Welcome to Ballakermeen High School
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!
Warm regards,
Graeme Corrin
Headteacher
The Year 9 netball season ended on a high, with the first team winning a closely contested final against Castle Rushen on Friday, 22-18. The final, held at The Roundhouse, was played in front of a packed crowd, and both teams entertained their supporters with fast, positive play. Balla started slow…
Well done to our Sixth Form mathematicians who recently took part in the Senior Maths Challenge, achieving an impressive set of results with four Gold, eight Silver and ten Bronze awards! George achieved a Gold award and was named Best in School, while Gnaan and Kenneth each received Gold awards an…
The Year 9 football team capped off an outstanding season by securing the Year 9 Shield with a fantastic performance against SNHS in front of a large crowd at the Bowl. The victory completed an incredible undefeated season, highlighting the team’s consistency, determination and quality throughout t…
Huge congratulations to Maddie in Year 12, who has been named joint Young Actor of Mann 2026, alongside former student Emma-Louise! Well done also to all of our students who took part and delivered such strong performances. We are very proud of you all!
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards ceremony for Bronze and Silver took place at the Gaiety Theatre on Tuesday evening. Awards were presented by the Minister for the Department of Education, Sport and Culture and by Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer. It was another record year for Bronze Awards at Ball…
Thank you to all who attended our 2026 Spring Concert last night! It was a wonderful evening and a fantastic showcase of the breadth of musical talent across our school. The programme featured a wide range of performances from our school choirs and music groups, as well as impressive solo performan…
The Senior Girls Netball team have had a tough season, working hard to balance their studies, other commitments and school representation. This meant that we often had a different line-up each week, making it difficult for the girls to settle into any kind of rhythm. However, there was a great amou…
The Year 7 netball season ended this week with a festival for one team only against all of the other schools. Special mention to Jasmine and Ciera who were named joint Players of the Festival for Ballakermeen, and a shout-out to all of the girls that have represented Ballakermeen throughout the res…
Last Friday we were delighted to welcome Love Tech Isle of Man to the Studio Theatre for their 'Reach for the Stars' event. The careers-focused panel featured NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, alongside Christopher Stott and Christina Korp. The session explored the many career pathways within the global…
