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- 18/01/21
- 15/01/21
Update from the Head 15th January
Dear Parents, We are coming to the end of the second week of term and all is well. I would like to thank those parents who have filled in our survey on remote education. It is all part of developing our plans and trying to ensure that our offer is as good as it can be. I am full of admirati...Read Full Story - 15/01/21
Results of Parental Survey - Remote Learning
Thank you to those parents that submitted a response to our survey about remote learning. At the time of writing we have had 485 responses. A summary of the findings is below. 1, My child has been able to access remote learning. Agree 97.7%, Neutral 1.9%, Disagree 0.4% 2. My child ha...Read Full Story - 08/01/21
Update from the Head 8th January
Dear parents, I hope the first week of term has gone well and that those students working from home have managed to access their lessons on-line. Generally our plans have worked well and I have been pleased with the transition to remote education. The school has about 100 students attending...Read Full Story - 06/01/21
Balcarras’ Response to Gavin Williamson’s announcement regarding examinations for Year 11 and Year 13
Dear parents, I thought it important to communicate with you today about the government’s announcement earlier. I am sure that no one was surprised to hear that the government have decided to abolish the normal system of examinations and instead to “use a form of teach...Read Full Story - 05/01/21
Update from the Head 5th January
Dear parents, Welcome back to the start of a new term. First of all I’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 2021 has not started in the way that we would have wanted and I am very sorry that we are not welcoming back all of our young people today. You have my...Read Full Story - 05/01/21
"Virtual" Outreach Concert and Q&A
Free virtual concert and live Q&A with world-renowned vocal ensemble @VOCES8 on Tuesday 26 January. To book a place or to find out more email: shklemz@deanclose.org.uk All GCSE and A-level Music students have been sent the information, as have those having singing lessons in school. However...Read Full Story - 16/12/20
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- 11/12/20
Update from the Head 11th December
Dear parents, I hope you are all well as we approach the end of the penultimate week of term. We will issue a final newsletter next week but, in the meantime, here is the latest weekly update. COVID 19 It has certainly been a lot quieter these last two weeks (touch wood...Read Full Story - 09/12/20
Christmas Carol Service - 9th December at 7pm
Every year Balcarras produces a Christmas Carol Service in Holy Apostles Church. Obviously, that has not been possible this year. However, we couldn't do nothing! Students were asked to contribute items for the event, which is more like a concert now. We even managed to get choirs going in Year...Read Full Story - 06/12/20
School Film now available online
The school film 2020 is now live, part 1 and 2 are available to watch via the hyperlink on the VLE click on the link here to go to the school VLE (pupil and parent access only) Please remember that we do have a Production Appeal. Every school production needs financing. O...Read Full Story - 03/12/20
- 01/12/20
Balcarras features in Parent Power
In case you didn’t invest the £3 needed to purchase The Sunday Times this weekend here is the text from Parent Power: Balcarras School, our Southwest State Secondary School of the Decade, more than lives up to its motto—From strength to strength. It is the top ranked comprehensi...Read Full Story - 30/11/20
Covid-19 – Practical Work in Design & Technology Update December 1st
Please read an update on practical Work in D&T from Mrs Swanepoel, Head of Design and TechnologyRead Full Story - 27/11/20
BALCARRAS WINS SUNDAY TIMES STATE SCHOOL OF THE DECADE AWARD
Balcarras has recently won The Sunday Times Southwest State Secondary School of the Decade Award. Balcarras has for many years been amongst the highest performing state schools in the country and we are regularly mentioned in the annual Sunday Times supplement, Parent Power, which ranks schools a...Read Full Story - 26/11/20
Update from the Head 26th November
Dear Parents Reaching Thursday this week, with the prospect of a longer weekend ahead, feels a bit like arriving at a half term. It has been a very busy few weeks at school and I think everyone deserves this mini break although the teachers INSET will go on, albeit remotely. This week ha...Read Full Story - 25/11/20
Updated Internet Safety Booklet for parents
Dear Parent, This is intended to be a starting point for internet safety at home. We cannot cover all of the safety issues that might arise in just one booklet, but these are some pointers for what Balcarras School recommends for parents. Neil BaxterRead Full Story - 23/11/20
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Where should I go to reset my password?
In order to maintain the safety of your school logon and to allow you greater flexibility when you access the school network we are asking all pupils and staff to set up a backup email in the event that their passwords don’t work, there are instructions on how to do this below.Read Full Story - 20/11/20
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Creation of the Balcarras Trust
Please see this letter about the creation of the Balcarras Trust.Read Full Story - 20/11/20
Update from the Head 20th November
Dear parents, I hope you are all well. I know I might sound like a broken record but I did want to say, once again, how superb the students have been the past week. Living through a pandemic is not easy and I have been genuinely impressed by their attitude and approach...Read Full Story