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.

Year 7 Netball
On Monday 24th March, 10 of our Year 7 girls competed in the District Netball Tournament held at All Hallows.

Year 7 & 8 Dance
On Thursday 27th March, 10 of our Year 7 & 8 girls competed in the District Secondary Schools' Dance Competition held at Worden Academy.

Year 11 Construction Work!
A group of Year 11 students are gaining knowledge about the construction industry with their career development visits to D&G Builders and Joiners in Chorley.
Knitting Club Fun
In February, Mrs Holden launched Knitting Club. Students go along every Thursday lunchtime to learn all about this wonderful craft.
Sporting Sisters!
We are very proud of Ava and Sophie with their ongoing hockey success.
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Year 10 Trip to GCHQ!
On Wednesday 12th March, 12 students from Year 10 went on a trip run by GCHQ and Business Language Champions.

Iceland Trip 2025
On Thursday 13th February, a group of students and staff set off on an amazing trip to Iceland.
Eucharist Service
On Thursday 6th March, we were excited to welcome Bishop Philip North and Father Paul Robinson into Balshaw’s to lead our students and staff in a Eucharist Service.

Disney Trip 2025 – Bringing Maths to Life
In February 2025, a group of students and staff, set off for Paris for the exciting Disney trip.
Year 11 Boys Reach the South Ribble Cup Final!
Our Year 11 boys' football team were in action again, on Wednesday 26th February, in the South Ribble Cup.

Ávila Trip, Spain, 2025
In February 2025, a group of Year 10 and 11 GCSE Spanish students and staff visited Ávila, Spain, to immerse themselves in its rich culture and language.