--- title: "Ocean Awareness with the Marine Conservation Society" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-29-ocean-awareness-with-the-marine-conservation-society" 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! # Ocean Awareness with the Marine Conservation Society ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-95B94E38-3971-41A8-AFA2-F1F988190091_(1).png) 29 April 2026 Today, we were joined by Lorna from the Marine Conservation Society for a brilliant session. The children explored the wonders of our Ocean while learning about serious challenges such as climate change, overfishing, and ocean pollution. A particularly memorable moment was learning that sea turtles often mistake floating plastic bags for jellyfish, their favourite food, highlighting the dangers of litter. Lorna inspired the children to think creatively about waste, showing them how to repurpose plastic items, such as turning old milk gallons into birds or bird feeders. The children loved sharing their favourite things about the sea, and to help us keep learning, Lorna mentioned that there are plenty of fantastic free resources available on their website to explore at home or in class. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-95B94E38-3971-41A8-AFA2-F1F988190091_(1).png) [Reception](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/reception) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Year 4](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-4) [Climate action / Sustainability](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/climate-action-sustainability) [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_3920.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-28-year-5-re) Previous ### [Year 5 - RE](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-28-year-5-re) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/1000032009.jpg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-30-kids-with-bricks-lego-club) Next ### [Kids with Bricks Lego Club](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-30-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/)