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- 01/06/26
Open Week - September 2026
All the information about Open Week can be found by clicking here.Read Full Story - 12/03/26
- 05/06/26
Update from the Head - 5th June 2026
Another week flies by. After the heat of half term, it has been a little cooler which is great news for those pupils sitting public exams. They continue to go well. Science Trip 171 Year 9 pupils have been down to the Science Festival this week. They have had to try and dodge the very shar...Read Full Story - 05/06/26
Year 9 Visit the Science Festival
This week Year 9 pupils have been visiting the Cheltenham Science Festival where they were able to try all sorts of hands on science experiences. Staff from the department walked them down trying to avoid the heavy rain showers we have had this week.Read Full Story - 04/06/26
Science Festival Competition
Balcarras pupils have been taking part in talks and events at this years Science Festival.Read Full Story - 04/06/26
BALCARRAS WIN THE YEAR 9 DISTRICT ATHLETICS
Balcarras dominated yet again at the Cheltenham District Year 9 Athletics. The Girls Team came first and the Boys’ team came second. Balcarras were the overall champions. Well done to everyone who took part.Read Full Story - 04/06/26
- 22/05/26
Update from the Head - 22nd May 2026
We have reached May half term and it is a good feeling. It was very cold at the start of the week although it does now seem to be warming up in time for half term which is nice. Water Bottles Please do remind you child to bring a water bottle after May half term. After half term disposable cup...Read Full Story - 22/05/26
DofE Gold at the Palace
It was a day to celebrate the Duke of Edinburghs Award in its 70th yearRead Full Story - 22/05/26
- 20/05/26
Pond Conservation
Pupils from the Eco Club have been working on a pond on the school siteRead Full Story - 20/05/26
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Can you help?
Up until a few days ago, we had successfully arranged work placements for 100% of Year 10 students. Unfortunately, over the last few days, several placements have fallen through, and we are now urgently looking for alternative placements for these pupils. Please do share.Read Full Story - 19/05/26
Year 10 Bristol trip
Over 100 Geographers in Year 10 took a trip to Bristol on MondayRead Full Story - 19/05/26
- 15/05/26
Update from the Head - 15th May 2026
Isn’t it great news that Leeds United’s Premier League status was assured last weekend? We can all now look forward to following their fortunes next season. All is well at Balcarras…here is our brief update on the week… Vacancies We are looking for Teaching Assistants...Read Full Story - 15/05/26
New House Captains Appointed
On Thursday evening our House Captains for 2026-27 were officially appointed. Mr Burke oversaw the official ceremony in the Maths Vestibule. After a short speech Mr Burke invited each pair of new House Captains to unveil the Honour Board with their names on. The House Captains are: Foley: Alex...Read Full Story - 15/05/26
Vacancies for TAs and a PE Teacher
Click here for all the information about these vacancies,Read Full Story - 11/05/26
- 11/05/26
Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts
We are all so proud of Balcarras Chamber Choir and Cantabile, who recently wowed the audience and the adjudicator (Mr Andrew Padmore) at the 100th Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts at Cheltenham Town Hall! Chamber Choir first of all performed in Japanese (‘Murasame No’ – T...Read Full Story - 08/05/26
Update from the Head - 8th May 2026
I can’t tell you what a brilliant week it has been at Balcarras. There has been so much going on and I have gone out of my way to try to sample as much of it as I could. I enjoy the busyness of school life and I love the rich variety of things that pupils get involved with from poetry to busin...Read Full Story