Great Times

Redefining Education

Stories
April 22, 2025
Redefining Education: How Small Independent Schools Like Great Ballard Are Pioneering a Forward-Thinking Curriculum that Teaches Children Not Just How to Learn but How to Live
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News

Special guests attend Great Ballard's Prizegiving

News
December 15, 2023
West End stars and UK champion dancers brought excitment and entertainment to our end of year service, making the experience extra special for pupils and staff alike.
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Picture perfection in the GB community

News
December 15, 2023
We had over 150 entries in our photography competition this year, submitted by various members of the GB community. A special thanks to professional photographer Peter Flude, who kindly judged the shortlist.
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Year 8 Enterprise Trip to London

News
December 15, 2023
Year 8s gifted with a celebratory trip as the winners of last year's Enterprise Award.
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Stories

The Power of LAMDA

Stories
March 13, 2023
LAMDA: building self-confidence and a love of performance.
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Brain Builders, Not Brain Testers

Stories
January 24, 2023
The importance of being "brain builders" rather than just "brain testers"
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Rethinking Maths

Stories
January 17, 2023
We love Maths at GB and we have plenty of students and a number of teachers who revel in algorithms, algebra and prime factors. In their hands, numbers simply seem to dance, and arithmetic is just another language. For many though, just the memory of quadratic equations, square roots and rote learned tables can raise a cold sweat, reminding them of a lifelong phobia. And that is why Rishi’s well-meaning and passionate promises received such a mixed reception.
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