Year 1 Local Area Walk - 1 Kerr - Miss Kelly's Class
2025-10-22
Year 1 pupils will embark on a walk around our local area to explore its historical significance. This activity is designed to enhance our students’ understanding of their immediate environment and its rich history.
Throughout the walk, students will have the opportunity to observe and learn about notable landmarks, reflecting on how our community has evolved over time.
The visits will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday 22/10/25 – 1 Kerr – Miss Kelly’s Class
Thursday 23/20/25 – 1 Carle – Mr Allinson’s Class
Further details will follow via Arbor

Pumpkin Carving Competition
2025-10-22
Are you an expert at pumpkin carving or keen to have a go? Get involved in our pumpkin carving competition!
How to enter
To take part and enter the competition, send your carved pumpkin to school on Wednesday October 2025.
Please remember to include your child’s name and class with their pumpkin.

Come and see the entries and vote for your favourite!
The pumpkins will be put on display in the school hall, ready for you to view from 3:30pm to 4:15pm. (Pumpkins can then be taken home on the Thursday.)

Certificates
Certificates will be awarded for winning entries, so remember to include your name or family name if it is a group effort!

Voting
At the viewing (Wednesday 22/10/25 3:30pm – 4:30pm) you will be given a slip of paper to vote for your favourite.

Last Day for Pupils
2025-10-23

Children's University Masterclass - Monster Doodles - Year 1, 2, 3 and 4
2025-10-23
The children in Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 will take part in an engaging online workshop as part of the Children’s University Masterclass series titled, ‘Monster Doodles’, facilitated by CBBC animator Lara Whitehead. This masterclass will focus on developing their animation skills by designing their own monster.
Children will also get the opportunity to submit their questions to Lara during the exciting session.

Year 1 Local Area Walk - 1 Carle - Mr Allinson's Class
2025-10-23

Year 5 and 6 Positive Footprints Conversation with a Casting Researcher for the BBC
2025-10-23
Year 5 and 6 pupils will be attending an online career conversation with a Casting Researcher from the BBC.
The primary objective is to expose our students to various career pathways and to help them understand the importance of setting goals and aspirations for their future.

Year 6 Educational Visit to Apple
2025-10-23 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
There will be series of educational visits for our Year 6 students to participate in Apple Draw with Stillwater workshops. These visits are scheduled to take place in groups of 15 students per visit as follows:
Thursday 02/10/25 (morning session) Y6 15 students
Tuesday 14/10/25 (morning session) Y6 15 students
Thursday 16/10/25 (morning session) Y6 15 students
Tuesday 23/10/25 (morning session) Y6 15 students

Halloween Disco - Reception, Year 1 & Year 2
2025-10-23 16:30 - 17:30
As part of our fundraising activities, we will be holding a Halloween disco for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 on Thursday 23/10/25, 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
Entry is £1 per pupil – Fancy dress is welcome but not essential.
A tuck shop will be available – maximum spend £1

Halloween Disco - Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00
As part of our fundraising activities, we will be holding a Halloween disco for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 on Thursday 23/10/25, 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Entry is £1 per pupil – Fancy dress is welcome but not essential.
A tuck shop will be available – maximum spend £2

INSET Day
2025-10-24

Half-term
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-31

Year 6 Liverpool Secondary School Application Deadline
2025-10-31
A reminder that the Year 6 to Year 7 admissions transfer application window will close at 11:59pm on 31/10/25.
Applications are to be made using the link below:
www.liverpool.gov.uk/admissions

Pupils Return to School
2025-11-03

Social Media and Anti-Bullying Sessions for Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 with our PCSOs
2025-11-03
On Monday 03/11/25, our Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and 6 students with be taking part in special sessions with our PCSOs focused on social media awareness and anti-bullying.
In today’s digital age, understanding the impacts of social media on young people has become increasingly essential.
These sessions will be conducted by the local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), who will share their expertise on safe online practices, the potential risks associated with social media, and how to promote kindness and respect in both virtual and real-life interactions.
The sessions aim to empower our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern communication responsibly.
Additionally, these workshops provide an excellent opportunity for students to discuss bullying, its various forms, and the importance of standing together against it. Our intention is to foster an inclusive and supportive environment, where every child feels valued.
We believe that parental involvement is crucial in reinforcing these themes at home. It is advisable to have open conversations with your child about their online activities and to encourage them to share their experiences and feelings regarding their interactions with peers. By working together, we can create a strong support network for our children.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school office.

