STEEL SIGNING
We had an exciting day at Simon Balle as students left their mark on the future!

During our steel signing event, a selection of students across the all-through, including Sports Ambassadors and District Champions, proudly wrote messages and signed their names on the steel... column that will soon form the entrance to our brand-new sports hall.

Thank you so much to all of the students that were involved; we are so proud of your achievements and are looking forward to your continued success and the development of future generations of sporting talent at Simon Balle.

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LIFE AS AN ARCHITECT
As part of our Sixth Form Enrichment block, our A Level students regularly get to engage with professionals and hear about their journey from education to full-time employment and beyond.

Last week, we were joined by Annabel from Saunders Architects who shared her ...experiences on qualifying as an Architect, career progression and how to develop a good work/ life balance.

Students enjoyed seeing all the different projects Annabel had worked on including the new Simon Balle Sports Hall.

Our Year 12 students are beginning to think about their Work Experience placements in March. So this is the perfect time for them to begin engaging with employers.

Thank you Annabel for the valued workshop.

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BELGIUM 2024
Year 9 students recently visited the battlefields of the Western Front of the First World War, exploring a variety of sites linked to the conflict in and around Ypres, Belgium.

One highlight was our students laying a wreath on behalf of the school community at the Last ...Post ceremony at the Menin Gate; seeing the thousands of names of men whose graves are unknown, including relatives of some of the students, was a poignant moment and helped them to reflect on the brutality of war in the past and around the world currently.
Members of the public commented to staff how respectfully our students observed the minute's silence and how well they conducted themselves in general.

Overall, the trips were a huge success, offering an invaluable opportunity for cultural enrichment and complementing the students' learning of history and war poetry. Planning has already begun for next year.

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CHEMISTRY ESTERIFICATION SYNTHESIS
On Friday, our Y13 Chemists successfully carried out an organic chemistry esterification synthesis.

They needed to reflux, work up and then distil their products before calculating their overall yields. A great opportunity to hone their skills at ...setting up and using our range of Quickfit laboratory glassware.

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