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.

18 July 2024
Image of Sam's Golfing Success

Sam's Golfing Success

We were delighted to hear that Sam, in Year 10, has achieved great success with his golf recently by coming first in the National Championships at Lincoln Golf Club.

17 July 2024
Image of We Will Rock You – School Edition!

We Will Rock You – School Edition!

In July 2024, the Performing Arts department, along with a team of our wonderful students and amazing staff staged We Will Rock You – School Edition!

4 July 2024
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Business & Computing JCB Trip

On Tuesday 18th June 2024, the Business & Computing Department took a large group of Year 10 and Year 9 students on a trip to the JCB World Headquarters in Staffordshire.

4 July 2024
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Success at the NW School Sustainability Conference

On Thursday 27th June, a group of our Year 7, 8 and 9 students and staff went to the North West Sustainability Conference, held at Blackburn Rovers Football Club.

2 July 2024
Image of Year 8 Rounders Team are Runners-up!

Year 8 Rounders Team are Runners-up!

Well done to the Year 8 Rounders team who were runners up in the South Ribble Rounders tournament!

28 June 2024
Image of Year 8 Boys' Football Team 3rd in the League!

Year 8 Boys' Football Team 3rd in the League!

On Thursday 23rd May, our Year 8 boys played out their final fixture of the football season against Leyland St.Mary’s.

26 June 2024
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South Ribble U13s Cricket Success

Our Year 7 and 8 Cricket team were in action, on Thursday 13th June, at Penwortham Priory.

26 June 2024
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Windrush Day and Refugee Week

As part of a number of school-wide initiatives to mark Refugee Week, students have worked with the Art and History departments to create this fabulous display commemorating the Empire Windrush.

26 June 2024
Image of South Ribble U14 Girls' 11-a-side Football Champions!

South Ribble U14 Girls' 11-a-side Football Champions!

Our U14 girls' football team took part in the South Ribble Cup this year, with this being the first year the competition has been held as a South Ribble High School community.

14 June 2024
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Exciting News for Jess

We were thrilled to hear that Jess B, in Year 9, is now a member of the National Youth Theatre. Jess attended a workshop, an audition and an interview to secure her place!

12 June 2024
Image of Olivia's Volunteering Adventure

Olivia's Volunteering Adventure

We were delighted to hear that Olivia B, in Year 8, has taken on the responsibility of volunteering at Leyland Library.

11 June 2024
Image of Emmy Wins North West Regional Competition Translation Prize

Emmy Wins North West Regional Competition Translation Prize

Congratulations to Emmy M, in Year 10, who has won first place in the North West Regional Competition of the Translation Prize, which is run by Queen's College, Oxford University. 

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