Today the Balcarras community gathered around the flagpole to observe a minute’s silence to remember those people who lost their lives in war. Mr Burke gave a short speech before Katie Lerescu (Year 13) played the Last Post and then the school paused in silence. The silence was broken by the R...

As part of History and Politics fortnight we are launching a competition

Balcarras Headteacher, Dominic Burke, reflects on the enduring importance of remembrance It is 103 years since Britain observed the first Remembrance Day on 11th November 1919. Every year since we have paused at 11 o’clock to remember those people who lost their lives in that conflict and s...

The history and politics department led a school trip to Berlin over the half term break.

THEATRE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE.....THE DEADLINE IS EXTENDED FOR ANOTHER WEEK...UNTIL FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER. PLEASE SEE SCOPAY TO PAY A DEPOSIT TWO FANTASTIC SHOWS THE LION KING SIX THE MUSICAL  Mrs Massey, Activities Week Co-ordinator

At the start of October, the year 13 environmental science students attended a 3-day residential at Margam FSC. This is a compulsory component of their A-Level studies, and it is aimed at giving the students hands-on field work experience.   Margam FSC is a custom build research facility. It...

Seven of the best golfers at Balcarras went on an epic golf tour over October half term.  We were lucky enough to play three of the country’s top links courses: Burnham and Berrow, Saunton East and the oldest course in England, Royal North Devon. We played in all sorts of weather and our...