Latest News
- 19/04/21
Meat Free Monday
On 26th April 2021 we will be having a trial of running a 'Meat free monday' in the school canteen.Read Full Story - 30/03/21
Rebranding companies competition
Year 10 Product Design students have been taking part in a graphic design competition to rebrand a famous company.Read Full Story - 22/03/21
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Reporting Covid-19 Lateral Flow Test results
All the information regarding Covid-19 lateral flow tests and how to record results can be found here.Read Full Story - 19/03/21
Update from the Head 19th March
Dear parents, It’s the end of the second week back after the re-opening on March 8th and all continues to go well. I continue to be pleased with how the students are readjusting to life back in the school. As ever if you have any concerns then please do get in touch. Testing Tuesday w...Read Full Story - 12/03/21
Update from the Head 12th March
Dear parents, It has been a great week for Balcarras and I have to say I am just delighted with how it has gone. I can’t tell you how good it feels to have the school back to life—vibrant, busy and purposeful. The students have been a real credit to you and they have collectively done...Read Full Story - 12/03/21
School dates Sept 2021
Arrangements have been confirmed for the start of next academic year.Read Full Story - 09/03/21
Letter FAO Year 10 parents of pupils involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award from Mrs Bull
Read Full Story - 05/03/21
Update from the Head 5th March
Dear Parents It has been a very busy week making arrangements for the full re-opening of the school commencing from March 8th. We believe that everything is in place to ensure that we can welcome back all of our pupils next week and to do so safely. COVID 19 Information To make it easier fo...Read Full Story - 03/03/21
- 01/03/21
National Careers Week - 1st - 6th March 2021
National Careers Week - 1st - 6th March 2021 for lots of career information and advice, please see the Careers Section of VLE. You can also find a parent's guide to careers week at https://nationalcareersweek.com/parentsguide/Read Full Story - 26/02/21
Update from the Head 26th February
Dear Parents, I hope you all had a nice February half term. I must say I enjoyed it very much. I did plenty of walking, the odd run and also got stuck into some home improvements! I was very pleased to hear the government’s announcement on the full re-opening of schools earlier this week...Read Full Story - 24/02/21
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Vacancy for a Site Management Assistant (Temporary)
Click here for further information about this vacancy,Read Full Story - 12/02/21
Update from the Head 12th February
Dear parents, It is a nice feeling to reach February half term and I am sure that everyone is looking forward to a break. It has been a highly unusual and intense term and I’m not sorry to see the back of it. We long for a return to normality and I am hopeful that we will get some inf...Read Full Story - 12/02/21
Chocolate bar project
8QA have been working on a chocolate bar project in Design & Technology.Read Full Story - 11/02/21
Balcarras - Teaching School Hub Status
Balcarras selected to provide high-quality professional development to teachers and leaders Balcarras School has been selected to become a Teaching School Hub. Teachers across the country will benefit from vital developmental support and expert advice, allowing them to improve a broad range of...Read Full Story