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

Careers and Futures

May 1, 2026
Great Ballard, where great futures begin!
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School Newspaper

April 7, 2026
Catch up with the latest edition of our student newspaper and find out about what's going on from the students' perspective.
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Great Ballard announces new partnership

March 27, 2026
Great Ballard announces new partnership with Seasons
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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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