Category: Lower Prep

14th March 23

Wow, what a production. Congratulations to all our amazing pupils in Years 3,4,5 and 6, who were part of our Frozen Jr production this week. With over 120 children on stage and many more supporting behind the scenes, this was the largest cast ever seen in a Ballard production and each one helped make it spectacular. Each of…

15th December 22

Follow the link below to find out why Ballard pupils and parents love being part of our Lower Prep: Loving Lower Prep – The Full Story  

31st January 22

Three big-hearted pupils at Ballard School celebrated turning ten by raising more than £1,000 (10 times their original target) – and counting – for a local hospice, forgoing birthday presents and inviting donations instead. The girls, all in Year 5, held a joint disco birthday party on the 9th January, but rather than accepting traditional…

14th June 21

Year 3 to Year 6 visited Marwell Zoo. The children were lucky enough to see giraffes, tigers, snow leopards, rhinos, a sloth and even a pygmy hippopotamus! Back in January, Lily Benson-Cooke and Mia Dykes organised a a fancy dress animal/pyjamas day to raise money for Marwell Zoo. Through their fundraising efforts they raised £1,052,…

19th May 21

Children across every age group at Ballard joined in the fundraising fun, finding a host of ways to complete a ‘Captain Tom 100’ challenge, with many across the bank holiday weekend. Their combined efforts smashed their fundraising target, raising over £800 so far for The Captain Tom Foundation to support people facing bereavement and champion…

20th January 21

Thanks to Lily and Mia in Year 5, our Lower Prep children held a fancy dress animal/PJ day to raise money for Marwell Zoo as both girls are passionate about supporting animal life, especially during these difficult times. It provided much-needed fun for the children (and staff!) during online lessons and for the children of…

2nd April 19

Andrew McCleave, Headmaster of Ballard School, is delighted to hear pupils express themselves through music. “Music has a power of forming the character and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young.” (Aristotle) At Ballard, we firmly believe in the universal benefits of a strong music education; in contributing to academic success, developing…