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

Go Beyond - Biology Challenge

May 8, 2025
Go Beyond students in Years 9 and 10 were invited to complete the UK Biology Challenge on the 6th May 2025
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Amazing Auron Ski Trip

April 15, 2025
At the start of the Easter holidays a group of senior students and staff headed to Auron for our school ski trip.
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Rapturous Reception for a Rocking Show!

April 9, 2025
Over two nights, the senior school cast of "We Will Rock You" wowed audiences with their dramatic performances and stunning vocals.
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Stories

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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Living With Purpose: Service, Leadership and the Power of Helping Others

April 16, 2026
Living With Purpose: Service, Leadership and the Power of Helping Others
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Choosing the Right School for Your Child

April 7, 2026
Choosing the Right School for Your Child: What Really Matters (A West Sussex Parent’s Guide) - Choosing the right school can feel overwhelming. Great Ballard’s Admissions Registrar shares honest, practical advice to help parents find the right fit.
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