Barlows Primary School

Musical Mondays Virtual Concert
2026-02-11 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
On Monday 26/01/26, our pupils will be engaging with a live Musical Mondays session and performance from Maz O’Connor. After writing her first song aged just 4, Maz O’Connor grew up singing old folk songs in her local Cumbrian venues. Known for the storytelling quality of her original songs, this award-winning guitarist and singer songwriter brings you a calming and relaxed session. The session is organised by our local music hub, Resonate and is an exciting opportunity for our pupils.

Year 5 Wilberforce Apple Store Field Trip Liverpool One
2026-02-12, 2026-02-26
Across January and February, our Year 5’s will be visiting the Apple Store in Liverpool One for an exciting workshop using Swift programming language created by Apple and used to build many popular apps.
The session will enable children to learn more about Swift programming language using Swift Playground on iPad.
Pupils will attend in groups of 15 on the following dates:
Y5 Parks (Mr Kellett) – 29/01/2026
Y5 Parks (Mr Kellett) – 05/02/2026
Y5 Wilberforce (Mr Stevens) – 12/02/2026
Y5 Wilberforce (Mr Stevens) – 26/02/2026

Last Day for Pupils
2026-02-13, 2026-03-27

Year 6 LFC Foundation Money Managers Financial Literacy Sessions
2026-02-13
Our wonderful partners at the LFC Foundation will be delivering one of their in-school provision programmes for our Year 6 pupils called Money Managers.
Money Managers is a maths based programme which enables children to understand and explain the importance of saving money, as well as identifying the difference between needs and wants when budgeting. The children will also work out how to solve problems using money.
The sessions will take place across the half term as follows:
Friday 16/01/26
Friday 23/01/26
Friday 30/01/26
Friday 06/02/26
Friday 13/02/26

Half-term
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-20

Pupils Return to School
2026-02-23

Year 5 LFC We Empower
2026-02-24, 2026-03-03
LFC Foundation will deliver the We Empower programme to our Year 5 pupils in January and February.
Through promoting equality in all areas, this programme aims to tackle gender stereotyping and raise children’s understanding of the types of discrimination and prejudices females and minorities face.
The sessions will run for both classes on the following dates:
Tuesday 20/01/26
Tuesday 27/01/26
Tuesday 03/02/26
Tuesday 10/02/26
Tuesday 24/02/26
Tuesday 03/03/26

Year 6 Parents' Evening
2026-02-25 15:50 - 19:30, 2026-02-26 15:50 - 18:00
Parents and carers will get the opportunity to meet with the Year 6 teachers to discuss their child’s progress so far and their recent Mock tests on the dates below.
Appointments will be available to book via Arbor. Further details will follow nearer the time.
Wednesday 25/02/26 – Appointments available from 3:50pm – 7:30pm
Thursday 26/02/26 – Appointments available from 3:50pm – 6:00pm

Easter Holiday
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-10

All Pupils Return to School
2026-04-13

SEND Parent/Carer Meetings with SENDCO - IEPs (Individual Education Plans)
2026-04-13, 2026-04-14, 2026-04-15, 2026-04-16, 2026-04-20, 2026-04-22
As part of our developments in SEND, Mrs Berry (SENDCO) will be offering each family with a pupil on the SEND register, an appointment to discuss their child’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) which forms part of their SEND provision. The appointments will take place slightly later this year owing the the Easter break dates.
Appointments are available as follows:
Monday 13/04/26: Year 2 parents and carers
Tuesday 14/04/26: Reception and 1 Kerr parents and carers
Wednesday 15/04/26: 3 Gaudi and 1 Carle parents and carers
Thursday 16/04/26: Nursery & 3 Monet parents and carers
Monday 20/04/26: Year 4 parents and carers
Wednesday 22/04/26: Year 6 parents and carers
Thursday 23/04/26: Year 5 parents and carers
A link will be sent via Arbor to book your appointment nearer to the time.

SEND Parent/Carer Meetings with SENDCO - IEPs (Individual Education Plans) - Year 2
2026-04-13 15:45 - 18:00 | Barlows Primary School

SEND Parent/Carer Meetings with SENDCO - IEPs (Individual Education Plans) - Reception and 1 Kerr
2026-04-14 15:45 - 18:00

SEND Parent/Carer Meetings with SENDCO - IEPs (Individual Education Plans) - 3 Gaudi and 1 Carle
2026-04-15 15:45 - 18:00

SEND Parent/Carer Meetings with SENDCO - IEPs (Individual Education Plans) - Nursery and 3 Monet
2026-04-16 15:45 - 18:00

SEND Parent/Carer Meetings with SENDCO - IEPs (Individual Education Plans) - Year 4
2026-04-20 15:45 - 18:00

World Museum Liverpool - Mersey Estuary Explorers Workshop Year 4
2026-04-22

World Museum Liverpool - Mersey Estuary Explorers Workshop Year 4
2026-04-22
During this engaging workshop delivered by National Museums Liverpool and the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust, our Year 4 pupils will explore local marine wildlife linked to the estuary, through the museum Irish Sea, rocky shores, and Rockpool tanks, using them as a starting point to learn about animals such as seals, dolphins, dogfish and salmon (after a remarkable return to the River Mersey!).

They’ll discover vital conservation work and learn why these habitats are important for wildlife and the climate. Children will become empowered to take positive action, considering simple choices such as active travel and reducing car use where possible. Further information will follow via Arbor

Visit to Roman Chester Year 3
2026-04-22
Year 3 will be visiting the Grosvenor Museum in Chester to support their learning on the Roman Empire and its Impact on Britain. The children will have the opportunity to explore the magnificent Roman walls of Chester alongside a knowledgeable Roman Soldier, investigate intriguing artefacts from the Roman era, and visit a captivating Roman amphitheatre.

It promises to be an unforgettable journey into history that enriches their understanding in an engaging way! More information will follow through Arbor nearer the time.

Earth Day 2026
2026-04-22
We are pleased to announce that our children will develop their understanding of climate change and other environmental issues through their study of Earth Day on 22/04/2026.

This event promises to be not only informative but also a thrilling experience that will encourage our pupils to become advocates for our planet. We look forward to witnessing the enthusiasm and creativity that will undoubtedly arise from this collaborative celebration!

Visit to Roman Chester Year 3
2026-04-22
