Ballakermeen were invited to stay at St Peter’s College, Oxford, for the recent summer ‘Open Day’ last week. Over the past 6 years, Ballakermeen have sent a total 19 students to Oxford or Cambridge university. Our hosts kindly gave us free accommodation and two lovely breakfasts whilst students wer…
Both Davison's Ice Cream Vans and Isle of Gelato on Wheels are returning for this week's Ballamazing Friday! Gelato will be available for £2.60 for one flavour or £3.80 for two flavours. Davison’s whippy ice creams are £3 and include a flake or fudge. Cash is preferred. Be sure to stop by and treat…
Congratulations to Year 9 students Dana, Anna-Maria, Lewis, and Victor of Team ‘Low Expectations’ who placed first in Junior Achievement’s Challenge for Change Interschool Finals yesterday! Despite their ironic team name, they exceeded expectations with their winning idea, Scan Chef - an app design…
Last night and this morning, Ballakermeen was proud to once again host the Isle of Man’s annual Higher Education Fair, now celebrating its 40th year. With 40 representatives from a wide range of UK universities, on-Island providers and career pathways, the Fair continues to be an invaluable opportu…
Some of our students recently attended a tour of Barclays Bank, where they learned about a range of careers, from cashier roles through to analysts. Students also gained valuable insight into money mules, fraud awareness and the importance of staying safe with their finances. As part of the visit,…
Please find attached the June drop-in poster, along with information about the Holiday Activity Scheme and Teenage Activity Group (TAG): click here We are pleased to highlight a newly enhanced, collaborative Holiday Activity Scheme delivered through a partnership between the Department of Education…
We were delighted to welcome several units of the Royal Navy to Ballakermeen over the TT period. Representatives from Royal Navy Headquarters Northern England and the Isle of Man, submariners from HMS Artful and HMS Vigilant, Royal Marines from Leeds Detachment, and Officer Cadets from the Universi…
We are pleased to once again be hosting the Island Schools’ 40th Higher Education Fair next week! The event will take place in our Sixth Form Centre and will be open to the public on the evening of Thursday 18th June. Students from schools across the Island will also attend the Fair during designat…
For this week’s Ballamazing Friday, both the Davison's Ice Cream Van and Isle of Gelato on Wheels will be outside the seating area during both lunchtimes, serving a range of delicious ice cream treats. Gelato will be available for £2.60 for one flavour or £3.80 for two flavours.Davison’s whippy ice…