<![CDATA[News Feed - School News - Sir Graham Balfour School]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D21%26amp%3Bnid%3D3 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:34:37 GMT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:34:37 GMT <![CDATA[ SIXTH FORM OPENING EVENING ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=214 THURSDAY 15th OCTOBER 2026

6.00 - 8.00pm

All Year 10 & 11 students welcome!

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:18:09 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=214 <![CDATA[ PARENT GOVERNOR VACANCY ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=215 We currently have one vacancy for a Parent Governor and I would like to invite you to consider joining the Local Academy Committee. The position will give you an insight into the inner workings of Sir Graham Balfour School and will provide an opportunity to become involved fully, helping to shape the ethos and future development of the school. 

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:34:37 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=215 <![CDATA[ THE BALFOUR SCOREBOARD ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=213 The Sir Graham Balfour PE Newsletter

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:09:41 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=213 <![CDATA[ ‘How to help your child revise in English’ ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=212 Please find a presentation on 'how to revise for English Language & Literature

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:23:15 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=212 <![CDATA[ WHAT'S ON - Autumn 2026 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=211 Find out what's going on at Sir Graham Balfour during the Autumn Term 2026.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:57:13 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=211 <![CDATA[ SIR GRAHAM BALFOUR OPEN EVENING 2026 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=210 Want to know more about Sir Graham Balfour School?

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:09:58 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=210 <![CDATA[ The Balfour Scoreboard ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=209 Please click Anthe link below to read the latest edition of The Balfour Scoreboard.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:37:59 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=209 <![CDATA[ THE BALFOUR SCOREBOARD ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=208 Please click on the link below to read the June edition of the Balfour Scoreboard.

]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:36:25 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=208 <![CDATA[ SAFEGUARDING NEWSLETTER - Issue 36 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=207 Please click on the link below to read the latest issue of our Safeguarding Newsletter.

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:20:06 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=207 <![CDATA[ EXAM RESULTS DAYS - A Level & GCSE ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=206 EXAMS RESULTS DAYS - A Level & GCSE

]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2026 15:44:06 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=206 <![CDATA[ SUMMER TERM ENRICHMENT 2026 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=205 Please click on the link below for 'What's On' for the remainder of this term..........

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:36:37 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=205 <![CDATA[ Parent & Carer Support ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=204 Please see below letter and attached leaflet on how to support your child/ren through grief

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:50:01 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=204 <![CDATA[ Update on Roadworks and Bus Routes ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=203 I would like to provide you with a further update on the situation with the school buses and the likely delays caused by the impending roadworks on the A5013 road from Eccleshall to Stafford (S278 Creswell Grove | Roadworks in Stafford | Staffordshire County Council).

]]> Thu, 7 May 2026 11:19:42 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=203 <![CDATA[ HEADTEACHER LETTER - March 2026 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=200 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:08:46 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=200 <![CDATA[ GUYS AND DOLLS JR ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=199 Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th & Friday 20th March 2026 

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:24:34 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=199 <![CDATA[ LATEST EDITION OF WHAT'S ON AT SGB ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=197 Spring Term 2026

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:20:05 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=197 <![CDATA[ The Balfour Bugle - Issue 1 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=194 We're very excited to announce that the first issue of the student newspaper ‘The Balfour Bugle’ has been released!

A very talented teams of sixth formers and year 11’s have been working together over the past couple of months to write reports and interviews for the first edition.

Our wonderful team: Holly T- Y11 Marcel M- Y11, Mya J- Y12, Harriet A- Y13, Olivia S- Y13 and Naomi T- Y13

]]> Tue, 6 Jan 2026 15:04:30 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=194 <![CDATA[ Parent Governor Elections - Sept 2025 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=193 We currently have one vacancy for a Parent Governor and I would like to invite you to consider joining the Local Governing Body.

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:08:04 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=193 <![CDATA[ What's On at SGB - Autumn Term 2025 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=192 Welcome to the latest edition of What's On at SGB!

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:51:46 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=192 <![CDATA[ SIR GRAHAM BALFOUR OPEN EVENING ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=191 TUESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2025, 6.00 - 8.00pm

]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 08:51:07 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=191 <![CDATA[ Back to School ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=190 A reminder of the dates and times for the return to school:

]]> Wed, 3 Sep 2025 11:41:46 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=190 <![CDATA[ GCSE RESULTS DAY ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=189 GCSE RESULTS DAY - 21st AUGUST - COLLECTION TIMES

]]> Wed, 3 Sep 2025 13:20:33 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=189 <![CDATA[ GET INTO TEACHING EVENT ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=188 Thursday 3rd July 2025, 4.00pm - 6.00pm

]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2025 13:21:11 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=188 <![CDATA[ Parent/Carer Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Workshops - June 2025 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=187 Staffordshire Umbrella Network (SUN) – part of Staffordshire SENDIASS is pleased to announce FREE Emotional Based School Avoidance Training (EBSA) in June 2025 for Staffordshire parents and carers.

