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- 06/07/21
Parenting Mental Health webinar
Parenting Mental Health is a community and UK registered charity that supports parents and teachers supporting young people with mental health issues. Watch a replay of the recent webinar with Susanne Alderson, founder of Parenting Mental Health: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/mmKktSyyi0I_UFQZ...Read Full Story - 25/06/21
Update from Head 25th June
Dear Parents, It has been a difficult week at school. We have had some positive cases and have unfortunately had to ask a number of students to self-isolate. I am very sorry about having to do this because I know that it is very disruptive to family life. At every point we have sou...Read Full Story - 24/06/21
Eco-Exchange with Russia
Balcarras pupils have been sharing ideas with pupils in Sochi, Russia on the issue of Climate ChangeRead Full Story - 22/06/21
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Induction Day Planned for the 1st July 2021
Unfortunately, due to the government announcements on Monday 14th June and the continuing restrictions, we can no longer hold our induction day as planned for the 1stJuly. As an alternative, we will be putting an Induction Day video on the website under the Sixth Form Tab by the 1stJul...Read Full Story - 14/06/21
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- 11/06/21
Update from the Head 11th June
Doesn’t the world seems like a better place when the sun shines! The weather has been glorious this week and there has been a lovely atmosphere in the school. The departure of Year 11 and Year 13 has given us a bit more space and now that the centre assessments are finished the school feels a...Read Full Story - 25/05/21
Getting A-level ready
The transition from GCSE to AS and A-level study is a challenging one, and there is no doubt that students who commit to completing preparatory work prior to the commencement of their A-level courses in September are able to meet these challenges with greater success. Please find attached some recom...Read Full Story - 17/05/21
Bee Hotels
'Year 9 product design pupils have been making Bee Hotels with Mr Johnson. Ava Shannon's is just one fantastic example and it's lovely to see it being put to use straight away. Great work Ava! Bee numbers are in slow decline around the country. There are many things you can do to...Read Full Story - 14/05/21
- 14/05/21
Update from the Head 14th May
Dear Parents I hope all is well. I haven’t felt the need to do an update for a little while which probably reflects the fact that things are fairly stable at the moment. However, on Monday 17th May our procedures will change. Use of facemasks...Read Full Story - 11/05/21
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Vacancy for a Catering Assistant and a Cleaner
Please click here for further information about these vacancies,Read Full Story - 07/05/21
Author talk on Mount Everest
Author Matt Dickinson gave a talk on Everest with all of year 8Read Full Story - 06/05/21
- 05/05/21
Year 10 Mock exams
The timetable for the mock exams for year 10 has now been publishedRead Full Story - 23/04/21
Update from the Head 23rd April
Dear Parents, Happy St George’s day to you all! I hope you all had a nice Easter. I enjoyed the break very much and true to my word I was first in the queue at the Barber on Wednesday 14th August. I went for my usual of Grade 3 back and sides and a good trim on top. It was a liberating f...Read Full Story - 19/04/21
Meat Free Monday
On 26th April 2021 we will be having a trial of running a 'Meat free monday' in the school canteen.Read Full Story - 30/03/21
Rebranding companies competition
Year 10 Product Design students have been taking part in a graphic design competition to rebrand a famous company.Read Full Story - 22/03/21
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Reporting Covid-19 Lateral Flow Test results
All the information regarding Covid-19 lateral flow tests and how to record results can be found here.Read Full Story - 19/03/21
Update from the Head 19th March
Dear parents, It’s the end of the second week back after the re-opening on March 8th and all continues to go well. I continue to be pleased with how the students are readjusting to life back in the school. As ever if you have any concerns then please do get in touch. Testing Tuesday w...Read Full Story - 12/03/21
Update from the Head 12th March
Dear parents, It has been a great week for Balcarras and I have to say I am just delighted with how it has gone. I can’t tell you how good it feels to have the school back to life—vibrant, busy and purposeful. The students have been a real credit to you and they have collectively done...Read Full Story