Great Times

Inspiring Readers

March 6, 2026
As World Book Week draws to a close, I would like to ask for your support in encouraging our students to read more.
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News

Great Ballard Art Exhibition 2024

December 11, 2024
Last week we hosted our first ever whole school Art Exhibition at Great Ballard. Thank you to all who attended and we look forward to seeing you all next year for the annual show.
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24-hour Milton read-a-thon

November 15, 2024
We were delighted to be part of an online 24-hour read-a-thon of all of Milton's works (a Miltonathon). Readings came from all around the world in the 24-hour period.
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Centenary Project Winners Announced

November 8, 2024
The Junior, Senior and Overall winners of our Centenary Project competition have been announced!
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Stories

Redefining Education

April 22, 2025
Redefining Education: How Small Independent Schools Like Great Ballard Are Pioneering a Forward-Thinking Curriculum that Teaches Children Not Just How to Learn but How to Live
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But what is M.A.P?

April 9, 2025
You know there is something wrong in your school when sport is solely about winning at all costs and cookery is about bringing home cookies and cakes in a Tupperware box.
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REV: Representing Excellent Values - Podcast

March 21, 2025
"Once you get over yourself," says Matt King, headmaster of Great Ballard School, you can have "the joy of appointing people who are so much better than you."
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