Year 2 National Archives Online Workshop - The Great Fire of London
2025-11-03
Year 2 will be participating in an online session from The National Archives to enhance their knowledge of The Great Fire of London.This interactive session, led by historians and researchers, aims to enhance historical enquiry skills by guiding pupils in asking and answering questions that focus on primary sources and artefacts from this pivotal event in 1666.

Help Your Child Thrive Parent and Carer Programme
2025-11-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-10 09:30 - 11:30
The ‘Help Your Child Thrive’ programme is coming to Barlows Primary School from Monday 3rd November to help you to support your child with their learning and development at home. This course runs every Monday morning in school for 5 sessions just after you drop your child off at the start of the school day.
The course gives you an insight into what your child will be learning in Reception and KS1. Each week you’ll receive lots of practical tips and ideas as to how to help your child develop skills in communication and language, personal, social and emotional wellbeing, physical development, literacy and maths. You will be given a booklet full of resources and ideas for fun games to play with your child at home which will help them to thrive in school. The course is also a good chance to meet other parents and get to know a bit more about school.
Sessions will run from 9:30am – 11:30am on the following dates:
Monday 03/11/25
Monday 10/11/25
Monday 17/11/25
Monday 24/11/25
Monday 02/12/25
Places are limited so please keep an eye out on Arbor for sign up details.

Years 1 and 2 Phonics and Early Reading Session for Parents and Carers
2025-11-03 15:45 - 16:30, 2025-11-03 17:15 - 18:00
As we continue to prioritise the development of strong foundational skills in literacy for our pupils, I am pleased to announce an upcoming Phonics and Early Reading session specifically designed for parents and carers.
The sessions are as follows:
Year 1 and Year 2 Phonics and Early Reading Sessions
Monday 03/11/25 at 3:45pm-4:30pm
Monday 03/11/25 at 5:15-6:00pm
The aim of this event is to provide you with valuable insights into our phonics programme, including the methods and strategies we employ to encourage early reading skills among our pupils.

Year 5 and Year 6 Liverpool Anti-Bullying Project Event
2025-11-04
We are proud to have a group of our Year 5 and 6 pupils representing Barlows and Liverpool Primary Schools to work together to promote anti-bullying messages and unity during Anti-Bullying week in November.
The children will be performing a selection of songs together with other schools using sign language.
This promises to be an exciting day to celebrate and raise awareness of these important issues.

LSSP Balanceability Session - Reception Donaldson (Miss Evans' Class)
2025-11-05, 2025-11-12
Reception Classes will be engaging in a series of Balanceability Sessions as part of their PE lessons. These sessions, expertly delivered by coaches from LSSP, aim to enhance children’s essential balance skills.

Balanceability is a foundational programme designed to prepare young learners for riding a bicycle. During these dynamic lessons, children will develop not only their physical coordination but also their confidence as they encounter various balancing activities. By mastering these skills early on, our students will significantly improve their readiness for cycling.

Year 4 Old Dock Tour Educational Visit
2025-11-06
We are delighted that our Year 4 pupils will visiting the Old Dock Tour in Liverpool on

Thursday 06/11/25 – 4 Curie (Miss Johnes)
Thursday 06/11/25 – 4 Newton (Mrs Clemson)

As part of their enrichment activities linked to their Geography unit on rivers.
During the visit, the children will take a trip below Liverpool One to visit and learn about the historic dock of Liverpool, shipping trade and conditions at the original dock site in Liverpool.
This is an exciting opportunity that we are sure the children will enjoy!

Anti-Bullying Week - Odd Sock Day
2025-11-10
Odd Sock Day is part of Anti-Bullying Week, which aims to engage students in meaningful discussions surrounding the importance of respect, understanding, and kindness towards one another.
By wearing odd socks, we hope to visually represent the message that differences are not only acceptable but should be embraced within our school community.
We encourage all students to participate in this initiative by wearing their most colourful and mismatched socks with their usual school uniform on the day. This simple act serves as a powerful reminder to recognise and appreciate the unique qualities that each child possesses.
It is also an excellent opportunity for parents and guardians to discuss the significance of this day and explore themes of friendship, acceptance, and the detrimental effects of bullying.
As part of our efforts to foster a safe and supportive environment, we will be conducting assemblies and classroom activities to further educate our students

Parents' Evening
2025-11-10 15:50 - 19:30
The Autumn Parents’ Evenings for Nursery – Year 6 will be as follows: Further information regarding how to book will follow via Arbor.

