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First Tech Robotics Challenge
16 May 2025

We were very fortunate that our BA robotics team reached the qualifying round of the First Tech Robotics Challenge for the third consecutive year. The team was truly groundbreaking, boasting the largest age diversity among all the teams, ranging from eager Year 7 students to experienced Sixth Formers. They planned and designed a robot to be effective in its components, many of which were built from reused and recycled materials. This approach not only conserved the cost of the completed robot but also greatly reduced the team’s carbon footprint.
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Residential trip to Trewern
13 May 2025

The JLT were fortunate to go on a residential trip to Trewern from Tuesday 22nd to Friday 25th April, which really pushed their resilience and developed their BEST habits. We could not have asked for better weather and after a 6-hour coach journey pupils were very excited to get going with the activities and challenges ahead. Day 1: As soon as pupils stepped off the coach, we were into tactical team building challenges working out how to keep water in pipes across a 10 metre distance. After a few more team building activities, pupils then prepared for an evening mountain walk.
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Barking Abbey in the Spotlight Newsletter
13 May 2025

Please read our Barking Abbey in the Spotlight Newsletter for more information on recent events that have taken place, along with other news and information on upcoming youth activities in the Borough.
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Football Exhibition Series EXHIBITION SERIES
28 Apr 2025

On Thursday 3rd April, the Barking Abbey community came together and saw the best of TeamBA. A football exhibition with Staff v Students and Staff v Parents. The event started with the national champions, the girls' academy, getting a great warm-up in and ready to take on the staff! Fans started flooding in, with over 175 people at the venue and many in support of fan favourite Mr Warner!
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Dance Spring Showcase
24 Apr 2025

On Thursday 3rd April, the Dance Department performed in their annual Spring Showcase. Students from Years 7-13 had the opportunity to share their work from the Autumn and Spring terms with staff, friends and family in the Sandringham Campus Main Hall. It was an outstanding night with extremely professional and high-quality performances from students and special guest artists, a true display of UK Dance talent. The energy in the room was contagious and inspiring for all in attendance and we are beyond proud of our phenomenal students for their performances, entertaining everyone with another incredible night of Dance.
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World Autism Awareness Day
02 Apr 2025

World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on 2nd April and is dedicated to raising awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The aim of this day is to foster understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism, as well as their families and communities. It also serves to encourage inclusivity and the development of improved support systems for those on the autism spectrum. On the day, we hoped to achieve the following: Educating students and staff about autism.
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Science Fair
28 Mar 2025

Congratulations to all pupils who participated in the remarkable Science Fair, where creativity, talent, knowledge, and artistry were displayed at an exceptional level. With over 30 contestants, Year 7 pupils attended class by class and were captivated by the impressive projects, both visually and through engaging presentations. The event showcased a diverse range of topics, including The Marvel of Sight (gold medal winner), Cells in the Human Body, and The Impact of Ice Melting on Rising Sea Levels. A special thank you to Mrs Kapil and the Science Department for their dedication in supporting pupils throughout lessons, break times, lunchtimes, and after-school sessions, enabling them to produce such outstanding projects.
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Ramadan Iftar
21 Mar 2025

Barking Abbey School proudly hosted its third Ramadan Iftar, marking a significant milestone as the event expanded to include all year groups over two evenings. On Monday 17th March, students from Years 7 to 10 gathered to celebrate, followed by Years 11 to 13 on Wednesday 19th March. The two nights welcomed over 500 enthusiastic staff and students, many dressed in elegant traditional attire, reflecting the spirit of the occasion. The evening commenced with beautiful Quranic recitations from students across all year groups.
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A fantastic day at Parliament for our Year 10s
12 Mar 2025

An early start for the Year Tens, who arrived promptly to head off to Westminster at 8 AM. On arrival, we were ushered into the education unit, where we were quickly engrossed in a 360-degree film on the history of Parliament, consolidating our learning from the Magna Carta to the role of Parliament today. We then embarked on a tour of both Houses, stopping off in the King’s Robing Room. It was incredible to see and be surrounded by elements of the Citizenship curriculum—Hansard, the Aye and No lobbies, and even standing next to the Prime Minister’s dispatch box.
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Young Mayor of Barking & Dagenham
28 Feb 2025

We are thrilled to share that a Year 13 student at Barking Abbey, has been elected as the Young Mayor of Barking and Dagenham for 2025/26! As one of our own, we couldn’t be prouder of her for earning this prestigious role. She is truly dedicated, putting her heart into everything she does, and this recognition is well deserved. She has been actively involved in numerous charity and fundraising initiatives for both our school and the local community.
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