Balcarras

Year 13

Academic Intervention and Support Evening 

Thank you very much to the parents/carers that were able to attend the meeting on Wednesday 1st February. Please click here to view the presentation. If you do have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact us. 

Y13 Mock Exams 

Students received their mock exam results and progress reports on Friday 27th January. As always, we are all available to speak with any students or parents that might have concerns or questions. 

Y13 Summer Exams 

Please click here for the summer exam timetable for the Y13 final exams. Please note that A Level exams are in red. 

Y13 Higher Education Parent Information Evening  

Thank you very much for attending the higher education information evening. Please see below for a copy of the presentation. 

Should you have any questions regarding careers and post-18 destinations please do contact us by telephoning the school on 01242 545118 or by emailing CC@balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk

Y13 Ball 

The end of the year for students is fast approaching and, as always, we would like to celebrate with them in order to commemorate the end of their A-level studies and time at Balcarras. As is traditional, a Year 13 Prom will be held on Monday July 3rd 2023 at Pittville Pump Room from 7:30pm to 11pm (although we recommend to arrive at 7pm). This is an event organised by the Year 13 Prom Committee and comprises of a welcome drink, two-course meal, coffee, petit fours along with entertainment and a DJ. There will also be the opportunity for pupils to have photographs taken throughout the evening (which will be made available to them at a later date) and to take selfies on a magic mirror booth, which prints photographs that can be taken away on the night. The cost of a ticket for the ball is £35. Anyone who is struggling to cover the cost of a ticket for financial reasons should come to speak to the sixth form team as soon as possible. If you would like your son/daughter to attend the Prom, payment must be made via the online payment system ScoPay, which can be accessed via the school website by Friday 5th May 2023.

Leavers Hoodies 

The Year 13 Prom Committee has organised for a leavers’ hoodie to be made for those who would like a memento of their time at Balcarras. It will feature the names of all members of the Class of 2023 on the back. The cost of the hoodie is £25. Any profits made from the sale will contribute towards the Year 13 Prom. Colours and size information can be found on the company website. If you would like to know what the hoodies will look like, a copy of the design will be displayed in the common room on the Prom Notice Board for you to have a look at. There will also be sample sizes available to try on in Year 13 study. The deadline for payment is Friday 31st March. They should be available to collect on or before Year 13’s final day at school. Please purchase the hoodies through ScoPay.

 Post-18 

Please visit our dedicated Post-18 page for information with regards to UCAS, careers and apprenticeships or please contact the Sixth Form office for any further questions or information.