Children are at the heart of everything we do and everyone has a place in our community. Education improves and transforms lives and our priority is to help everyone achieve individual excellence and personal fulfillment. We want to inspire and support our students so that they can become confident and capable citizens. Ballakermeen has a ‘can do’ attitude and our young people are encouraged to develop a vital “sense of possibility” so necessary for success in life, whether that is academically, artistically, creatively, in sporting areas, or as an entrepreneur.
Students attend school to learn, but it is also where they will make friends. Learning does not take place exclusively in the classroom and there are lots of lunchtime and after school clubs for children to experience, as well as providing opportunities to meet new people. Visitors to the school always comment on the warm and friendly atmosphere – we consider ourselves a family, where everyone looks out for each other.
Do you know someone who is on their own, needs cheering up, or could do with a little boost? We are operating a Secret Santa at Ballakermeen! Students can nominate someone (they don’t have to be a member of the school community to be a recipient) by completing a slip with a suggested gift up to the…
Each year, Ballakermeen students create hampers that we raffle to raise funds for the school. This year, will be different. We know Christmas is going to be tough for some families and we will be working with local charities to ensure our hampers go to those who need them. If you know of a family i…
Open Letter
We are very proud of Tyla, who embodies our core value of kindness. There is not a day that goes by when she does not put a smile on people's faces because of her empathy and many acts of kindness.
Lieutenant Governor hosts the Voltaire Society The Lieutenant Governor hosted a special sitting of the Voltaire Society at Gove…
The Thin Blue Line ( 11 November ) This week’s meeting hosted Jon Nolan, member of the school’s Pastoral Support Team and erstw…
Over the last academic year we have been thinking long and hard about what learning attributes and values we want to instil in…
