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Clinometers and Trigonometry in Action!

Our Year 8 students have been learning about uses of trigonometry. 

Scholastic Book Club

Our new Scholastic Book Club is up and running! 

Year 9 Boys Win Again!

After their success in the second round of the English Schools cup last week, our Year 9 boys faced Bishop Rawstorne in the first round of the Lancashire County Cup, this week.

Farington House are Interhouse Football Winners!

Year 9 Football Team - English Schools Cup 2nd Round Win!

On Wednesday 6th October, our Year 9 boys' football team travelled over to Manchester Grammar School to play them in the second round of the English Schools Cup. 

Liv Cooke Visits Balshaw's!

On Thursday 30th September, we were delighted to welcome former Balshavian Liv Cooke back to Balshaw’s.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021

Congratulations to the Class of 2021. Their hard work and dedication has led to Balshaw's achieving the best results we've ever seen.

Parent Perspective Podcast

We wanted to share with our Balshaw's families, details about Parent Perspective podcasts, that are available from Amazing Apprenticeships.

Puzzle of the Week

Success in Queen’s College Translation Competition

We are delighted to have had a number of winning entries in the Anthea Bell Translation Competition, which was run by the Translation Exchange at Queen’s College, Oxford.

School Diversity Week - 21st to 25th June 2021

Each year thousands of schools take part in School Diversity Week. A national charity 'Just like Us' created the week to celebrate LGBTQ+ families in schools. We love taking part in this week as it is a fantastic way to ensure that our school is a safe, happy and welcoming place for everyone, no matter who they are. At Balshaw's, we like to celebrate all types of diversity, so that is exactly what we did!

Year 7 Drama Fun!

Year 7 Drama students are having so much fun exploring Shrek the musical.