5 December 2024
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Year 9 discover languages at work

Year 9 pupils learned about careers where a foreign language is vital in our third successful ‘Make Languages Work’ event.

21 November 2024
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CyberFirst trip looks to the future

Year 8 & 9 pupils attended the CyberFirst Day, an event designed to transform the way students think about careers in Computing

17 November 2024
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Clara moves into the fast lane after her recent sporting success

Clara hopes to gain a karting scholarship and join a national karting team.

12 November 2024
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National Grid Sparks Careers Ideas

The session introduced pupils to what the company does, explained the importance of renewable power, and provided information regarding career paths.

12 November 2024
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Doctor, doctor talk about careers in medicine

Dr Dunni Adeniyi visited Priory to talk to pupils about careers in medicine.

8 November 2024
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When the BBC had a Bitesize careers day at Priory

The BBC Bitesize Careers tour visited Priory to showcase a selection of careers with Year Groups 8-11.

30 October 2024
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The National Grid add spark to lunchtime careers drop in

The aim of the session was to get pupils interested in STEM subjects and to discuss apprenticeships with older pupils. 

3 October 2024
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Celebrating Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award achievements

The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of our Year 10 and Year 11 pupils who successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award.

11 July 2024
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When Italy came to Priory

A group of students from Florence visited Priory to sample English education, and in return, Year 8 received a lesson in Italian.

3 July 2024
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Class of 2022: Rhianne Leach

Class of 2022 pupil Rhianne Leach has won a place on the prestigious BAE Systems’ Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme.

3 July 2024
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Class of 2022: Hannah Yates

Class of 2022 pupil Hannah Yates has thanked Priory for helping her pursue her dream career in Japanese.

27 June 2024
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Exploring college life - Year 10 taster days

Year 10 students had the opportunity to visit local colleges as they started to plan their next steps after leaving Priory.  Here’s a glimpse of what they got up to:

19 June 2024
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Year 8 have an electrifying careers day with the National Grid

A team from the National Grid hosted a STEM careers day for Year 8 as part of a new collaboration.

15 June 2024
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Year 10 experience the world of work

Work experience for our Year 10 pupils proved invaluable as some have earned part-time jobs from it, all have gained vital skills and many have enhanced their future career prospects.

12 June 2024
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Year 8 pupils discover careers of the future with 3D printing workshop

Year 8 pupils took part in an exciting 3D printing project last Thursday, funded by BAE Systems. 

25 May 2024
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Class of 2024: Where to next, Year 11?

From a pilot, to sports stars, to an actor, to making a lot of money – there are a variety of careers our pupils hope to head in to.

10 May 2024
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Pupils meet Fred for careers in policing and animals

PC Steven Davies and Fred from the British Transport Police joined us to talk to pupils about careers in Policing and working with animals. 

8 May 2024
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When science lessons become electric

Year 7 and Year 8 attended a STEM workshop centred around the theme of electricity and its generation.

30 April 2024
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Year 10 receive careers support from National Grid

The National Grid came into school to talk to Year 10 pupils about covering letters, CVs and interviews from the view of an employer.

26 February 2024
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Engineering the future for Year 10 pupils

Year 10 Engineering students explored a fantastic ‘hands-on’ learning experience at Preston College. 

2 February 2024
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Key Stage 4 pupils visit Leyland Trucks for careers day

Pupils enjoyed a factory tour and received an overview of apprentice opportunities available at the company.

22 January 2024
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Full STEAM ahead for careers fair

On Tuesday we welcomed visitors who represented the vast choice of careers in Science Technology Engineering Art and Maths for our STEAM careers event.

19 January 2024
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Pupils receive Priory+ Awards from Mr Eastham

Mr Eastham has presented badges and certificates to pupils who have achieved the next stage of their Priory+ Award.

16 January 2024
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Science pupils investigated at UCLan chemistry event

Pupils from Years 9-11 were invited to take part in UCLan's 'Top of the Bench' chemistry event. 

10 January 2024
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Year 11 college interviews

As Year 11 prepare for life beyond Priory, Preston College representatives met 1:1 with pupils to explore their choices in more detail,

30 November 2023
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Year 9 Discover Languages At Work

Year 9 pupils learnt how a foreign language could be vital to their careers in a successful ‘Make Languages Work’ event held at Priory.

15 November 2023
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Can you help at our careers fair?

We're looking for local organisations and friends of the school from a wide range of careers to inspire the next generation. 

