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- 26/11/20
Update from the Head 26th November
Dear Parents Reaching Thursday this week, with the prospect of a longer weekend ahead, feels a bit like arriving at a half term. It has been a very busy few weeks at school and I think everyone deserves this mini break although the teachers INSET will go on, albeit remotely. This week ha...Read Full Story - 25/11/20
Updated Internet Safety Booklet for parents
Dear Parent, This is intended to be a starting point for internet safety at home. We cannot cover all of the safety issues that might arise in just one booklet, but these are some pointers for what Balcarras School recommends for parents. Neil BaxterRead Full Story - 23/11/20
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Where should I go to reset my password?
In order to maintain the safety of your school logon and to allow you greater flexibility when you access the school network we are asking all pupils and staff to set up a backup email in the event that their passwords don’t work, there are instructions on how to do this below.Read Full Story - 20/11/20
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Creation of the Balcarras Trust
Please see this letter about the creation of the Balcarras Trust.Read Full Story - 20/11/20
Update from the Head 20th November
Dear parents, I hope you are all well. I know I might sound like a broken record but I did want to say, once again, how superb the students have been the past week. Living through a pandemic is not easy and I have been genuinely impressed by their attitude and approach...Read Full Story - 19/11/20
Guide for pupils who are self-isolating
For a guide of how to access your lessons while self isolating please click here.Read Full Story - 13/11/20
- 13/11/20
Letter from the Head 13th November
Please see below for an updated letter about COIVD -19 cases at Balcarras SchoolRead Full Story - 05/11/20
Update from the Head 5th November
Dear parents I hope you are all well as we approach the end of the first week back after half term. The week has gone well and there has been a positive atmosphere in the school. Updated Government Guidance Late on Wednesday afternoon the government published updated guida...Read Full Story - 03/11/20
- 19/10/20
- 16/10/20
Update from the Head 16th October
Week 7 of the term draws to a close and all is well. Its been a busy and productive week and the students continue to be a real credit both to you and the school. We continue to carefully monitor the situation as regards the pandemic and so far I am pleased to say that we have not had a pos...Read Full Story - 09/10/20
Update from the Head 9th October
Update from the head Its been a very busy week at Balcarras and I have to say I am looking forward to the weekend. I continue to be happy with how the school is operating during the pandemic. The senior staff meet regularly to review our arrangements and we will continue to make changes whe...Read Full Story - 07/10/20
Headteacher - The High School Leckhampton
The Balcarras Trust is delighted to announce that we have appointed Mrs Helen Wood to be the Headteacher of The High School Leckhampton. Mrs Wood is currently the Senior Deputy Headteacher at Prince Henry’s High School in Evesham and will take up post in January. The CEO of The Balcarras Tr...Read Full Story - 02/10/20
Update from the Head 2nd October
Dear parents, Not great weather today as we head into the weekend. It’s been another good week at school and I particularly enjoyed watching House Cross Country on Thursday. I had the honour of starting both the Year 7 and Year 10 events and stayed to watch as hundred of runners tackl...Read Full Story