Great Times

Inspiring Readers

March 6, 2026
As World Book Week draws to a close, I would like to ask for your support in encouraging our students to read more.
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News

GB at the World Cup!

July 24, 2024
The Gothia Cup is an annual World Youth football tournament that has been running since 1975. This year saw over 1900 teams from 72 nations taking part, following the Olympic-style opening ceremony.Raheem and Maksym were delighted to be selected to play for the Prep School Pumas U14 team, representing Prep schools from Kent and Sussex. Despite a few warm up matches in the run up to the tournament, the first time the whole team could play together was once they had reached the tournament itself.
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Success at the Senior Drama Production

June 20, 2024
After months of preparation and rehearsals, senior students performed their version of Brainstorm, a unique investigation into the teenage brain.
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Prep School scientists lead independent studies

June 12, 2024
All children in the Prep School took part in our first Science Fair, which encouraged independent learning through experimentation, design, report-writing and presentations.
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Stories

Back to school jitters?

August 8, 2025
It may have reached that point in the holidays when you are gathering school uniform, debating the merits of the school shoes they love versus the school shoes you think are more sensible and you are starting to see the signs of some start of term anxiety from your child.
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Raising Resilient Children

June 10, 2025
Helping Your Child Reach Their Academic Potential: The Role of Resilience in Learning - By Katie Morgan - Head of Pre-Prep
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Growing Up in a Digital World

May 21, 2025
At Great Ballard School, our wellbeing mission goes beyond the ying and yang of pastoral support and academic excellence. Dan Joseph - Pastoral Deputy and Safeguarding Lead
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