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

Picture perfection in the GB community

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

December 15, 2023
Year 8s gifted with a celebratory trip as the winners of last year's Enterprise Award.
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GB sees the launch of Service & Leadership Dinners

December 15, 2023
Friday, 18th November saw the launch of our Service and Leadership dinner series. We are very proud to be one of the few schools in the country that recognises our pupils’ contributions beyond the classroom with the awarding of Service and Leadership scholarships, and this was an opportunity for our current group of Year 9 scholars to host an evening.
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Stories

Redefining Education

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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But what is M.A.P?

April 9, 2025
You know there is something wrong in your school when sport is solely about winning at all costs and cookery is about bringing home cookies and cakes in a Tupperware box.
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REV: Representing Excellent Values - Podcast

March 21, 2025
"Once you get over yourself," says Matt King, headmaster of Great Ballard School, you can have "the joy of appointing people who are so much better than you."
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