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.
Christmas Hampers 2023!
We wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone for their donations of items for our Christmas Hamper collection again this year.
Silent Disco!
On Thursday 14th December, we had a Christmas silent disco for our Year 7 and 8 students.
U14s Basketball Lancashire Cup
Well done to our U14s Basketball team, who travelled over to St Michaels in Chorley, to compete in the Lancashire Schools Cup.
GCHQ's National Language Competition
Congratulations to some of our Year 9 students who took part in GCHQ's National Language Competition.
Sam Waddington Wins Prestigious Sanderson Golf Trophy
We are very proud of Sam W, in Year 10, who was recently awarded the Sanderson Golf Trophy.
International Aid Trust Shoebox Appeal
Our Middle School Council and Mrs Mackintosh, have once again been busy organising shoeboxes for International Aid Trust.
Year 7 Girls' Football Team - Lancashire Cup Progress
Our Year 7 girls' football team were in Lancashire cup action, on Thursday 7th December, in what were very difficult weather conditions!
Rotary Youth Speaks Success
The Leyland, South Ribble and South Preston Rotary Clubs held their annual Rotary Youth Speaks Competition at Balshaw’s Church of England High School on Wednesday 29th November.
Bedrock Achievements - November 2023
Congratulations to Mrs Henderson’s English group 7ST who finally ended the winning streak of 8W!
Advent Memorial Service
On Monday 4th December, we held our annual Advent Memorial Service at Balshaw's.
South Ribble District Cross Country
On Saturday 18th November, almost 40 of our students turned out to represent Balshaw's at the South Ribble District Cross Country.
Year 8 Boys' South Ribble Football Tournament Success
Our Year 8 boys’ football team played incredibly well in the Year 8 South Ribble A team tournament on Monday 4th December.