--- title: "Year 3- Celebrating Literature Festival at Darwen Library" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-10-year-3-celebrating-literature-festival-at-darwen-library" 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- Celebrating Literature Festival at Darwen Library ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-9E411296-3633-47BD-BB59-74B8DEF25093_(1).png) 10 June 2025 Today, as part of the Children's Literature Festival, Year 3 went on an exciting adventure, walking to Darwen Library to meet the wonderful Blackburn-born author, Christina Gabbitas. She shared a fascinating glimpse into her background, highlighting the importance of living life to its fullest. Christina also spoke about her love for audiobooks, explaining how she enjoys listening to stories. The children then had the amazing opportunity to read one of her powerful poems about saving our oceans aloud. Christina also captivated us by reading a section of her book, 'Believe in Magic', using wonderful expression in her voice that brought the story to life. Christina generously gave every child a signed copy of her book, 'Believe in Magic'! It was a truly inspiring session! ![](https://st-barnabas-primary-school.schudio.com/images/news/activitymore-9E411296-3633-47BD-BB59-74B8DEF25093_(1).png) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [English](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/english) [Enrichment](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/enrichment) [Spirituality](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/spirituality) [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/visits-and-visitors) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_1904.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-10-reception-class-worship) Previous ### [Reception: Class Worship](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-10-reception-class-worship) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/23B40FE0-AE2B-4F5A-B3D0-092C6B26C132.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-10-year-1-attend-the-children-s-literature-festival-at-darwen-library) Next ### [Year 1 Attend the Children’s Literature Festival at Darwen Library ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-10-year-1-attend-the-children-s-literature-festival-at-darwen-library) ### 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/)