Barlows Primary School

SEND Parent/Carer Meetings with SENDCO
2025-05-07 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-05-06 15:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London)
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.

LSSP POWER Sessions Year 5
2025-05-07, 2025-04-23
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

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
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!

All Pupils Return to School
2025-05-06, 2025-04-22

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!

Peak District Explorers Geography Fieldwork Visit to Macclesfield Forest Year 5
2025-04-29
Peak District Explorers
Geography Fieldwork Visit to Macclesfield Forest
Year 5
29/04/2025
Pupils in Year 5 will be embarking on a Geography
trip to the stunning Peak District National Park for a
day filled with adventure and learning. This is a
fantastic chance for our children to develop their
Geography skills while enjoying the great outdoors.
The trip will kick off with an indoor session where the
children will compare maps and aerial photos of the
local area. They’ll have the chance to create their
own simple maps, helping them grasp the concept of
a ‘Bird’s Eye view’. After their indoor activities, we’ll
head outside to explore! In the open air, the children
will draw their own maps and learn about the eight
points of a compass, a vital skill for any budding
explorer. Additionally, there will be a set up of a
simple orienteering course on the grounds, where
they can practice their map-reading skills in a fun,
hands-on environment.
Further details of this exciting opportunity will be
available on Arbor.

Balanceability Reception - Reception McKee
2025-04-29

Balanceability Reception - Reception Donaldson:
2025-04-29, 2025-04-22

Year 5 visit to Macclesfield Forest (Peak District National Park Field Studies Council) Mapping Skills Visit
2025-04-29

North West Air Ambulance Charity Assembly
2025-04-28
North West Air Ambulance Charity Assembly
28/04/2025
On Monday 28/04/2025, children will be visited by
Paramedic Pup from the North West Air Ambulance
Charity. The visit will allow our children to delve into the
vital work of the charity and discover the heroic efforts
of the crews behind their three helicopters.
The children will not only learn about the importance of
emergency response but also build their confidence in
knowing how to raise the alarm if they ever encounter a
challenging situation.

Ancient Egyptian Mummification Workshop Liverpool World Museum - Year 4
2025-04-24
Ancient Egyptian Mummification Workshop
Liverpool World Museum
24/04/2025
Year 4
Year 4 will be visiting the World Museum in
Liverpool City Centre on 24/04/2025 to take part in
a thrilling mummification workshop and self-led
tour of the Egyptology area of the museum.
In this exciting session, pupils will travel back in
time to the land of ancient Egypt and discover
traditions and the mummification processes of the
ancient Egyptians. Through an interactive
approach, which involves working on a life size
dummy mummy, students will learn details of how
the body was preserved and will come
to appreciate the cultural meanings of
the preservation process.
Further details of this visit will be
available on Arbor.

Kitty Wilkinson Experience: Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
2025-04-23
Kitty Wilkinson Experience: Liverpool Anglican
Cathedral
23/04/2025
Year 2
Our Year 2 pupils are looking forward to developing
their understanding of how Kitty Wilkinson has
impacted our locality through the Kitty Wilkinson
Experience at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on
23/04/2025.
Pupils will travel by train to the iconic landmark
and engage in an informative tour of the site and
St. James’ Gardens, where they will discover the
remarkable legacy of Kitty Wilkinson. To celebrate
her significant contributions, students will
participate in a creative workshop, crafting their
very own stained-glass windows. This unique
experience promises to enrich their understanding
of history in our local area.
Further details of this visit will be available on
Arbor.

Earth Day 2025 22/04/2025
2025-04-22
Earth Day 2025
22/04/2025
Year 3, Year 4 Year 5 & Year 6
We are thrilled to announce that on 22/04/2025, our
KS2 pupils will join schools from five continents to
celebrate Earth Day with a series of engaging online
sessions! This unique event offers an incredible
opportunity for our children to connect with peers
around the world while exploring essential topics
related to environmental sustainability.
Throughout the day, pupils will dive into discussions on
promoting sustainable travel to schools, managing
waste effectively, reducing power consumption, and
protecting our wildlife. With expert guest speakers
sharing their insights, we anticipate a wealth of
valuable knowledge and inspiration to empower our
young learners.
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!

Easter Monday - Bank Holiday
2025-04-21

Easter Holiday
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-18

Easter Disco -Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6
2025-04-04 17:30 - 19:00
As part of our fundraising activities we will be holding an Easter disco for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 on Friday 04/04/25, 5:30pm-7:00pm.
Entry is £1 per pupil. A tuck shop will be available – maximum tuck shop spend £2

Easter Disco - Reception, Year 1, Year 2 Friday 04/04/25
2025-04-04 16:30 - 17:00
As part of our fundraising activities we will be holding an Easter disco for: Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 on Friday 04/04/25, 4:30pm-5:30pm.
Entry is £1 per pupil. A tuck shop will be available – maximum tuck shop spend £1

Last Day for Pupils
2025-04-04

Royal Ballet and Opera ‘Everybody Sing: The Magic Flute’ Online Event Reception - Year 6
2025-04-04
During this online session, our pupils from Reception to Year 6 will watch and sing along to Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’.
Our pupils will have front row seats to the performance from the Royal Opera and meet the characters of Prince Tamino, Princess Pamina and the Queen of the Night.

Easter Raffle
2025-04-04
Tickets for our Easter Raffle will be available to purchase from Monday 31/03/25 to Friday 04/04/25.
Raffle Tickets are priced at £1 each. For every £1 ticket purchased, you will receive a second ticket free! (2 tickets for £1) Tickets will be available from the School Council during school hours.
Spare tickets will also be available from the school office from Tuesday 01/04/25.

Royal Ballet and Opera ‘Everybody Make: The Magic Flute’ Online Event Nursery - Year 2
2025-04-02
During this creative session, our pupils will be led by an experienced prop designer to create their own snake puppet from Mozart’s famous opera ‘The Magic Flute’.
Children will learn about the design process from the first model to the finished prop, discover how set designers make giant creations for the performance of ‘The Magic Flute’, create their own snake puppet and meet the designers and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Egg Decorating Competition
2025-04-02
Our annual egg decorating competition is back for 2025!
How to enter:
Bring along a decorated egg or egg display to school on Wednesday 02/04/25. Please remember to hard boil or drain your egg prior.
Entry into the competition is completely free.
Each entry will be given a number so that voting is anonymous.
Ideas:
We have included a selection of ideas over the page from a previous competition to get you started with ideas!
Viewing & Voting – Children
Children will have the opportunity to vote during the school day.
Viewing & Voting – Parents and Carers
Entires will be available to view in the school hall on Wednesday 02/04/25 between 3:40pm-4:15pm.
Parents and Carers will be welcome to visit the school hall to view and place a vote on Wednesday 02/04/25 between 3:40pm-4:15pm.
Winners
Certificates will be awarded for each entry so remember to include your name or family name if it is a group effort!
** Winners will be announced in our end of term assembly on Friday 04/04/25 **

Royal Ballet and Opera ‘Everybody Make: Alice’s Adventures’ Online Event Year 3 - Year 6
2025-04-01
During this creative session, our pupils will be led by an experienced stage designer to create their own tree for the set of the ballet ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’.
Children will learn about the design process from the first model to the finished set, be introduced to set designs from the magical story of Alice’s Adventures and have the opportunity to meet the designers and ask questions.
