--- title: "Reception - Minibeast Visit" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-05-08-reception-minibeast-visit" 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! # Reception - Minibeast Visit ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_6765(1).jpeg) 8 May 2025 Today, our Reception class enjoyed an exciting visit from the local Animal Garden pet shop, who brought along a fascinating collection of minibeasts for the children to explore. The children were thrilled to get up close with a range of creepy crawlies and even a tarantula! They had the opportunity to ask questions and observe the creatures carefully. This hands-on experience sparked lots of curiosity and discussion, supporting our current topic on minibeasts and helping to build confidence, language skills and respect for living things. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_6765(1).jpeg) [Reception](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/reception) [Science](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/science) [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/visits-and-visitors) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/89F12E0D-34A9-46C8-BBCF-2AF77A4DC292.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-05-07-reception-year-1-and-year-2-story-and-craft-club) Previous ### [Reception, Year 1 and Year 2- Story and Craft Club ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-05-07-reception-year-1-and-year-2-story-and-craft-club) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_3852.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-05-08-year-2-the-slides-at-crocky-trail) Next ### [Year 2 - The slides at Crocky Trail](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-05-08-year-2-the-slides-at-crocky-trail) ### 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/)