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.
Lancashire Cup Cricket Fixtures
In recent weeks the U13 and U15 cricket teams have competed in Lancashire Cup fixtures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lenten Charity - 2026!
Our wonderful Lenten Charity Fundraising week took place from Monday 23rd March to Friday 27th March.
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.