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- 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 - 15/09/20
- 14/09/20
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- 11/09/20
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...Read Full Story - 11/09/20
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...Read Full Story - 09/09/20
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.Read Full Story - 04/09/20
Update from the Head 4th September
Dear parents, It has been a GREAT first week at Balcarras. I would like to pay tribute to our young people…they have conducted themselves superbly all week and settled in remarkably well. It will take time to get fully used to our new procedures but so far so good. Could I thank you...Read Full Story - 03/09/20
Admissions - The High School Leckhampton
Admissions Arrangements for The High School Leckhampton now determined The Balcarras Trust has now published the final admissions arrangements for the High School Leckhampton after a consultation period. Please see the final documents plus the Trust's response to the many submissions we recei...Read Full Story