HOPE CUP SUCCESS
This week, our Year 5 and 6 football team delivered a fantastic performance to win the Hope Cup Final with a hard-fought 2–1 victory.

It was a closely contested match, but two excellent goals from Ben proved decisive, alongside some outstanding defending that helped... secure the win.

The team have shown great commitment and determination throughout the year, working incredibly hard to reach the final, so it was especially rewarding to see them achieve the success they truly deserved. A special mention must go to the Year 6 players, who played a key role in bringing the squad together, supporting the Year 5 players, helping them settle into the team, and building their confidence. Their leadership and teamwork were evident throughout the tournament against some really difficult opponents, especially the 1/4 final vs Bengeo!

Proud!

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BRAND NEW
Yesterday, our year 12 Physicists got to be the first students to try out the brand-new Pasco temperature probes purchased for us by the PSA. These link to Pasco SPARKvue allowing some excellent data handling skills to be developed.

Students kicked off their thermal physics ...topic by monitoring in real time the temperatures involved when they immersed a red hot nail into water. They used specific heat capacity to calculate the temperature that the nail was able to reach in the flame. We are excited to be able to incorporate this fantastic ICT resource into further practicals across the key stages and across the science subjects.

Today they are booked to be used in an energetics experiment for GCSE Chemistry.

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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.