Speaking Matters

News
November 12, 2026

We were delighted to welcome Worth School on Tuesday 9th November to join us for a morning of debating masterclasses. Learning to express yourself clearly and with confidence is such a key life skill, which is why oracy is built into our curriculum, and this was a fantastic opportunity for some of our senior Go Beyond students to take this to the next level. They explored how to plan an effective argument, raise a point of information and rebut the opposition's argument. All while keeping a sense of humour! We are looking forward to welcoming local prep schools to join us next term to take part in their own debating workshops.

Harvest Foodbank Trip

February 5, 2026
Our Year 1 and 2 Discoverers visited the foodbank to deliver all the harvest festival goodies which had been donated by Great Ballard families.
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Amazing Art Exhibition

January 8, 2026
Our GCSE students from 2025 and 2026, alongside talented artists from across the senior school, have presented a stunning showcase of their work in St Margaret's Church in Eartham.
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Success in the National schools' Quiz

August 8, 2025
Students from Great Ballard competed in the National "Schools Challenge" quiz and reached the semi-final!
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