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- 12/12/22
Sixth Form Extension Consultation
Click here to read the proposal and complete the questionnaire concerning the consultation. Sixth Form Extension Proposal Consultation Meeting 4pm – 6pm Weds 18th January 2023 3rd January 2023 Balcarras is holding a consultation meeting on Weds 18th January 2023, from 4pm to 6pm...Read Full Story - 08/12/22
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Christmas decorations competitions
The tech department have launched an interschool competition for pupils, and they are also selling Christmas decorations to raise money for the 'Gloucestershire Bundles Christmas Appeal'Read Full Story - 05/12/22
Wonderful concert gets everyone in the Christmas mood!
On Wednesday 30th November Balcarras held our annual Christmas Carol Concert at Holy Apostles Church. It was great to see this wonderful venue packed to the rafters for a terrific community occasion. Almost two hours of music and reading just flew by and it was lovely for those of us in the aud...Read Full Story - 05/12/22
PROMISING YOUNG TEAM OUTGUN LOCAL RIVALS
The Year 7 Hockey Team have followed in the footsteps of the Under 16 team by progressing to the Regional Finals. Our girls were in fine form as they stormed through the District Tournament emerging from the group stage undefeated before beating Dean Close in the semi-final and losing the final on f...Read Full Story - 30/11/22
Balcarras Staff Master Mince Pie Making!
On Tuesday 29th November about 25 Balcarras staff took part in the annual mince pie making for the Christmas Carol concert on Wednesday 30th November. This long standing Balcarras tradition has been organised by Mrs Saunders for many, many years. Some long-standing stalwarts such as Mr Dav...Read Full Story - 29/11/22
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- 23/11/22
Swap shop 2nd Dec
Tired of fast fashion? But want to refresh your wardrobe? Come along to the swap shop.Read Full Story - 22/11/22
Free school meals - holiday vouchers
Dear Parent, Carer, Gloucestershire County Council would like to make you aware of the Holiday Free School Meal voucher scheme that is currently being offeredto families in Gloucestershire. This winter holiday period, Gloucestershire County Council are providing vouchers to elig...Read Full Story - 21/11/22
BRILLIANT UNDER 16S HOCKEY TEAM SO CLOSE TO REACHING NATIONAL FINAL
On Tuesday 15th November the Under 16s Hockey Team competed in the Southwest Regional Hockey Finals held at Clifton College in Bristol. Our girls played superbly well in winning qualification from the group stage and securing a 1-0 victory in the semi-final over Mount Kelly School...Read Full Story - 16/11/22
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Odd sock day for Anti Bullying week
Thank you to all students that came to school on Monday 14/11/22 wearing their odd socks. This event runs as part of the anti-bullying week initiative and this years theme is 'Reach Out'.Read Full Story - 15/11/22
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- 11/11/22
Remembrance Day at Balcarras November 11th 2022
Today the Balcarras community gathered around the flagpole to observe a minute’s silence to remember those people who lost their lives in war. Mr Burke gave a short speech before Katie Lerescu (Year 13) played the Last Post and then the school paused in silence. The silence was broken by the R...Read Full Story - 10/11/22
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Cotswold Wildlife Park
Year 9 Geographers enjoyed a day out at Cotswold Wildlife park.Read Full Story - 10/11/22
History and Politics fortnight
As part of History and Politics fortnight we are launching a competitionRead Full Story - 09/11/22
