--- title: "Year 5 - PE" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-09-09-year-5-pe" 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 - PE ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_4767.jpeg) 9 September 2026 ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_4767.jpeg) In PE, Year 5 began developing their cricket skills by using underarm throws to quickly and accurately move a tennis ball around the playground. We also practised catching the ball, being aware of how we track the ball with our eyes as well as being prepared to move our feet and hands. We then applied those skills in friendly game to see which team could complete 20 throws and catches successfully. [Year 5](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-5) [P.E](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/p-e) [![](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) Previous ### [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) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/61CC3F84-3343-42D8-9208-0D6BE83C39BD.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-09-10-year-4-national-day-of-prayer-for-schools) Next ### [Year 4 - National Day of Prayer for Schools ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-09-10-year-4-national-day-of-prayer-for-schools) ### 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)