6 March 2020
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An education in alcohol

Head of Learning for Life, Mrs Hopes, has attended an Alcohol Education Trust workshop to look at, and implement, newly developed teaching resources focusing on alcohol and its impact.

6 March 2020
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COVID-19: Advice for places of education

The Department for Education has launched a new Coronavirus helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. 

6 March 2020
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Food tech pupils enjoy a taste of Runshaw College

Yesterday, a small group of incredibly talented GCSE Food Technology & Nutrition pupils ventured to Runshaw College to sample the delights of its Catering & Hospitality and Travel & Tourism departments.

2 March 2020
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Ofsted Inspection 3 March

We have been informed today that Ofsted will inspect Penwortham Priory Academy on 03 March 2020.

2 March 2020
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Peer mentors prove perfect role models

At Priory we realise that our older pupils are excellent role models for younger pupils and so we have a very successful peer mentoring programme in place.

2 March 2020
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Mrs Gidden's Cool Readers Club - Junior

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, Junior.

2 March 2020
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World book day

Last year's World Book Day celebrations at Priory were great fun and this year will be no exception.

28 February 2020
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Jo Ann attests her plans to join the force

While many pupils are thinking about their career options, Year 11 Jo-Ann is already making big strides for her future.

14 February 2020
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Year 11 MFL pupils aim for top grades at PiXL conference

Last Thursday, Year 11 GCSE French pupils travelled to Manchester for a PiXL conference to get them 'exam ready'.

14 February 2020
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It's only rock and roll but they liked it!

After months in the planning, overcoming many set-backs, Miss Howell and Priory's actors, singers, dancers and back-stage crew finally took to the stage this week with two stunning performances of 'We Will Rock You'.

14 February 2020
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Moving and shaking in Year 8 Geography

In Geography this week, students of Year 8 have been designing and then building their own earthquake-proof buildings before evaluating their success - with some fantastic results.

14 February 2020
Image of Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Henry

Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Henry

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, Henry.