Great Times

National Storytelling Week at Great Ballard

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

Prep School scientists lead independent studies

June 12, 2024
All children in the Prep School took part in our first Science Fair, which encouraged independent learning through experimentation, design, report-writing and presentations.
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GB Goes Orange for Chesnut Tree House

May 21, 2024
To raise funds for Chesnut Tree House, the school went all out in orange on Friday, with more than £400 donated to the charity.
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Under the Stars with Years 3 & 4

May 8, 2024
Year 3 & 4 had a wonderful night camped out under the stars as part of their Prep residentials.
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Stories

Back to school jitters?

August 8, 2025
It may have reached that point in the holidays when you are gathering school uniform, debating the merits of the school shoes they love versus the school shoes you think are more sensible and you are starting to see the signs of some start of term anxiety from your child.
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Raising Resilient Children

June 10, 2025
Helping Your Child Reach Their Academic Potential: The Role of Resilience in Learning - By Katie Morgan - Head of Pre-Prep
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Growing Up in a Digital World

May 21, 2025
At Great Ballard School, our wellbeing mission goes beyond the ying and yang of pastoral support and academic excellence. Dan Joseph - Pastoral Deputy and Safeguarding Lead
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