--- title: "Year 3- History/English-Exploring Ancient Egypt Through Explanation Texts" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-10-08-year-3-history-english-exploring-ancient-egypt-through-explanation-texts" 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- History/English-Exploring Ancient Egypt Through Explanation Texts ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-86B3F0C4-28E7-4967-88CA-6AC7DECA7BA1.png) 8 October 2025 This week, Year 3 has started a new writing unit on explanation texts. In History, we’ve been learning about the beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians, the process of mummification, and the importance of the River Nile. The writers are now using what they have learned to write their own explanation texts, applying their knowledge of Ancient Egypt to build and develop their English writing skills. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-86B3F0C4-28E7-4967-88CA-6AC7DECA7BA1.png) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [English](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/english) [History](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/history) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_1142.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-10-07-year-5-pe) Previous ### [Year 5 - PE](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-10-07-year-5-pe) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/1B4FFA41-ADDA-431E-A540-7EE604573DB8.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-10-09-whole-school-rev-ben-worship) Next ### [Whole school Rev. Ben Worship ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-10-09-whole-school-rev-ben-worship) ### 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/)