--- title: "Year 6 - Science" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-14-year-6-science" 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 6 - Science ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_2787.jpeg) 14 April 2026 Today in Science, our Year 6 pupils explored how light travels and how different objects can affect its path. Through a hands-on investigation, the children used cones to model how light travels in straight lines. By carefully adjusting the position of the cones, they observed that light does not bend around objects, helping them to understand key concepts such as how shadows are formed and why we cannot see through opaque materials. The children worked collaboratively, making predictions, testing their ideas and discussing their observations using scientific vocabulary. It was fantastic to see their curiosity, teamwork and critical thinking skills in action throughout the lesson. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_2787.jpeg) [Year 6](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-6) [Science](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/science) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_2788.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-14-year-6-smart-school-council) Previous ### [Year 6 - Smart School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-14-year-6-smart-school-council) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/1000031645.jpg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-15-kids-with-bricks-lego-club) Next ### [Kids with Bricks Lego Club](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-15-kids-with-bricks-lego-club) ### 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/)