Ballakermeen High School is a fully comprehensive secondary school serving Douglas, Isle of Man. There are over 1,700 students aged 11 – 18.
Centrally located on a secure, single site we enjoy a reputation for high academic achievement, excellent pastoral care, and a proud record in sport and the arts. Although we are a large institution, we are a close-knit community where many kinds of success are celebrated and every individual is valued. We are passionate about learning and about helping our students to make the most of their time with us.
Our values are Kindness, Honesty, and Respect.
This morning, Year 8 students attended an information assembly regarding changes to Design & Technology subjects for Year 9. Students will focus on three Design and Technology subjects rather than five. This transition period will enable students to focus their efforts and gain greater experience i…
Please take a look at the latest Duke of Edinburgh newsletter below, containing some important news about upcoming expeditions for Bronze, Silver and Gold: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/zR7DLmWkV3hFjra2?ref=Link
Yet another jigsaw completed by students in the fiction library, and this time all the pieces were there! Jigsaw puzzles are just one of the varied activities that students can take part in at break and lunch times in our fiction library, along with reading (of course!), playing chess and other boa…
Last night and this morning, Ballakermeen was proud to once again host the Isle of Man’s annual Higher Education Fair. With representatives from a wide range of UK universities, on-Island providers, and career pathways, the fair offered students direct access to expert advice and first-hand insight…
Our Year 10 Geography students have spent two fantastic days in the field this week collecting data on coasts, rivers, settlements, and tourism as they prepare for Paper 4. They represented our school brilliantly, showing true kindness and respect throughout. We’re proud of their hard work and the…
We have reached the final half term! Our students have had over 60 opportunities to earn points for their house this year. A big well done and thank-you to all that have been involved! Langness have taken the lead after a long run from Conister, but it's all still very much to play for. We now appr…
Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Sarah Maltby MHK and Anthea Young from Manx National Heritage to school as guest judges for our Year 9 World War One projects. Students explored the impact of the Great War on the Isle of Man, producing an array of thoughtful and visually impressive presentat…
Questionnaire sent on behalf of DESC Dear Parent/Carer, We would like to invite you to participate in a recently released questionnaire from the Department of Education, Sport, and Culture (DESC). DESC is committed to supporting positive futures for young people and recognises that good nutrition p…
We’re incredibly proud of Year 12 student Zac, who has just released his own song ‘Yours’, a beautifully self-composed, performed, and produced track now available across all major streaming platforms! Give it a listen here: https://ditto.fm/yours-zac-colligon ‘Yours’ is just the beginning, with mo…
