Great Times

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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News

Success in the National schools' Quiz

August 8, 2025
Students from Great Ballard competed in the National "Schools Challenge" quiz and reached the semi-final!
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Time Capsule Burial

July 2, 2025
This week in assembly, we buried a centenary time capsule to mark 100 years of Great Ballard.
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Science Week/UK Biology Challenge

June 4, 2025
This term, students have taken part in two exciting national competitions for the school
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Stories

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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Let’s all go on a reading adventure!

February 19, 2021
Some top tips on how to help your child with their first steps in reading.
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Wellbeing and nutrition – GB style

February 19, 2021
Schools need to consider Head, Heart, Hand and Health in all they do and there’s no better place to start than with what they eat.
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