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- 10/02/25
BALCARRAS PAYS TRIBUTE TO KEVIN CLANCY
Yesterday we received the very sad news that Kevin Clancy had passed away. Kevin taught science at Balcarras from 2002 until retirement in 2018. He was a highly dedicated educator who always wanted the very best for his pupils. In addition to teaching, for many years he also ran the school...Read Full Story - 10/02/25
- 07/02/25
Vacancy for Teacher of Maths
We are looking for a Maths Teacher to join our team. All the information can be found on the Balcarras Trust website. Click here to see the Maths Teacher applicant pack.Read Full Story - 06/02/25
Live pollution monitoring
We have teamed up with Cheltenham Air Quality Education Projects to install two pollution monitors at Balcarras.Read Full Story - 06/02/25
Balcarras hosts the Cheltenham Education Partnership
This year it was the turn of Balcarras to host the Cheltenham Educational Partnership's flagship event: The Horizons Council 2025. And it proved to be quite an experience!Read Full Story - 03/02/25
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Squash competition
Pupils represented Balcarras in National Schools Squash CompetitionRead Full Story - 03/02/25
Chess victory
Balcarras Chess team are through to the next round of the regional competitionRead Full Story - 02/02/25
- 31/01/25
Vacancy for cleaners
We are looking to recruit cleaners to our team. Click here for information about the cleaning vacancies.Read Full Story - 30/01/25
- 30/01/25
Year 10 Practice Interviews
Every year 10 pupil has a mock interview with local employers.Read Full Story - 27/01/25
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY AT BALCARRAS
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The Headteacher, Mr Burke, gave a video assembly to each tutor group in the school. A copy of Mr Burke’s talk is below.Read Full Story - 27/01/25
Auschwitz 80th anniversary
Balcarras pupils mark the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust.Read Full Story - 24/01/25
Finance Officer vacancy
There is a vacancy for a finance officer with GITEP Scitt. All the information can be found on the Balcarras Trust website. Click here for more details.Read Full Story - 16/01/25
- 16/01/25
- 15/01/25
Japanese students visit
Year 10 pupils get involved in a cultural exchange with Japanese students.Read Full Story - 07/01/25
Careers Newsletter
This edition includes information on current apprenticeship vacancies, college open days, a questionnaire on careers provision at Balcarras and a spotlight on film and media careers.Read Full Story - 03/01/25
Bike marking - 18th January 2025
The police will be bike marking operation across various locations in Cheltenham on 18th January 2025. Locations and times are as follows:- .Up Hatherley Library and Swindon Village Hall from 9am to 11am .Tivoli (St James and St Phillips Church car park) and Whaddon ( Cornerstones) fro...Read Full Story - 20/12/24
