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- 29/01/21
Update From the Head 29th January
Dear parents, In one of my very earliest updates at the start of the pandemic I wrote about feeling that time had somehow become distorted in a way that was difficult to explain and I feel the same now. The weeks are whizzing by and dragging all at the same time. Life continues to be disori...Read Full Story - 22/01/21
Update from the Head 22nd January
Dear Parents, Welcome to the latest weekly update from the school. We’ve reached another weekend and I’ll bet that the whole school community welcomes that. I continue to be pleased with how the school is operating but at the same time I long for normality. I am sure that is the...Read Full Story - 20/01/21
Sixth Form Applications Close 24th February
In the absence of being able to invite prospective pupils and parents in for Sixth Form open evening we have produced a virtual video to outline the application process and what we can offer as a school. Please click on the video below. For more information see our Sixth form pages. Click he...Read Full Story - 18/01/21
Decorate your own Bauble winners
Before Christmas the Design Technology dept ran a 'Decorate your own bauble' competition for all pupils, there was a huge response and the winners and those highly commended can be seen below. Congratulations to everyone who took part.Read Full Story - 18/01/21
Sixth Form Applications
The application process for Sixth form at Balcarras is now open. We are offering virtual consultations with Sixth Form staff to Y11 students and parents who are currently studying for their GCSEs at other schools on: Wednesday 20th January 4-7pm Thursday 21st January 4-7pm These...Read Full Story - 18/01/21
- 15/01/21
Update from the Head 15th January
Dear Parents, We are coming to the end of the second week of term and all is well. I would like to thank those parents who have filled in our survey on remote education. It is all part of developing our plans and trying to ensure that our offer is as good as it can be. I am full of admirati...Read Full Story - 15/01/21
Results of Parental Survey - Remote Learning
Thank you to those parents that submitted a response to our survey about remote learning. At the time of writing we have had 485 responses. A summary of the findings is below. 1, My child has been able to access remote learning. Agree 97.7%, Neutral 1.9%, Disagree 0.4% 2. My child ha...Read Full Story - 08/01/21
Update from the Head 8th January
Dear parents, I hope the first week of term has gone well and that those students working from home have managed to access their lessons on-line. Generally our plans have worked well and I have been pleased with the transition to remote education. The school has about 100 students attending...Read Full Story - 06/01/21
Balcarras’ Response to Gavin Williamson’s announcement regarding examinations for Year 11 and Year 13
Dear parents, I thought it important to communicate with you today about the government’s announcement earlier. I am sure that no one was surprised to hear that the government have decided to abolish the normal system of examinations and instead to “use a form of teach...Read Full Story - 05/01/21
Update from the Head 5th January
Dear parents, Welcome back to the start of a new term. First of all I’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 2021 has not started in the way that we would have wanted and I am very sorry that we are not welcoming back all of our young people today. You have my...Read Full Story - 05/01/21
"Virtual" Outreach Concert and Q&A
Free virtual concert and live Q&A with world-renowned vocal ensemble @VOCES8 on Tuesday 26 January. To book a place or to find out more email: shklemz@deanclose.org.uk All GCSE and A-level Music students have been sent the information, as have those having singing lessons in school. However...Read Full Story