News and Events

Index Archive

Visit from medical professionals and students from St Mary’s Hospital Paddington/ Imperial College London
12 Feb 2024

On Friday 9th February, we welcomed 17 colleagues from Imperial College London who raised through a presentation and discussion our students awareness of their rights and the services that they are entitled to on the NHS. The Imperial NHS Trust which is based primarily in St Mary’s Hospital Paddington is keen to increase the health literacy of school-based students. Medical students at different stages of their higher education journey conducted workshops with students across Years 11-13 on Friday to highlight the complexities of our healthcare system and how best to navigate their way through it. Students feedback on the session was very positive and they got an opportunity to quiz the students on their healthcare journey through university and their clinical experiences.
Read More
Virtual Online Safety Session for Parents
06 Feb 2024

Self-paced Online Safety Secondary Parents/Carers February 28th 2024 - March 27th 2024 Joining instructions: Please find below the links to provide immediate access to the sessions. Once the attendee’s details are entered, the session will start immediately: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3467636910025962847 Important information: The session is 1 hour in duration, without breaks. Attendees must register and log on INDIVIDUALLY to be registered as attending the training. All forms of digital devices can be used to access the sessions.
Read More
Eco School
12 Dec 2023

We are thrilled to share that earlier this year; we were honoured with the 'Green Flag Award with Distinction'! The support throughout this journey has been invaluable in achieving this recognition. We express our gratitude for the commitment and enthusiasm of our dedicated eco-warriors, who contributed their time and ideas to make this achievement possible. It's astounding to note our progress, considering the Eco Team's inception just over two years ago.
Read More
Anti-Bullying
04 Dec 2023

We are thrilled to share the impactful efforts of our dedicated students during Anti-Bullying Week, highlighting the commitment of our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. Their enthusiasm and hard work have truly made a difference in fostering a safe and inclusive environment at Barking Abbey. In a recent initiative led by Miss Jennings, Year 9 students delivered engaging classroom workshops on Anti-Bullying and Mental Health to Year 7 PDC lessons. These workshops, enriched with resources created by our student Ambassadors, showcased a thorough understanding of the issues and emphasized the importance of reporting and seeking support.
Read More
Properteers Group
27 Nov 2023

The Sixth Form recently hosted a captivating event featuring prominent speakers from the business world, Babrul Matin and Luqman Burhanudin, both key figures at Properteers Group, a Subsidiary of The Islamic Investor Limited. Babrul Matin, the CEO and Managing Director, shared his inspiring career journey, starting as a teacher and Ofsted inspector before transitioning into property investment, amassing a multi-million-pound portfolio. He emphasized the importance of the "4 GEMS": Guts, Environment, Mindset, and Self Improvement. Luqman Burhanudin, CFA and Investment Director at Properteers Group, added valuable insights into the intersection of property and Islamic finance.
Read More
DC Motor Designed by Year 11 Student
15 Nov 2023

At Barking Abbey, we are committed to developing four core values: Bravery, Excellence, Self-Discipline, and Teamwork among our students. Meet one of our brilliant Year 11 students whose character truly reflects these Barking Abbey ‘BEST’ Habits. He is a passionate scientist, and while studying Electromagnetism in school, he went beyond the curriculum to design and build his own ‘DC Motor.’ In the video, he proudly explains the principles involved in the working of the DC Motor. He has also very kindly loaned the motor to the science department so that all teachers can use it in their lessons.
Read More
Jyoti Patel
09 Nov 2023

On Friday 3rd November, we were extremely grateful to host a visit by Jyoti Patel, a novelist who has recently released her debut novel: The Things That We Lost with Penguin and #Merky books. Jyoti has recently been identified by The Observer as one of the top ten most exciting debut novelists of 2023, and her debut novel is testament to this. The novel is centred around the relationship between a mother and a son, who, reeling from the death of their bapu, start to become distant from each other due to unspoken secrets from their family's past. Jyoti read from a couple of chapters of her book, and then fielded some well constructed questions by members of our Year 10 and 12 cohort.
Read More
Metropolitan Police Feedback Session
03 Nov 2023

A group of enthusiastic year 12 and 13 students received a special invitation to attend a feedback session hosted by the Metropolitan Police. The purpose of this event was to tap into the students' thoughts and insights regarding the practicality and impact of the "stop and search" approach in our community. The students were required to give their recollections on "Stop and Search" in the local area. As the session unfolded, all participants eagerly recounted their encounters with the police, painting a vivid picture of their experiences.
Read More
Black History Month Showcase
02 Nov 2023

Friday the 20th October saw our second ever Black History Month Showcase and the students were amazing. To make the evening even better we were joined by an authentic Jerk Chicken company who kept guest stomachs full and energy high for the show. All performers rehearsed and rehearsed and it led to a fantastic show. Well done to everyone involved and lets make next years even better!
Read More
Dance Workshops with Robin Windsor
01 Nov 2023

On Wednesday 13th September, we were lucky enough to have Robin Windsor from Strictly Come Dancing and Burn the Floor come in to spend the whole day with us. For the morning, Robin met some of our Dance Academy students who were intrigued to learn a different style of dance. Robin taught a Charleston, and it was the same dance that he taught one of his celebrity partners on Strictly which the students were very excited to hear! This was a totally new genre for the students, but they worked hard to learn the moves and perform this.
Read More