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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

Making a positive start to the school year

September 1, 2023
Ali Bushnell, Mental Health Lead, provides some top tips for the transition back to school.
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The Power of LAMDA

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

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