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.

24 March 2023
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South Ribble Schools Gymnastics Championships

In February, our Gymnastics team competed in the South Ribble Schools Floor and Vault Championships at Worden Academy.

24 March 2023
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Death in the Department of English!

On Tuesday 21st March, students in 7ST applied their detective inference and deduction skills to find out the reasons behind Lady Macbeth’s death.

23 March 2023
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Our Year 10 Netball Team are South Ribble Champions!

A massive well done to the Year 10 netball team who are South Ribble Champions!

22 March 2023
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The Big Legal Lesson

Our Year 7 and 8 students are taking part in The Big Legal Lesson, that is organised by Young Citizens, on Wednesday 29th March.

16 March 2023
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Swimming Superstar!

Beth A, in Year 8, is a really is a dedicated swimming superstar and has taken part in three county swimming competitions already this year and won lots of medals!

15 March 2023
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Open Doors - visit from Naomi

We were very happy to welcome Naomi from Open Doors to Balshaw's on Monday 13th March to lead our act of worship for Years 7 and 8 and run interactive sessions on the persecuted church around the world for Years 8-11.

13 March 2023
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Big Fairtrade Fortnight Recycling Drive

The Eco Council and I are pleased to announce the Big Fairtrade Fortnight Recycling Drive.

9 March 2023
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International Women's Day 2023

We supported International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March.

3 March 2023
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Safer Internet Day 2023!

We supported Safer Internet Day 2023 with assemblies and lessons, along with a House Cup Challenge for Years 7-9. 

28 February 2023
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Spanish Trip

Year 10 and 11 GCSE Spanish students had a wonderful trip to Spain visiting the historical cities of Ávila, Salamanca and Madrid.

24 February 2023
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Year 10 Boys Through to Lancashire County Quarter Finals

An unbelievable performance from our Year 10 boys has put them through to the quarter finals of the Lancashire County Cup.

21 February 2023
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South Ribble Netball Coaching

Thank you so much to Laura and Liz from South Ribble Netball club for a fantastic session with our Year 7 netballers!

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