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PA Raspberry Pi Competition
22 May 2023

Three of our Year 12 Computer Science students entered the PA Raspberry Pi Competition 2023. The annual Raspberry Pi Competition is a celebration of STEM education. Giving schoolchildren the tools and opportunity to invent products that can benefit society. Using engineering and coding skills and a Raspberry Pi microcomputer Responding to pressing energy crises across the world, this year’s theme was accelerating energy transition.
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Sir Peter Westmacott
17 May 2023

The school was delighted to welcome on Tuesday 16th May one of the UK’s most experienced diplomats to talk to our Year 10 and 12 historians about international relations spanning 5 decades: from the Gulf Oil Crisis in the Middle East in 1973 to the present Ukraine-Russian Conflict. Sir Peter Westmacott was able to regale stories of his time in Turkey, France and most recently Washington DC as the UK ambassador to the US during the historic Barack Obama presidency. The students acquired a real sense of how delicately poised political negotiations can be such as with the Iran nuclear weapons agreement- which involved advanced weeks and months of talks and discussions to iron out any sources of conflict before politicians got around a table. Peter was also the private secretary to our present King during a very difficult time in his relationship with the late Princess Diana (1990-1993) – he reflected even back then what an industrious and hard working man our current monarch was with a schedule and diary incredibly full and exhausting to keep up with.
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Jack Petchey Awards
10 May 2023

The Jack Petchey evening was a truly unforgettable experience for all the prize winners and attendees. From the moment the compere took to the stage, the audience was fully engaged and encouraged to participate in the celebration. The atmosphere was electric, and the excitement in the room was palpable. As the Barking Abbey prize-winning students gathered in the foyer before the event, they were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet with the newly elected Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, Cllr Faruk Choudhury, and Cllr Kangethe Cabinet member for Educational Attainment & School Improvement.
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Mental Health Awareness Week
04 May 2023

Barking Abbey held Mental Health Awareness Week on Monday 24th April to Friday 28th April 2023. The week was designed to encourage students and teachers to explore mental health in schools and its impact day to day. Year 7-11 where all in involved across both campuses meaning over 1800 students had access in engaging the 3 main focuses. A PowerPoint during form time explaining mental health challenges, types and how to help conquer stress and anxiety.
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Dance Showcase
31 Mar 2023

On Thursday 30th March, the Dance Department performed in their annual 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 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 so proud of our phenomenal students for entertaining with another incredible night of Dance.
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EABL Champions
30 Mar 2023

Barking Abbey School Boys Basketball Academy clinched a remarkable win in the prestigious Elite Academy Basketball League (EABL). The team, which boasts some of the most talented young basketball players in the country, demonstrated their skills and determination in a fiercely contested match. Barking Abbey School Basketball Academy has a proud history of producing top-class basketball players. This latest success is a testament to the academy's commitment to nurturing and developing young talent.
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Southern Conference Champions
10 Mar 2023

The Barking Abbey Boys Basketball academy wrapped the southern conference league championship this week with wins against Itchen and JMA college. The league championship now gives the Barking Abbey team the number 1 seed going into the playoffs next week. Coach Vear commented "The players have been very focused all season long getting to this point and this championship is testament to their hard work. The job is not done though as the playoffs start next week against a very good Derby team and we will have to be at our best if we want to progress to the next round."
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World Book Day
09 Mar 2023

To celebrate World Book Day, we arranged a unique culinary experience in our canteens aimed at promoting the pleasure of reading and inspiring students to explore literature through their taste buds! The event showcased a menu that was inspired by some favourite childhood books, giving students an opportunity to savour the flavours and dishes inspired by some of these texts. The selection of menu items was curated to align with popular books, such as Willy Wonka Bars from the much-loved classic "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory," Meatballs & Mash from the renowned children's book "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," assorted gingerbreads from the ageless tale of "The Gingerbread Man," and Dragon’s Breath Pizza from the adventurous and unusual story of "Dragons Don’t Cook Pizza." Overall, the World Book Day celebration at Barking Abbey School was a real success, and we look forward to organising similar themed events in the future to further encourage a love for reading and exploration of the literary world among our students.
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Dance Showcase
08 Mar 2023

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Music Showcase
07 Mar 2023

It is truly remarkable to witness the dedication and hard work of young minds, especially during challenging times. The Autumn term can be particularly demanding, with shorter days, colder weather and a general feeling of fatigue from the start of the school year. Yet, the students managed to rise above these obstacles and create a showcase that truly impressed us all. Throughout the term, we saw how they persevered with their studies, their music lessons, and their rehearsals.
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