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- 12/03/26
- 27/03/26
House Match Results
It's been a busy week for House Sports this week. The results are on the website. Well done to everyone who took part. Badminton House Matches Year 7 1st Graveney 2nd- Selvey 3rd – Ottewell 4th- Foley Year 8& 9 1st Selvey 2nd- Graveney 3rd...Read Full Story - 27/03/26
Update from the Head - 27th March
I can’t tell you what a great feeling it is to reach Easter! Its been a lovely week—our birthday celebrations have begun and are detailed below. I’d like to thank the parent community for your generosity in supporting our fundraising efforts. I would also like to thank the PTFA who...Read Full Story - 26/03/26
40th anniversary winners
Thank you to all the pupils who contributed to the “Bake off”. It was so wonderful to see them all on display at the Tea Party. Here are just a selection of all the amazing themed cakes. Thank you to the judges! We are delighted to announce the winners are: Ellen - KS3 Alic...Read Full Story - 25/03/26
Wednesday lunchtime update
We have raised £6,190 already today thanks to everyone who have already donated! Check out our donor wall https://balcarras.hubbub.net/donor-wall/ A reminder that tickets are available for the concert tonight (7pm) on Scopay. It will also be possible to pay on the door. Pl...Read Full Story - 25/03/26
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- 23/03/26
Year 7 Careers Fair
On Thursday 19 March, we held our very first Year 7 Careers Fair as part of our Personal Development programme. We invited parents of Year 7 and 8 pupils to host stalls and share their career journeys.Read Full Story - 22/03/26
Pupils win Robot Perfomance award
Lets go to Lego prize, Year 7 to 9 win Gloucester league robotics eventRead Full Story - 20/03/26
Update from the Head - 20th March 2026
Another week flies by. There is a real intensity and pace about these short terms—in one way I like it because it means it’s not long before the next break—in another I don’t because I sometimes struggle to know what day it is! Today is Friday and I’m pleased about that...Read Full Story - 20/03/26
Zac's 44 Legacy Match
There will be a Memorial Rugby Match in memory of Zac Summers-Cameron on Saturday 4th April at Old Pats. The day will feature a memorial rugby match kicking off at 2:30pm, alongside live music, two bars open throughout the day, a variety of food options, and activit...Read Full Story - 18/03/26
Young Enterprise team win Final
Balcarras Year 12 pupils are successful at YE finals this weekRead Full Story - 18/03/26
Activities Week breaking news....Matilda tickets now available
ACTIVITIES WEEK 2026...Please can I ask that you complete the forms over the weekend would be great, but definitely by midweek next week. PLEASE NOTE: We have secured some tickets for MATILDA THE MUSICAL IN BIRMINGHAM WITH SHOPPING....NOW LIVE ON OUR SYSTEM. This includes A FREE IC...Read Full Story - 17/03/26
Computer donations
The Schools Eco group received a commendation from the local charity ITSARead Full Story - 17/03/26
- 16/03/26
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Author visit for Year 9
On Friday 27th, the library hosted Anna February, author of The Hive, for a workshop for select Year 9s and Year 10s. It is always a joy to host an author workshop for Year 9 and Year 10. Ms February lead the students in an escape room type workshop inspired by the novel – we went old school w...Read Full Story - 16/03/26
- 13/03/26
Latest update from the Head - 13th March
It’s a very special day today—Buddy the Dog is three years old! Here is a nice photo of him in his birthday outfit. Doesn’t he look handsome? There have been plenty of other outfits displayed in the school today as we enjoyed our annual Sixth Form Dress Up Day. It’s great...Read Full Story - 13/03/26
40th Anniversary Celebrations Update
1 day to go, we are delighted to share some of the fundraising we have planned for our 40th anniversary celebrations!!! Our donor wall is already looking fantastic and we are so grateful to those that have made a donation! https://balcarras.hubbub.net/donor-wall/ Anyone who would like...Read Full Story - 12/03/26
Cotswold Wildlife park
Year 9 visited the Cotswold Wildlife park as part of the schools curriculum dayRead Full Story