OPEN DAY | BOOK YOUR CO-HEADTEACHERS' SPEECH
Our All-through Open Day is just around the corner, and we are looking forward to welcoming prospective Reception and Year 7 students and their families to Simon Balle on Saturday 26th September, 08:30-12:30.

Come and explore both our ...Primary and Secondary phases, meet our staff and students, discover our curriculum and enrichment opportunities, and experience what makes Simon Balle such a special place to learn.

NEW: Booking is now open for our Co-Headteachers' speeches.

Our Co-Headteachers, Mrs Rachel Kirk and Mr Michael Moss, will give presentations throughout the morning, providing an opportunity to hear more about our vision, values and approach to education.

Speech times:
• Secondary: 09:00
• Primary: 09:45
• Secondary: 10:30
• Secondary: 11:15

The speeches are free, but spaces are limited, so please book a ticket for each person attending who requires a seat.

BOOK YOUR SPEECH TICKET:
Book your Co-Headteachers' Speech
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/annual-gala-6399

No booking is required to attend the Open Day itself.

Saturday 26th September 2026
08:30-12:30

We look forward to welcoming you to Simon Balle.

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PARENT SURVEY FEEDBACK
One of the best ways to understand how well we are doing, and to help shape our next steps, is through the feedback we receive from our stakeholders.

We are delighted to share that, in our recent Parent Survey, over 90% of parents agreed that their children are ...happy at Simon Balle, with 45% strongly agreeing.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and plays an important role in helping us celebrate what is working well while continuing to improve the experience we provide for all our students and families.

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YEAR 7 SUMMER SCHOOL
What a fantastic three days it has been welcoming our new Year 7 students to Simon Balle All-through School.

An incredible 96% of our new Year 7 cohort joined us for Summer School, making this one of our most successful Summer Schools yet.

Across the three... days, students have enjoyed a fantastic programme combining high-quality academic activities, pastoral support and a wide range of enrichment opportunities. From exploring new subjects and getting to know their teachers, to working together, trying new activities and making new friends, our new students have already begun to experience what makes Simon Balle special.

Most importantly, our students have been brilliant. They have thrown themselves into activities, engaged positively with staff and one another, and shown us exactly what they can achieve when given the opportunity.

Summer School has been about much more than simply preparing for September. It has been an opportunity to build relationships, establish expectations and create a real sense of belonging before the new school year begins.

We cannot wait to welcome our new Year 7 students back in September and continue the journey together.

A huge thank you to all of the staff who gave their time, energy, enthusiasm and care to make the three days such a success.

Year 7, you have made an amazing start. We are looking forward to seeing what you achieve.

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THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK
It has been an honour to be a part of the Simon Balle community.

Despite only being a student at Simon Balle for the past 2 years, my Sixth form experience will hold some of the fondest memories of my academic life. At the beginning of year 12, I believed that ...joining a new school would be extremely intimidating. However, the overwhelming kindness, support, and attentiveness from both students and staff allowed me to develop into the most confident, determined, and joyful version of myself, who I had not yet met. I can only thank Simon Balle for giving me the opportunity to flourish both personally, and academically, with the ability to challenge myself, and take on obstacles that I did not believe I was capable of.

Year 13 was a particularly memorable year, with a sense of community and togetherness among my peers in a very stressful time in our lives. Whether it was running together in the colour run, teaming up for our sixth form quiz, or contemplating how to structure our coursework during free periods, the students at Simon Balle were what really made it special.

As one of the student presidents involved in delivering speeches to young people and parents, I don’t think that any of my speeches can capture just how much Simon Balle has done for me. I am only grateful to have been able to call myself a representative, and give back to the school by getting involved in everything and anything I possibly could.

Thank you to all the amazing staff who have supported me through this journey, and to those I never had the chance to meet. I will be forever jealous of the next students representing our sixth form, and wish you all the best in your academic journeys.

Thank you and good luck!

Tahlia
Student President
2025-2026

SEE SIMON BALLE
Photos and websites can tell you a lot about a school, but nothing compares to seeing it for yourself.

Our Open Day gives prospective Reception and Year 7 families the chance to step inside Simon Balle All-through School and experience our school community ...first-hand.

Explore our Primary and Secondary phases, see our learning environments, meet the people who make Simon Balle such a great place to learn and hear directly from our Co-Headteachers.

Most importantly, bring your questions. Choosing a school is an important decision, and our Open Day is your opportunity to find out what life at Simon Balle could look like for your child.

Saturday 26th September 2026
08:30-12:30

We can’t wait to welcome you.

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WHAT A FIRST DAY!
What an amazing first day of Year 7 Summer School!

It was fantastic to welcome all of our new starters to Simon Balle today and see so many new friendships, smiles and exciting first experiences already taking place.

A quick reminder that our Year 7 ABC ...Summer Challenges are underway, helping students get ready for September through Academic, Belonging and Culture.

READING CHALLENGE
Our Summer Reading Challenge is a fantastic opportunity to discover exciting books, develop vocabulary and confidence, explore new ideas and begin to discover the values and culture of our school community.

WOW ME! PROJECT
Don't forget to bring your Wow Me! Project to the library tomorrow! This is your chance to showcase your passions, interests and talents. Whether it's a hobby, skill, collection or something you're proud of, we can't wait to see what makes you, you!

We can't wait to see everyone again tomorrow for another brilliant day.

Our Simon Balle journey starts here.

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