KS2 Football Training
Today, KS2 enjoyed their after-school football training, focusing on attacking overloads. The children worked on creating and exploiting 2v1 and 3v2 situations, looking at how to use width, movement and quick passing to create space and get into goal-scoring positions.
Year 6 - Building Circuits
Today in Year 6, the children built electrical circuits to investigate how adding more bulbs to a series circuit affects the output. They worked scientifically by making predictions, carefully constructing their circuits and observing how the brightness of the bulbs changed as more bulbs were added. The children then discussed their findings and used their observations to explain how the number of bulbs in a series circuit affects the circuit’s output.
Year 6 - Hockey
In Year 6, the children began their hockey unit by developing their fundamental skills. They focused on passing and receiving the ball with control, as well as moving into space to support their teammates. The children also explored how to work effectively as a team, using movement and communication to create opportunities during games.
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Rev Ben’s Worship - Moses & the Burning Bush
On Thursday, Rev Ben led a worship all about following instructions. The children thoroughly enjoyed an active game of Captain’s Orders to begin with. They then listened to the story of Moses and the Burning Bush. Rev Ben posed questions about why Moses was afraid to follow God’s instructions at first and how people show trust in God.
Year 6 - DACA Visit
Today, Year 6 had the exciting opportunity to meet Mr Glover, Principal of DACA, who came to speak to the children about the exciting opportunities that await them as they make the transition from Year 6 to Year 7. He also invited them to the open evening on Wednesday 30th September. Mr Glover shared lots of information about life at DACA, helping the children understand what they can expect when they move to high school. He spoke about the wide range of subjects they will have the opportunity to study, including how their learning will develop and become more specialised as they progress through the school. The children were also able to find out more about the different clubs, activities, trips and opportunities available at DACA, as well as the support they will receive as they settle into Year 7. A huge thank you to Mr Glover for taking the time to speak to our Year 6 children and helping them look ahead to this exciting new chapter in their education!
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KS2 Football Training
Today at football club, the children worked on a variety of different ways to score, with a particular focus on first-time finishing. We looked at timing our runs, creating space in and around the box and reacting quickly to opportunities to shoot. The children practised finishing from different angles and distances, focusing on getting their body position right, keeping their eyes on the ball and striking with control and accuracy.
Year 6 - Place Value
Today in Year 6, the children focused on the mechanics of place value, exploring how numbers change when multiplying by 10, 100 and 1,000. Using place value charts, the children developed their understanding of how each digit moves between columns and how its value changes when multiplied by powers of 10. They used this understanding to explain their reasoning and identify patterns within the numbers.
Friday Celebration Worship
This morning, we started our celebration worship by reflecting on a fantastic week in school. It is great to see that our whole school are settling into their new classes and continuing to work hard to earn dojo points for achieving great things and showing a huge amount of respect. This week has also seen us launching our lunchtime and after school clubs. It’s been brilliant to see our children enjoying and making the most of these extra-curricular opportunities. There may still be a few places on a number of our clubs. Please see Arbor. We then presented our Barney’s Brilliant Beacons. A huge well done to Noah, Elsie, Elara, Noah, Hendrix and Luna in Reception and KS1 and Teddy, Alice, Renee, Harry, Lana, Alfie, Layla and Charlie in KS2. Well done to these amazing children for working extremely hard across the curriculum and for their exemplary behaviour. We ended our worship with a reminder from Mrs Ham about MacMillan Coffee Morning next Friday. We would really appreciate any donations of cake to help us to raise funds for an amazing charity. We also had a sing along to ‘Shine.’ We thank our St Barnabas families who could attend celebration worship this morning and extend a thank you to all of our other families who continue to support us in many ways. We wish you all a fantastic weekend.
Year 6 - Expressing Myself
Today, Year 6 began exploring their creative side using graffiti as a stimulus for their artwork. The children experimented with colour, pattern and design, using masking tape to create a four-letter word or slogan across their page. They then used vibrant oil pastels to build a bold and colourful scene around their design. Once the artwork was complete, the children carefully removed the masking tape to reveal their hidden slogan, creating a striking contrast between the vibrant background and the clear lettering. The finished pieces showcased the children’s creativity, imagination and ability to use different artistic techniques to create an impactful piece of art.
KS2 Football Club
Today at Football Club, the children focused on game-based activities, exploring different conditions and challenges within each phase of the game. The children developed their ability to recognise when to attack, defend and transition, applying their skills and decision-making in realistic game situations.
Open Days for our September 2027 intake
💙Is your child starting Reception this September? 💙 We warmly welcome parents, carers, and children to come and see our school in action. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our school family and enjoy a guided tour with our Headteacher, Mrs Ham. 📅 Open Day Dates & Times: Tuesday 22nd September: 9.00 - 10.30am Wednesday 7th October: 2.00 - 3.30pm Thursday 15th October: 2.00 - 3.30pm Monday 9th November: 9.00 - 10.30am Thursday 19th November: 9.00 - 10.30am Friday 27th November: 2.00 - 3.30pm 📝 How to Book Your Tour: To secure your place on one of our open days, please complete our booking form: 👉 https://forms.gle/DxqPdvyXDx1Xmd918 To get a feel for our school and what we can offer your child, please see our news page on our website: https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news and our photo galleries: https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery Please also keep your eye on our website for the dates of our stay and play sessions that will soon be coming up for our current Reception parents and carers and pre-school children, parents and carers. We look forward to meeting you and your child! 💙😀
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Year 6 - Cricket
During PE, Year 6 developed their bowling skills, focusing on using the correct technique to bowl accurately and consistently. The children practised their stance, arm position and follow-through, aiming towards a specific target and adjusting the speed and direction of their throw to improve accuracy. The children demonstrated excellent focus and perseverance as they refined their technique and challenged themselves to hit their targets.
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