MINDSET AND ASPIRATION AT SIMON BALLE
At Simon Balle All-through School, we believe aspiration starts with mindset. Goals give us direction, but it is our mindset and daily habits that turn ambition into achievement. Our students understand that success is built through purposeful choices, ...consistency and belief in their own potential.

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STEP UP CHALLENGE - GET ACTIVE
Introducing the Simon Balle Sport Step Up Challenge.

As we continue through January, we are encouraging everyone to not only challenge themselves to stay active, but to also challenge a member of staff.

This week’s challenge is set: can anyone ...in the Simon Balle community beat the step count of Mr Moses? So far this week, he has completed an impressive 32,000 steps and counting.

If you are close to, or have already beaten, Mr Moses’ tally, make sure you let Miss Newman know.

House points are available, so get stepping and get involved.

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SCHOOL MOMENTS
One of Mr Prendergast’s favourite school memories of 2025 takes him back to September, when our Year 13 A Level Psychology students welcomed him to lead a lamb brain dissection.

As part of their Biopsychology studies, students had been developing an in-depth ...understanding of the central nervous system, including its structures and functions. The dissection gave them the opportunity to bring this learning to life, exploring real brain anatomy through hands-on, active learning.

Reflecting on the session, Mr Prendergast said, “Seeing the students so engaged and genuinely excited by active learning was fantastic. Moments like that, where curiosity and understanding come together, are what make teaching so rewarding.”

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