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.
Harvest Donations 2026
Everyone at Balshaw's is highly impressed with the kindness shown by many of our staff and students who have brought in donations for our local foodbank!
U15 Girls’ Football Team Make School History
On Thursday 8th October, our U15 girls’ football team played Rossall in the second round of the National Cup and won the game with a brilliant score of 3-0! This victory secures their place in round three.
Year 7 Netball Team Make a Fantastic Start to Their League Campaign
The Year 7 netball team made an excellent start to their season on Monday 12th October as they competed in their first Central Venue League event at PGHS.
First Match for our Year 7 Rugby Team
Well done to our Year 7 rugby team who represented the school for the first time last Tuesday at Tarleton Rugby Club.
Year 10 Football Team - A Winning Start!
Congratulations to our Year 10 football team who made a winning start to our 2026/2027 league campaign.
Year 8 Students First Rugby Union Tournament
Well done to our Year 8 Rugby team who competed in their first Rugby Union tournament last week.
ESSA North West Secondary School Swimming Gala
Congratulations to Lucy, Alice and Farrah (Year 9) and Megan (Year 10), who represented the school at the ESSA North West Secondary School Swimming Gala, on Wednesday 30th September, at Wigan Life Centre.
U16 Girls' Football Team - National Cup Game
On the 29th September, our U16 girls' football team travelled to Rainford in the first round of the National Cup.
Languages Week 2026 and Macmillan Bake Sale!
During the week 21st to 25th September 2026, our MFL Department held their annual Languages Week.
Year 11 Boys' Football Team Progress to the Second Round of the National Cup!
In September 2026, our Year 11 boys secured their place in the second round of the National Cup with a 1-0 victory over Holy Cross.
Year 8 Girls Rugby
Well done to our Year 8 girls who competed in their first T1 Rugby tournament at Preston Grasshoppers in late September.
U14 Girls Entered into the National Cup!
Our U14 girls’ Lancashire Cup finalists have been entered into the National cup due to their success last year.