Online Safety: AI-Generated Videos
Can you spot a fake video online? AI-generated clips are becoming so realistic they’re almost impossible to distinguish from the real thing. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explains the dangers of deepfakes and shares practical tips to help young people stay safe. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4dxxe
Year 4 - Linking Schools: Who Am I?
Our Linking Schools project in Year 4 is well underway, beginning with a discussion around the question: Who Am I? We played the Speed Name Game and talked about our likes and dislikes. We then decorated a piece of bunting with our names and symbols to represent the things we like. Next, we will be exploring aspects of our identity and sharing our bunting with our linking class.
Whole School Worship - Power for Good
Our theme in today’s collective worship was “Power for Good”. Continuing our focus on Anti-Bullying Week, Mrs Ham shared some of the fantastic answers the children gave on Monday about standing up to bullying. These included saying stop, being assertive, asking why, and telling a trusted adult. We learned of how Jesus was a power for good, even when others turned against him, and we reflected on the ways in which we can also be a power for good by being a good friend and spotting when someone needs our help. The WOW Group also shared how they are being a power for good, by protecting our planet and leading our school’s Switch Off Fortnight campaign. They shared posters recommending ways to save energy around school, including turning off lights and computer monitors when they are not in use, and they explained that they will be checking how well each class is doing at saving energy every break time and lunchtime during the campaign.
Year 4 - Odd Socks Day
We had some rather whacky sock combinations in Year 4 for Odd Socks Day. The children loved showing off their unique styles. In PSHE, we watched a CBBC video of Andy and the Odd Socks and learned a bit about bullying and how we can ensure we show friendship to others. The children then designed their own odd sock to represent what friendship means to them.
Year 5 - Odd Socks Day
We launched anti-bullying week by wearing odd socks and by discussing how we can help ourselves and other people who are being excluded or picked on. We talked about the different types of power that people can have and how we can use our power to make our world a better place.
Year 6 - Anti-Bullying Week
This week, Year 6 took part in Anti-Bullying Week 2025. Year 6 wore odd socks to celebrate individuality and remind everyone that it’s great to be different. The children also designed their own odd socks, each one showing creativity and spreading positive messages about respect, kindness and standing up for others. Throughout the week, Year 6 took part in thoughtful discussions and activities exploring how we can all use our Power for Good — whether that’s by including others, speaking up when we see unkind behaviour or being a role model to younger pupils.
Collective Worship - Odd Socks Day
This morning we gathered as a whole school and spoke about why we were all wearing odd socks to launch anti bullying week. We celebrated how God created us all unique and special. The theme for anti-bullying week is 'Power for Good' so we discussed the amazing powers that we can show others including kindness, love, respect and friendship. We then watched a special Odd Socks Day video from the 'Living out God's big story' series and reflected on how we can learn from Jesus; to always be kind, forgiving and respectful to others. We then did a fun dancing prayer showing off our odd socks and then went on to sing ‘build up’ and ‘make a difference’.
Year 1 Odd Socks Day
Year 1 loved showing off their odd socks in support of Anti-Bullying week. They even designed some odd socks in the Creative Area.
Year 3- PSHE-Celebrating individuality by wearing Odd Socks
Year 3 kicked off Anti-Bullying Week by wearing odd socks and exploring ways to support themselves and others who might feel left out or picked on. Miss Barnes led the lesson, using a variety of scenarios to help the children understand how they can make a positive difference. They discussed what to do if someone is excluded from a game, if a classmate is called names, or if unkind messages are sent online. The children also considered how to respond when rumours are spread, and how small acts of kindness, such as welcoming a new student at lunchtime, can have a big impact. The lesson provided practical strategies for standing up for each other, celebrating individuality, and fostering a kinder, more supportive school community.
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Wellbeing Warriors Wow Challenge - October
In our Wellbeing Warriors meeting today, the children identified who had done enough walks or park and strides and to gain their October badges. We are thrilled to see that so many children are trying so hard to make their journey to school a healthier one. The girls went through each class highlighting names and then collecting the right amount of badges which they will give out in Worship tomorrow. Another great achievement is that St Barnabas have managed to come third place in the Blackburn with Darwen Top Ten Leader Board for Autumn 2025 which shows that our engagement rate is outstanding!
Online Safety: Guiding young voices to make a difference
Helping young people find their voice. It’s Anti-Bullying Week – our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide shares practical tips for adults to empower children to speak up, support others and stand against bullying. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4cxk6
Year 6 - Money Matters
During our Money Matters session this week, the children learned about the importance of understanding money and how it is used in everyday life. The children explored different ways people earn, spend, save and budget money and discussed why making sensible financial choices is important. The children took part in engaging activities and role-play scenarios to help them think about needs versus wants and how to make responsible spending decisions. The session encouraged thoughtful discussion and helped the children develop a better understanding of how money plays a role in their lives and the wider world.