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.
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.
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Year 7 & 8 Disco
We were thrilled to welcome Year 7 and 8 students to our PTA disco on Thursday 13th February.
Angel's Performance
Angel, in Year 7, has recently taken part in the Beauty and the Beast show in Leyland.
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.
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.
Year 11 Boys South Ribble Cup Progress!
On Monday 3rd February, our Year 11 boys’ football team played against Worden Academy in the South Ribble Schools Cup.
English-Speaking Union Success!
Congratulations to Balshaw's senior public speaking teams who BOTH got through to the semi-finals of the English-Speaking Union Churchill Public Speaking Competition yesterday evening (Tuesday 4th February).
Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
On Monday 27th January the school choir were honored to represent the school as Leyland Civic Centre for their Holocaust Memorial Service.
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Bedrock Achievements - December 2024
Congratulations to Mrs Bache and Mrs Gore’s English group (8N), who are BEDROCK ACHIEVEMENT CHAMPIONS for December and to Miss McCutcheon and Mrs Gore’s English group (8W) for making most progress.
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Care Kits 2024
Firstly, we wanted thank you to everyone who donated toiletries for our 'Care Kits'.
Year 7 Football Team Through to the Lancashire County Finals!
A huge well done to our Year 7 boys who beat Ripley St Thomas 7 - 2 to reach the Lancashire Schools County Finals! They faced a strong team in Ripley however Balshaw's completely outclassed them in terms of teamwork and thoroughly deserved the win.