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• Brilliant morning thanks to 1st and 5th Fusiliers

  Fri 27 Feb 2015
  This is the second year that the men from the Fusiliers have visited Balliol.  The Fusiliers are Infantry troops who are actively involved in current conflicts.  Panther class were very lucky as they had some football training with the super fit troops! Mr Longstaff assures me that our children held their own!
  It was such a lovely day that the soldiers performed for the whole school in our yard.  They play fife and drums at numerous state occasions. We hope our neighbours enjoyed it!  The children absolutely loved the atmosphere and drama of their playing.  It was a really special experience.  The men then spent time in every class, letting the children play instruments and try on some of their uniform.   
  A huge Balliol thank you to the 1st and 5th Fusiliers. 
   

• Great Performance

  Thu 26 Feb 2015
  Children and staff really enjoyed a performance by Firehorse Productions.  The message of the whole performance was an anti-bullying one.  It  was really interactive and the children thoroughly enjoyed it but were left with a really strong moral message.  It reinforces our zero tolerance message and our proactive approach to prevent bullying.  We do not want any child to be frightened or anxious at Balliol

• The Snow Bear

  Wed 04 Feb 2015
  Reception and Key Stage 1 children watched a wonderful performance of The Snow Bear this morning. Chris Bostock and Ken Patterson of Heathside Tales entertained children and teachers with this lovely story and songs. The children were a fabulous audience and joined in with songs and actions.