Latest News
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.
Lenten Charity Fortnight
Thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s Lenten Charity fortnight with your help we managed to raise £3344.93 which is absolutely fantastic!
Year 9 Play in the South Ribble Netball Tournament
Our Year 9’s played in the South Ribble Netball tournament in March at All Hallows.
Value Card Champs!
We are always incredibly proud of our students but we have had reason recently to be even prouder.
Lady Macbeth!
Students in Year 7 have been reading the Shakespeare play Macbeth and studying the character of Lady Macbeth.
Our English Speaking Union Public Speaking Team are Through to the National Finals!
We are delighted to announce that our English Speaking Union Public Speaking Team are through to the National Finals!
Year 7 and Year 8 Girls Indoor Athletics Competition
Well done to the Year 7 and Year 8 Girls Indoor Athletics team who came 3rd and 4th respectively out of 9 schools at the recent South Ribble Schools' Indoor Athletics Championships.
Thought for Food
In February 2022, we were delighted to welcome staff from Chartwells, who came to deliver their ‘Thought for Food’ event to our students.
Ribbon Sales for Ukraine
We are very proud of Farington 1 students and their tutor Mrs Bache.
U13 Girls 7-a-side Competition
On Thursday 10th March, nine of our under 13 girls took part in a 7-a-side competition.
Drama Trip - Blood Brothers
The Drama department had the absolute pleasure of taking 35 students to The Palace Theatre to watch Blood Brothers.