--- title: "Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday in Year 4" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-08-celebrating-sir-david-attenborough-s-100th-birthday-in-year-4" 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! # Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday in Year 4 ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_1483.png) 8 May 2026 ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_1483.png) Today we took part in a very special Picture News Worship where we celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday! We found out so many amazing facts and when we looked ourselves we loved these examples; 1\. He is older than sliced bread 2\. He almost never became a TV presenter 3\. More than 50 species are named after him 4\. He once collected fossils and salamanders as a child 5\. His gorilla moment became television history 6\. He doesn't like rats 7\. His brother was a Hollywood heavyweight 8\. He never learned to drive We then listened to a special message from Sir David Attenborough and other schools had sent him some very special messages and cards. They designed these on special recycled card to work towards protecting our planet. Next we were asked to think about three things. One example was “ Why do we think Sir David has become such such a popular advocate for the natural world?” The children came up with some very thoughtful and interesting responses. Finally, a special guest visited the worship. It was Steve Backshall and he talked passionately about how Sir David has inspired him on how to look at the natural world. Year 4 loved taking part in this very special worship today and we send our best birthday wishes to Sir David Attenborough. [Year 4](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-4) [Climate action / Sustainability](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/climate-action-sustainability) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/activitymore-9B1D9646-512B-461B-889A-EB054D5874A8.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-07-year-3-class-worship-exploring-the-kind-stranger) Previous ### [Year 3- Class Worship- Exploring 'The Kind Stranger](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-07-year-3-class-worship-exploring-the-kind-stranger) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/activitymore-54298B35-55D3-4E0D-A3BB-1F0D4DD8D593.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-11-year-3-english-prediction-and-discovery) Next ### [Year 3- English- Prediction and Discovery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-11-year-3-english-prediction-and-discovery) ### 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/)