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Simon Balle All-through School
It is a privilege to welcome you to Simon Balle All-through School. Our website is intended to be a window into the highest quality of education that we offer here, and to give you a sense of who we are and our shared vision and values.
We are proud of our all-through school: one school for students from the age of four all the way to eighteen. We are known for our high expectations, first class education and our innovative approach. Our curriculum is broad, and its progressive and sequential nature in every subject ensures that children are inspired and can successfully journey through fourteen years of learning with us. We believe that there is no tension between this academic ambition for all and a holistic education which supports every young person to develop their character and sense of self.
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1 hours ago
NEW YORK: A TRIP OF A LIFETIME!
Last week, our Year 13 students experienced the trip of a lifetime in New York City, enjoying a few unforgettable days exploring the heart of global finance, history and culture.
From taking in the iconic sights of the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, the...Read more Brooklyn Bridge and the magnificent Grand Central Station, to heading up the Empire State Building and reflecting on the moving history of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, there were incredible experiences and memories around every corner.
There was also time for some last-minute shopping and the chance to get creative with a fantastic graffiti art workshop!
An amazing opportunity to experience one of the world's greatest cities, share new experiences and make memories that will last a lifetime.
A huge thank you to all the staff who gave up part of their half-term holiday to accompany the trip. Your time, commitment and enthusiasm made this incredible experience possible.
New York, you certainly delivered!
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool
Simon Balle
1 hours ago
NEW YORK: A TRIP OF A LIFETIME!
Last week, our Year 13 students experienced the trip of a lifetime in New York City, enjoying a few unforgettable days exploring the heart of global finance, history and culture.
From taking in the iconic sights of the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, the...Read more Brooklyn Bridge and the magnificent Grand Central Station, to heading up the Empire State Building and reflecting on the moving history of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, there were incredible experiences and memories around every corner.
There was also time for some last-minute shopping and the chance to get creative with a fantastic graffiti art workshop!
An amazing opportunity to experience one of the world's greatest cities, share new experiences and make memories that will last a lifetime.
A huge thank you to all the staff who gave up part of their half-term holiday to accompany the trip. Your time, commitment and enthusiasm made this incredible experience possible.
New York, you certainly delivered!
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool
Simon Balle School
2 hours ago
FRENCH A LEVEL: EXPLORING CINEMA BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Our Year 13 French A Level students recently attended a BFI Contemporary and New Wave Cinema study day, exploring French culture through the revolutionary film movement La Nouvelle Vague.
Dominic, one of our Year 13 students, shares...Read more his reflections on the experience:
"Attending the BFI Contemporary and New Wave Cinema study day was a highly enriching and insightful experience for me, exploring French culture beyond the classroom. I found it very exciting to discover new films as part of the revolutionary artistic cinema movement, La Nouvelle Vague, and to understand what makes these films so groundbreaking.
In the morning, we were exposed to eight film extracts, both contemporary and New Wave genres, and were encouraged to actively participate in live questions and discussions in French among other schools and colleges.
During the afternoon, it was a privilege to watch a screening of La Haine on the big screen, just how it was intended to be seen."
The day also provided an opportunity to explore cinematographic techniques, including camera angles, music, sound and la mise en scène, and consider how these can be applied to their own studies of Entre les Murs.
A huge thank you to Dominic for his fantastic photography and for taking the time to write about the experience. It was brilliant to hear how much you got out of the day and how you are already making connections between the experience and your A Level studies.
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool
Simon Balle
2 hours ago
FRENCH A LEVEL: EXPLORING CINEMA BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Our Year 13 French A Level students recently attended a BFI Contemporary and New Wave Cinema study day, exploring French culture through the revolutionary film movement La Nouvelle Vague.
Dominic, one of our Year 13 students, shares...Read more his reflections on the experience:
"Attending the BFI Contemporary and New Wave Cinema study day was a highly enriching and insightful experience for me, exploring French culture beyond the classroom. I found it very exciting to discover new films as part of the revolutionary artistic cinema movement, La Nouvelle Vague, and to understand what makes these films so groundbreaking.
In the morning, we were exposed to eight film extracts, both contemporary and New Wave genres, and were encouraged to actively participate in live questions and discussions in French among other schools and colleges.
During the afternoon, it was a privilege to watch a screening of La Haine on the big screen, just how it was intended to be seen."
The day also provided an opportunity to explore cinematographic techniques, including camera angles, music, sound and la mise en scène, and consider how these can be applied to their own studies of Entre les Murs.
A huge thank you to Dominic for his fantastic photography and for taking the time to write about the experience. It was brilliant to hear how much you got out of the day and how you are already making connections between the experience and your A Level studies.
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool
Simon Balle School
2 hours ago
CRIMINOLOGY IN ACTION | LEARNING FROM THE EXPERTS
Yesterday, our Year 12 Criminology students welcomed Sergeant Barber from Hertfordshire Constabulary for an insight into the work of the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), covering Hertford and Bengeo.
Students explored the role of the ...Read moreNPT team and the problem-solving approach used to design, deliver and evaluate policing campaigns.
This real-world insight will directly support their studies, helping them to develop the skills to design, compare and evaluate campaigns for change.
A valuable opportunity to bring classroom learning to life and hear first-hand from those working within the criminal justice system.
A huge thank you to Sergeant Barber for giving up his time to share his knowledge and experience.
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool
Simon Balle
2 hours ago
CRIMINOLOGY IN ACTION | LEARNING FROM THE EXPERTS
Yesterday, our Year 12 Criminology students welcomed Sergeant Barber from Hertfordshire Constabulary for an insight into the work of the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), covering Hertford and Bengeo.
Students explored the role of...Read more the NPT team and the problem-solving approach used to design, deliver and evaluate policing campaigns.
This real-world insight will directly support their studies, helping them to develop the skills to design, compare and evaluate campaigns for change.
A valuable opportunity to bring classroom learning to life and hear first-hand from those working within the criminal justice system.
A huge thank you to Sergeant Barber for giving up his time to share his knowledge and experience.
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool