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- 13/07/26
Support the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs – Young Enterprise 2026/27
Can you help? This October, we will be launching our Young Enterprise journey and bringing together a team of students who will have the exciting opportunity to create and run their own business as part of the national Young Enterprise Competition. Young Enterprise gives students the chan...Read Full Story - 24/06/26
A-level & GCSE Results day information 2026
All the information about A-level results day and GCSE results day can be found by clicking here.Read Full Story - 01/06/26
Open Week - September 2026
All the information about Open Week can be found by clicking here.Read Full Story - 13/07/26
Trust MFL Spelling Bee Competition
Pupils take part in an inter school languages spelling bee competitionRead Full Story - 13/07/26
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- 13/07/26
DofE Gold sees record temperatures
Year 12 completed their DofE Gold Assessment expeditionRead Full Story - 13/07/26
- 10/07/26
Update from the Head - 10th July 2027
Dear Parents, Today marks the end of week 38. Just one more to go! It has been a great week in school—activities week is a huge undertaking, but it is worth it. I would like to thank the staff who went on trips, visits and activities and a huge thankyou to Mrs Massey who organises the whole...Read Full Story - 10/07/26
Schools national golf final
This week Balcarras played in the schools national golf finals at Woodhall Spa. The Bracken course was in beautiful condition and the greens were as tough as ever. Teddy, Artie and Barney played some superb golf on the day. However, the putts just didn't drop and they missed out on the crown of...Read Full Story - 10/07/26
- 08/07/26
SUPERB PRODUCTION BRINGS YEAR OF PERFORMING ARTS TO A CLOSE
On Tuesday evening we were treated to a wonderful Key Stage Three production of Grim: Once Upon a Musical. The cast made up of 45 pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 belted out a wonderful performance which included great singing, dancing and plenty of humour. This is the third year that the Key Stage Three...Read Full Story - 06/07/26
Another Great Year for Teacher Training
Balcarras School continues to play a leading role in teacher training. The Balcarras Trust is the legal entity which sits behind the Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership (GITEP). Our Head Dominic Burke Chairs the partnership and Balcarras continue to be a key partner of GITEP. GITEP...Read Full Story - 06/07/26
- 05/07/26
- 03/07/26
Update from the Head - 3rd July 2026
Thankfully it has been cooler this week. I have to say I prefer it in the mid-twenties than the mid-thirties. It has been a week of transition at Balcarras. On Tuesday evening we said a fond farewell to Year 13 whilst on Wednesday we welcomed our new Year 7 into the school for taster day. As one cha...Read Full Story - 01/07/26
9G1 Inter Tutor Relay winners
This week saw the final of the Inter Tutor competition, run between ALL tutor groups from Year 7 to 10. This uses a time handicap system to ensure that there is a fair opportunity for each year group to progress.Read Full Story - 26/06/26
INWED 2026 GCHQ Schools Competition
This year 3 students from Year 9 entered the International Women in Engineering Day Competition ran by GCHQ. The competition required students to have a conversation with AI about an inspiring woman in a STEM career or encourage more women into STEM careers. Isla McRitchie was awarded Runn...Read Full Story - 26/06/26
Update from the Head - 26th June 2026
Update from the Head The end of week 36 draws close and now it is now just three weeks to the summer holidays. I can hardly wait. I always like to have a flag flying this time of year. I thought you might like to see a photo of the Flag of Gloucestershire flying proudly at Balcarras. Doesn...Read Full Story - 26/06/26
House Dance
On Monday 22nd June we held the house dance competition. This year the theme was “Showtime,” and all four houses fully embraced this theme ensuring their acts delivered a fantastic performance full of energy and enthusiasm. Led by the performing arts captains and other senior prefects ea...Read Full Story