New Milton Advertiser 8th Jan 2021

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Ballard Reception Anna’s story

Anna joined Ballard in Reception in September and has said ‘I love everything about the whole place.’ From writing and maths to PE and Forest School there is a wealth of opportunities. Her parents are equally happy: ‘We have been delighted at how quickly our children have settled into life at Ballard, which has clear- ly been a very welcoming environ- ment. Both Anna and Leo (Year 2) are raring to go in the morning, enjoying every day at School, and are making the most of the many activities on offer. We can see that a very well-rounded education awaits them.’ Other Reception parents agree ‘This School is

Here are a few of the things our Reception pupils have told us they love: 1. Learning to

read the words in books

2. That there is lots of

sport and the fantastic PE teachers 3. Exploring the woods and walking in the mud in Forest School 4. Using boxes to make 3D junk models 5. Playing with my new friends 6. Being dinosaurs. Next break I’m going to be a giganotosaurus 7. Reading to the teachers 8. When the older children come down to visit 9. Merlin (the School dog)

fantastic; I wish I had brought my older children here earlier. It’s only seeing how much my son is learning, compared to the other two, that I have realised how much was missing. I can’t believe they have got him reading in such a short time; he’s at level four already!’ ‘My child is so happy, and everything she does at Ballard is amazing.’ ‘There are so many exciting and stimulating activities for them.’

‘We already feel very much a part of the Ballard Family, it’s such a great school.’

B allard is an award-winning ‘excellent & outstanding’ (ISI & OFSTED) School for pupils from Nursery to GCSE. With a thriving, nurturing community it offers an holistic education within 34 acres of beauti- ful grounds.

For more information, please visit our Virtual Open Day which can be found within the Admissions section of our website - www.ballardschool.co.uk. If you are interested in joining our thriving School please email our Registrar, Lynsey Davis - registrar@ballardschool. co.uk or fill in the enquiry form on the website. We have limited spaces available for a September 2021 start, and are taking registrations up to and including September 2029.

From Reception upwards, pupils are taught by a mixture of year group and subject specialist teach- ers. They are also mentored by old- er pupils, building bonds through- out the School. This, alongside fantastic facilities, ensures Ballard pupils have the best possible start on their educational journey. As well as focusing on the all-im- portant building blocks of reading, writing and an understanding of numbers, teachers strive to instil a love of learning, engaging pupils in many ways. Forest School, Gold-

en Time and an extensive range of after-school activities encourage even the youngest pupils to prob- lem solve, explore and make deci- sions. Pupils move up through the School with resilience, a growing self-awareness and a can-do atti- tude. Ballard’s sense of communi- ty and family nurtures happy and confident children who succeed at Ballard in an immeasurable num- ber of ways; no wonder they love coming to School so much.

Award-Winning Co-Educational Day School for ages 2-16, serving Hampshire & Dorset “Quite simply a remarkable school” (Parent)

For more details visit our Admissions page on our website or contact Lynsey Davis: registrar@ballardschool.co.uk

01425 626900 ballardschool.co.uk Fernhill Lane, NewMilton BH25 5SU

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