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.
South Ribble Schools Gymnastics Championships
In February, our Gymnastics team competed in the South Ribble Schools Floor and Vault Championships at Worden Academy.
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.
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.
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!
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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.
International Women's Day 2023
We supported International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March.
Safer Internet Day 2023!
We supported Safer Internet Day 2023 with assemblies and lessons, along with a House Cup Challenge for Years 7-9.
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!
U13 Boys Basketball Team
Well done to our U13s basketball team who took part in their first basketball fixtures. They played 4 fixtures winning 3 of them in what was a fantastic start to the season.
Year 7 Netball
Well done to the Year 7 netball team who played in the first round of the South Ribble league on Monday 30th January at All Hallows’.
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SORA App Launched - access to 1000s of ebooks and audiobooks
I am happy to report that our school has gone live with SORA ebooks and audiobooks, that gives access to 1000s of ebooks and audiobooks.
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Balshaw's Association Christmas Bingo
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to Christmas Bingo on Thursday 8th December.