Reception: Muddy Monday
Our Reception class thoroughly enjoyed their Muddy Monday session! They had a fantastic time finding various bugs and enthusiastically creating homes for them. It was truly wonderful to observe their engagement and curiosity during these activities. It was also wonderful to see the children becoming braver, climbing higher up trees, and collaborating to create a camp fire. They also loved foraging for different natural materials to continue their imaginative role-playing games. Additionally, the children enjoyed closely observing the wildflowers and using them to create lovely summer scents, showcasing their creativity and sensory exploration.
Year 1 PE- Kicking
This week in PE, Year 1 focused on refining their kicking skills. They practiced controlling the ball, stopping it with precision, passing accurately to their teammates, and shooting confidently into the net.
Year 4 - PE: Tennis Skills
In Year 4’s tennis skills session this week, we focussed on returning a ball through a target. To warm up for the session, the children played Rats and Rabbits - a twist on the game of tag played in pairs. The children were then introduced to the new skill by developing hand-eye co-ordination. They performed actions that their partner had to mirror. They then learned how to stand side on with their feet shoulder-width apart and their face towards the ball. They practised using their hand to return the ball through a hoop. Next week, we will be repeating this skill but with rackets.
BwD School Games - Y3/4 Quad Kids
This afternoon some of our children from Years 3 and 4 represented the school at the Blackburn with Darwen School Games Quad Kids event at Witton park. The children did four events which included a 60m sprint, 400m long distance, vortex throw and long jump. Every single pupil represented the school wonderfully and really encouraged each other to push to their limits. We now need to wait to see how we’ve done once every school has completed the events. Fingers crossed for Team B !
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Darwen Primary Schools Athletics Winners 2025
We are so immensely proud of our amazing athletics squad for winning the Darwen Primary School Athletics at Witton Park tonight! They showed so much determination and put in a great deal of effort, as well as showing fantastic encouragement to each other. A huge thank you to Mrs Gardner for her coaching and organising all of the paperwork. Thanks also to Mrs Araujo, Miss Kachwalla and Mr Prescott for their support and for being great marshals. Thank you to our parents and carers for your support and for transporting your child. I am one proud Headteacher tonight! We might be small, but we are mighty! All of the photos can be found here: https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-galleries/witton-athletics-winners-2025
Year 3- P.E-Mastering Throws and Jumps
In today’s P.E. lesson, the children practised different throwing techniques, pull, push, and sling, to throw for distance. Working in teams, they took turns throwing and sprinting to collect the equipment. They also explored how different types of equipment affected their throws and gave each other helpful feedback. At Station 2, they had fun with the “Jump the Stream” activity, using a hop, step, and jump from both a standing start and a short run-up. Partners counted how many jumps were needed to cross the “stream.” It was a great session full of movement, teamwork, and skill-building.
KS2 Racket Sports Club
As part of the KS2 Racket Sports Club, the children focused on table tennis. They developed essential skills such as hand-eye coordination, agility and quick reflexes. Through a range of fun and competitive activities, the children learned how to serve, rally and score. The children gradually improved their technique and confidence. The club also encouraged teamwork, sportsmanship and resilience, as they supported each other in developing their gameplay and understanding of the sport.
Year 4 PE - Quad Kids Athletics
In our PE session we focused on Quad Kids which is an athletics event. It includes 4 elements- a 400m run, a 60m sprint, mini vortex throw and a standing long jump. The children worked hard to develop their speed, agility and quickness, listening carefully on how to improve their performances.
KS1 Sports Day- Mums’, Dads’ and Toddler Race
A huge thank you to all the amazing toddler siblings, mums, and dads who joined us for our Sports Day! You all did brilliantly, especially in the Mums', Dads', and Toddler Race, and brought so many smiles to the children's faces.
KS2 Sports Day Winners
We are so proud of every child who took part with enthusiasm, determination and team spirit. Whether running, jumping, cheering or supporting one another, you each showed what it means to “Achieve great things through learning and growing in a love-filled Christian family.” Sports Day is more than just winning races—it’s about celebrating effort, encouraging one another and showing resilience. It was fantastic to see so many parents and carers joining us and a huge thank you to everyone who entered the Toddlers, Mums and Dads races and thankfully nearly everyone came away injury free! Well done to all of our competitors and thank you to the staff, families and supporters who made the day so special. You truly helped create an atmosphere of joy, encouragement and community! All of the photos will be uploaded shortly to here: https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-galleries/sports-day-2025
Year 1- Sports Day
A huge well done to all our fantastic Year 1 children for their incredible efforts this morning during Sports Day! Every single one of you put in 100% and truly shone. It was wonderful to see you all trying your absolute best in every event and, even better, encouraging one another with such enthusiasm. We are so incredibly proud of you all!
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Reception- Sports Day
A huge well done to our absolutely amazing Reception children! We're bursting with pride after their fantastic performance at their very first Sports Day here at St. Barnabas. Every single child showed such super efforts, lots of enthusiasm, and beautifully encouraged their friends. What a brilliant morning of achieving great things!