Here are our news articles. We hope that you enjoy reading them.
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.
BAE Trip
In November 2025, 30 of our students took a Career development trip to British Aerospace.
Bedrock Achievements - December 2025
Congratulations to Mrs Dudley and Mr Duckworth’s English group (7D) who are BEDROCK ACHIEVEMENT CHAMPIONS for December 2025.
Rotary Youth Speaks - December 2025
Just before Christmas it was our pleasure to welcome Leyland and South Ribble Rotarians for the Rotary Youth Speaks competition. This year there were so many entrants the Intermediate and Senior Competitions were held on separate evenings.
Fabulous Footballers!
We are delighted to share that some of our students have been selected to represent South Ribble's District Under 15 Girls' Football team this season!
Knitting Club Christmas Creations!
Our Knitting Club attendees have been very busy with their festive fun knits.
Christmas Hampers 2025!
We would like to say a huge thank you to all students, parents and carers for your donations to the Christmas Hampers.
Football Tournament Success for Year 7
Our Year 7 Boys’ Football (B team) took part in a tournament at Penwortham Priory Academy on Tuesday 9th December.
Panathlon Ten-Pin Bowling Competition!
Huge congratulations to our amazing Year 7 team for smashing it at the Panathlon Ten-Pin Bowling Competition!
Learning All About Mussels!
In early December, Balshaw's were thrilled to receive two batches of free rope-grown mussels that were kindly donated by Offshore Shellfish. We were 1 of 200 schools to be chosen for this exciting venture! The reason for the donation was to enlighten our students about the nutritional value of fish/shellfish and to enhance their culinary skills.
Memorial Candlelight Service
On Monday 1st December, we held a multi-faith event in school, that celebrated the power of light as a universal symbol of hope and remembered those who are dear to us.
Careers Fair 2025
Balshaw's annual Careers Fair was held on Thursday 6th November, an event which students from Years 9-11 were invited to.
