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 Lancashire Cup Cricket Fixtures
22 May 2026

Lancashire Cup Cricket Fixtures

In recent weeks the U13 and U15 cricket teams have competed in Lancashire Cup fixtures.

Image of Harriet Qualifies for the IAIGC Junior World Championships
22 May 2026

Harriet Qualifies for the IAIGC Junior World Championships

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Harriet, in Year 8, has been selected and qualified for the IAIGC Junior World Championships.

Image of U14 Boys' Rugby Team
19 May 2026

U14 Boys' Rugby Team

A massive well done to our under 14s boys rugby team who played their first rugby (union) match on Monday 18th May against All Hallows.

Image of Poetry by Heart
13 May 2026

Poetry by Heart

On 24th April, our Year 7 finalists of the Poetry by Heart competition were invited to the Hall where they received their certificates and the winner was announced.

Image of Memorial Garden Funds Boosted by Dobbies!
6 May 2026

Memorial Garden Funds Boosted by Dobbies!

We are excited to share a wonderful update that the prize value has been increased to £200. We are very grateful and pass our extra thanks on to Dobbies.

Image of Bedrock Achievements - April 2026
6 May 2026

Bedrock Achievements - April 2026

Congratulations to following groups….

Image of U14 Girls' Team Progress to the Lancashire Cup Final
5 May 2026

U14 Girls' Team Progress to the Lancashire Cup Final

Our U14 girls' football team, have had a remarkable year in the district competitions and Lancashire Cup fixtures.

Image of Lancashire Cup Final for U15 Girls' Team
28 April 2026

Lancashire Cup Final for U15 Girls' Team

In December, our U15 Girls’ Football Team were selected to represent the South Ribble’s District U15 team.

Image of U16 Girls in 7-a-side South Ribble Tournament
24 April 2026

U16 Girls in 7-a-side South Ribble Tournament

Well done to our U16 girls' 7-a-side team for competing in the glorious hot weather at Leyland St Mary's on Thursday 23rd April.

Image of Lenten Charity - 2026!
21 April 2026

Lenten Charity - 2026!

Our wonderful Lenten Charity Fundraising week took place from Monday 23rd March to Friday 27th March.

Image of National Year of Reading - The Night House - Tutor Time Extract for KS4
20 April 2026

National Year of Reading - The Night House - Tutor Time Extract for KS4

As part of our continued promotion of the National Year of Reading with students, pupils in Year 9-11 will be reading an extract from The Night House by Jo Nesbo- The Night House follows Richard, a teenager who moves to a small town. 

Image of Bedrock Achievements - March 2026
17 April 2026

Bedrock Achievements - March 2026

Congratulations to following groups….