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Year 11 Prom
04 Jul 2024

On Tuesday, 25th June, Barking Abbey School's Year 11 students celebrated their prom at the Prince Regent Hotel in Chigwell. The evening was a glamorous affair, with students arriving in stunning attire, some even chauffeured in impressive cars. Staff members also attended, looking equally splendid. The evening was filled with joy, as students and staff enjoyed a night of delicious food, lively dancing, and abundant laughter.
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Centenary Garden Celebration
02 Jul 2024

On Saturday 22nd June we held an Afternoon Tea to celebrate of our centenary garden at the Longbridge Road campus. Alumni from a number of decades as back as the 1940’s were able to join us in the sunshine for this wonderful event. Members of the Junior Leadership Team gave up their time to give tours of the school and to answer questions about the present day Barking Abbey. They were an absolute credit to themselves and the school.
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Gary Stevenson
17 Jun 2024

On Friday 7th June, as part of our partnership with Penguin, we were delighted to welcome former trader now turned inequality activist and author, Gary Stevenson, to our Sandringham Road campus. Gary spoke to a captivated audience of over 150 Barking Abbey and Eastbrook Sixth Form students about his childhood in Ilford, his days of making millions in trading and his life since leaving this career behind. Every student received a copy of Gary’s book ‘The Trading Game’ and Gary very kindly met and spoke to each student to sign their book. The Head Students did a fantastic job of interviewing Gary on stage, and this was followed by lots of questions from the audience.
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High School Musical
12 Jun 2024

The High School Musical Performances on the 22nd and 23rd May were a tremendous success! The school hall was transformed into East High, capturing the spirit of the iconic story. After months of hard work and dedication, opening night was finally here, with nerves raging the students took to the stage and blew everyone away! The effort and commitment of the students paid off, culminating in unforgettable performances that left them feeling elated.
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Debate Mate Cup
20 May 2024

On Thursday 2nd May at Middlesex University, Barking Abbey won the Debate Mate Cup! After three gruelling rounds, one of our teams not only made it to the final but won it! In the morning, our teams were boosted by the Headteachers motivational words before they left. The first motion for the day was: 'This House believes social media makes it more difficult to become a successful musician.' The second was 'This House would introduce a three-day weekend' (very popular amongst staff and students alike!) The third motion was 'This House would give harsher punishments for celebrities who commit crimes.' After three rounds, the finalists were announced: Barking Abbey vs Kingsford Community School.
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Double National Champions
09 May 2024

On Wednesday 8th May Barking Abbey Football Academy made history by being crowned National Champions in both the girls and boys English Schools FA Super Cup! The boys played Hartpury College and won 1-0. The girls played Thomas Telford School and went from 0-2 down to take it to 2-2 and then won on penalties! A fantastic achievement for our Football Academy coaches and players.
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Ramadan Iftar: A Night of Unity, Reflection, and Generosity
27 Mar 2024

On Tuesday 26 th March, Barking Abbey proudly hosted its second Ramadan Iftar, marking a significant expansion from last year's event. This year, the celebration welcomed students from Year 9 to Year 13, alongside over 400 enthusiastic staff and students, all adorned in their traditional attire. The evening commenced with a warm welcome from our student host, Saad (Year 13), who not only conveyed necessary messages but also introduced five remarkable Barking Abbey students. These exceptional students, ranging from Year 11 to Year 13, captivated the audience with recitations from the Holy Quran.
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David Dein
27 Mar 2024

On Wednesday 27th March 2024, all year 12 students attended a talk in the main hall from David Dein MBE. As the former Chairman of Arsenal Football Club, and one of the founding members of the Premier League, he delivered a talk to students on his journey in life, and some important lessons he has learnt along the way. He also discussed entrepreneurship, and business opportunities within football, as well as the need to have a good work ethic, think creatively, and to not be afraid to be brave. It was a fantastic talk, with student feedback being excellent.
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Ofsted - Outstanding in every category
28 Feb 2024

On behalf of our entire school community, we are really proud to share with you the final report from our most recent Ofsted inspection. Ofsted report As you can see, they have judged Barking Abbey School to be Outstanding in every category. This is huge achievement for all of us in the community and one that we can all be proud of. Our community has been through a lot over the past years and this is something we can all celebrate.
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Ramadan - Fasting and Physical Education
27 Feb 2024

Our policy at Barking Abbey School fully recognises that fasting during the month of Ramadan is the fourth Pillar of Islam; an act of worship of great spiritual, moral and social significance for Muslims. This policy guidance has been devised with reference to the following two publications: Towards Greater Understanding – Meeting the needs of Muslim pupils in state schools, Information & Guidance for Schools. The Muslim Council of Britain ( www.mcb.org.uk ) Safe Practice in Physical Education, Sport & Physical Activity. Association for Physical Education ( www.afpe.org.uk ) It has also been written in collaboration with parent representatives of Muslim students at Barking Abbey School. During Ramadan, all students will be expected to still take part in Physical Education, for the following three key reasons: 1) Muslims are encouraged not to use Ramadan as an opportunity to avoid aspects of normal life but rather to cope with normal life under a different set of guidelines; 2) All children have an entitlement to access a meaningful PE programme that meets the requirements of the National Curriculum while seeking to respect any religious or cultural sensitivities involved wherever possible; 3) The Muslim Council of Britain states that “the majority of pupils who are fasting are able to take part in most physical activities during Ramadan without putting themselves at risk or danger.” PE department staff appreciate that during fasting, normal energy resources may become depleted, and the risk of dehydration is increased.
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