--- title: "News: Protected Characteristics" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/protected-characteristics" 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! # News: Protected Characteristics ![Image of Year 6 - Class Worship](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_4756.jpeg) 9 Nov [2026-11-09-year-6-class-worship](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-09-year-6-class-worship) #### [Year 6 - Class Worship](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-11-09-year-6-class-worship) As part of our class worship, we reflected on Remembrance Sunday, taking time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and allow future generations to live in peace. We explored how their bravery, courage and selflessness continue to shape the lives we live today. We also made links to our British Values, particularly individual liberty, democracy, the rule of law and mutual respect and tolerance, recognising how these freedoms should never be taken for granted. We considered how we can honour those who fell by demonstrating these values in our everyday lives, showing respect for others, celebrating differences, standing up for what is right and treating everyone with kindness and dignity. We also reflected on our protected characteristics, understanding that everyone deserves to be treated equally, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Ultimately, we recognised that remembrance is not just about looking back at the past; it is about learning from it and taking responsibility for creating a future where everyone feels safe, valued, respected and free. ![Image of Year 4 Visit to Thorncliffe Nursing Home ](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_4190.jpeg) 2 Oct [2026-10-02-year-4-visit-to-thorncliffe-nursing-home](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-10-02-year-4-visit-to-thorncliffe-nursing-home) #### [Year 4 Visit to Thorncliffe Nursing Home ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-10-02-year-4-visit-to-thorncliffe-nursing-home) Today Year 4 took their ‘I Wonder’ poems to Thorncliffe Nursing home and shared them with the residents there. It was such a lovely experience and the children were truly humbled. The residents then asked if we could sing to them so we did and tears of joy were shed. It was a heart warming day which everyone will remember. ### 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)