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- 19/11/20
Guide for pupils who are self-isolating
For a guide of how to access your lessons while self isolating please click here.Read Full Story - 13/11/20
- 13/11/20
Letter from the Head 13th November
Please see below for an updated letter about COIVD -19 cases at Balcarras SchoolRead Full Story - 05/11/20
Update from the Head 5th November
Dear parents I hope you are all well as we approach the end of the first week back after half term. The week has gone well and there has been a positive atmosphere in the school. Updated Government Guidance Late on Wednesday afternoon the government published updated guida...Read Full Story - 03/11/20
- 19/10/20
- 16/10/20
Update from the Head 16th October
Week 7 of the term draws to a close and all is well. Its been a busy and productive week and the students continue to be a real credit both to you and the school. We continue to carefully monitor the situation as regards the pandemic and so far I am pleased to say that we have not had a pos...Read Full Story - 09/10/20
Update from the Head 9th October
Update from the head Its been a very busy week at Balcarras and I have to say I am looking forward to the weekend. I continue to be happy with how the school is operating during the pandemic. The senior staff meet regularly to review our arrangements and we will continue to make changes whe...Read Full Story - 07/10/20
Headteacher - The High School Leckhampton
The Balcarras Trust is delighted to announce that we have appointed Mrs Helen Wood to be the Headteacher of The High School Leckhampton. Mrs Wood is currently the Senior Deputy Headteacher at Prince Henry’s High School in Evesham and will take up post in January. The CEO of The Balcarras Tr...Read Full Story - 02/10/20
Update from the Head 2nd October
Dear parents, Not great weather today as we head into the weekend. It’s been another good week at school and I particularly enjoyed watching House Cross Country on Thursday. I had the honour of starting both the Year 7 and Year 10 events and stayed to watch as hundred of runners tackl...Read Full Story - 25/09/20
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...Read Full Story - 24/09/20
Balcarras Virtual Open Evening
Please click here to view The Balcarras Virtual Open EveningRead Full Story - 24/09/20
- 23/09/20
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...Read Full Story - 22/09/20
- 21/09/20
Year 10 GCSE Information Evening
Please click here to watch the Year 10 GCSE information evening video.Read Full Story - 18/09/20
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...Read Full Story - 18/09/20
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...Read Full Story - 16/09/20
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...Read Full Story - 15/09/20
Year 11 GCSE Information Evening
Please click here to view the materials for this evening. These materails will be available for several weeks.Read Full Story