--- title: "Year 5 - The CO Crew" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-01-13-year-5-the-co-crew" 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! # Year 5 - The CO Crew ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_4335.JPG) 13 January 2025 Today, the children participated in a workshop delivered by the CO crew, where they learned about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO). The session covered key topics, including: **What is Carbon Monoxide?** A colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas known as the "silent killer" because it is hard to detect without special equipment. **Where Does CO Come From?** Produced when fuels like gas, coal, wood, or oil don't burn properly, with sources such as faulty boilers, stoves, fireplaces, and cars left running in enclosed spaces. **The Dangers of CO Poisoning:** Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and tiredness, and it can be fatal if not addressed. **How to Stay Safe:** The importance of installing CO detectors, maintaining appliances, and avoiding indoor use of outdoor equipment. The children engaged thoughtfully, gaining vital knowledge to help keep themselves and their families safe. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_4335.JPG) [Year 5](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-5) [PSHE](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/pshe) [Science](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/science) [Discussions](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/discussions) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_0141.jpg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-01-13-collective-worship-year-of-prayer) Previous ### [Collective Worship- Year of Prayer](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-01-13-collective-worship-year-of-prayer) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/EC3CCDCA-F0F0-4151-8F0F-2A17E8B589CA.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-01-13-reception-challenge-champions) Next ### [Reception: Challenge Champions ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-01-13-reception-challenge-champions) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)