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We are always happy to publish articles about our current and former students.

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Thank you.

16 January 2025
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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.

16 January 2025
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Care Kits 2024

Firstly, we wanted thank you to everyone who donated toiletries for our 'Care Kits'.

15 January 2025
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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.

20 December 2024
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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.

20 December 2024
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Superb Swimming!

On Tuesday 10th December, a number of our students represented Balshaw’s at the South Ribble Swim Gala.

20 December 2024
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Christmas Hampers 2024!

We wanted to say a huge thank you again this year to everyone who donated items for our Christmas Hamper collection.

20 December 2024
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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.

19 December 2024
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Christmas Carol Concert

On Wednesday 18th December we held a Christmas Carol concert in school.

18 December 2024
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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.

17 December 2024
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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).

16 December 2024
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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.

13 December 2024
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Charity Champions!

Autumn and Emily, two of our wonderful Year 11 students, embodied the spirit of Christmas by participating in the Jingle All The Way Charity Walk for Derian House on Saturday 9th November 2024. This annual event, held in Chorley, covers an impressive 15 miles and attracts thousands of people in Santa outfits to support this worthy cause.

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