Wraparound Care is coming to St Barnabas!
đ Exciting News! On-Site Wraparound Care is Coming to St Barnabas! đ We are delighted to announce that starting in September 2026, we will be offering our own on-site wraparound care service, exclusively for our children! We have partnered with Progressive (formerly Progressive Sports) to deliver high-quality, activity-focused care right here on school grounds. Progressive is the perfect fit because: They provide a strong sports element, creative, wellness, and discovery activitiesâall popular choices from our parent survey! We will be working closely with them to ensure their provision meets the same high expectations for behaviour and support that we maintain during school hours. Affordable & Flexible Options: Weâve negotiated affordable rates and flexible sessions for our families: Breakfast Club (7:30 amâ8:55 am, including breakfast): ÂŁ5.00 per session. After School Club (3:20/3:30 pmâ6:00 pm, including a snack): ÂŁ8.00 per session. Reduced Session Price: Only ÂŁ6.00 if attending after a school enrichment club! A 10% sibling discount is available, and Tax-free/Universal Credit childcare vouchers are accepted. Progressive will also offer holiday clubs during some school breaks. We are confident this new service will offer affordable, convenient and high-quality care. Please read the attached letter for further information.
DPSSA Netball League
This evening Team B took part in their second evening of netball fixtures. First we played against Sudell and came away with an 11-0 win and then we played St Josephâs which was a super tight game but we managed to secure a 6-5 win in the end. A great evening of superb play and sportsmanship by every member of the team- well done!
The Vikings in Year 4
Today Year 4 looked at the impact of events using cause and consequences. We discussed important events in Anglo-Saxon and Viking struggle for Britain, explaining the meaning of cause and consequence and suggested the impact of these events. The children really got involved in these discussions and worked really hard to identify the correct answers.
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Year 4 - National Numeracy Day
To celebrate National Numeracy Day, the Year 4 class took part in a number of activities to develop their reasoning and problem-solving skills. These included taking part in a live lesson delivered by TT Rockstars and Mr MoneyJar, which involved understanding the value of money and playing âWould You RatherâŠ?â to decide when to splurge and when to save. The children also completed the Build A Playground challenge, in which they had to compare deals on various pieces of playground equipment in order to build the most cost effective playground. Once they had calculated their total cost, the children designed their playgrounds. The childrenâs final challenge involved a concept cartoon about number sequences. They were given the first 5 terms in a sequence and were asked to workout the 20th and the 100th terms with their partner. This activity involved lots of discussion using our oracy skills. They were encouraged to share their ideas and ask each other questions so that they would both reach a mutual decision in order to reach the answers. The class was given timely clues, or helpful hints, to aid their mathematical working. They showed great perseverance and even developed an algebraic equation to help solve the problems efficiently.
Whole School Worship - Pentecost
This week, Tuesdayâs worship focussed on the Christian celebration of Pentecost. Mrs Ham began by asking the children what they remember about Pentecost, to which some children replied, âWhen the Holy Spirit cameâ, âFire on peopleâs headsâ and âWhen they spoke in different languagesâ. We watched a film about a group of pandas waiting for a special gift of some new musical instruments. They woke very early for the delivery but they had the wrong day and the gift wasnât due until the day after. They had a bedtime story about Jesusâ disciples waiting for a wonderful gift, but they were unsure when it would arrive. Suddenly a strong wind blew and they all had flames on their heads and a warm feeling inside, they knew Godâs power had struck them and he was living inside their hearts. Jesus will always be with them and he asked them to always be with him as he was with them. They ran into the streets and Peter shouted to the people that Jesus had rescued them and that Jesusâ love is never breaking and always and forever. Even though not everyone could speak the same language, they all still understood Peterâs words. Mrs Ham told us that Pentecost is also known as the birthday of the church. We all then sang one of our favourite hymns, âHe Is Aliveâ to finish our Pentecost celebration.
Year 4 - RE: Visit to St Barnabas Church
During our visit to church this week, the Year 4 class spent some time exploring and spotting some interesting features. Rev Ben asked them to consider what symbols they noticed, how they may be used and how they may link to the Bible. The children remembered a number of key features from their study of the church in Year 2, such as the font, the lectern and the chalice and plate. They were able to state a use for each symbol and suggest links based on their personal knowledge of the Bible, for example, âThe font is for baptising peopleâ and âI think this links to when John the Baptist baptised Jesus.â Rev Ben then explained the symbolsâ uses and links in more depth, as well as explaining that the term âChurchâ mostly refers to the people who form an organised body of Christâs believers. Rev Ben ended the session with an invitation to ask questions about the objects they had explored, and the Church in general.
Mad Science After School Club-Cosmic Bubbles
In the final lesson for the after-school club today, our future scientists explored the final frontier. They looked at planets, stars, and crashing meteorites before the children invented and named their very own galaxies. They then used straws to blow bubbling, frothy cosmic art to represent their creations. It was a wonderfully messy and out-of-this-world way to finish a fantastic term of 'Mad Science Club'.
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History in Year 4
In our history lesson today, Year 4 explored why trading was important to the Vikings. They had to describe what the Vikings traded with, identify trading routes and find out if the Vikings should be classed as traders or raiders. We found out that traders journeyed across Europe and obtained and exchanged many different types of goods that included honey, glass, pottery vessels, metals and animal fur.
Year 4 - Science: Volume & Amplitude
In Year 4, we are currently studying sound through our science lessons. This week, we were investigating the connection between amplitude and volume. We learned that volume is the loudness of sound and is measured in decibels, and that amplitude measures the height of the sound waves. After playing some digital simulations, we saw that when we increased the volume, the height of the sound waves increased. We then conducted an investigation into whether the height from which an object is dropped would affect the volume of the sound created on impact with the base. The children dropped a marble onto a drum from increasing heights and used a data logger to measure the volume in decibels. They recorded their results and then presented them in a line graph ready to discuss their findings.
Year 4 - PE: Sprint and Relay
This week in athletics, the Year 4 class applied the sprinting skills they have learned and developed new skills for taking part in relay races. They began with an aerobic warm up and played chase games to develop correct arm positioning for successful baton exchange. This was followed by some practice with batons, transferring them from one team mate to another as smoothly and seamlessly as possible. Their aim was to be able to pass and receive a baton whilst moving. Once the children had had a chance to develop this skill, they put it into practice through team races. They had all improved dramatically by the end of the lesson.
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Year 4 - Linking Schools: Zoom Meeting
We had the great pleasure of working with our link class at St Matthewâs again this week, on a Zoom call. During this session, we played Rock, Paper, Scissors and Acts of Kindness Charades. Both classes were very good at guessing the acts of kindness. We also listened to a retelling of the Starfish Story and joined in with the actions. The children thoroughly enjoyed the session and they are looking forward to our final preparations before visiting St Matthewâs in June.
Year 4 Tennis Winners
đ SMALL BUT MIGHTY! đ Huge congratulations to our Year 4 Tennis Team for winning the BWD competition at Blackburn Northern Tennis Club! đŸđ„ Mrs. Ham is incredibly proud of the team's determination and fantastic sportsmanship. You played with heart and represented us brilliantly! đđ We certainly are small but mighty! đȘ #TennisChampions #BWDCompetition #Year4 #ProudSchool #TeamWork