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September 2022

  • 29/09/22
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    House Music- revised date of 4th October

    The HOUSE MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT is in the Hall at 7pm (till approx. 8.30) on Tuesday 4th October.  All welcome!  Performers need to be at school for 6.30 please! No tickets needed - but there will be a retiring collection in aid of Music Department Projects (available on scopay)
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  • 22/09/22
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    A message from Gloucestershire County Council

    Dear Parent/carer, We would like to make you aware of some of the schemes that Gloucestershire County Council is currently offering to families of Gloucestershire.  This October half term, Gloucestershire County Council are providing vouchers to eligible families who have signed up to the...
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  • 20/09/22
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    Year 10 - GCSE Information Evening

    If you can't make the GCSE Year 10 information evening click here to see a video containing all the information.
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  • 16/09/22
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    Year 11 - GCSE Information Evening

    If you missed the GCSE Year 11 information evening click here to a video containing all the information that was covered.
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  • 12/09/22
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    Duke of Edinburgh

    This photo, taken by our very own Mr Cullis,  shows a breath-taking sunset over the Kinder Plateau in the Peak District.  Twenty-two of our sixth formers spent a late summer evening enjoying the moment after a long day of walking over the hills towards the end of their final Duke of Edinbu...
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  • 09/09/22
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    Balcarras gathers to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    Today the whole school gathered around the flagpole at 10.45 to pay our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Mr Burke gave a short speech before the whole school observed a minute silence.  A copy of Mr Burke’s speech is below.  We gather as a school community to pay our...
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  • 09/09/22
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    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    The Balcarras community were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. We would like to thank her for over 70 years of dedicated service to our country and Commonwealth. We offer the Royal Family our heartfelt condolences 
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  • 05/09/22
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    Enterprising winners

    Year 10's have been successful in a national competition 'the Side Hustle'
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  • 01/09/22
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    Year 12 - Friday 2nd September 2022

    All new Year 12 students will find tutor group lists in the Sixth Form Common Room.  Students should aim to be in school no later than 8:40.  Mr Leatherbarrow, Mr Constance and other members of the Sixth Form team will be in the Common Room to welcome them and help direct new members of th...
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