13th February 2023 Dear Parent/Carer, As we move into the last week of this half-term it is incredible how quickly time is passing. I expect that for students taking Summer exams this passing of time may be felt even more acutely! I would say though, having looked at both Year 11 and Year 13 report…
The Department of Education, Sport & Culture are pleased that following constructive talks with the NASUWT they have today felt able to suspend the strike days planned for 15th and 16th February, in order to allow talks to continue to resolve the current dispute. Ballakermeen will therefore be open…
We would like to announce that certificates from the 2021 – 2022 academic year are ready for collection. Collections are to be made from the examinations office, Monday to Friday between 09:30 and 12:30. We will require that certificates are signed for at the point of collection. Should a student w…
1st February 2023 Dear Parent/Carer, Preparations are well underway for the 2023 Year 11 Prom which will be held in the Royal Hall at the Villa Marina. The date is provisionally booked for Tuesday 18th July 2023, although this could be subject to change. The full cost of a ticket will be £30.00, wh…
6th February 2023 Dear Parent/Carer, I wanted to get in touch again at the start of a new week as I know how important it is that you feel connected to our school and involved in what we are doing. Last Sunday two of our senior students represented Ballakermeen with great dignity at the solemn Holo…
Summer 2023 external written examinations Please note, written examinations begin on Tuesday 2 May, 2023 and do not finish until Wednesday 28 June, depending on the subjects for which each individual student is entered. There are exams for all students in Year 11 during TT Week. Most Year 13 studen…
30th January 2023 Dear Parents/Carers, I feel that firstly I should apologise that I haven't communicated with you as much as I should have during my first term as Head teacher. I suggest a ‘C-’ and “Must try harder” on my part! I believe strongly that the relationship which I personally, and we as…
Please follow the link here to view this year’s options presentation. Click to read Options letter The presentation references the Google Options classroom (pu6kceg) which provides a wealth of information that will help you to make your options choices. This includes: A presentation from each of th…
Due to the school closure, any mock exams scheduled for today will be moved to Tuesday next week. Links to a variety of educational resources can be accessed via the Google Classroom joining codes listed below: Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9): z7lhfao Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11): xd7vydi We encourage our…