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.
Dear Parents or Carers, Due to a technical issue, we have been unable to send out the Year 10 and 12 results sheets. We will attempt to send them again on Monday next week.
Several of our talented musical students, and Mrs Roome, are currently on tour in the Netherlands with the Manx Youth Orchestra, playing concerts in Delft, Leiden and Beverwijk to very appreciative and impressed crowds! Videos of their superb performances in these concerts can be found on the Manx…
Many thanks to all students and staff who contributed to this year's Foodbank collection. Pictured are some of the new Year 10 prefects and school council members who helped present the donation to the Foodbank.
Dear Parents/Carers, The usual rules apply for tomorrow’s non-uniform day. Students must: Wear sensible footwear Wear clothes that cover the back, shoulders and midriff Not wear inappropriately short skirts or shorts Not wear clothing that includes offensive or rude words Any students wearing cloth…
Congratulations to the new Maughold House prefect team! Their first fundraiser was a sell-out success! They raised over £140 for their house charities, MacMillan Cancer Care IOM, and the British Red Cross. Thank you to everyone who supported the ice cream sale with a donation today.
Ballakermeen German Department held a Primary Year 6 Kickertisch (table football) tournament yesterday in the Dome. Each of the 4 primary schools of Braddan, Henry Bloom Noble, Kewaigue, and Manor Park entered several teams and great fun was had by all. After all 13 teams had played each other once…
7 Bronze and 2 Silver Duke of Edinburgh groups went out on expedition on Monday. Over 60 participants from Ballakermeen were sleeping under canvas on Monday night! The Bronze groups finished yesterday afternoon and deserve a massive pat on the back for their teamwork, resilience and good humour. We…
The Government is reminding parents not to let kids miss out on free school meals. People who claim Employed Persons Allowance, Income Support, or Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance are being reminded to get applications in. In order to make sure your child gets their school meals from September, y…
Thursday 18th July 2024: Arrival between 6.15pm – 6.30pm outside Villa Marina. Doors will open at 6.30pm for official arrival photos. No alcohol or Vapes. Bags will be searched. Students to be seated at their tables for 7pm. None Alcoholic drinks will be available from the bar for students to buy.…
