GUTEN TAG, BERLIN
What a fantastic opportunity this was for our A Level History students!
The recent Year 12 trip to Berlin was not only an enriching academic experience, but a deeply memorable journey for everyone involved. Over four packed days, our students explored the complex and ...often challenging history of 20th-century Germany—walking miles each day, coping impressively with intense heat and flight delays, and embracing every moment with focus and enthusiasm.
From the sobering visit to the Stasi Prison, where they gained insight into life under East Germany’s surveillance state, to the powerful memorials and remains of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie, and Bernauer Straße, our students experienced history in the places it happened.
They stood in the Reichstag, the seat of German democracy, and reflected on how the past still shapes the present. A virtual reality experience at the Fernsehturm offered a striking view of Berlin’s transformation through time, and a guided tour of Sachsenhausen concentration camp brought difficult but necessary truths into sharp focus.
Throughout the trip, our students engaged critically and compassionately with key themes in German history—from the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany to the Cold War. With the expertise of our guide Frank, they were also introduced to lesser-known but equally powerful sites, helping them consider not just events, but the human stories behind them.
We are incredibly proud of how our students conducted themselves—thoughtful, resilient, and always ready to learn. This was a trip that will stay with them for a long time to come.
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Simon Balle School
12 hours ago
THE ABILITY TO INFLUENCE CHANGE
We're proud to share a new article written by our talented Year 12 Student President, Kayla. In it, she reflects on leadership, student voice, and what it means to represent her peers. A great read from an inspiring student leader. Read it now!
...https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ability-influence-change-simon-balle-school-wn1uc
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Simon Balle School
16 hours ago
GUTEN TAG, BERLIN
What a fantastic opportunity this was for our A Level History students!
The recent Year 12 trip to Berlin was not only an enriching academic experience, but a deeply memorable journey for everyone involved. Over four packed days, our students explored the complex and ...often challenging history of 20th-century Germany—walking miles each day, coping impressively with intense heat and flight delays, and embracing every moment with focus and enthusiasm.
From the sobering visit to the Stasi Prison, where they gained insight into life under East Germany’s surveillance state, to the powerful memorials and remains of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie, and Bernauer Straße, our students experienced history in the places it happened.
They stood in the Reichstag, the seat of German democracy, and reflected on how the past still shapes the present. A virtual reality experience at the Fernsehturm offered a striking view of Berlin’s transformation through time, and a guided tour of Sachsenhausen concentration camp brought difficult but necessary truths into sharp focus.
Throughout the trip, our students engaged critically and compassionately with key themes in German history—from the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany to the Cold War. With the expertise of our guide Frank, they were also introduced to lesser-known but equally powerful sites, helping them consider not just events, but the human stories behind them.
We are incredibly proud of how our students conducted themselves—thoughtful, resilient, and always ready to learn. This was a trip that will stay with them for a long time to come.
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool #alevel #sixthform #hertford #history #berlin #experience #education #visit
Simon Balle
16 hours ago
GUTEN TAG, BERLIN
What a fantastic opportunity this was for our A Level History students!
The recent Year 12 trip to Berlin was not only an enriching academic experience, but a deeply memorable journey for everyone involved. Over four packed days, our students explored the complex and ...often challenging history of 20th-century Germany—walking miles each day, coping impressively with intense heat and flight delays, and embracing every moment with focus and enthusiasm.
From the sobering visit to the Stasi Prison, where they gained insight into life under East Germany’s surveillance state, to the powerful memorials and remains of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie, and Bernauer Straße, our students experienced history in the places it happened.
They stood in the Reichstag, the seat of German democracy, and reflected on how the past still shapes the present. A virtual reality experience at the Fernsehturm offered a striking view of Berlin’s transformation through time, and a guided tour of Sachsenhausen concentration camp brought difficult but necessary truths into sharp focus.
Throughout the trip, our students engaged critically and compassionately with key themes in German history—from the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany to the Cold War. With the expertise of our guide Frank, they were also introduced to lesser-known but equally powerful sites, helping them consider not just events, but the human stories behind them.
We are incredibly proud of how our students conducted themselves—thoughtful, resilient, and always ready to learn. This was a trip that will stay with them for a long time to come.
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool #alevel #sixthform #hertford #history #berlin #experience #education #visit
Simon Balle School
1 days ago
DISTRICT SPORT SUPERSTARS
A huge congratulations to all of our athletes for their incredible efforts at Friday's District Sports competition. It was an amazing day filled with outstanding displays of talent, personal best times, and season achievements.
Your dedication, ...sportsmanship, and determination made us all proud.
Well done, team!
More pictures will be added to our @simonballesport Instagram account
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballschool #simonbllaesport
Simon Balle
1 days ago
DISTRICT SPORT SUPERSTARS
A huge congratulations to all of our athletes for their incredible efforts at Friday's District Sports competition. It was an amazing day filled with outstanding displays of talent, personal best times, and season achievements.
Your dedication, ...sportsmanship, and determination made us all proud.
Well done, team!
More pictures will be added to @simonballesport
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballschool #simonbllaesport
Simon Balle School
1 days ago
WOW
Last week, our year 7 students put their collagraphs through the printing press. We had such fun creating these and the outcomes were beautiful . Well done year 7!
Check these out at the Art and Design exhibition on the slice of summer.
Art and Design Team
...#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool #artanddesign #art #design #artexhibition #hertford #education