--- title: "Year 3- R.E- Exploring Sadness and Joy of Easter" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-20-year-3-r-e-exploring-sadness-and-joy-of-easter" 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 3- R.E- Exploring Sadness and Joy of Easter ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-C680C1A4-8228-4741-BC55-79EE09169F18.png) 20 March 2025 In R.E, Year 3 learned about the events of Palm Sunday. They watched a short film showing Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and discussed the different emotions of the people in the story. The crowd was excited and joyful, waving palm branches and shouting "Hosanna!" because they believed Jesus was their King. The disciples felt proud and amazed as they walked beside Jesus and saw how much people loved Him. Jesus himself was calm but thoughtful, knowing what was to come. However, the Pharisees were angry and worried because they didn’t like how many people followed Jesus. The children learnt that Easter Sunday is both joyful and sad because it brings together the emotions of Good Friday and the Resurrection of Jesus. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-C680C1A4-8228-4741-BC55-79EE09169F18.png) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Religious Education](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/religious-education) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_0070_(1).jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-19-year-6-mrs-doubtfire-covent-garden-trafalgar-square) Previous ### [Year 6- Mrs Doubtfire, Covent Garden & Trafalgar Square](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-19-year-6-mrs-doubtfire-covent-garden-trafalgar-square) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/live_streaming.PNG)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-21-year-3-online-safety-live-streaming) Next ### [Year 3- Online Safety- Live Streaming](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-03-21-year-3-online-safety-live-streaming) ### 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/)