Main School
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At Great Ballard we go to great trouble to encourage and stimulate all children towards their particular goals. Pupils with exceptional academic abilities will probably take scholarship examinations, others whose abilities are less pronounced will receive considerable help and specialist teaching to achieve to their potential, but all are equally important. Progress is monitored by fortnightly effort tables, termly exams, reports and standardised tests. There is a credit and star system in place to reward, reinforce and encourage. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of the regular opportunities, both formal and informal, to meet teachers and discuss all aspects of school life. At the end of their stay at 13+ all children participate in a course of Further Education and an exciting range of tasks including an outward bound camp and putting on a major production. We aim to prepare children both for their Senior Schools and for the growing demands and many challenges that are placed on them today. The Headmaster is always happy to give advice on the choice of Senior Schools and he tries to recommend one where the children will be happy and successful. All children have passed into their first choice schools in the last 20 years and many have gained scholarships or awards.
The School Day The school day runs from 8.25 a.m. - 4.15 p.m. for years 3 & 4, while children in years 5 - 8 attend from 8.25 a.m. - 5.35 p.m. There is a breakfast club for those requiring an early start and the after school club for younger children who wish to stay to 5.35 p.m.
School Bus There is a daily mini-bus service. Buses run from Bosham, Chichester, Pulborough, Arundel, Littlehampton and Bognor.
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