Barlows Primary School

National Poetry Day Celebrations
2025-10-02
Throughout the week of National Poetry Day, we will be hosting a series of poetry workshops for Year 3, 4, 5 and 6. these workshops will take place online, allowing our students to engage with an established poet, Tomos Roberts, linked to the theme of Remembrance.

WWF Live Lesson on Habitats Series - Forests
2025-10-01
The children will participate in an online session hosted by renowned naturalist Steve Backshall for WWF. This interactive session will focus on the fascinating topic of forest habitats, providing an opportunity for children to explore the diverse types of forests around the globe.

Children's University Masterclass 'Journey Into Space'
2025-09-30
We are pleased to announce an engaging online workshop as part of the Children’s University Masterclass series, titled ‘Journey into Space’, facilitated by AS Creative. This masterclass will focus on the art of poetry, encouraging children to explore the wonders of the cosmos through their creative writing.

Year 6 Royal Court Liverpool Theatre Visit - Backstage Class - 6 Churchill (Miss Hughes' Class)
2025-09-29
Year 6 pupils will be visiting the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, where they will gain invaluable insights into the behind-the-scenes world of theatre production. The children will take part in the ‘Backstage Class’ workshop, providing access to areas typically unseen by the public.

Year 5 Royal Court Liverpool Theatre Visit - Backstage Class - 5 Parks (Mr Kellett's Class)
2025-09-29
Year 5 pupils will be visiting the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, where they will gain invaluable insights into the behind-the-scenes world of theatre production. The children will take part in the ‘Backstage Class’ workshop, providing access to areas typically unseen by the public.

School Photograph Day
2025-09-29
Our school photographer is booked for 29/09/25

European School Sports Day
2025-09-26
We are delighted to inform you that this year we will be taking part in European School Sports Day led by our PE Teacher, Mr Courtney-Ward on Friday 26th September.
On this day, all pupils are required to attend school in their PE kits, prepared to engage in a variety of sporting activities designed to promote physical fitness and camaraderie.

Year 6 International Slavery Museum Outreach Team Crossing the Atlantic: Stories and Craft
2025-09-23
The International Slavery Museum outreach team will join us to deliver and engaging workshop, Crossing the Atlantic! Stories and Craft whilst the museum undergoes extensive renovations.

Year 6 Royal Court Liverpool Theatre Visit - Backstage Class - 6 Gandhi (Miss Ward's Class)
2025-09-22

Year 6 Robinwood Residential
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-17
Our Year 6 pupils will be attending the annual Robinwood Residential trip from Monday, 15th September to Wednesday, 17th September 2025.
Pupils will have the opportunity to engage in a range of outdoor pursuits including canoeing, raft building, archery and the exhilarating zip line!

Pupils return to school
2025-09-03

INSET Day
2025-09-02
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INSET Day
2025-09-01, 2025-07-22, 2025-07-21

Year 6 Leavers’ Events - The Class of 2025! Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly
2025-07-18 09:15 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
Year 6 Leavers’ Events – The Class of 2025!
Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly
18/07/25 at 9:15am
Parents and Carers are invited to join us for a morning of celebration of our Year 6 pupils.
Pupils will be celebrated for all of their efforts and achievements over their time in Barlows.
We hope you will be able to join us for this special event.

Final Day of the School Year For Pupils
2025-07-18
Last Day of School
18/07/25
The last day of term for pupils if Friday 18th July 2025.
School will finish at 3:30pm.

Year 6 Leavers’ Events - The Class of 2025! Year 6 Leavers’ Disco
2025-07-16 17:00 - 19:00
Year 6 Leavers’ Events – The Class of 2025!
Year 6 Leavers’ Disco
16/07/25
Our Year 6 pupils are invited to join us for food and an exciting disco in celebration of their time with us in Barlows.

Report Parent Meetings
2025-07-15 15:30 - 17:30
Report Parent Meetings 15/07/2025
Parent Meeting slots with class teachers will be available on 15/07/25 should you wish to discuss their report further. Please note, these meetings are only if you require a follow up in relation to the report. These are not general parent meetings.

Year 6 Bowling
2025-07-14 10:00 - 15:30
Year 6 Bowling
Monday 14/07/25
On Monday 14/07/25 our Year 6 pupils will be enjoying an end of primary school treat Bowling.
Further details will follow.

Summer Fun Day
2025-07-12
FUN DAY – Save the Date!
12/07/25
It’s back! Our annual Summer Fun Day will be taking place on Saturday 12th July 2025.
We have been busy developing ideas and activities to make the day as exciting as possible. All of the money raised from the event will be going towards projects and equipment for the pupils. We hope you can join us for what we hope will be a fantastic day.

