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.

23 May 2024
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Little Shop of Horrors Drama Trip

On Thursday 16th May, students from Years 7&8 attended a sell-out performance of Little Shop of Horrors at The Bolton Octagon.

23 May 2024
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Balfest and Family Fun Day!

Well, what a super day, our Balfest and Family Fun Day was, and we couldn’t have wished for better weather!

20 May 2024
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2024!

We supported Mental Health Awareness Week again this year.

10 May 2024
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Amazing News for Drew!

We were delighted to hear the recent and exciting news that our former student, Drew Dawson, has secured a place on the Musical Theatre degree at the prestigious performing arts academy Urdang London.

9 May 2024
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Lancashire Cup Champions!

On Tuesday 7th May, our Year 11 boys' football team produced an unbelievable fighting spirit in the Lancashire County Cup football final.

8 May 2024
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Bedrock Achievements - April 2024

Congratulations to Mrs Henderson’s English group 7W who are this month’s Bedrock Achievement Champions.

7 May 2024
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Year 10 & 11 Girls’ Football Semi-final

After a great and dominant game of football, played Wednesday 1st May, our Year 10 and 11 girls’ football team were very unlucky not to qualify for the cup final!

3 May 2024
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Lancashire Cup Finalists!

On Monday 29th April, our Year 11 boys’ football team, were in action and they beat Archbishop Temple 3-1.

18 April 2024
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Bedrock Achievements

Congratulations to Mrs Henderson’s English groups!

18 April 2024
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Lenten Charity Fundraising 2024!

Our annual exciting Lenten Charity fundraising took place between 18th March to 28th March.

17 April 2024
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Nifty Netball!

Congratulations and a big well done to our Year 9 Netball team who were Runners Up in the District Netball Tournament at All Hallows.

16 April 2024
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Sophie's Superb Hockey Success

We were delighted to hear that Sophie R, in Year 7, has recently been selected to play for Lancashire U12 hockey squad.

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