A POWERFUL IMPACT ON ASPIRATIONS
Across National Apprenticeship Week, our Sixth Form students had the opportunity to engage with a range of employers, including Roche, Airbus and GSK, gaining valuable insight into different industries and career pathways.

The week concluded on Friday ...with a session from former student Carlo, who is currently completing the second year of his Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at BCAL Consulting. Carlo delivered an engaging and informative talk, highlighting the wide range of entry routes into engineering, sharing examples of his recent project work, and offering an honest overview of what it takes to secure and complete a degree apprenticeship, including the commitment, challenges, and rewards involved.

We are incredibly proud of everything Carlo continues to achieve and it was a pleasure to welcome him back to Simon Balle All-through School. Visits from former students have a powerful impact on aspirations, helping current students see what is possible and how different pathways can lead to success. Hearing first-hand experiences makes future options feel more achievable and supports our students as they begin to reflect on their own next steps and consider their individual journeys beyond Simon Balle.

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HARRY POTTER QUIZ RESULTS
Last week’s Annual Harry Potter Quiz was nothing short of magical. A huge thank you to Mrs Stock and Mr Belsey for organising such an amazing event – they truly worked their own brand of wizardry to make it unforgettable.

A fantastic 64 students and staff ...took part in the lunchtime quiz, with the library transformed into a hub of Hogwarts-worthy knowledge, teamwork, and friendly competition.

Well done to our brilliant runners-up:
Noah and Jake (Yr 8),
Holly and Riley (Yr 12),
Mr Poley and Mr Dear – a truly formidable alliance.

And a special congratulations to our champions, Thomas (Yr 9) and David (Yr 8), who proved they had the sharpest minds in the room.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event such a success. Mischief very much managed.

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MUSIC SUCCESS
An incredible achievement to celebrate.

Our @simonballemusic students have been working tirelessly in the lead-up to their recent music exams, and their dedication has paid off in the best way possible. Some students even completed more than one exam during the week, ...which makes this success even more impressive.

Well done to all who took part. Your effort, resilience, and musicianship should be celebrated.

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YEAR 13 - PRIMARY SCHOOL DISCO
We are incredibly proud of how hard our Year 13 students worked throughout last half-term.

January brought the challenge of Mock exams, and they approached them with focus, resilience, and real determination. What’s been just as impressive is the way ...they returned to the Sixth Form Learning Centre afterwards, staying committed, motivated, and fully engaged as they continue working towards their next steps.

There has been so much to celebrate already, including some outstanding university offers and exciting apprenticeship opportunities on the horizon. Their dedication is paying off, and this is only the beginning.

As a well-earned thank you, Mrs Ahmet and Mr Ford treated the students to a Primary School Disco, giving everyone the chance to relax, have fun, and let off some steam. Knee slides, glitter paint, and 18-year-olds reliving their childhood… not something you see every day, but definitely one for the memory bank.

Well done, Year 13. Keep going — you’ve earned every success coming your way.

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