Welcome to our school website.
At St Barnabas we strive to help every child to, ‘achieve great things’ and live ‘life in all its fullness’ by inspiring them with rich, fun experiences and equipping them with a love of learning. Our school has a strong Christian ethos built on our core Gospel values which the children chose themselves: Trust, Forgiveness,Friendship, Generosity, Respect, Service and Courage. St Barnabas was known in the Bible as an encourager so we try to follow his example and encourage others. With close links with our parish church, other schools in our multi-academy Trust and our dedicated team of staff, governors and parents, we take pride in, “Learning and growing together in a love-filled Christian family”.
We would welcome you to come along and visit our school as ‘Every day is an open day at St Barnabas’. If you would like to arrange a visit then please contact our school office on 01254 702996 or email [email protected]. Please check out our school twitter/ X page , our facebook page, our gallery or latest news to see all of the fun things we get up to at St Barnabas.
If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to our St Barnabas school family,
Mrs Becky Ham
Headteacher



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Year 5 Music
In Music, Year 5 continued learning how to play the djembe. After recapping the 3 main ways of hitting the drums (tone, slap and bass), the class began to learn words from a range of African languages and use them as a rhythmic guide for their playing. Counting and clapping exercises were used to rehearse increasingly complex drum rhythms, which were shared with the class.
Online Safety: YouTube
YouTube continues to be one of the most popular platforms for young people, offering a mix of entertainment, creativity and learning. However, its vast content library and recommendation systems can also expose children to risks that are not always easy to spot. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide highlights key concerns, including: • Inappropriate or extreme content • Interaction with strangers • Risky trends and challenges • The impact of short-form content It also offers practical advice, such as using YouTube Kids, setting parental controls and watching content together. Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/4zbr3 #OnlineSafety #Safeguarding #DigitalParenting #WakeUpWednesday
Year 1: Celebrating Earth Day
This morning, we celebrated Earth Day. We came to school dressed in green and blue. We watched a short video from the BBC about Earth Day, climate change and ways we can help our Earth. We then created our own fizzy Earth using baking soda, vinegar and paint. Finally, we wrote some beautiful thank you prayers to God, thanking Him for the nature on our Earth like trees, snow, animals and the sea.



