It is my pleasure to welcome you to Ballakermeen High School and our website where you will find lots of information about us and our amazing students. As Headteacher, I am proud to lead a school that places students at the heart of everything we do and although we achieve great success, we are also determined to improve by building on our strengths.
Here at Ballakermeen, we set high expectations for behaviour and politeness, as we believe that these characteristics are the foundation of a successful learning community. Our dedicated staff work hard to deliver high-quality teaching that inspires, challenges and supports every student to achieve their full potential and we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where every young person can thrive.
If you visit us, you will see values of Kindness, Honesty and Respect to be evident in each interaction, every classroom, throughout the school and in our wider community. The news shared on this website provides just a sample of what you will find going on at Ballakermeen every day!
Once again, welcome and please get in touch should you require any further information.
Warm regards,
Graeme Corrin
Headteacher
There’s just a little over a week to go until our opening night of this year’s School Show: Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr! Starring 45 of our talented students from Years 7 - 12, Dare to Dream Jr. is a musical revue following an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imag…
Yesterday, our Year 10 Girls competed in the Inter-Schools Football tournament. They started well with a 1-0 victory over QEII, followed by a goal less draw against RGS. A two game break disrupted their rhythm a little as they then had to face a strong SNHS, resulting in a 2-0 defeat. However, they…
This morning we were delighted to welcome Peter, Oli, and Ellie from RNLI Douglas to collect a cheque for £2,500, raised by Conister House over the course of last year. Conister have chosen to continue supporting the RNLI this year, recognising the vital life-saving work the organisation carries ou…
Last night saw our annual Staff vs. Students charity football match, with the Sixth Form team reclaiming their title in a thrilling 3-2 victory! The event raised an impressive £1,834.50, which will be shared between Langness’ House Charity: Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation, and the Sixth Form Prom fu…
The Year 7 Hockey season drew to a close yesterday with an inter school tournament. The girls started really well winning their first 2 games with Breeshey and Naomi scoring the goals. They then had a 2 game break and the rest, coupled with dropping temperatures, left them struggling to find their…
Well done to all students who produced such detailed and thoughtful posters on historical sites around the Isle of Man for the House History competition! Results:1st place: Ben (Year 7, Maughold)2nd place: Ben (Year 8, Langness)3rd place: Emil (Year 8, Conister)4th place: Leighton (Year 7, Hillary)…
Thank you to all who took part in the Year 7 Futsal Tournament over the past month. All teams played some fantastic futsal throughout the competition. Hillary secured the win in the 3rd vs 4th place play-off, and congratulations to Patrick, who beat Langness 2-1 in a closely contested final! Photos…
This Wednesday: Staff vs. Students Charity Football Match 2025! Who’s got what it takes? Last year the staff saw their first victory against the students since 2009, but will the Sixth Form return to reclaim their title? When: Wednesday 19th November 2025 Kick-off: 4:00 PM Where: The Bowl Tickets a…
Over 30 students from Years 10 to 13 took part in an Army presentation and an Elite Skills session delivered by the British Army yesterday. All participants demonstrated an excellent attitude when engaging in the individual and team challenges. Feedback from the Army staff in attendance was very po…
