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.

Image of Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition – May 2025
23 May 2025

Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition – May 2025

On Saturday 10th May, our first DofE group set off on their inaugural expedition!

Image of Rotary Champions!
23 May 2025

Rotary Champions!

On Saturday 29th March we had three teams competing in the Northwest and East of England Rotary Youth Speaks finals.

Image of Balfest and Family Fun Day 2025!
23 May 2025

Balfest and Family Fun Day 2025!

The day began with the grand opening at 11am by the Mayor and his Consort and they were joined by our current Head Boy, Ewan and Deputy Head Girl, May.

Image of Bedrock Achievements - April 2025
22 May 2025

Bedrock Achievements - April 2025

Congratulations to following groups….

Image of Poetry by Heart
6 May 2025

Poetry by Heart

Congratulations to Joshua, Alice, Lucy, Arthur, Olivia, Jessica, Sophia, Archie, Bella, Evie, Rose, Coralie, Jack, Lily, Belle, Freddie, Ella and Alpha for performing their wonderful Poetry by Heart pieces not only in front of their class but also for reaching the final with Mrs Dolman and Dr Breen in the library.

Image of Lenten Charity Fundraising 2025!
24 April 2025

Lenten Charity Fundraising 2025!

Our annual exciting Lenten Charity fundraising took place between Monday 24th March to Friday 4th April.

Image of Bedrock Achievements - March 2025
3 April 2025

Bedrock Achievements - March 2025

Congratulations to following groups….

Image of Year 7 Netball
28 March 2025

Year 7 Netball

On Monday 24th March, 10 of our Year 7 girls competed in the District Netball Tournament held at All Hallows.

Image of Year 7 & 8 Dance
28 March 2025

Year 7 & 8 Dance

On Thursday 27th March, 10 of our Year 7 & 8 girls competed in the District Secondary Schools' Dance Competition held at Worden Academy.

Image of Year 11 Construction Work!
24 March 2025

Year 11 Construction Work!

A group of Year 11 students are gaining knowledge about the construction industry with their career development visits to D&G Builders and Joiners in Chorley.

Image of Knitting Club Fun
24 March 2025

Knitting Club Fun

In February, Mrs Holden launched Knitting Club. Students go along every Thursday lunchtime to learn all about this wonderful craft.

Image of Sporting Sisters!
17 March 2025

Sporting Sisters!

We are very proud of Ava and Sophie with their ongoing hockey success.