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We are always happy to publish articles about our current and former students.

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14 February 2025

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.

14 February 2025

Eva Paddock and Holocaust Memorial Commemorations

As part of our school’s Holocaust Memorial Commemorations, we were delighted to welcome Eva Paddock to visit our school via Zoom on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 in the Library.

14 February 2025

Year 7 & 8 Disco

We were thrilled to welcome Year 7 and 8 students to our PTA disco on Thursday 13th February.

7 February 2025

Angel's Performance

Angel, in Year 7, has recently taken part in the Beauty and the Beast show in Leyland.

7 February 2025

Bedrock Achievements - January 2025

Congratulations to Mrs Bache English group (7N), who are BEDROCK ACHIEVEMENT CHAMPIONS for January and to Mrs O'Neil's English group (8W) for making the most progress.

5 February 2025

Blood Brothers Masterclass - 2025!

On Wednesday 29th January, the Drama department welcomed back Steve and Mike from StageED for a full day Blood Brothers masterclass.

5 February 2025

Year 11 Boys South Ribble Cup Progress!

On Monday 3rd February, our Year 11 boys’ football team played against Worden Academy in the South Ribble Schools Cup.

5 February 2025

English-Speaking Union Success!

Congratulations to Balshaw's senior public speaking teams who BOTH got through to the semi-finals of the English-Speaking Union Churchill Public Speaking Competition yesterday evening (Tuesday 4th February).

4 February 2025

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27 January 2025

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025

On Monday 27th January the school choir were honored to represent the school as Leyland Civic Centre for their Holocaust Memorial Service.

16 January 2025

Bedrock Achievements - December 2024

Congratulations to Mrs Bache and Mrs Gore’s English group (8N), who are BEDROCK ACHIEVEMENT CHAMPIONS for December and to Miss McCutcheon and Mrs Gore’s English group (8W) for making most progress.

16 January 2025