--- title: "Year 1 Lunar New Year Workshop" url: "https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-03-09-year-1-lunar-new-year-workshop" school: "Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy" --- # Year 1 Lunar New Year Workshop ![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/news/e14ff97d-09c4-4581-9181-cadf106038dc.jpeg) 9 March 2026 Celebrating the Lunar New Year with Year 1! Today, our Year 1 hall was filled with energy and excitement as we hosted an incredible Lunar Workshop with West End in Schools! The children took part in an expressive dance session to bring the story of The Great Race to life. We practiced following instructions to mimic the movements of the different Zodiac animals—from the clever Rat to the powerful Dragon! It was a brilliant, interactive way to learn about the traditions of the Lunar New Year through movement and music. Our little performers showed fantastic focus and creativity. Well done, Year 1! \#DarwenStJames #Year1 #LunarNewYear #TheGreatRace #WestEndInSchools #ExpressiveDance #CulturalLearning #NurturingAmbition![](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/images/news/e14ff97d-09c4-4581-9181-cadf106038dc.jpeg) [Year 1](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/tag/year-1) [Music](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/tag/music) [PE](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/tag/pe) [![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/imagecache/100x100c/news/adb29b81-29f5-4fbc-b9c0-4f65125368d3.jpeg)](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-03-06-world-book-day-reading-cafe) Previous ### [World Book Day Reading Cafe](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-03-06-world-book-day-reading-cafe) [![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/imagecache/100x100c/news/05ac610c-2b5a-4f41-95d4-6e88238e865c.jpg)](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-03-10-year-3-p-e-dance-workshop) Next ### [Year 3 - P.E - Dance Workshop](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-03-10-year-3-p-e-dance-workshop) ### Academy Life - [News](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/events) - [Clubs](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/basc) - [School Council](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Charities and Fundrasing](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/charities-and-fundraising) - ![School Games Gold](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/Gold_Logo_25-26(1).png) - ![Healthy school](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/healthy_school.png) - ![Picture News](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/6_Years_of_Picture_News.png) - ![AP smilestar](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/Screenshot_2026-07-27_10.26.27.png) ##### Location St James Crescent Darwen Lancashire BB3 0EY ##### Contact Us 01254 703260 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Darwenstjames) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/darwenstjames/) © Copyright 2021–2026 Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)