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National Year of Reading - Tutor Time Extract
This extract is for Years 7 & 8 and focusses on the dementors in the third book of the Harry Potter series. I really do think Harry Potter is the Rolls Royce of fantasy fiction for younger readers. I love the audiobook by Stephen Fry too.
Spring House Cup Challenge Results
We have had a fabulous range of House Cup Challenges this half term, as follows:
PTA Easter Family Fun Night – Thank You
We were delighted to welcome so many people to our PTA Easter Family Fun Night on Thursday 19th March. It was a fun-filled evening of activities, including bingo, a quiz, races, and ‘roll the money’. It was wonderful to see our school community come together and share such a fun evening.
Super League Basketball Trip
On Sunday 22nd March, seven of our students from Year 8, 9 and 11, along with Mr O'Neill and Mr Butler, went to the Super League Basketball event at the AO Arena.
Rotary Youth Speaks - Grand Final
On Sunday 22nd March, our senior public speaking team travelled to Frodsham for the North of England Rotary Youth Speaks Grand Finals.
National Year of Reading
We are hugely proud of one of our former Year 11 students, who wrote an impressive and engaging opening to a novel during her time here at Balshaw’s. Her work is a fantastic example of the creativity and talent we strive to nurture in our students.
Year 8 District Netball Tournament
On Tuesday 17th March our Year 8 girls' netball team took part in their district tournament at All Hallows.
U14 Girls Lancashire Cup Progress
On Thursday 19th March, our wonderful U14s girls’ football team were in action in a Lancashire Cup game against St.George’s from Blackpool.
Eva and Zac's Wonderful West End Experience!
On Sunday 1st March, two of our talented students Zac and Eva had the amazing opportunity to perform in London’s West End.
World Book Day 2026
For World Book Day this year, we had a story written by Rebekah S whilst she was in Year 11 here in 2023!
South Ribble Schools Sports Hall Athletics Competition for Year 7 & 8 Students
On Monday 2nd March our Year 7 & 8 girls competed in the South Ribble Schools Sports Hall Athletics competition at All Hallows.
Bedrock Achievement Champions - February 2026!
Congratulations to Mrs Hiller's English group (7R) who are BEDROCK ACHIEVEMENT CHAMPIONS for February 2026.