
Bell Times
8:50 AM - 3:10 PM
EQAO
Principal
Jennifer Robertson-Heath - 905-547-1689 | Email
Vice-Principal(s)
Dale Hill | Email
Superintendent
Paul Denomme - 905.527.5092 x 2304 | E-mail Paul DenommeTrustee
Ray Mulholland - 905.547.2237 | E-mail Ray MulhollandSchool Council Chairs
Mrs. Amanda Lloyd
Administrative Office Staff
- Mrs. P Zwolak
- Mrs. C Varaljai
Our School
W.H. Ballard School, in 1923, was the largest public school in Canada and a modern adaptation of the sixteenth century English Renaissance architecture.
- The school is so well established that there are many children of past Ballard graduates currently attending Ballard.
- W.H. Ballard is a community school and proudly noted for it’s motto, “Where Excellence Is A Tradition”
Programs & Services
Student Success Supports
- Empower Reading Program (Primary)
- Leveled Literacy Intervention (Primary)
- Intermediate “Soar to Success” Intervention Program
- Differentiated Instruction
- Restorative Justice
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive Special Class integration, as well as reverse integration
- Gifted Program for Grades 6, 7, & 8
Clubs
- Athletic Council, Pizza Sales
- Student Council
- Checkers Club
- Seasonal Craft Clubs
- School Store
- Intermediate Art Clubs
- Intermediate Math Olympiad, Gauss Math Team
Before/After School Program or Activities
- Volleyball Teams
- Basketball Teams
- Swim Team
- Track and Field Team
- 3-Pitch Teamsl
- Cross Country Team
- Let’s Get Moving Program
- Nutrition Program
- Senior Flag Football
- Day Care Program
Our School Plan
Curriculum Focus
- School Effectiveness Framework: TLCP – with a focus on Literacy and Numeracy
- Strategic Directions: Achievement Matters, Engagement Matters & Equity Matters
Environment Focus
- Character Education- Bobcat Points honouring students for demonstrating the monthly Virtues.
Updated on Monday, January 14, 2019.