Uniform Swap-Shop Open!
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The Uniform Swap-Shop is open all day today in the Seating Area for all members of our school community! Many thanks to the BHSA. As always, our ethos is give what you can and take what you need. No donations are necessary, but any donations given are gratefully received. The Swap Shop will also be…

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PASCH Tischkicker table football tournament
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On Friday, we held the PASCH Tischkicker table football tournament at Ballakermeen! The Year 6s from Kewaigue Primary School and some of our Year 7 and 8 students combined to take part in a tournament ran by Steve Eadon from Mingalaba. Great fun was had by all! In the afternoon, Steve delivered a g…

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Talking in the Dark #4
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Year 9 student Evie created her very own podcast, 'Talking in the Dark' to raise awareness about blindness, visual impairment and disability in general, in a happy and light-hearted way. Evie was born with a condition called bilateral anopthalmia, meaning her eyes didn’t develop, and as a result Ev…

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Talking in the Dark #3
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Year 9 student Evie created her very own podcast, 'Talking in the Dark' to raise awareness about blindness, visual impairment and disability in general, in a happy and light-hearted way. Evie was born with a condition called bilateral anopthalmia, meaning her eyes didn’t develop, and as a result Ev…

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Visit from The Hammond
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On Thursday 6th July, Ballakermeen was very lucky to welcome James and Laura from the world famous Hammond school to work with students from the Drama and Performing Arts department. During the day James and Laura provided workshops in dancing and singing before delivering a talk for pupils about l…

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Talking in the Dark #2
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Year 9 student Evie created her very own podcast, 'Talking in the Dark' to raise awareness about blindness, visual impairment and disability in general, in a happy and light-hearted way. Evie was born with a condition called bilateral anopthalmia, meaning her eyes didn’t develop, and as a result Ev…

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New 'Lit in Colour' collection
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We were delighted to receive a HUGE collection of books from Penguin’s ‘Lit in colour’ collection, a selection of books by ethnic minority writers, both fiction and non-fiction. These came free of charge courtesy of Pearson Education who aim to help schools to diversify their book collection to mak…

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Changes to Pastoral Organisation
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27th June 2023 At Ballakermeen High School we pride ourselves on offering the best possible pastoral support to all of our learners. Whilst this support is multifaceted, the central figures are the Form Tutor, the Year Leader and the Pastoral Support Team. Following a review of how we can best supp…

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Availability of accommodation for Ballakermeen staff
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We are in the second part of the Summer Term and already looking forward to the next school year 2023-2024, with the arrival of our new teachers over the next couple of months. As such, we would appreciate you notifying us about any rental property that you may have available using the link below,…

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