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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. 

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18 November 2024
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South Ribble Cross Country Competition

A huge well done to all the Year 7, 8 and 9 students, who represented Balshaw's at the South Ribble Cross Country competition, on Saturday 16th November

18 November 2024
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Lancashire Schools Cup Football Success

Congratulations to our Year 7 boys football team who have progressed from the group stage of the Lancashire Schools Cup.

6 November 2024
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Boccia Challenge

Once again our competitors and leaders made us all proud, being shining examples of Balshavians at our Boccia event on Wednesday 30th October.

6 November 2024
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Superb Swimming!

On the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd November, 2024, two of our fantastic students competed at the Swim England North West Winter Regional Championships. To get to compete at this event is an achievement in itself as the age category is U16 and requires swimmers to achieve extremely quick qualifying times!

5 November 2024
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Year 10 & 11 Girls' Football Team Success!

Our Year 10 and 11 girls' football team were in 7-a-side action on Monday 4th November at Leyland St.Mary's.

1 November 2024
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Great Start for our Year 7 Girls' Football Team

Our Year 7 girls had their first football fixture on Thursday 31st November.

28 October 2024
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Oustanding Start to 2024-25

We have had an OUTSTANDING start to the 2024-25 academic year; 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.

18 October 2024
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Harvest 2024

A huge thank you to everyone who donated items for our Harvest appeal.

18 October 2024
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Panathlon Multi Sports Challenge

We hosted a Panathlon Multi Sports Challenge on Wednesday 9th October.

15 October 2024
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Bonfire Night Safety

We have received these flyers from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service about bonfire night safety.

15 October 2024
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Geography Trip to Bowness – October 2024

On Wednesday 9th October, there was a Geography Field Trip to Bowness-on-Windermere for our Year 9 students.

14 October 2024
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Year 9 Fabulous Football

Our Year 9 boys' football team have had back to back games recently!

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