--- title: "Year 5 - Children’s Literature Festival" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-06-17-year-5-children-s-literature-festival" 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 5 - Children’s Literature Festival ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_4316.jpeg) 17 June 2026 ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_4316.jpeg) On Tuesday, we had the opportunity to walk down to Darwen Library to participate in Blackburn with Darwen’s Children’s Literature Festival. We had the privilege of talking to Sarah Surgey, author of books such as Subject Society, Jumping Hurdles and The Heavy Bag. She gave us a great insight into the process of writing and the business of publishing, before reading some of her latest book. The children asked some really interesting questions and we all enjoyed this rare opportunity to gain advice and understanding from an accomplished professional. [Year 5](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-5) [English](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/english) [Discussions](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/discussions) [Oracy](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/oracy) [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/visits-and-visitors) [National Year of Reading](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/national-year-of-reading) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_4320.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-06-17-year-5-rotakids) Previous ### [Year 5 - RotaKids](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-06-17-year-5-rotakids) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_4345.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-06-17-year-5-pe) Next ### [Year 5 - PE](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-06-17-year-5-pe) ### 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/)