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

Combined Cadet Force at GB

February 5, 2025
Last week, our small contingent of cadets joined forces with the Grenadier Guards CCF contingent at Chichester Free School.
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Great Ballard compete in the School Challenge

January 14, 2025
Great Ballard compete in the School Challenge Plate
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IET Faraday Challenge

December 4, 2024
Go Beyond students participated in the Faraday Challenge Day, designed to be cross curricular and cover hands on activities spanning science, technology, engineering and maths.
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Stories

Why Studying Languages is More Important than Ever

October 24, 2025
This summer saw a flurry of reports talking about the catastrophic decline in language-learning
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The Power of Student Voice

October 14, 2025
If it really is true that 96% of people consider themselves to be good listeners, then I’m especially embarrassed to count myself in the failing five.
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Welcome back to a new school year at Great Ballard

August 27, 2025
We are excited to welcome everyone back for another fantastic year at Great Ballard! Whether you are returning or joining us for the very first time.
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