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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.
Balshaw’s Darts Club Hits the Bullseye for Maths Engagement!
Balshaw’s High School has launched Balshaw’s Darts Club, an exciting initiative led by the school’s Maths teaching staff to boost numeracy and strengthen engagement with mathematics beyond the curriculum.
Maths Live Trip to Disney 2026!
On Saturday 31st of January, a group of Year 9 students and staff set off on an exciting adventure to Paris for the Maths Disney Live event!
U16s Boys' Basketball Team Progress
Our Under 16s boys’ Basketball were in action in Lancashire cup on Friday 30th January against Ribblesdale High School.
Bedrock Achievements - January 2026
Congratulations to Mrs Dudley and Mr Duckworth’s English group (8D) who are BEDROCK ACHIEVEMENT CHAMPIONS for January 2026.
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U14 Girls' Football Team Lancashire Cup Progress
On Wednesday 28th January, our Under 14's girls' football team played in the Lancashire Cup.
Holocaust Memorial Day Service
On Tuesday 27th January, we were privileged to once again be invited to form part of the commemorations regarding Holocaust Memorial Day.
BAE Trip
In November 2025, 30 of our students took a Career development trip to British Aerospace.
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Bedrock Achievements - December 2025
Congratulations to Mrs Dudley and Mr Duckworth’s English group (7D) who are BEDROCK ACHIEVEMENT CHAMPIONS for December 2025.
Warhammer Trip
In early December, a group of students and staff went to visit the Warhammer Shop in Preston.
Rotary Youth Speaks - December 2025
Just before Christmas it was our pleasure to welcome Leyland and South Ribble Rotarians for the Rotary Youth Speaks competition. This year there were so many entrants the Intermediate and Senior Competitions were held on separate evenings.
Fabulous Footballers!
We are delighted to share that some of our students have been selected to represent South Ribble's District Under 15 Girls' Football team this season!