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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.
Welcome 2026/2027 Sports Leaders
Our Sports Leaders for 2026-2027 are ready to go in their smart new tops. At our first meeting of the year we have decided on their first Intra- school competition and booked the date in the diary. We can’t wait to bring lots of exciting activities and ideas to life! Welcome Alice, Eliza, Daisy, Ted, Charlie and Carter.
Netball Club
What a beautiful evening to start our netball club! The children worked on their passing, catching, footwork and moving through skill and drill games. It was fantastic to see how much effort they put in and observe some wonderful Team B spirit!
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Friday Celebration Worship
This morning, we began our Celebration Worship by reflecting on another amazing week at school. This week, we have thoroughly enjoyed our whole-school performance of Pinocchio, and across the school, our children have been working extremely hard to demonstrate Barney’s 4Bs and our Christian Values as they strive to earn ClassDojo points. We have been incredibly impressed by the children’s positive attitudes to learning and the high standards of behaviour we have seen throughout the school. Well done, everyone! We then celebrated our Barney’s Brilliant Beacons. A huge well done to Hunter, Lily, Albie and Hadi in KS1, and Elsie, Phoebe, Annabel, Alice, Harry, Emily, Alfie and Eliza in KS2. Well done to these amazing children, who have made such a fantastic start to the academic year! You have all been wonderful role models and truly shining examples of Barney’s Beacons. We are incredibly proud of you! Mrs Ham then shared a few important reminders with us. The Big Summer Weekend at our church this weekend, School Photograph Day will take place on Wednesday 16th September, followed by our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 25th September. Our lunchtime and after-school clubs have also now gone live on Arbor and are available to book. To bring our worship to a close, we were treated to some beautiful prayers from Annabel and Seb. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Celebration Worship this morning, and an extended thank you to all of our families for your continued support, both this week and every week. We wish you all a wonderful and restful weekend! 🌟
Year 6 - Life is a journey
Today, Year 6 began their new RE unit, ‘Life is a Journey’, with a reflective walk along Jacks Key. As we explored the surroundings, the children were encouraged to think about spirituality and the different journeys we take through life. We discussed how the paths we walk can represent the guidance we receive, with some paths being smooth and others rough, reflecting the challenges and struggles we may face along the way. The children also considered how gateways can act as guardians, representing opportunities that are sometimes open to us and other times closed. We explored how trees can symbolise lasting life and growth, while bridges can represent the helping hands and support we need to keep us on the right path.
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Year 6 - Behind the Scenes
Following their amazing production of Pinocchio, Year 6 were treated to an exciting workshop exploring what happens behind the scenes and how all the different elements come together to bring a production to life. The children had the opportunity to explore the importance of sound effects, lighting, visuals, props and special effects, discovering how each element can transform a performance and create atmosphere for an audience. The workshop gave the children a fascinating insight into the creativity, teamwork and technical skills that go into putting on a successful production. They even had the opportunity to get involved themselves and experiment with some of the different techniques!