--- title: "Year 6 - Life is a journey" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-09-07-year-6-life-is-a-journey" 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 - Life is a journey ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_4233.jpeg) 7 September 2026 Today, Year 6 began their new RE unit, ‘Life is a Journey’, with a reflective walk along Jacks Key. As we explored the surroundings, the children were encouraged to think about spirituality and the different journeys we take through life. We discussed how the paths we walk can represent the guidance we receive, with some paths being smooth and others rough, reflecting the challenges and struggles we may face along the way. The children also considered how gateways can act as guardians, representing opportunities that are sometimes open to us and other times closed. We explored how trees can symbolise lasting life and growth, while bridges can represent the helping hands and support we need to keep us on the right path.![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_4233.jpeg) [Year 6](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-6) [Religious Education](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/religious-education) [Spirituality](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/spirituality) [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_4250(2).jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-09-04-year-6-behind-the-scenes) Previous ### [Year 6 - Behind the Scenes ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-09-04-year-6-behind-the-scenes) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/DE5FC74E-FFC8-45C4-B7C7-23031820458B.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-09-08-m-m-production-the-new-adventures-of-pinocchio) Next ### [M&M Production: The New Adventures of Pinocchio ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-09-08-m-m-production-the-new-adventures-of-pinocchio) ### 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/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/events/Open_Days_2026-27_(3).png)