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.
Rotary Champions!
On Saturday 29th March we had three teams competing in the Northwest and East of England Rotary Youth Speaks finals.
Balfest and Family Fun Day 2025!
The day began with the grand opening at 11am by the Mayor and his Consort and they were joined by our current Head Boy, Ewan and Deputy Head Girl, May.
Year 7 Boys - Lancashire Cup Final
On Thursday 22nd May, our Year 7 boys' football team were in action in the Lancashire Cup final.
Poetry by Heart
Congratulations to Joshua, Alice, Lucy, Arthur, Olivia, Jessica, Sophia, Archie, Bella, Evie, Rose, Coralie, Jack, Lily, Belle, Freddie, Ella and Alpha for performing their wonderful Poetry by Heart pieces not only in front of their class but also for reaching the final with Mrs Dolman and Dr Breen in the library.

Year 7 Boys - South Ribble Champions
On Wednesday 30th April, our Year 7 boys' football team played in the South Ribble Championships.

U16s Girls - South Ribble Cup finalists
On Thursday 24th April, our U16s girl team completed against Penwortham Girls in the semi-final of the U16s South Ribble Cup final for girls.
Lenten Charity Fundraising 2025!
Our annual exciting Lenten Charity fundraising took place between Monday 24th March to Friday 4th April.

Year 7 Netball
On Monday 24th March, 10 of our Year 7 girls competed in the District Netball Tournament held at All Hallows.

Year 7 & 8 Dance
On Thursday 27th March, 10 of our Year 7 & 8 girls competed in the District Secondary Schools' Dance Competition held at Worden Academy.

Year 11 Construction Work!
A group of Year 11 students are gaining knowledge about the construction industry with their career development visits to D&G Builders and Joiners in Chorley.