poppy-appeal](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-04-poppy-appeal) #### [Poppy Appeal](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-04-poppy-appeal) 🌺 SUPPORT OUR POPPY APPEAL! 🌺 Our wonderful Head and Deputy Heads are proud to be supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal this year! ❤️✨ They will be selling a fantastic range of poppy-themed items to help raise vital funds. Here’s what’s available to buy: ✏️ Pencils – 50p 🩹 Slap Bands – £1.50 💫 Bracelets – £1.00 🔑 Poppy Keyrings – 50p 📅 When: Sold daily at break times ⏰ 💰 How to buy: If your child would like to purchase any items, please send their money in a named envelope clearly marked with their name, class, and what they would like to buy. Slap bands are limited to one per child. Thank you so much for your generosity and support in helping our children make a difference! 🙏🔴 #PoppyAppeal #RoyalBritishLegion #LestWeForget #SchoolCommunity #SupportingGoodCauses #YoungLeaders ![Image of Year 5 - RotaKids](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_5169(1).jpeg) 2 Nov [2026-11-02-year-5-rotakids](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-02-year-5-rotakids) #### [Year 5 - RotaKids](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-02-year-5-rotakids) Today we continued planning our first RotaKids charity project by making posters, drafting letters and scripting videos. We are collecting warm clothing such as hats, gloves and scarves for DARE (Darwen Asylum Refugee Enterprise) and hope to engage as much of the local community as possible. We wrote letters asking local supermarkets to contribute any excess stock and made posters to encourage as many St Barnabas family members as possible to donate old warm clothes. Anything you can give would be greatly appreciated. ![Image of Whole School Harvest Celebration ](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_4878.jpeg) 22 Oct [2026-10-22-whole-school-harvest-celebration](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-10-22-whole-school-harvest-celebration) #### [Whole School Harvest Celebration ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-10-22-whole-school-harvest-celebration) This morning, we celebrated Harvest with a very special worship service at St Barnabas Church, led by our wonderful WOW group and Mrs Araujo. It was a joyful celebration filled with singing, gratitude and reflection. A huge well done to Reception, Year 1 and Year 3, who did a tremendous job of sharing what they have been learning in their RE lessons. Reception bravely opened our worship by singing ‘Thank You for the Harvest’, followed by Year 1, who expressed their gratitude to our farmers for all their hard work with a lovely rendition of ‘Thank You to the Farmers’. We also heard from Year 3, who shared beautiful prayers expressing their gratitude for all that we have, as well as leading us in a shared prayer using Makaton. We are incredibly proud of all the children for their thoughtful contributions. This year, we are supporting DARE, RotaKids and The Bishop’s Appeal. A heartfelt thank you to our school community for your generosity in donating non-perishable food items and pre-loved winter coats. Your kindness and support make a real difference to others. Looking ahead, please remember that we will be taking part in the Big Barney’s Assault Course Challenge on Friday 6th November to raise money for the Jehovah Rapha Healthcare Centre in Liwolo. The funds raised will help ensure that people can access essential healthcare. We would be very grateful if you could ask family and friends to sponsor your child and support us in this important mission. Finally, thank you for your continued support throughout this half-term. 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