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- 15/01/26
Become a Trustee
If you could be interested in becoming a Trustee, all the information can be found on the Balcarras Trust website. Click here for all the information.Read Full Story - 15/01/26
PTFA Events - Second Hand Uniform
There will be a second hand uniform sale before the quiz on Friday 23rd January from 4.30-6pm. Please see the map below. We are happy to receive donated uniform into school reception right up until the sale. Cash/card donations at the sale. There are still spaces for the quiz night...Read Full Story - 09/01/26
- 09/01/26
Update from the Head - 9th Jan 2026
A very Happy New year to you all. I hope you had a nice Christmas—it felt like a decent break. I spent time in Wales and in God’s County. I enjoyed both. Back to it this week—there has been a very positive feel to the school although it has been cold and wet. Power Failure on Fr...Read Full Story - 08/01/26
- 08/01/26
Vacancy for a cleaner
We are looking for a cleaner to join our team. Click here for all the information about the cleaner vacancy.Read Full Story - 07/01/26
Online Safety Evening - invitation from Max Wilkinson
I’m delighted to invite you to an Online Safety Evening on Thursday, 22 January, at Balcarras School, East End Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8QE. Doors will open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. ***Please note that venue has changed from CKJS to Balcarras School.*** This event will...Read Full Story - 19/12/25
Update from the Head - 19th Dec 2025
Welcome to the final update of the term. We have reached Christmas and it is a great feeling! We sent out the Christmas newsletter yesterday. It’s on the website if you missed it. So this update is relatively brief. House Matches On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we had the annual House M...Read Full Story - 19/12/25
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GLOW Maths Hub: Continues to Drive Innovation in Maths Teaching
At GLOW Maths Hub we believe all children can achieve in maths – no matter what their background, experience or individual needs. It’s something we’re passionate about. Balcarras has been the Lead School for GLOW...Read Full Story - 18/12/25
- 18/12/25
- 18/12/25
Bauble competition results
The results for this years design a bauble competition are in.Read Full Story - 17/12/25
- 15/12/25
Vacancy for a Cleaner
We are looking for a cleaner. All the information can be found on the Balcarras Trust website by clicking here.Read Full Story - 12/12/25
Mars Rover
On Tuesday Mr Gell took a group of six Year 10 Product Designers to Cleeve School for the first session of this years Mars Rover competition, run by the Cheltenham Education Partnership. The Mars Rover Project is an engineering project where pupils are given a limited budget to design, purchase part...Read Full Story - 12/12/25
Update from the Head - 12th December
It has been a great week at Balcarras—we are in the full swing of Christmas activity and there has been a lovely atmosphere. Isn’t this a great time of year! School Production The week has been dominated by the school’s production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. As I...Read Full Story - 12/12/25
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Understanding the Work of the Balcarras Teaching School Hub
Understanding the Work of the Balcarras Teaching School Hub We feel it is useful for parents and those exploring our school website to understand a little more about the work of the Balcarras Teaching School Hub. To provide this insight, Liz Cullis, Director of the Hub, has created this news item...Read Full Story - 10/12/25
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Young Enterprise Trade Fair
Balcarras Young Enterprise teams kick start their campaignRead Full Story - 09/12/25
Working Together
As we approach the end of the first full term I thought it might be a nice idea to share some of the ways schools inside the Balcarras Trust have worked together this term. One of the major advantages of being in a Trust is that you get to collaborate with colleagues from other schools. This year th...Read Full Story - 09/12/25
Vacancy for an HR Lead at the Trust
Please click here for all the information about this position.Read Full Story