--- title: "Year 3- PSHE- Can Harold afford it?" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-27-year-3-pshe-can-harold-afford-it" 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- PSHE- Can Harold afford it? ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-93B22EA8-5D67-49C5-B349-9FE09594C22C.png) 27 April 2026 Today, Miss Gregson delivered an insightful lesson to the class titled "Can Harold Afford It?" focusing on building economic literacy and digital resilience. The session began by exploring the children’s wishes, with many mentioning items they would buy if they could afford them, such as a phone, a PlayStation, a fish tank, new clothes, or a holiday. Miss Gregson helped the children distinguish between "wishes" and "needs," challenging the class to identify essential household costs, such as food, furniture, and electricity bills, that families must prioritise. The children then applied these concepts to help Harold the Giraffe, who wanted a £150 bike but only had £20 in his money box. By calculating Harold’s "income" and expenses, the class discussed the importance of saving up for bigger items and even suggested eco-friendly options like buying a second-hand bike to save money and protect the environment. Additionally, the lesson touched on the financial risks of online gaming, teaching the children that virtual items like skins and gems cost real money and that it is important to avoid being rushed into spending decisions.![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-93B22EA8-5D67-49C5-B349-9FE09594C22C.png) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [PSHE](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/pshe) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_2860.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-24-year-4-gifted-and-talented-brfc-tournament) Previous ### [Year 4 - Gifted and Talented BRFC Tournament ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-24-year-4-gifted-and-talented-brfc-tournament) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_2112(1).jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-28-the-big-bake-sale) Next ### [The Big Bake Sale ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-28-the-big-bake-sale) ### 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/)