Barlows Primary School

Last Day For Pupils
2025-05-23

PM Nursery Local Area Walk
2025-05-22 13:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London)

AM Nursery Local Area Walk
2025-05-22 09:15 - 10:15

National Numeracy Day 22/05/25
2025-05-22
National Numeracy Day
22/05/25
Mrs Kirby-Foy, our Curriculum Lead, will be planning a day of wonderful mathematics activities to help promote
maths enjoyment across out whole school and wider school community.
More information will follow via Arbor, from Mrs Kirby-Foy, on how families can get involved!

Positive Footprints Aspirations Day at Trafford Hall Year 5
2025-05-22
Positive Footprints Aspirations Day at Trafford Hall
Year 5
22/05/25
This inspiring day has been designed for pupils to give them the chance to learn in a completely different
landscape. Children will engage in green based activities with a careers-led approach.
The day will be split into two zones with children swapping over after lunch.
Zone 1 is called Save the Agent, where the children will embark on a high-stakes mission to ‘rescue’ a stranded
secret agent.
This will give them an opportunity to work as a team, use problem-solving skills plus survival instincts.
This outdoor activity includes physical challenges, mental puzzles plus practical skills in a dynamic and engaging
scenario.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn the skills of fire lighting, shelter building and map reading.
Zone 2 will be split into two with children swapping over after an hour. One part will be a Green Career Carousel
with children having the chance to meet businesses who have jobs linked to the environment, sustainability etc.
The second part will be hosted by Centrica who will run their Get Set for Positive Energy sessions. One session is
based on Renewable Energy and the other focuses on Sustainable Communities.
Further details of this exciting opportunity will be available on Arbor.

Local Area Walk–Geography Mapping Nursery
2025-05-22
Local Area Walk–Geography Mapping
Nursery
22/05/25
Our Nursery children will be exploring the local area
on the 22/05/25. This hands-on experience will help
them develop their understanding of maps and
familiar routes whilst enjoying the sights around
them. Children will engage with their surroundings,
enhancing their learning in a fun and interactive
way. We can’t wait to see their curiosity flourish as
they discover the wonders of our community!
If you are able to support on this local area walk,
please ensure this is identified on your consent
form that will be available to you via Arbor.

Visit to Edge Hill University Year 6 21/05/25
2025-05-21
Visit to Edge Hill University
Year 6
21/05/25
On 21/05/25, our Year 6 pupils will embark on an
inspiring visit to Edge Hill University Campus in
Ormskirk. This fantastic opportunity will allow students
to explore the possibilities of higher education and
engage in dynamic sessions led by experienced tutors
and lecturers. They will also have the chance to ask
current university students about their experiences.
Pupils can look forward to learning about Sports and
Computer Science in a vibrant university environment,
as well as enjoying a comprehensive campus tour. We
are certain this visit will spark enthusiasm for their
academic journeys ahead!

Positive Footprints Career Conversation Year 5 and 6- Rachael Taylor, an account manager. Rachael works for No Isolation who provide AV1 robots to schools
2025-05-19
Positive Footprints Career Conversation
Year 5 and 6
19/05/25
On Monday 19/05/25, as part of their personal
development education, we are pleased to announce
that Year 5 and 6 pupils will be attending an online
career conversation with Rachael Taylor, an account
manager. Rachael works for No Isolation who provide
AV1 robots to schools – a robot will join the children on
the call as Rachael discusses how it works. The primary
objective of this session is to expose our students to
various career pathways and to help them understand
the importance of setting goals and aspirations for their
future.
The online session, which is being hosted by Positive
Futures as part of our Positive Futures Careers
Aspiration Programme, will engage students in
discussions about the skills and attributes needed in
today’s job market. This initiative is designed to inspire
and empower our students as they begin to consider
their futures beyond primary education. We encourage
you to discuss this opportunity with your child and to
support them in reflecting on their own interests and
potential careers they may wish to explore.

5 Parks visit to Dixons Academy for Science session
2025-05-16 08:30 - 11:30

Science Lab Visit to Dixons’ Academy Fazakerley Year 5 Parks
2025-05-16
Science Lab Visit to Dixons’ Academy
Fazakerley
Year 5 Parks
16/05/2025
Following on from the successful visit to the
science labs at Dixon’s Academy Fazakerley for 5
Wilberforce earlier in the year, we have been able
to rearrange the opportunity for Year 5 Parks to
experience a secondary school science
laboratory and participate in some of the exciting
investigations which can take place in a scientific
environment.
The sessions will have a focus on lab safety and
thrilling experiments will develop the children’s
understanding of changing properties of
materials. Thank you to Dixon’s Academy
Fazakerley for this wonderful opportunity.

SEND Parent/Carer Meetings with SENDCO
2025-05-15 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-05-07 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-05-06 15:30 - 18:00
SEND Parent/Carer Meetings with SENDCO
wc 06/05/25 and wc 12/05/25
As part of our developments in SEND, Mrs Berry
(SENDCO) has arranged times for all parents and
carers to be able to make an appointment to discuss
any issues or concerns you may have relating to
SEND and your child.
Appointments are available on the following dates:
Tuesday 06/05/25 – 3:30pm -6pm
Wednesday 07/05/25 – 3:30pm – 6pm
Thursday 15/05/25 – 3:30pm – 6pm
A link will be sent via Arbor to book your appointment.

