SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY!
At the end of this month, we celebrate one year since the opening of the Elm Sports Centre, a facility that has transformed sport and physical activity for our students and the wider community.

It is hard to believe that in July 2024, the front of the school looked... completely different. The journey began with a groundbreaking ceremony, followed by demolition work during the summer. What followed was a remarkable nine month transformation, driven by vision, commitment, and collaboration.

The Elm Sports Centre now stands as a lasting result of that journey, continuing to support participation, development, and community use every day. We look forward to celebrating this special anniversary!

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Helping Your Child Thrive Through the Teenage Years

Dear Parents and Carers,

Is your child approaching their teenage years?
Would you like to understand how their brain is developing—and learn practical ways to support them through this time?
Do you want to turn the ...teenage years from a battlefield into a time of connection and growth?

We’re excited to invite you to our Talking Teens Workshop:
Monday 18th May 2026
7pm – 9.30pm
The Library, Simon Balle All-through School

This popular, interactive workshop is run by Supporting Links, specialists in parenting support through workshops, courses, and mentoring. It’s not a lecture — it’s a hands-on, engaging session designed to help you:

Understand the teenage brain and why teens take risks
Recognise the emotional and physical changes during adolescence
Connect behaviour to feelings
Learn how to prevent arguments from escalating
Discover effective negotiation strategies with your teen
You’ll leave with practical tools to improve communication, encourage positive behaviour, and strengthen your relationship with your child.

Previous attendees said:
“Excellent teen brain explanation. Very well delivered and engaging session.”

“The workshop really made me think about what is going on for my son and how I try to deal with his behaviour. Just a couple of small changes have made a huge difference. Thank you so much."
Cost: £10 per person as we are subsidising half the cost of attending
Places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Subsidised places are available for families receiving Universal Credit.
📌 Book your place now:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-teens-from-child-to-adult-851-for-simon-balle-school-tickets-1808166387339?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you have questions, please contact Noushin Rahman-Blake at Supporting Links:
📞 01442 300185 | 📧 info@supportinglinks.co.uk

Supporting Links is an independent company. Rest assured, no personal information will be shared with the school.

THE WELCOME RETURN OF INTER-HOUSE SPORT
A great day of competition at today’s Year 9 Inter-House Sport.

Here are a few highlights from this morning’s Boys Rounders event, where students represented their houses with real passion and pride. The standard of play was excellent ...throughout, with several standout moments including sharp fielding, well-judged catches, and strong teamwork across all form groups.

It was particularly encouraging to see the level of commitment and sportsmanship on display, with every player contributing to a competitive and enjoyable morning.

More images from the event are available on the @simonballesport Instagram page.

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