Goodbye Year 11

There was plenty of emotion today as the Year 11 pupils enjoyed their last day at Priory. 

After their Physics exam in the morning, pupils gathered together in the Quad to sign each other’s shirts and reflect on the last moments of their high school years together. Before heading home early, pupils moved on to the Assembly Hall for a short presentation and farewell speech by Headteacher, Mr Eastham. 

The pupils will next meet up for their prom on 27 June at Charnock Farm and we’ll see them back at school again for GCSE results on 22 August.  

Enjoy the summer and good luck to everyone!

The Final Lesson (poem by the English Department)

Today’s the day you leave us
But it  seemed so far away,
When we’d have to say goodbye to you,
And wish you on your way.
You are all such special people,
To know you it’s been a pleasure,
You’ll never know how proud we are,
Your memory we’ll  treasure.
Five years you’ve been with us
Every lesson, every task,
And now our  part’s all over, 
We have one thing to ask:

Promise here today just one last thing,
Leave your word here with me,
That you’ll dream big and never quit
When you’re gone from Priory…

Take life by the horns, stretch yourself,
Never shy away from toil,
Be confident in your own self,
Don’t let your ambition spoil.

Read lots of books and make new friends, 
Travel, laugh, dream too
Be weird, be kind, be eloquent,
Be fabulous, be you.

Be inquisitive, be humble, knock on every door,
Use courage, semicolons,
And the correct you’re versus your.

Five years have been a great success,
We’re so proud that you did it,
Now your whole life is in front of you,
Take it, love it, live it.

So a job well done you lovely lot,
The best Year 11 ever,
You really are quite extraordinary, 
We’ll remember each of you forever.
You’re unique, clever and talented,
But please don’t cry and whine
You could always come to visit, 
If you ever have the time.