Great Times

The Power of Treating People Differently

Stories
April 3, 2024
Neurodiversity week is not just about celebrating difference. It’s also about considering the power of treating people differently, approaching them as individuals and working out how to get the very best out of everyone.
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News

GB Seniors Hit the Slopes in France

News
April 9, 2024
Trip success for Tom Anderson, Head of Adventure, as he led his first GB Ski Trip in March 2024.
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IET Faraday Engineering Competition

News
April 8, 2024
Great Ballard Pupils Excel at IET Faraday Engineering Event
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A Trip to Butser Ancient Farm

News
April 8, 2024
Our Year 3 & 4 pupils had a great day out exploring life in Roman and Saxon times.
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Stories

Beyond the Classroom with Computer Science

Stories
March 4, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the traditional approach to teaching Computer Science has transformed into an interactive experience. From hands-on learning with LEGO and robots, to integrating real-world enterprise scenarios into lessons, at Great Ballard we are embracing innovative methods to make Computer Science lessons not simply educational but enjoyable and immediately applicable to real-world situations.
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The Power of Talk & Finding One's Voice

Stories
February 13, 2024
We all know the power of a kind word or how the chance to talk things out can change our perspective and lift our mood. Empowering our students to use their voices and making sure they are listened to is central to our school culture.
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A Look into GB's Personal Development Programme

Stories
January 26, 2024
How Great Ballard's unique personal development programme helps prepare pupils for their own unique futures.
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