Little Gardeners Club: Bird Feeders
Today in Little Gardeners Club, we made bird feeders. In the colder months, it can be a lot harder for birds to find food, so putting out bird feeders can help them to survive. The children used cardboard tubes and poked string through to make them into hangers. Then we covered them with lard and bird seeds. We placed them all around school on tree branches. We also tried to bird watch but we didn’t see very many. We are hoping that we will be able to see more birds now that we have more bird feeders on the school grounds.
Keep Fit Club
Today at Keep Fit Club, our Key Stage 2 children enjoyed a fantastic, action-packed session out in the sunshine! We made the absolute most of the beautiful weather by taking a trip around Whitehall Park, where everyone worked hard on their stamina with a brisk walk, jog, and run. As a reward for all their great energy and effort, the children got to enjoy a fun treat on the playground. To wrap up our workout, we headed over to the MUGA and outdoor gym to finish off our fitness routine on a high note. Thank you for ensuring they came prepared—they all did a brilliant job today!
Little Gardeners Club: Bug Hotels
Today in Little Gardeners Club, we became mini wildlife architects and made our very own bug hotels! We started by exploring the school grounds and collecting natural materials such as sticks, leaves, bark and other bits and pieces that bugs love. We then used our materials to create cosy little homes for insects and minibeasts. Once our bug hotels were finished, we placed them around the school perimeter, ready to provide shelter for our garden visitors. We had lots of fun getting creative while also helping to support the wildlife around our school!
Year 1&2 Lunchtime Games Club
Another great lunchtime games club. Some of us had a huge stroke of luck this week whilst others were a bit unlucky but we all had lots of fun all the same! We played ‘Pizza, Pizza’ again as it was a favourite last week and lots of us also played ‘Don’t Wake Mr McGregor,’ ‘Shopping List’ and ‘Dinosaur Number Eggs’. We hope to introduce a couple of new games again next week. Well done everyone!
Netball Club
Tonight was our second netball club of the year and it was great to see lots of enthusiasm and eagerness to improve skills, especially speed and agility. We also worked on tactics and how to dodge in and out of space.
KS2 Football Club
Today at Football Club, the children focused on game-based activities, exploring different conditions and challenges within each phase of the game. The children developed their ability to recognise when to attack, defend and transition, applying their skills and decision-making in realistic game situations.
Keep Fit Club
Pupils from Years 3 to 6 launched into the autumn term with fantastic energy during their very first Keep Fit Club session at Jacks Key. The children made the most of the fresh air as they walked, jogged, and ran around the grounds, pacing themselves while encouraging each other every step of the way. What a brilliant first session!
Little Gardeners Club: Nature hunt and planting seeds
Our first session of Little Gardeners Club was so fun. We started by going on a nature hunt to find common sightings like red, brown and yellow leaves, a spider web, a pinecone, something prickly, a log and so many more. The children ticked off their items and all helped one another to find things. Then we had a quick play on the trim trail before we were back inside ready to plant seeds. The children each had a plant pot to decorate with letter stickers, gems and paint pens. Then each child put compost into their plant pot and planted a bean seed. We discussed what a plant needs to grow and survive. They are so excited to see them grow!
Netball Club
What a beautiful evening to start our netball club! The children worked on their passing, catching, footwork and moving through skill and drill games. It was fantastic to see how much effort they put in and observe some wonderful Team B spirit!
Summer Rocksteady Concert
🎸 What an incredible morning! 🎤 A huge congratulations to all our amazing rockstars for their brilliant Summer Rocksteady concert today! It has been an absolute joy to watch their confidence grow so much over the course of the year. They took to the stage like true professionals and totally rocked the house! 🌟 A massive thank you to all the parents and carers for your endless support and for cheering them on today. Your encouragement makes all the difference! 🙌 Finally, a HUGE shoutout and thank you to Jess for her fantastic music tuition. Your dedication, energy, and talent have truly brought out the very best in our young musicians. 🥁🎹 We are so proud of everyone involved! Keep rocking! 🎶👏 All of the photos can be found here: https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-galleries/rocksteady-summer-concert
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Year 6 - Performance Rehearsals
The Year 6 children were working hard during rehearsals and the play is coming together nicely. They have been learning to project their voices and sing the song from the heart. They even gave a special performance for Bishop Philip. The children can’t wait to show their families!
Witton Athletics Winners Again! 🥇🥇
🏆 WITTON ATHLETICS WINNERS AGAIN!🏆 BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS! 🎉 Out of 14 incredible schools, St Barnabas has officially won the Darwen Schools Athletics competition for the second year in a row! What an absolutely unforgettable night! We absolutely dominated the track, including a CLEAN SWEEP in the relays! Here is our incredible medal haul: 🥇 The Relay Sweep (Winners of EVERY relay race!) 🥇- Year 3/4 Girls Relay 🥇 - Year 3/4 Boys Relay 🥇- Year 5/6 Girls Relay 🥇 - Year 5/6 Boys Relay 🏅 Individual Superstars 🥇Aura (Y3 Sprint), 🥇James (Y4 Sprint), 🥇Ted (Y5 Sprint) 🥈 Emily (400m), 🥈 Joshua (400m) 🥉Alice (Y5 Sprint), 🥉Carter (600m) I am one incredibly proud Headteacher tonight and I haven’t got much of a voice left after all the cheering! 🗣️ A huge thank you to Mrs Gardner for her amazing coaching leading up to this, and to Mr Bloomfield and Mrs Araujo for their fantastic support tonight. 👏 Finally, a massive thank you to our wonderful parents for your unmatched support. We were definitely the loudest school out there—showing up in true St Barnabas "the encourager" style! 💙🙌 We may be small, but we are mighty!! 💪 💙
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