Here are our news articles. We hope that you enjoy reading them.
We are always happy to publish articles about our current and former students.
Please contact Mrs Coles (a.coles@balshaws.org.uk) if you would be interested in having an article on our website.
Thank you.
Paul Foster Visits Balshaw's
In January 2025, we welcomed South Ribble MP Paul Foster and Deputy Leader, Aniela Bylinski Gelder to Balshaw's The students really enjoyed the time spent listening to Paul and asking a wide variety of questions!
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Bedrock Achievements - December 2024
Congratulations to Mrs Bache and Mrs Gore’s English group (8N), who are BEDROCK ACHIEVEMENT CHAMPIONS for December and to Miss McCutcheon and Mrs Gore’s English group (8W) for making most progress.
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Care Kits 2024
Firstly, we wanted thank you to everyone who donated toiletries for our 'Care Kits'.
Year 7 Football Team Through to the Lancashire County Finals!
A huge well done to our Year 7 boys who beat Ripley St Thomas 7 - 2 to reach the Lancashire Schools County Finals! They faced a strong team in Ripley however Balshaw's completely outclassed them in terms of teamwork and thoroughly deserved the win.
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Leon's Success in Taekwondo
We are very proud of Leon who has recently been promoted to 1st Dan in Taekwondo.
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Superb Swimming!
On Tuesday 10th December, a number of our students represented Balshaw’s at the South Ribble Swim Gala.
Christmas Hampers 2024!
We wanted to say a huge thank you again this year to everyone who donated items for our Christmas Hamper collection.
Positives 2024
We have had an OUSTANDING end to 2024; there have been over 120,000 positive points awarded altogether for all year groups throughout school. Positives are awarded for all students who meet our high expectations regarding their conduct in and out of lessons.
Christmas Carol Concert
On Wednesday 18th December we held a Christmas Carol concert in school.
Year 9 Football Tournament
On Wednesday 11th December, a group of our Year 9 students went to Penwortham Priory to take part in a Year 9 B team tournament.
The UK Bebras Challenge
During the fortnight of the 4th to 15th November 2024, current Year 9 students took part in the annual UK Bebras Challenge (UKBC).
Terrific Trampolining
On Sunday 30th November, four of our amazing students; Esme, Lily, Lucy and Stephen, represented Balshaw’s in The North West Regional Trampolining competition, that took place at Robin Park in Wigan.
