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 Year 10 Trip to GCHQ!
14 March 2025

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.

Image of Iceland Trip 2025
13 March 2025

Iceland Trip 2025

On Thursday 13th February, a group of students and staff set off on an amazing trip to Iceland.

Image of Bedrock Achievements - February 2025
12 March 2025

Bedrock Achievements - February 2025

Congratulations to following groups….

Image of Eucharist Service
12 March 2025

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.

Image of Disney Trip 2025 – Bringing Maths to Life
10 March 2025

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.

Image of Year 11 Boys Reach the South Ribble Cup Final!
27 February 2025

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.

Image of Ávila Trip, Spain, 2025
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.

Image of Eva Paddock and Holocaust Memorial Commemorations
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.

Image of Year 7 & 8 Disco
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.

Image of Angel's Performance
7 February 2025

Angel's Performance

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

Image of Bedrock Achievements - January 2025
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.

Image of Blood Brothers Masterclass - 2025!
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.