Great Times

Living With Purpose: Service, Leadership and the Power of Helping Others

April 16, 2026
Living With Purpose: Service, Leadership and the Power of Helping Others
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News

Great Ballard make Duke of Edinburgh History!

January 11, 2024
Great Ballard's first ever D of E group tackled their Bronze expedition this Summer term with great results and even greater memories.
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Special guests attend Great Ballard's Prizegiving

December 15, 2023
West End stars and UK champion dancers brought excitment and entertainment to our end of year service, making the experience extra special for pupils and staff alike.
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Picture perfection in the GB community

December 15, 2023
We had over 150 entries in our photography competition this year, submitted by various members of the GB community. A special thanks to professional photographer Peter Flude, who kindly judged the shortlist.
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Stories

The Power of LAMDA

March 13, 2023
LAMDA: building self-confidence and a love of performance.
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Brain Builders, Not Brain Testers

January 24, 2023
The importance of being "brain builders" rather than just "brain testers"
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Rethinking Maths

January 17, 2023
We love Maths at GB and we have plenty of students and a number of teachers who revel in algorithms, algebra and prime factors. In their hands, numbers simply seem to dance, and arithmetic is just another language. For many though, just the memory of quadratic equations, square roots and rote learned tables can raise a cold sweat, reminding them of a lifelong phobia. And that is why Rishi’s well-meaning and passionate promises received such a mixed reception.
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