From primary to Priory at Open Evening

Our doors opened last night to hundreds of children and their families as they began their search for a secondary school.  Prefects lined up to welcome our visitors and were eager to show Priory off to prospective families as they guided them round the school.  

Year 7 pupils met former classmates who were keen to hear all about their first month at Priory.  Newly appointed Head Boy, Danyal, and Head Girl, Georgia, joined Mr Eastham on stage to share their experiences of Priory. 

Interactive activities were set up in all departments for children to experience Priory whilst parents questioned teachers and pupils.  Showcase explosions in Science, puzzles in Maths, bon appetit in MFL, trampolining in PE and so much more.  The ICT & Computer Science department took the opportunity to show off Priory’s newest facility, the Hex which will be officially opened next week. We were so overwhelmed with visitors that goodie bags were soon in short supply.

Head Boy, Danyal, said “Priory has allowed me to unlock my full potential and it will do the same for you.  The teachers are brilliant and I hope you get chance to meet them tonight as they have changed my life massively and if you come to Priory, I promise they will change yours for the better too.”

Head Girl, Georgia, told us why she loves being part of Priory: “From the first day I arrived here I have always felt happy. This is down to the friendly supporting staff who are always encouraging us and helping us to grow from being nervous Year 7s to confident young adults going out into the world”.

The evening was a great success but we couldn’t do it without the support of pupil and prefect helpers.  We’ve received many comments from prospective families who named individual pupils for their maturity and guidance during their visit.

Headteacher, Mr Eastham, thanked everyone: “Not only for your efforts on the night, but for the hard work and effort beforehand that goes into making these events such a success.”

The evening was a huge step towards our collective aim…’To continue to make Priory first choice’.

Feedback from the evening has been fantastic with some parents also taking to social media to let us know how they felt about the school.  

Prospective families can experience a Priory day for themselves as we open our doors again on Thursday, 4th & Friday, 5th October between 9am and 3pm - no appointment necessary.  Tours are on the hour, every hour (no tours between 1pm-2pm).