11 October 2023
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Pupil volunteering opportunities at Priory

Volunteering to help staff in school regularly is classed as work experience and can be particularly beneficial for pupils who are not yet old enough for paid work.

29 September 2023
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Key Stage 4 pupils meet the Army at careers day

A group of Year 10 & 11 pupils had the opportunity to attend a ‘Meet the Army Day’ at Holcombe Moor Training Camp, Bury.

17 September 2023
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Year 11 pupil aims high at basketball

Year 11 Cameron is aiming high – he is hoping to go to Myerscough College Basketball Academy. 

18 July 2023
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Priory pupils crack their way to win at LUSoM's Cyber Day

The Year 10 GCSE Computer Science took first plan in a cyber themed workshop/escape room event at Lancaster University School of Mathematics.

21 June 2023
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Year 8 pupils discover careers of the future with 3D printing workshop

Sixty Year 8 pupils were selected by the Head of ICT & Computer Science to take part in an exciting #InspiringLancashire project funded by BAE Systems.

27 May 2023
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Where to next, Year 11?

Year 11 pupils are looking to go out and change the world as they focus on life after Priory. 

2 May 2023
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Year 10 pupil is engineering his own future

A Year 10 pupil has used his engineering knowledge to build a trike from scratch.

27 April 2023
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Year 10 experience the world of work

Priory’s Year 10 pupils have been finding out if their work experience could turn into their careers of the future!

10 February 2023
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Priory Welcomes South Ribble MP

When the House of Commons came to Priory as the MP for South RIbble visits the school.

15 December 2022
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Year 9 pupils put languages to work

On Friday, 2 December we hosted a careers event for Year 9 pupils to 'Make Languages Work'.

14 December 2022
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It's been a busy month for the ICT department (part 2)

Year 10 Computer Science pupils have been invited to attend a 3D Design: 'Design to Make' workshop at Runshaw College.

9 December 2022
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It's been a busy month for the ICT department (part 3)

Year 9 girls attended an engaging and interactive workshop which focussed on careers in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths).

2 December 2022
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Year 11 Childcare talk careers in health and social care

Yesterday, Preston College visited Priory to deliver a session with the Year 11 Childcare group.

2 December 2022
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Year 11 childcare pupils talk careers with Preston College

Preston College visited Priory to deliver a session with the Year 11 Childcare group.

30 November 2022
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It's been a busy month for the ICT department

Over 40 enthusiastic Year 8 girls travelled to Blackburn for a CyberFirst Empower event designed to transform the way that girls think about careers in computing and challenge the under-representation of women.

11 November 2022
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Alumni: Jemma Oliver (Class of 1997)

Former Priory pupil Jemma Oliver has travelled the world but is now giving back to the community of Penwortham.

5 November 2022
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Full STEAM Ahead for Careers Event

On Friday, we welcomed visitors who represented the vast choice of careers in Science Technology Engineering Art and Maths for our STEAM careers event.

25 September 2022
Image of Can you help at our careers fair?

Can you help at our careers fair?

We're looking for local organisations and friends of the school from a wide range of careers to inspire the next generation. 

12 July 2022
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Year 10 pupils' world at work

Priory’s Year 10 pupils proved so popular in their work experience roles that many employers extended their stays.

18 May 2022
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Year 11: Where to next?

From a photographer, to a translator, to an architect, to a police dog handler – that’s just four of the jobs our outstanding Year 11s are striving for.

27 April 2022
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A Game Changer day out for top Priory sportswomen

Priory's top sporting girls had an unbelievable day at Edge Hill University's Game Changers event.

23 February 2022
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Year 11 pupil talks Japanese at UCLan

Priory's Year 11 Japanese language learner attended the Japan Day at UCLan as part of the school's careers enrichment programme.

28 January 2022
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Full STEAM ahead for careers fair

This morning pupils were invited to meet local colleges, universities and employers at our careers event to discuss post-16 options in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths (STEAM).

8 November 2021
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Priory addresses gender disparity in ICT

Priory's Head of ICT & Computer Science is taking part in a regional project to address gender disparity in ICT.

20 May 2021
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Where to next, Year 11?

Priory’s Year 11 pupils hope to be the footballers, film producers, BMX champions, chefs and engineers of the future.

26 March 2021
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Careers at Priory - Summer term

Pupils can email Mrs Khan or your Head of Year requesting an appointment or alternatively there are drop in sessions before school and during lunch.