--- title: "Year 3- English-Understanding Rules and Kindness Through Michael Rosen and Marc Colagiovanni's Poems" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-05-06-year-3-english-understanding-rules-and-kindness-through-michael-rosen-and-marc-colagiovan" 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- English-Understanding Rules and Kindness Through Michael Rosen and Marc Colagiovanni's Poems ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-B5311627-CB2E-48C2-8D23-6036339ADC33.png) 6 May 2025 Today, the children listened to two insightful poems: The Dinner Hall by Michael Rosen and The Reflection in Me by Marc Colagiovanni. The Dinner Hall by Michael Rosen explores the idea of rules and order within the school dining hall, highlighting the importance of structure and kindness to ensure everyone can enjoy their lunch. The poem reflects on what might happen if rules were ignored and how they help create a more respectful environment for all. The Reflection in Me by Marc Colagiovanni focuses on the concept of self-reflection and the importance of being kind to ourselves. It emphasises how understanding our feelings and actions, alongside following rules, can help create a more harmonious and caring environment. The children discussed the themes of both poems, considering how rules help us work together and why kindness and respect are essential. This ties in with our school's 4 Bs. They then chose their favourite poem and shared their thoughts, justifying their opinions with reasons. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-B5311627-CB2E-48C2-8D23-6036339ADC33.png) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [English](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/english) [Behaviour](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/behaviour) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_7946.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-05-06-random-acts-of-kindness-around-our-community) Previous ### [Random Acts of Kindness around our community ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-05-06-random-acts-of-kindness-around-our-community) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_0805(1).jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-05-07-online-safety-fostering-a-sense-of-belonging) Next ### [Online Safety: Fostering a Sense of Belonging](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-05-07-online-safety-fostering-a-sense-of-belonging) ### 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/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/events/Open_Days_2026-27_(3).png)