17 December 2019
Image of School Shoes - Contraventions

School Shoes - Contraventions

As it approaches the end of the term we have noticed more pupils arriving at school in trainers.  This is an infringement of school policy and pupils wearing trainers without good reason will be sent to the Pastoral office  for temporary replacement footwear.  

16 December 2019
Image of Deputy headteacher's reward breakfast

Deputy headteacher's reward breakfast

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - well it's extra important if you're invited to have it with the Deputy Headteacher!

16 December 2019
Image of Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Megan

Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Megan

Priory’s Head of English, Mrs Gidden, has been really impressed with many of our multi-talented pupils and wanted to highlight their love of reading while excelling at other pursuits. This week we interviewed Year 7 pupil, Megan.

16 December 2019
Image of Priory pupil heads up west

Priory pupil heads up west

Priory pupil George has had a taste of the West End and wants more!

16 December 2019
Image of Teachers have lessons in making Christmas cakes

Teachers have lessons in making Christmas cakes

When the bell rings at 3.20pm some teachers like to go back to class.  

16 December 2019
Image of Priory goes to the polls on general election day

Priory goes to the polls on general election day

To coincide with national politics, last week's Character & Culture sessions focused on the General Election.

12 December 2019
Image of Changes to school hours

Changes to school hours

Following the consultation, it is confirmed that from Monday 6 January 2020, following the Christmas break, school will finish at 3.10pm rather than 3.20pm.

11 December 2019
Image of From rags to riches with Newman College

From rags to riches with Newman College

Last Thursday pupils had the opportunity to take part in a workshop and watch a musical that students from Newman College had devised. 

9 December 2019
Image of Librarians - For the love of books

Librarians - For the love of books

Our librarians are volunteers and are keen readers. They have their own rota and duty list and ensure the library is organised, tidy and well-stocked.

9 December 2019
Image of Priory's gardeners sow the seeds of the past

Priory's gardeners sow the seeds of the past

Penwortham Priory Academy pupils are sowing seeds in a new way – making use of abandoned bottles.

9 December 2019
Image of Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Lily

Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Lily

Priory’s Head of English, Mrs Gidden, has been really impressed with many of our multi-talented pupils and wanted to highlight their love of reading while excelling at other pursuits. This week we interviewed Year 7 pupil, Lily.

6 December 2019
Image of Mental health - time to talk assemblies

Mental health - time to talk assemblies

Mental Health - Time to Talk has been the theme in both the assemblies and the Character & Culture sessions this week throughout all year groups.