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  • 06/05/25
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    Open Week - September 2025

    All the information about Open Week for September 2025 can be found by clicking here.
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  • 21/01/25
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    Year 11 Revision Sessions

    Click here to see the Year 11 revision sessions.
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  • 08/05/25
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    Year 12 Health and Social Care taster day

    Pupils visit Gloucestershire University
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  • 08/05/25
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    BALCARRAS LEEDS UNITED FANS CELEBRATE!!

    On Thursday breaktime Mr Burke (Headteacher and Chair of the Balcarras Leeds United Supporters Club) convened a special celebratory meeting of the club in his office. Supporters from across the school gathered to celebrate Leeds being crowned English Football League Champions once again. A special L...
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  • 08/05/25
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    Train to Teach

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  • 01/05/25
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    Golf Hat trick

    Balcarras win the county golf schools championship for a 3rd year running. 
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  • 01/05/25
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    DofE Gold

    Year 12 complete their DofE gold expedition training in Dartmoor. 
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  • 30/04/25
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    Vacancy for Accounts Payable Supervisor

    We are looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor. All the information can be found by clicking here.
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  • 10/04/25
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    THE INSPECTOR CALLS…AND ITS OUTSTANDING NEWS FOR BALCARRAS!!!

    THE INSPECTOR CALLS…AND ITS OUTSTANDING NEWS FOR BALCARRAS!!! Early in March Balcarras underwent its first full OFSTED inspection since 2014.This week we received the report and it makes for very good reading. Balcarras received the following judgements: The quality of education...
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  • 08/04/25
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    BALCARRAS CROWNED DISTRICT FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS AFTER NAILBITING FINAL AGAINST BOURNSIDE

    Congratulations to the Boys Year 11 Football team have won the district cup final on penalties. All the boys played well but a special mention for Leo Norton with a man of the match performance and two outstanding saves in the shootout. Balcarras will now play Rednock School in the County...
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  • 07/04/25
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    Vacancies

    We are looking for cleaners as well as an Accounts Payable Supervisor and Head Science Technician. All the information can be found by clicking here.
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  • 07/04/25
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    Local Castles Under Siege!

    Earlier this term, we took 189 students to the wonderful castles of Berkeley and Chepstow. At Berkeley, they enjoyed an expert-led tour, while at Chepstow, they were challenged to apply their historical skills and knowledge to identify and explain the use of various castle features. Since the trip...
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  • 04/04/25
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    Annual Parish & Community Open Meeting

    📅 Date: Wednesday 30th of April 📍 Venue: Sixth Form Common Room, Balcarras School, East End Rd, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8QF ⏰ Time: Doors open at 6.30pm. Event starts at 7pm prompt Charlton Kings residents are invited to attend this year's...
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  • 01/04/25
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    Tree Planting

    The schools Eco club have been planting trees.
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  • 22/03/25
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    Environmental Science trip

    Year 12 Scientists explore local waste facility
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  • 21/03/25
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    YE winners

    The Balcarras YE teams were successful again at the regional finals
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  • 21/03/25
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    701 win the Eco challenge

    Congratulations to 701
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  • 19/03/25
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    Scholastic book fair

    The Fair is arriving next Thursday and will be available for students and staff to browse and purchase on Friday 28th in the library during lunch. We have the crates until Tuesday 8th.   We had a great success last year! Books are priced a little lower or equal to a regular booksto...
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  • 12/03/25
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    We are the Champions!

    Congratulations to the Year 8 Netball Team who were crowned County Champions last week. They beat Dean Close in the semis before sealing the championship against Cleeve in the final. Well done girls!
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  • 07/03/25
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    OFSTED inspection of Balcarras

    Balcarras went through its first full inspection in over 10 years this week. Please see a letter sent from the headteacher to parents below. The school would like to thank the lead inspector and the inspection team for the way they conducted the inspection.
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