Key Stage Two SATS Year 6 12/05/25-15/05/25
2025-05-15 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-05-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-12 09:00 - 12:00
Key Stage Two SATS
Year 6
12/05/25–15/05/25
The end of Key stage 2 Assessment Tests (SATs) for Year 6 take place the week commencing 12th -15th May
2025. These are the statutory tests which take place each year for Year 6 pupils.
These tests are a tool to help measure the progress pupils have made and identify if they need additional support
in a particular area. The children and staff have been working extremely hard to prepare for these assessments
which include tests in English Grammar Punctuation and Spelling, Reading and Mathematics.
Our Year 6 pupils are invited to join their friends in school for breakfast from 8:15am each morning of the tests.
More information regarding the tests will be sent out by Mrs Taylor via Arbor.

LSSP POWER Sessions Year 5
2025-05-14, 2025-05-07
LSSP POWER Sessions
Year 5
During their PE sessions in the Summer Term, Year 5
will be taking part in the POWER programme with
LSSP. The sessions will focus on building positive
health behaviours with focus on Physical activity,
Openness, Wellbeing and Emotional Regulation.
The sessions will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday 23/04/2025
Wednesday 07/05/2025
Wednesday 14/05/2025
Wednesday 21/05/2025
Wednesday 04/06/2025
Wednesday 11/06/2025

Balanceability Reception- Reception McKee
2025-05-13
Balanceability
Reception
Reception Donaldson:
22/04/25, 29/04/25, 06/05/25
Reception McKee:
13/05/25, 20/05/25, 03/06/25
This term, our Reception pupils will be taking part in
Balanceability sessions from LSSP coaches during
their PE sessions. These engaging sessions are
designed to foster key skills that will enable your
child to ride a bicycle in the future – an essential life
skill that promotes confidence and independence.
Through fun activities and expert guidance, our
young learners will enhance their balance,
coordination, and physical capabilities, setting them
up for a lifetime of cycling enjoyment. We can’t wait
to see their progress and the smiles on their faces
as they take this exciting step!

Mental Health Awareness Week 12/05/25 - 16/05/25
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00
Mental Health Awareness Week
12/05/25–16/05/25
Mental Health Awareness Week starts on Monday 12th May to Friday 16th May 2025. This year, we will be
celebrating the theme of ‘Communities That Support Us’ to protect and nurture good mental health.
We know that we thrive when we have strong connections with others and supportive communities around us. We
also know that people who are more socially connected to family, friends, or their community are happier,
physically healthier, and live longer, with fewer mental health problems than people who are less well connected.
Mrs Berry will be planning engaging activities this week to promote good mental health during this week and
beyond for our pupils.

Key Stage 2 SATS
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-15

VE Day Commemoration 2025: VE Day 80
2025-05-08
VE Day Commemoration 2025: VE Day 80
08/05/2025
Mrs Lawrence, our History lead, has been working hard to plan an important commemoration of VE day on its
80th anniversary for the whole school. Each class will explore the contrasts between life in the 1940s and today
and highlight the significance of commemorating this pivotal moment in history.
Pupils will complete an activity to demonstrate their understanding and we encourage
parents to discuss this important topic with their children, fostering meaningful conversations
about hope and peace as well as the Barlows values of Resilience, Determination and
Respect.

Early Years Stay and Play
2025-05-08
Early Years Stay and Play
08/05/25
Our Reception and Nursery teams look forward to
welcoming parents and carers to our May Stay and
Play sessions:
Reception: Thursday 8th May 2025 9am-10am
Nursery: Thursday 8th May 2025 9am-10am &
Thursday 8th May 2025 2:30pm-3:30pm
The theme for this session is ‘Planting and
Growing’.
We kindly ask that only adults attend these sessions
as we are unable to accommodate for children who
are not pupils of the school.

Dodgeball Intraschool Competition Year 3
2025-05-06
Dodgeball Intraschool Competition
Year 3
06/05/2025
On 06/05/2025, our Year 3 pupils are in for an
exhilarating experience as they take part in an intra
school dodgeball competition right here at Barlows!
Organised by LSSP coaches and Mr Courtney-Ward,
this thrilling event will showcase the ball handling
skills of our talented young athletes. Competitors will
battle it out on the court, aiming to secure the title of
ultimate Dodgeball champions of Year 3!

Balanceability Reception - Reception Donaldson
2025-05-06

All Pupils Return to School
2025-05-06

May Day Bank Holiday - School Closed
2025-05-05

Tag Rugby Skills Sessions - Saints Rugby Team Year 2
2025-05-01
Tag Rugby Skills Sessions – Saints Rugby Team
Year 2
01/05/25
On 01/05/25, our Year 2 pupils will take part in an
exciting Tag Rugby Festival from Saints Rugby Club
and Liverpool Lions at our local sports venue at
Adlam Park.
At the session, pupils will be led through a series of
drills and exercises by professional coaches to
develop their Tag Rugby skills and enhance their
understanding of invasion games and competition.
Further information of this will be available through
our parent communications on Arbor.

Children’s University Masterclass Exploring Space with a Robotic Telescope Year 6
2025-04-29
Children’s University Masterclass
Exploring Space with a Robotic Telescope
Year 6
29/04/2025
We are thrilled to announce that our Year 6 pupils
will be participating in a unique online session
hosted from the Fawkes Telescope South in
Australia.
This incredible opportunity allows our young
astronomers to dial in and explore the wonders of
distant galaxies. For an exhilarating 30 minutes,
they will take control of the remarkable 2-metre
wide telescope, capturing stunning real-time
photographs of the universe. As the telescope
gazes into the cosmos, pupils will have the chance
to engage with expert astronomers, asking
questions and deepening their cosmic knowledge.
It’s an adventure not to be missed!
