A Trip to Butser Ancient Farm

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April 8, 2024

On 11th March our Year 3 and 4 pupils travelled back in time to visit Butser Ancient Farm. At this amazing open-air archaeological centre they had the chance to discover every day life for the Saxons and Romans, which has been the focus of their recent Humanities lessons. They explored ancient buildings, learned the skill of building flint walls, dug for artifacts, and perhaps most excitingly of all for our young historians, discovered what bathrooms were like thousands of years ago!

Curiosity in Action: Science at Great Ballard

March 20, 2026
Imagine if every lesson started with curiosity… “What’s your question?” – it’s a simple prompt that sparks great science. This theme for British Science Week perfectly captures how our science teachers aim to inspire your child at Great Ballard.
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Pre-prep Learning Enquiry

March 16, 2026
What better way to launch our new learning enquiry 'Mechanical Mayhem' than with a trip to Brighton Toy Museum.
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National Storytelling Week at Great Ballard

March 5, 2026
Great Ballard embraced National Storytelling Week with a wonderful range of creative activities across the school.
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