CONTACT VIRTUAL OPEN DAY BOX OFFICE PORTALS Phone Email Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Menu HOME | ABOUT BALLARD | MEET THE HEAD MEET THE HEAD When I ask our parents why they are happy they chose Ballard for their son or daughter, they give me many reasons. They tell me that our children are happy, kind, at ease with themselves and each other, and that they think of others – yet they are enthused and inspired by the challenges before them. They see that a Ballard pupil grasps every opportunity afforded them, and that we have succeeded in combining academic excellence with a wealth of co-curricular opportunities. It is clear to them that a deep commitment to the individual needs and enthusiasms of each child is at the heart of all that we do at Ballard. It is a genuine privilege that our parents have entrusted us with the most important of tasks – educating and nurturing their children. Many prospective parents tell me they feel a special ‘sense of place’ when they visit Ballard and meet our pupils and staff for the first time. The Ballard ethos, vibrant teaching, sense of community and family is clearly what they wish for their children. Our core values of kindness, aspiration and resilience are reflected in every decision we make. As our pupils grow through the School, we foster a deep empathy for others and facilitate a mindset that giving something a go is more important than getting it right first time. We urge them to be the best that they can be, and to be upstanders, role models and mentors. We encourage our pupils to rise to a challenge and not worry about making a mistake. We fill our young minds with knowledge, skills and understanding whilst reminding them to stop, look around them and see the bigger picture, whether that is participating in international trips or joining our eco-group. With numerous opportunities for outreach, campaigning and charity work, we hope that our pupils learn the value and sense of personal fulfilment to be found in helping those less fortunate than themselves. We are hugely proud of our “excellent & outstanding” ISI inspection report. Ballard was awarded the highest grade possible in every category; a real testament to the hard work and passion of all our staff. …but don’t just take ISI’s or my word for it. Come and visit our stunning 34-acre site on the edge of the New Forest – meet our pupils, talk with our staff and view the fantastic facilities on offer. Andrew McCleave, Headmaster FROM THE HEADMASTER’S OFFICE Extracts from Andrew McCleave’s Headmaster’s Office: “All children start their school careers with sparkling imaginations, fertile minds, and a willingness to take risks with what they think.” – Sir Ken Robinson (1950-2020) “Music is the one time when my head isn’t filled with briefs and opinions. All that is put on a shelf and I just…. Enjoy.” Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020) “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” - John Lubbock, The Use Of Life “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth” - Muhammad Ali “A sense of place is the sixth sense, an internal compass and map made by memory and spatial perception together.” - Rebecca Solnit "How important it is for us to recognise and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” - Maya Angelou NEWS school 27/10/21 Ballard Pupils Speak Up About Climate Change STEM 07/05/21 STEAM Challenge Success for Ballard Pupils arts 02/06/20 ballard@home – our School’s community forms a virtual choir to stay connected with each other next OPEN MORNINGS STORIES & TESTIMONIALS PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERY VISIT OUR VIRTUAL OPEN DAY next Ballard School Fernhill Lane, New Milton, BH25 5SU Tel: 01425 626900 Email: admissions@ballardschool.co.uk This page can't load Google Maps correctly. Do you own this website? OK View larger map © 2021 Ballard School School Website Design : innermedia.co.uk High Visibility | Sitemap | Privacy Policy We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Reject All Accept All