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.
Christmas Carol Concert
On Wednesday 18th December we held a Christmas Carol concert in school.
Year 9 Football Tournament
On Wednesday 11th December, a group of our Year 9 students went to Penwortham Priory to take part in a Year 9 B team tournament.
The UK Bebras Challenge
During the fortnight of the 4th to 15th November 2024, current Year 9 students took part in the annual UK Bebras Challenge (UKBC).
Terrific Trampolining
On Sunday 30th November, four of our amazing students; Esme, Lily, Lucy and Stephen, represented Balshaw’s in The North West Regional Trampolining competition, that took place at Robin Park in Wigan.
Charity Champions!
Autumn and Emily, two of our wonderful Year 11 students, embodied the spirit of Christmas by participating in the Jingle All The Way Charity Walk for Derian House on Saturday 9th November 2024. This annual event, held in Chorley, covers an impressive 15 miles and attracts thousands of people in Santa outfits to support this worthy cause.
Phil Earle's Visit to Balshaw's
We were delighted to welcome popular children’s author Phil Earle to school on Monday 4th November.
Year 7 Boys Progress in the Lancashire Cup
On Tuesday 10th December, our Year 7 boys’ football team played in the next stage of the Lancashire Cup. They beat Unity College with an impressive 4-0 result.
When the Sky Falls Reviews
The story, written by Phil Earle, centres around a boy with little to no family left other than his Grandma, who sent him off to London.
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Celebrating Black History Month
As part of celebrating "Black History Month" we were fortunate to have Adrian Murrell kindly visit school to offer us an insight into the Windrush generation and his experiences as a young Black man growing up in Britain and the experiences of his parents.
Fabulous Football!
On Monday 9th December, some of our Year 7 boys were taken to represent Balshaw’s at a B-team football tournament, at Penwortham Priory.
Christmas Family Fun Night
We would like to thank everyone who came along to our Balshaw's Association PTA Christmas Family Fun Night on Thursday 5th December.
Lancashire Netball Tournament
Our U14 Netball team competed in a Lancashire tournament on 12th November at Stonyhurst College.