Appointments available from 3:50pm – 7:30pm
Y6 – Miss Ward

Y5 – Mr Kellett
Y4 – Miss Johnes
Y3 – Mr James
Y2 – Mrs Fox
Y1 – Miss Kelly
Reception – Miss Evans
Nursery – Miss Watts

Year 5 & 6 Into Film Festival Cinema Trip - How to Train Your Dragon - Odeon Cinema Liverpool One
2025-11-11
We have been fortunate enough to secure some free cinema trips for for our pupils as part of the IntoFilm Festival. The festival is a fantastic initiative aimed at inspiring students through film, helping to enhance their creativity, and fostering a love for storytelling.
As part of the festival, our Year 5 & 6 classes will be attending screenings designed to engage their imaginations and will link to work back in school.
These screenings will not only provide an engaging experience but will also support our broader educational goals by encouraging discussions about themes such as friendship, anti-prejudice and teamwork.
Year 5 & 6
Tuesday 11/11/2025 – How to Train your Dragon
We have some spaces for parents and carers to join us on the trip, details will follow via Arbor.

Parents' Evening
2025-11-11 15:50 - 18:00
The Autumn Parents’ Evenings for Nursery – Year 6 will be as follows: Further information regarding how to book will follow via Arbor.

Appointments available from 3:50pm – 6:00pm
Y6 – Miss Ward

Y5 – Mr Kellett
Y4 – Miss Johnes
Y3 – Mr James
Y2 – Mrs Fox
Y1 – Miss Kelly
Reception – Miss Evans
Nursery – Miss Watts

Year 2 IntoFilm Festival Cinema Trip - Flow - FACT Cinema, Liverpool
2025-11-12
We have been fortunate enough to secure some free cinema trips for for our pupils as part of the IntoFilm Festival. The festival is a fantastic initiative aimed at inspiring students through film, helping to enhance their creativity, and fostering a love for storytelling.
As part of the festival, our Year 2 classes will be attending a screenings designed to engage their imaginations and will like to work back in school. Completely dialogue-free, animated with a brilliantly innovative style and told only through visuals and animal noises, Flow creates an immersive environment that feels fresh and alive.
Year 2
12/11/2025 – Flow
We have some spaces for parents and carers to join us on the trip, details will follow via Arbor.

Reception IntoFilm Festival Cinema Trip - Tiddler and Tabby McTat Double-Bill - Odeon Cinema, Liverpool One
2025-11-12
We have been fortunate enough to secure some free cinema trips for for our pupils as part of the IntoFilm Festival. The festival is a fantastic initiative aimed at inspiring students through film, helping to enhance their creativity, and fostering a love for storytelling.
As part of the festival, our Reception classes will be attending screenings designed to engage their imaginations and will link to work back in school.
These screenings will not only provide an engaging experience but will also support our broader educational goals by encouraging discussions about themes such as family and friendship. This double bill showing is animations based on the popular books by Julia Donaldson.
Reception
Tuesday 11/11/2025-Tiddler and Tabby McTat Double-Bill
We have some spaces for parents and carers to join us on the trip, details will follow via Arbor.

Year 1 IntoFilm Festival Cinema Trip - Tiddler and Tabby McTat Double-Bill - Odeon Cinema, Liverpool One
2025-11-12
We have been fortunate enough to secure some free cinema trips for for our pupils as part of the IntoFilm Festival. The festival is a fantastic initiative aimed at inspiring students through film, helping to enhance their creativity, and fostering a love for storytelling.
As part of the festival, our Year 1 classes will be attending screenings designed to engage their imaginations and will link to work back in school.
These screenings will not only provide an engaging experience but will also support our broader educational goals by encouraging discussions about themes such as family and friendship. This double bill showing is animations based on the popular books by Julia Donaldson.
Year 1
Tuesday 11/11/2025-Tiddler and Tabby McTat Double-Bill
We have some spaces for parents and carers to join us on the trip, details will follow via Arbor.
