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.

Image of Sophie's Superb Hockey Success
16 April 2024

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.

Image of PGL at Boreatton Park
16 April 2024

PGL at Boreatton Park

In March 2024, a group of our students and staff went on an adventurous and action-packed PGL weekend to Boreatton Park in Shropshire.

Image of Beth's Biathlon Brilliance
15 April 2024

Beth's Biathlon Brilliance

Beth A, in Year 9, has been continuing with her superstar swimming and has now added running to her skillset!

Image of Year 7 Netball Tournament
26 March 2024

Year 7 Netball Tournament

On Thursday 21st March, our Year 7 netball teams took part in their first district tournament and performed really well.

Image of MFL Taster Trip To Lancaster University
25 March 2024

MFL Taster Trip To Lancaster University

On Friday 8th March, we took 13 keen Year 10 linguists for a full day on campus to Lancaster University.

Image of Year 8 and 9 Girls' Football Team Progress!
22 March 2024

Year 8 and 9 Girls' Football Team Progress!

On Thursday 21st March, Balshaw's hosted Lostock Hall in the Under 14s girls' Lancashire Cup quarter-finals.

Image of Bedrock Achievements - February 2024
14 March 2024

Bedrock Achievements - February 2024

Congratulations to Mrs Henderson and Mrs Marsh's English group 7W who are this month’s Bedrock Achievement Champions!

Image of Safer Internet Day 2024!
11 March 2024

Safer Internet Day 2024!

We celebrated and supported Safer Internet Day again this year.

Image of World Book Day 2024!
8 March 2024

World Book Day 2024!

We celebrated World Book Day in style with a number of fabulous activities and events.

Image of International Women's Day 2024!
8 March 2024

International Women's Day 2024!

We supported International Women's Day in school on Friday 8th March.

Image of Liverpool Philharmonic Trip
7 March 2024

Liverpool Philharmonic Trip

On Wednesday 6th March, 52 students were fortunate enough to attend a concert at The Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Image of Amazing Athletics!
7 March 2024

Amazing Athletics!

On Monday 4th March, our Year 7 & 8 girls took part in the District Schools Sportshall Athletics Champs at All Hallows.