There are 2 workshops to choose from, a face to face session in Stafford and also an evening online session via Microsoft Teams – please see flyers for more dates and details.

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so if you would like to book a place, please see the attached flyers and complete the relevant booking form.

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 15:55:25 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=187 <![CDATA[ SGB - WHAT'S ON DURING THE SUMMER TERM ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=186 Please click on the link below to view the Summer Term Edition of What's On

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:15:58 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=186 <![CDATA[ SAFEGUARDING NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2025 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=185 Please click on the link below for the latest issue of our Safeguarding Newsletter.

]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2025 12:30:51 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=185 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Leaving Arrangements - 2025 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=184 Please click on the link below to read the arrangements for Year 11.

]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2025 12:26:23 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=184 <![CDATA[ WORLD BOOK DAY - Tuesday 4th March 2025 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=183 We are delighted to share with you the activities which are planned to celebrate World Book Day on Tuesday 4th March.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:31:59 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=183 <![CDATA[ SIR GRAHAM BALFOUR SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=182 Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th & Friday 28th March 2025 - 7.30pm

]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 15:16:16 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=182 <![CDATA[ Consultation on Admission Arrangements 2026/2027 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=181 SGB Admission Arrangements Consultation 2026 - 2027

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:43:08 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=181 <![CDATA[ TUESDAY 19th NOVEMBER ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=180 SCHOOL IS OPEN TODAY - Tuesday 19th November 2024

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:38:53 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=180 <![CDATA[ Ofsted Report - October 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=179 Please find below the most recent Ofsted Report following our inspection in October.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:23:26 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=179 <![CDATA[ Safeguarding Newsletter - October 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=178 Please find link below to our most recent Safeguarding Newsletter

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:03:57 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=178 <![CDATA[ SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=177 THURSDAY 17th OCTOBER 2024 AT 6.00PM IN THE SCHOOL HALL

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:02:13 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=177 <![CDATA[ SGB CAMBODIA NEWSLETTER ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=176 Edition 2

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:34:37 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=176 <![CDATA[ SENDIASS Stafford Family Partnership ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=175 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:10:21 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=175 <![CDATA[ WHAT'S ON AT SGB - Sept - Dec 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=174 SUPPORTING THE ASPIRATIONS OF YOUR CHILD

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:38:07 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=174 <![CDATA[ PARENT & CARER LETTER - 13th September 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=173 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:28:26 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=173 <![CDATA[ OPEN EVENING - Tuesday 1st October 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=172 Open Evening – Tuesday 1st October 2024, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

]]> Wed, 2 Oct 2024 08:34:33 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=172 <![CDATA[ RETURN TO SCHOOL ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=171 We reopen for all students at 8.45am on Wednesday 4th September. 

Year 7 students should go straight to the school hall where they will be met by their Head of Year and their Form Tutor.  All other students should go straight to their Form Room. 

Form Time and Period 1 will be used to get organised and ready for the new school year (distribution of timetables etc.) and lessons will resume during Period 2.

]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2024 10:13:17 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=171 <![CDATA[ END OF TERM LETTER - 19th July 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=169 Parent & Carers Letter

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:24:29 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=169 <![CDATA[ PARENT & CARERS LETTER - 7TH JUNE 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=167 Parent & Carers Letter - 7th June 2024

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:17:14 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=167 <![CDATA[ SAFEGUARDING NEWSLETTER ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=166 Safeguarding Newsletter - May 2024

]]> Tue, 7 May 2024 12:43:16 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=166 <![CDATA[ PARENTS & CARERS LETTER - 30th April 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=165 Parents & Carers Letter - 30th April 2024

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 11:58:56 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=165 <![CDATA[ KEY DATES & ARRANGEMENTS FOR YEAR 11 and BOOSTER SESSIONS ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=164 Key Dates & Arrangements and booster Sessions for Year 11

]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2024 13:55:17 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=164 <![CDATA[ PARENT & CARER LETTER - 22nd March 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=163 Parent & Carer Letter - 22nd March 2024

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:26:33 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=163 <![CDATA[ Careers Day - Wednesday 7th February 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=162 Careers Day - Wednesday 7th February 2024

]]> Wed, 7 Feb 2024 11:02:11 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=162 <![CDATA[ Parent & Carers Letter - December 2023 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=161 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:35:43 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=161 <![CDATA[ YEAR 11 PROM - July 2024 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=160 A Night at the Balfours  2024

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:10:04 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=160 <![CDATA[ PARENT & CARER LETTER - 15.11.2023 ]]> https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=159 Headteachers Letter

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:18:38 GMT https://www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk/news/?pid=21&nid=3&storyid=159