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.

Image of Olivia's Volunteering Adventure
12 June 2024

Olivia's Volunteering Adventure

We were delighted to hear that Olivia B, in Year 8, has taken on the responsibility of volunteering at Leyland Library.

Image of Little Shop of Horrors Drama Trip
23 May 2024

Little Shop of Horrors Drama Trip

On Thursday 16th May, students from Years 7&8 attended a sell-out performance of Little Shop of Horrors at The Bolton Octagon.

Image of Balfest and Family Fun Day!
23 May 2024

Balfest and Family Fun Day!

Well, what a super day, our Balfest and Family Fun Day was, and we couldn’t have wished for better weather!

Image of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024!
20 May 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024!

We supported Mental Health Awareness Week again this year.

Image of Amazing News for Drew!
10 May 2024

Amazing News for Drew!

We were delighted to hear the recent and exciting news that our former student, Drew Dawson, has secured a place on the Musical Theatre degree at the prestigious performing arts academy Urdang London.

Image of Year 10 & 11 Girls’ Football Semi-final
7 May 2024

Year 10 & 11 Girls’ Football Semi-final

After a great and dominant game of football, played Wednesday 1st May, our Year 10 and 11 girls’ football team were very unlucky not to qualify for the cup final!

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18 April 2024

Lenten Charity Fundraising 2024!

Our annual exciting Lenten Charity fundraising took place between 18th March to 28th March.

Image of Nifty Netball!
17 April 2024

Nifty Netball!

Congratulations and a big well done to our Year 9 Netball team who were Runners Up in the District Netball Tournament at All Hallows.

Image of Sophie's Superb Hockey Success
16 April 2024

Sophie's Superb Hockey Success

We were delighted to hear that Sophie R, in Year 7, has recently been selected to play for Lancashire U12 hockey squad.

Image of PGL at Boreatton Park
16 April 2024

PGL at Boreatton Park

In March 2024, a group of our students and staff went on an adventurous and action-packed PGL weekend to Boreatton Park in Shropshire.

Image of Beth's Biathlon Brilliance
15 April 2024

Beth's Biathlon Brilliance

Beth A, in Year 9, has been continuing with her superstar swimming and has now added running to her skillset!

Image of Year 7 Netball Tournament
26 March 2024

Year 7 Netball Tournament

On Thursday 21st March, our Year 7 netball teams took part in their first district tournament and performed really well.