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.
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U14 Girls Lancashire Cup Progress
On Thursday 19th March, our wonderful U14s girls’ football team were in action in a Lancashire Cup game against St.George’s from Blackpool.
Eva and Zac's Wonderful West End Experience!
On Sunday 1st March, two of our talented students Zac and Eva had the amazing opportunity to perform in London’s West End.
World Book Day 2026
For World Book Day this year, we had a story written by Rebekah S whilst she was in Year 11 here in 2023!
South Ribble Schools Sports Hall Athletics Competition for Year 7 & 8 Students
On Monday 2nd March our Year 7 & 8 girls competed in the South Ribble Schools Sports Hall Athletics competition at All Hallows.
Bedrock Achievement Champions - February 2026!
Congratulations to Mrs Hiller's English group (7R) who are BEDROCK ACHIEVEMENT CHAMPIONS for February 2026.
South Ribble School's Floor and Vault Championships
On Thursday 29th January our gym team competed in the annual South Ribble School's Floor and Vault Championships at Worden Academy against 6 schools from across the borough.
Manchester Metropolitan University Languages Experience Day
In January, a group of our Year 10 GCSE Spanish students, enjoyed a successful visit to Manchester Metropolitan University. The day gave them a valuable insight into what studying languages at university is like and how languages are used in the wider world.
GCSE French Film Study Morning at HOME Manchester
On Tuesday 20th January 2026, our GCSE French students took part in a Film Study Morning at HOME Manchester.
Bishop of Burnley visits Balshaw's
In February 2026, we were delighted to welcome the Rt. Rev. Dr, Joe Kennedy, Bishop of Burnley to Balshaw's.
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National Year of Reading - The Great Gatsby
As part of the National Year of Reading, we will be sharing extracts from some of the most powerful novels with our students.
National Year of Reading - Book Reviews
To celebrate the National Year of Reading, we will be regularly publishing student book reviews.
Remembering Barry Sanderson (1946-1996) who died 12th February 1996
The 12th of February 1996 will always be remembered as one of the saddest days in the history of Balshaw’s CE High School. Barry Sanderson, Head of Clayton House and a teacher of Maths, collapsed and died whilst teaching a Year 10 class.