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.

26 June 2024
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South Ribble U14 Girls' 11-a-side Football Champions!

Our U14 girls' football team took part in the South Ribble Cup this year, with this being the first year the competition has been held as a South Ribble High School community.

14 June 2024
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Exciting News for Jess

We were thrilled to hear that Jess B, in Year 9, is now a member of the National Youth Theatre. Jess attended a workshop, an audition and an interview to secure her place!

12 June 2024
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Olivia's Volunteering Adventure

We were delighted to hear that Olivia B, in Year 8, has taken on the responsibility of volunteering at Leyland Library.

11 June 2024
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Emmy Wins North West Regional Competition Translation Prize

Congratulations to Emmy M, in Year 10, who has won first place in the North West Regional Competition of the Translation Prize, which is run by Queen's College, Oxford University. 

23 May 2024
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Little Shop of Horrors Drama Trip

On Thursday 16th May, students from Years 7&8 attended a sell-out performance of Little Shop of Horrors at The Bolton Octagon.

23 May 2024
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Balfest and Family Fun Day!

Well, what a super day, our Balfest and Family Fun Day was, and we couldn’t have wished for better weather!

20 May 2024
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2024!

We supported Mental Health Awareness Week again this year.

10 May 2024
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Amazing News for Drew!

We were delighted to hear the recent and exciting news that our former student, Drew Dawson, has secured a place on the Musical Theatre degree at the prestigious performing arts academy Urdang London.

8 May 2024
Bedrock achievement April 2024

Bedrock Achievements - April 2024

Congratulations to Mrs Henderson’s English group 7W who are this month’s Bedrock Achievement Champions.

7 May 2024
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Year 10 & 11 Girls’ Football Semi-final

After a great and dominant game of football, played Wednesday 1st May, our Year 10 and 11 girls’ football team were very unlucky not to qualify for the cup final!

18 April 2024
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Bedrock Achievements

Congratulations to Mrs Henderson’s English groups!

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