--- title: "Year 3- Science-Exploring how a vertebrate’s skeleton provides support and protection." url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-02-02-year-3-science-exploring-how-a-vertebrate-s-skeleton-provides-support-and-protection" 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- Science-Exploring how a vertebrate’s skeleton provides support and protection. ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-7EBA4E70-3047-412E-A1B3-D57D646A4A3C.png) 2 February 2026 In Science today, the children explored how a vertebrate’s skeleton provides support and protection while allowing for movement. Building on their skills from previous years, they used online quizzes to test their knowledge and check their understanding. They were particularly fascinated to discover that even a snake has a spine, finding it very interesting to see how such a long, flexible animal is still classified as a vertebrate! ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-7EBA4E70-3047-412E-A1B3-D57D646A4A3C.png) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Science](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/science) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_1991.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-30-year-6-photography) Previous ### [Year 6 - Photography ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-30-year-6-photography) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/08B18463-EEFC-49EA-9186-ACA5FC0F5120.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-02-03-year-1-re-jesus-turns-water-into-wine) Next ### [Year 1 RE: Jesus Turns Water into Wine](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-02-03-year-1-re-jesus-turns-water-into-wine) ### 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/)