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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.
Simon Balle All-Through School
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Simon Balle School
1 days ago
SIXTH FORM EXPERIENCE DAY
This Wednesday, our Year 11 students will have the opportunity to experience life in the Sixth Form. Following an exciting Open Event in October, Simon Balle students wishing to remain part of our All-through community have selected four subject taster lessons they ...would like to explore.
These sessions give students valuable insight into the expectations, content and learning styles of Sixth Form study. By experiencing subjects first-hand, they can make more informed decisions about their next steps, ensuring their choices align with their strengths, interests and long-term aspirations for life after GCSE.
Last year’s taster day was a great success, with students expressing how much they enjoyed discovering new subjects and gaining a clearer understanding of the pathways available to them. We look forward to another purposeful and inspiring day that supports our Year 11s as they prepare for their future.
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool #sixthform #yourfuture #experienceday
Simon Balle
1 days ago
SIXTH FORM EXPERIENCE DAY
This Wednesday, our Year 11 students will have the opportunity to experience life in the Sixth Form. Following an exciting Open Event in October, Simon Balle students wishing to remain part of our All-through community have selected four subject taster lessons they ...would like to explore.
These sessions give students valuable insight into the expectations, content and learning styles of Sixth Form study. By experiencing subjects first-hand, they can make more informed decisions about their next steps, ensuring their choices align with their strengths, interests and long-term aspirations for life after GCSE.
Last year’s taster day was a great success, with students expressing how much they enjoyed discovering new subjects and gaining a clearer understanding of the pathways available to them. We look forward to another purposeful and inspiring day that supports our Year 11s as they prepare for their future.
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool #sixthform #yourfuture #experienceday
Simon Balle School
2 days ago
SIXTH FORM ENRICHMENT
As part of Sixth Form Enrichment, our Year 12 students have recently been exploring the future of work and what it means for their own aspirations. Alongside this, they have been identifying their personal strengths, refining their CVs and preparing for upcoming mock ...interviews. In the lead-up to these interviews, students practised their responses using the STAR method with their peers before completing their formal mock interviews last week.
Well done to all the students for the way you conducted yourselves throughout the process. Your preparation, professionalism and confidence were clear to everyone involved, and it was truly lovely to hear such positive feedback from the interviewers.
This experience is invaluable in helping students build confidence, develop professional communication skills and learn how to present themselves effectively. It also encourages self-reflection, resilience and the ability to respond thoughtfully under pressure, all essential skills for their journeys beyond school.
A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who supported these interviews. We could not do this without you, and your time and expertise make a real difference to our students’ development and future success.
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool #sixthform #enrichment #personal #professional #development
Simon Balle
2 days ago
SIXTH FORM ENRICHMENT
As part of Sixth Form Enrichment, our Year 12 students have recently been exploring the future of work and what it means for their own aspirations. Alongside this, they have been identifying their personal strengths, refining their CVs and preparing for upcoming mock ...interviews. In the lead-up to these interviews, students practised their responses using the STAR method with their peers before completing their formal mock interviews last week.
Well done to all the students for the way you conducted yourselves throughout the process. Your preparation, professionalism and confidence were clear to everyone involved, and it was truly lovely to hear such positive feedback from the interviewers.
This experience is invaluable in helping students build confidence, develop professional communication skills and learn how to present themselves effectively. It also encourages self-reflection, resilience and the ability to respond thoughtfully under pressure, all essential skills for their journeys beyond school.
A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who supported these interviews. We could not do this without you, and your time and expertise make a real difference to our students’ development and future success.
#simonballeallthroughschool #simonballe #simonballeschool #sixthform #enrichment #personal #professional #development
Simon Balle School
3 days ago
200 DAYS!
Today marks 200 days of the Elm Sports Centre, and what an incredible difference it has made to our school community. The additional space has transformed the number of opportunities we can offer our students, allowing more lessons, clubs, fixtures, and enrichment activities than ever... before.
It has been fantastic to host netball and basketball matches in our brand-new venue, giving our teams a professional environment to train and compete in. We have also been able to introduce a wider range of sports, including badminton, futsal, and kin ball, opening up new pathways for students to discover and develop their skills.
The Elm Sports Centre has quickly become a central hub for activity, teamwork, and ambition. Here’s to many more days of growth, achievement, and unforgettable sporting moments.
#simonballe #simonballeallthroughschool #simonballeschool #elm #elmsportscentre #sportscentre #hertford
Simon Balle
3 days ago
200 DAYS!
Today marks 200 days of the Elm Sports Centre, and what an incredible difference it has made to our school community. The additional space has transformed the number of opportunities we can offer our students, allowing more lessons, clubs, fixtures, and enrichment activities than ever... before.
It has been fantastic to host netball and basketball matches in our brand-new venue, giving our teams a professional environment to train and compete in. We have also been able to introduce a wider range of sports, including badminton, futsal, and kin ball, opening up new pathways for students to discover and develop their skills.
The Elm Sports Centre has quickly become a central hub for activity, teamwork, and ambition. Here’s to many more days of growth, achievement, and unforgettable sporting moments.
#simonballe #simonballeallthroughschool #simonballeschool #elm #elmsportscentre #sportscentre #hertford