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September 2020

  • 25/09/20
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    Update From the Head 25th September

    Dear parents,   Welcome once again to the weekly update. It seems like only two minutes ago that I was composing the last one—the weeks are just whizzing by.   I am pleased to say that the atmosphere in the school continues to be superb. The students have adapted bril...
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  • 24/09/20
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    Balcarras Virtual Open Evening

    Please click here to view The Balcarras Virtual Open Evening
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  • 24/09/20
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    Letter for parents about COVID-19 symptoms

     
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  • 23/09/20
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    Ground Breaking!

    Construction of The High School Leckhampton underway On Wednesday 22nd September our Headteacher, Dominic Burke along with Councillor Patrick Molyneux (Cabinet Member for Economy, Education and Skills) officially ‘broke the ground’ on The High School Leckhampton, a brand new state of...
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  • 22/09/20
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    History 2020 East Side Gallery Competition

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  • 21/09/20
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    Year 10 GCSE Information Evening

    Please click here to watch the Year 10 GCSE information evening video.
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  • 18/09/20
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    Update from the Head 18th September

    I am going to start this weekly update with some GREAT NEWS. On Wednesday it was announced that Mr Bennett has won a Life Time Achievement Award in the National Teaching Awards run by Pearson. Mr Bennett is one of the finest teachers I have ever worked with and his award is well deserved. For...
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  • 18/09/20
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    Tony Bennett wins Pearson Life Time Achievement Award

    On Wednesday it was announced that our Head of Drama, Tony Bennett, has won a Silver Pearson Teaching Award in the Lifetime Achievement Category. Mr Bennett was nominated for the award before lockdown and only learnt of his success a few weeks ago. We were under strict embargo not to announce it...
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  • 16/09/20
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    Guidance for Parents/Guardians of ill pupils

    Please read these important guidelines with regards to pupils feeling unwell. Guidance for Parents When pupils are feeling unwell, it is important for parents to respond appropriately.  According to the latest government advice: If anyone in the school becomes unwell w...
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  • 15/09/20
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    Year 11 GCSE Information Evening

    Please click here to view the materials for this evening. These materails will be available for several weeks.
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  • 15/09/20
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    Virtual Careers Fair

    Balcarras is hosting a virtual careers fair
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  • 14/09/20
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    Latest newsletter

    Please click here for our latest newsletter.
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  • 11/09/20
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    Update from the Head 11th September

    Dear parents,  Welcome to the weekly update.  Firstly apologies that the first newsletter of the year is not out this week…..it is imminent.  The first full week has gone really well and there is a lovely atmosphere in the school. Your children continue to be a real cr...
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  • 11/09/20
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    Headteacher - The High School Leckhampton

    Search for outstanding leader is underway  Today the Balcarras Trust began the process of recruiting a new headteacher for The High School Leckhampton. This will be a crucial moment in the school’s development and we are looking for a superb educator to lead the school and lay the foun...
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  • 09/09/20
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    High School Leckhampton Open Week

    Extra dates have now been added to the Open Week programme for the High School Leckhampton. Please click here to register for a ticket. 
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