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 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.

Image of Year 10 Trip to GCHQ!
14 March 2025

Year 10 Trip to GCHQ!

On Wednesday 12th March, 12 students from Year 10 went on a trip run by GCHQ and Business Language Champions.

Image of Iceland Trip 2025
13 March 2025

Iceland Trip 2025

On Thursday 13th February, a group of students and staff set off on an amazing trip to Iceland.

Image of Bedrock Achievements - February 2025
12 March 2025

Bedrock Achievements - February 2025

Congratulations to following groups….

Image of Eucharist Service
12 March 2025

Eucharist Service

On Thursday 6th March, we were excited to welcome Bishop Philip North and Father Paul Robinson into Balshaw’s to lead our students and staff in a Eucharist Service.

Image of Disney Trip 2025 – Bringing Maths to Life
10 March 2025

Disney Trip 2025 – Bringing Maths to Life

In February 2025, a group of students and staff, set off for Paris for the exciting Disney trip.

Image of Year 11 Boys Reach the South Ribble Cup Final!
27 February 2025

Year 11 Boys Reach the South Ribble Cup Final!

Our Year 11 boys' football team were in action again, on Wednesday 26th February, in the South Ribble Cup.

Image of Ávila Trip, Spain, 2025
14 February 2025

Ávila Trip, Spain, 2025

In February 2025, a group of Year 10 and 11 GCSE Spanish students and staff visited Ávila, Spain, to immerse themselves in its rich culture and language.