PUPILS at Ballard School embarked on a myriad of charity challenges inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore to celebrate what would have been his 101st birthday. Children across every age group at the independent New Forest School joined in the fundraising fun, finding a host of ways to complete a Captain Tom 100 challenge, with many taking part across the first bank holiday weekend in May. Their combined efforts smashed their fundraising target and over £800 was raised for The Captain Tom Foundation to support people facing bereavement and champion education and equality. Challenges included a 100-minute whole-school Zumba dancing class, with pupils taking turns to join in their bubbles to complete 100-continuous minutes, a whole-school coin collection, swimming 100 widths of the school pool, and undertaking 100 acts of kindness.
Ballard School has welcomed a new Deputy Head Academic with a vision of “blended learning” The independent school in New Milton is very pleased to welcome Mr. Matthew Higgins as their new Deputy Head Academic, who will play a vital role in driving forwards the vision for the education delivered at the school. Mr. Higgins will work alongside the Headmaster, the Bursar and the Deputy Head Pastoral, who comprise the Leadership Team. The role will see Mr. Higgins leading the academic side of the school and developing the already outstanding academic education provided for Ballard pupils, from children in Pre-Prep to Year 11.