Category: Pre-Prep

15th December 22

“Freddie was apprehensive about starting in Reception and attending school five days a week. I have therefore been absolutely delighted that he has settled in so quickly and how much he is enjoying his school days….” More here: Freddie’s Story 

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…

5th May 20

Six-year-old Luca in Year 2 has taken on his own running challenge to raise hundreds of pounds for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis. Luca initially hoped to raise £1500 for the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by running 100 miles in April. He has smashed his fundraising target and at the time…

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…