Great Times

Fieldwork at Great Ballard: Geography That Gets Mud on Its Boots

May 1, 2026
Some of the best geography lessons don’t happen at a desk. They happen in wellies, on windy beaches, or halfway up a hill with a notebook in hand and a slightly squashed packed lunch. That’s where theory stops being theory and starts making sense.
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News

ESU Shakespeare Competition

March 27, 2026
Great news from the ESU Shakespeare Competition. One of our Year 7 pupils has made it to the finals!
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Great Ballard Sports Bulletin

March 20, 2026
Learn more about our sports team in our sports bulletin.
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Curiosity in Action: Science at Great Ballard

March 20, 2026
Imagine if every lesson started with curiosity… “What’s your question?” – it’s a simple prompt that sparks great science. This theme for British Science Week perfectly captures how our science teachers aim to inspire your child at Great Ballard.
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Stories

How to get your child Reception ready

November 25, 2021
Important milestones are dotted along our pathways as we travel through life – none more so than when young children begin their journey into education. As parents you find yourself challenged with a big decision: who to trust with the care and education of your most precious commodity. Schools are around every corner...but how do you know which is the right one for you, and more importantly for your child?
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How Great Ballard does PSHE

September 30, 2021
Some may ask, PSHE, what is that? It has been given many acronyms over the years and you may recall something similar from your own school days. As well as various name changes, the curriculum has recently been updated to reflect the multifaceted and rather complex society in which we live.
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Mental health

February 19, 2021
How have your students adjusted to the new way of working and what’s been the impact on their mental health? What signs should parents look out for to ensure their children are coping? Some Top tips please!
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