Further information will follow in due course.

Year 5 and Year 6 Reserve Sports Day Date if 04/07/25 cannot go ahead owing to bad weather
2025-07-11 09:15 - 10:30
Sports Days 2025
Nursery (both am and pm classes) – Thursday 03/07/25
Reception – Monday 30/06/25
Year 1 and Year 2 – Tuesday 01/07/25
Year 3 and Year 4 – Wednesday 02/07/25
Year 5 and Year 6 – Friday 04/07/25
Children will be required to come to school in their PE kits on the above dates.
Reserve Sports Days 2025
Should the weather be unsuitable to complete Sports Day on the above dates, the following dates have been planned as an alternative:
Nursery – (Reserve date not required due to Nursery Sports Day taking place in the School Hall)
Reception – Monday 07/07/25
Year 1 and Year 2 – Tuesday 08/07/25
Year 3 and Year 4 – Wednesday 09/07/25
Year 5 and Year 6 – Friday 11/07/25

Scholastic Book Fair
2025-07-11 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-07-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-10 08:30 - 09:00, 2025-07-09 15:30 - 16:30
Scholastic Book Fair
Join us for the Scholastic Book Fair after school in the school hall on the following dates:
Tuesday 8th July 2025 8:30am – 9:00am
Tuesday 8th July 2025 3:30pm – 5:45pm
Wednesday 9th July 2025 8:30am – 9:00am
Wednesday 9th July 2025 3:30pm – 5:45pm
Thursday 10th July 2025 8:30am – 9:00am
Thursday 10th July 2025 3:30pm – 5:45pm
Friday 11th July 2025 8:30am – 9:00am
There will be a selection of books to purchase for all pupil ages.
Scholastic donate a percentage of the profits to school to use to purchase new books for the school library.

Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Event – Moving Up
2025-07-10 17:00 - 18:00
Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Event – Moving Up
10/07/25
On 10/07/25 at 5pm, the Liverpool Parenting Team will be joining us at Barlows to run a 1-hour workshop for all parents and carers of Year 6 pupils making the transition into secondary school this year. The team will be on hand to offer guidance and advice on the following:

Anxieties, the things children worry about and what you can do to help
What parents worry about and how you can help your child prepare for change
Teen Development, friendships, social media and staying safe
Dealing with high emotion and restoring relationships after challenge
How to encourage family containment
The first few weeks and settling in
Where else to get information and further reading

Further information will follow from Mrs Berry, our Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead, and Mrs Taylor, our Phase 3 Lead via Arbor.

LSSP & Literacy Kick Sports Journalism Sessions Year 5 & Year 6
2025-07-10
LSSP & Literacy Kick Sports Journalism Sessions Year 5 & Year 6
10/07/25
In July, our pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 will be joined by the team from Literacy Kicks, in collaboration with LSSP and the World Boxing Championships, due to be held in Liverpool in October 2025, to develop their understanding of the role of a sports journalist.
In this exciting workshop, the pupils will learn all about the skills required to become a journalist in this field, as well as have the opportunity to ask lots of questions and get the chance to write their own article!

We are sure this event will be inspirational to all of our pupils.

Local Area Walk – History of Fazakerley Year 2 - 2 Potter (Miss Kirkby) 10/07/25
2025-07-10
Local Area Walk – History of Fazakerley
Year 2
09/07/25 & 10/07/25

2 Dahl (Miss Kelly) 09/07/25
2 Potter (Miss Kirkby) 10/07/25
To further develop their historical understanding of their own locality, our Year 2 pupils will be taking part in a local area walk to explore the changes that have taken place over time. The children will focus on the changes in transport, homes and industry and further develop their understanding of the impact of this on our local community.
Further information on this activity will follow on Arbor.

Discovery Recycling Centre Visit Year 6 - 6 Gandhi (Miss Ward) 10/07/25
2025-07-10
Discovery Recycling Centre Visit Year 6
09/07/25 & 10/07/25
6 Churchill (Mrs Taylor) 09/07/25
6 Gandhi (Miss Ward) 10/07/25
Children in Year 6 will visit the Discovery Recycling Centre in our local area to further support their learning in their Design Technology for the Summer Term, with a focus on the use of recyclable materials.
At the centre, pupils will discover what they can do at home to recycle, what we mean by contamination, the journey of recycling from their homes to its final destination and take part in a unique tour of the Materials Recovery Facility where they will see recycling in action.
Further information on this visit will follow via Arbor.
