News: Careers
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
Clara moves into the fast lane after her recent sporting success
Clara hopes to gain a karting scholarship and join a national karting team.
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.
Doctor, doctor talk about careers in medicine
Dr Dunni Adeniyi visited Priory to talk to pupils about careers in medicine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When science lessons become electric
Year 7 and Year 8 attended a STEM workshop centred around the theme of electricity and its generation.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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,
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Year 11 pupil aims high at basketball
Year 11 Cameron is aiming high – he is hoping to go to Myerscough College Basketball Academy.
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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.
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.
Where to next, Year 11?
Year 11 pupils are looking to go out and change the world as they focus on life after Priory.
Year 10 pupil is engineering his own future
A Year 10 pupil has used his engineering knowledge to build a trike from scratch.
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!
Priory Welcomes South Ribble MP
When the House of Commons came to Priory as the MP for South RIbble visits the school.
Year 9 pupils put languages to work
On Friday, 2 December we hosted a careers event for Year 9 pupils to 'Make Languages Work'.
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.
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).
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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