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Comic Relief Fundraiser
02 Jul 2025

On Friday 27th June, the JLT hosted a Comic Relief fundraiser, which included an ice cream truck, keepie uppie challenge, crazy catch challenge, jewellery making station, cake bake stand, skipping challenge, throw a sponge at teacher and throw a pie challenge. There were over 100 pupils in attendance and over £250 raised. There was a great buzz at the school with staff, pupils and parents at the event. The day finished with a run/walk for Comic Relief where over 25 miles were ran and walked combined and this contributed to Comic Relief 1 million miles in June challenge.
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Sports Day
27 Jun 2025

Sports Day 2025 saw an incredible attendance from both sites. Preparations by students began weeks in advance, as they carefully selected teams to ensure TeamBA fairness and equal opportunity for all. This resulted in the highest number of students ever taking part in Sports Day. On Wednesday 25th July, it was the turn of Longbridge students, and on Thursday 26th July, Sandringham students took the spotlight.
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Residential Trip to CERN AND Geneva
19 Jun 2025

Our Year 12 students recently went on a residential trip to CERN and Geneva from 10th to 12th June, which they found to be an unforgettable experience filled with exploration, learning and fun. The journey began with our enthusiastic students setting off early in the morning, buzzing with excitement for the adventures that lay ahead. Upon arriving in Geneva and after a quick lunch, we made our way to the Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques — the stunning Botanical Gardens in Geneva, which was first on our list of places of educational interest. The vibrant colours and fragrant flowers captivated everyone, providing a perfect backdrop for our guided tour.
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Indoor Skydiving at the O2
13 Jun 2025

On Wednesday 11th June, the JLT quite literally went flying! Pupils had a wonderful experience indoor skydiving at the O2. They all showed great bravery in withstanding the high air pressure and remaining calm in order to fly at high speed. They’ve all come home with stomach aches – not from the skydiving, but from how much they laughed and enjoyed the day.
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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
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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