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.

12 June 2024
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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
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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. 

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.

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!

18 April 2024
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Bedrock Achievements - March 2024

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.

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