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- 27/11/25
School Production of the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Balcarras School is delighted to announce that their school production this year is the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Tickets can be purchased via scopay in the usual way. We would like to thank our main sponsor, Prosperity, Care & Wellbeing and our partner sponsors Bam Agency and My S...Read Full Story - 03/11/25
School Nurse Extended Service
There will be a meeting in School on Tuesday 25th November at 5.30pm. All the information can be found in the powerpoint here.Read Full Story - 27/11/25
Update from the Head - 27th November
It has been an action-packed week at Balcarras. I’m sending this update out early because tomorrow I will be the Balcarras Trust Teaching and Learning Conference taking place at the High School Leckhampton…more details below. Let’s start this update by seeing how you did on Mr Nib...Read Full Story - 27/11/25
- 26/11/25
First World War Brought to Life for Year 9
Our Year 9 students were treated to an immersive and fascinating talk exploring the trench experience of the First World War. By handling real artefacts and hearing powerful accounts of real-life experiences, students gained a vivid insight into the harsh and horrifying realities faced by soldiers o...Read Full Story - 26/11/25
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Look Where Languages Can Take You!
On Tuesday, the MFL department welcomed Laura Kirk-Francis, a languages graduate from Cambridge who has built an exciting international career across sport, business, and broadcasting. After graduating from university, she joined the community outreach team at Arsenal FC, coaching football in London...Read Full Story - 25/11/25
Carol Service - Wed 3rd December
The annual Carol Service is being held at Holy Apostles Church at 7pm on Wednesday 3rd December. Everyone is invited. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Cheltenham Open Door. Please bring cash on the evening or donations can be made in the usual way via scopay. Afterwards, t...Read Full Story - 24/11/25
Giving Tree
Balcarras are supporting https://kidsout.org.uk/the-giving-tree/ #TheOriginalGivingTree was created to be a fun alternative to the traditional Secret Santa; instead of buying a fun gift for a colleague, the Giving Tree encourages people to buy a toy for a child fleeing domestic abuse in...Read Full Story - 21/11/25
Update from the Head - 21st Nov
It’s got significantly colder this week—I quite like it that the weather is more seasonal although I hate talk of snow! I wince every time I see a headline which is forecasting snow—fortunately it has all been much further North than us so far. My week started with a meeting wit...Read Full Story - 21/11/25
Cleaner vacancy
We are looking for a cleaner. All the information can be found by clicking here.Read Full Story - 20/11/25
Vacancy for an HR Advisor
We have a vacancy for an HR Advisor for the Balcarras Trust. All the information can be found on the Balcarras Trust website by clicking here.Read Full Story - 20/11/25
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BALCARRAS GIRLS UNBEATEN AS THEY REACH COUNTY FINALS
Year 7 girls are on a roll with football wins.Read Full Story - 20/11/25
6th Form Apprenticeship Event
Year 12 and 13 had the opportunity to attend an apprenticeship event at BalcarrasRead Full Story - 14/11/25
Cop 30 conference in Cheltenham
Members of the Eco club took part in a mock Cop 30 climate conference in Cheltenham Council chambersRead Full Story - 14/11/25
Year 8 visit Natural History Museum
Geography trip to the Natural History Museum in LondonRead Full Story - 14/11/25
Squash team into the Nationals
KS4 boys squash team through to the next round of nationals!Read Full Story - 14/11/25
- 14/11/25
Update from the Head - 14th Nov
Update from the Head It has been another fun packed week at Balcarras! I would like to start this latest update by thanking those parents who have joined the Balcarra$ Plan. We have had several people sign up in the last couple of weeks. If you haven’t already I would ask that you look...Read Full Story - 14/11/25
- 13/11/25
LIEUTENANT TIERNEY RETURNS!
On Thursday this week Lieutenant Daniel Tierney landed his helicopter at Balcarras as part of a Royal Navy training exercise. Daniel was a Balcarras pupil from Sept 2014 to June 2020. He is now a pilot with the Royal Navy. Year 7 pupils went out to watch and several staff were there as well inclu...Read Full Story