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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 Skipton Castle and Bolton Abbey Trip
21 July 2025

Year 7 Skipton Castle and Bolton Abbey Trip

On Thursday 17th July, 45 Year 7 History students had a day exploring the wonderful historic Skipton Castle.

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21 July 2025

Battlefields 2025

On Wednesday 9th July, the annual trip to the WW1 Battlefields began. The group consisted of Year 9 & 10 students and they were accompanied by Mr Shannon, Mr Riley, Mr Tilley, Miss Haggitt and Mrs Stewart.

Image of Our Amazing Art Exhibition - 2025
21 July 2025

Our Amazing Art Exhibition - 2025

In July 2025, we held our amazing summer Art exhibition.

Image of Year 10 Win the Educake Freddo Friday Competition!
21 July 2025

Year 10 Win the Educake Freddo Friday Competition!

Year 10 Win the Educake Freddo Friday Competition!

Image of Bedrock Achievements - June 2025
17 July 2025

Bedrock Achievements - June 2025

Congratulations to following groups….

Image of Harriet's Great Gymnastics!
15 July 2025

Harriet's Great Gymnastics!

We are incredibly proud of Harriet, in Year 7, who has recently taking part in the World Gymnastics Championships in Las Vegas.

Image of Summer Safety Posters
14 July 2025

Summer Safety Posters

As a follow up to the Water Safety assemblies delivered to students by Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service and the Year 7 PSHE lessons on Water Safety, we would like all parents/carers to read the following messages Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service shared, regarding water safety and discuss them with your children.

Image of Embedding Formative Assessment
14 July 2025

Embedding Formative Assessment

We would like to share our commitment to improving teaching and learning through formative assessment after completing a two year project.

Image of Amazing Drama Creations!
14 July 2025

Amazing Drama Creations!

In Year 7 Drama, we have been studying the roles and responsibilities in the theatre, looking at technical theatre and the jobs, careers and opportunities that aren't just on the stage.

Image of Abi's Golfing Success
14 July 2025

Abi's Golfing Success

We are very proud of Abi, in Year 9, as she continues with her golfing achievements.

Image of Another Amazing BMX Year for Finley!
14 July 2025

Another Amazing BMX Year for Finley!

Once again, we are incredibly proud of Finley, in Year 10, who we know has been really dedicated to his chosen sport of BMX.

Image of Year 7 Rounders Team - District Tournament
10 July 2025

Year 7 Rounders Team - District Tournament

Well done to our Year 7 Rounders team who travelled to Priory Academy to take part in their first ever district tournament on Wednesday 9th July.