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A welcome from the Heads of School

September 1, 2026
Hello everyone, we are looking forward to having everyone back for another wonderful year at Great Ballard!
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Latest News at Great Ballard

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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The benefits of school trips to new countries

December 15, 2023
Our Senior French trip in September highlights just how beneficial trips abroad can be for students.
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Great Ballard's Insights

Between words and numbers, can technology help us turn the page?

August 10, 2026
As Head of English, much of my working life is spent interpreting words and language.
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Starting School – A Gentle Beginning

June 24, 2026
Starting school is often described as a big milestone. But for a child, it shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
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WHAT SETS GREAT BALLARD APART FROM OTHER SCHOOLS?

June 4, 2026
A blog post from Matt King explaining what sets Great Ballard apart from other schools.
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