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- Arts
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25th March 2026Whole School Gala Concert shines at The Glasshouse, Gateshead
The Barnardians deliver unforgettable performances at a spectacular Gala Concert in Gateshead's Glasshouse
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- Charity & Community
- Clubs & Activities
20th March 2026Chapel Choir performs choral Evensong at Ripon Cathedral
Barney's Chapel Choir delivers moving Evensong performance in historic setting at Ripon Cathedral
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12th February 2026History reimagined in the House Drama 2026 competition
Relive the evening Barney's houses took to the stage to relive and reinvent some of history's most iconic moments
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- Academic Enrichment
- Arts
- Trips & Excursions
11th February 2026Sixth Formers explore spotlights & slapstick in London’s cultural heart
From immersive drama to farcical musicals, our students explored the very best of London’s theatre
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- Achievements
- Arts
4th February 2026GCSE student wins prize in prestigious national art competition
A Barnard Castle School GCSE Art student has won national recognition for her remarkable technical skill and creativity
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3rd December 2025Senior School shines in immersive production of The Railway Children
A classic tale, brought to life in spectacular fashion by Barney's brightest stars.
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13th March 2025A Night at the Movies!
Last night’s A Night at the Movies, held during Barney’s Music Festival, was an unforgettable musical extravaganza, showcasing the incredible talent of students and staff across a variety of ensembles.
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30th May 2024Junior Arts Evening brings immersive theatre to life with Bugsy Malone
Pupils transformed Junior Arts Evening into an immersive theatrical experience inspired by the classic Bugsy Malone
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28th April 2024Barney Festival of Music
What a week! It has been wonderful celebrating everything Music at Barney as we hosted a series of competitions and concerts over the course of our inaugural Festival of Music.
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- Arts
8th February 2024House Drama 2024
The return of House Drama did not disappoint, Barney’s first competition since 2020! Well done to all students involved who took the audience on a journey throughout Greek mythology with
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19th October 2023House Singing 2023
This year’s House Singing did not disappoint, as our entire Senior School community revelled in Big School for arguably Barney’s most popular and entertaining House competition.
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- Arts
- Prep School
22nd June 2022‘Murder at the Hotel Crumhorn’
Year 6’s end of term production of Murder at the Hotel Crumhorn was just SUPERB! Preppies delivered two spectacular performances, despite very limited rehearsal time over the last few weeks,
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- Arts
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25th May 2022Mystery at Magpie Manor
Well done to the Year 5 cast and staff, who produced such an AMAZING production of a Mystery at Magpie Manor! Our Preppies worked tirelessly learning lines and rehearsing to
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Transport & Bus Routes
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Prep School Admissions
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Senior School Admissions
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Open Events
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Transport & Bus Routes
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