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

Success in the National schools' Quiz

August 8, 2025
Students from Great Ballard competed in the National "Schools Challenge" quiz and reached the semi-final!
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Time Capsule Burial

July 2, 2025
This week in assembly, we buried a centenary time capsule to mark 100 years of Great Ballard.
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Science Week/UK Biology Challenge

June 4, 2025
This term, students have taken part in two exciting national competitions for the school
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Stories

The Power of Treating People Differently

April 3, 2024
Neurodiversity week is not just about celebrating difference. It’s also about considering the power of treating people differently, approaching them as individuals and working out how to get the very best out of everyone.
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Beyond the Classroom with Computer Science

March 4, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the traditional approach to teaching Computer Science has transformed into an interactive experience. From hands-on learning with LEGO and robots, to integrating real-world enterprise scenarios.
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The Power of Talk & Finding One's Voice

February 13, 2024
We all know the power of a kind word or how the chance to talk things out can change our perspective and lift our mood. Empowering our students to use their voices and making sure they are listened to is central to our school culture.
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