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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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Homelessness
07 Mar 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to people all around the world, and one of the most devastating consequences is the increased cost of living, leading to homelessness for many. It is a basic human right to have a roof over our heads, yet this privilege has been taken away from countless individuals and families. In such trying times, it is heartening to see young people taking proactive steps to address this issue. Miss Ahmed's Year 11 students have embarked on an Active Citizenship Project aimed at raising awareness about homelessness.
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Anti-Bullying student Ambassadors
06 Mar 2023

This term, the student ambassadors for the Anti-Bullying campaign have dedicated their efforts towards generating novel approaches to raise awareness on the prevention of bullying and its potential impact on students' mental health. The work put forth by these student ambassadors over the past year has been nothing short of exceptional. To further promote their initiatives, they have produced a promotional video as a team to highlight Barking Abbey's best practices. The student ambassadors are committed to supporting their peers during their break and lunch periods, even if it is not perceived as the "in" thing to do.
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