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Balshaw’s Remembers Mark Davidson – an inspirational teacher of PE
It was with great sadness that we learned that Mark Davidson, Head of PE, Chair of the South Ribble Sports Partnership, husband, father, son, brother and friend passed away on Tuesday 25th March this year.
Waddington Flies the Flag for Balshaw's at Lancashire Schools Golf Champs!
While most of us were battling the wind and rain on Wednesday 4th June, Year 10 Prefect Jack Waddington was battling it out on the fairways, representing Balshaw's with pride at the Lancashire Schools Under 16 Golf Championships.
U16s Girls are South Ribble Cup Champions!
On Friday 6th June, our U16s girls' team were in action in the South Ribble Cup final against Priory.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition – May 2025
On Saturday 10th May, our first DofE group set off on their inaugural expedition!
Rotary Champions!
On Saturday 29th March we had three teams competing in the Northwest and East of England Rotary Youth Speaks finals.
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.
Year 7 Boys - Lancashire Cup Final
On Thursday 22nd May, our Year 7 boys' football team were in action in the Lancashire Cup final.
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.
Year 7 Boys - South Ribble Champions
On Wednesday 30th April, our Year 7 boys' football team played in the South Ribble Championships.
U16s Girls - South Ribble Cup finalists
On Thursday 24th April, our U16s girl team completed against Penwortham Girls in the semi-final of the U16s South Ribble Cup final for girls.
Lenten Charity Fundraising 2025!
Our annual exciting Lenten Charity fundraising took place between Monday 24th March to Friday 4th April.