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.

7 October 2021
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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. 

1 October 2021
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Liv Cooke Visits Balshaw's!

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

19 August 2021
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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.

20 July 2021
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Parent Perspective Podcast

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

19 July 2021
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Puzzle of the Week

16 July 2021
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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.

7 July 2021
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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!

5 July 2021
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Year 7 Drama Fun!

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

17 May 2021
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Year 7 Coding Club!

Here are some of our Year 7's enjoying working with Microbits at Coding Club.

17 May 2021
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Year 7 Drama Lessons

22 April 2021
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Balshaw’s Success at Golf Championship

On Monday 19th April, the Lancashire Schools Golf Championships were held at Pleasington Golf Club. Over 50 golfers took part.

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