News: Extra Curricular
After School Creative Cookery Club - International Carrot Day
Pupils in Year 8 & Year 9 have had the chance join Mrs Cowell in the Food Technology room for some after school creative cookery to celebrate International Carrot Day.
A fighting chance for Connor
Connor has fought his way to a British crown – and will now compete in kickboxing on the European stage in Amsterdam.
The big battery count
We can confirm the total number of batteries collected for the Big Battery Hunt was 1600. That's a staggering amount that you've saved from landfill!
Year 7 Motte and Bailey Castle Competition
Year 7 pupils were set a challenge to build their own Motte and Bailey Castle with whatever resources they could get their hands on at home.
It's all for the love of music at Priory
It's certainly music to the ears of Priory pupils when KTB Music visit school.
Priory girls dance from the heart
We welcomed pupils from some of our feeder primary schools to learn the steps to this year's South Ribble 'Dance From The Heart' routine.
Priory+ Awards Assembly
During an assembly, we were pleased to announce that over 100 pupils had achieved their bronze Priory+ Award.
Pupils are energised for Priory's battery recycling campaign
Priory pupils are certainly not running low on batteries!
Pupils are energised for our battery recycling campaign
Pupiils have been energised to search their homes and also help the environment by recycling batteries.
Year 7 Cookery Club - Mexican Quesadillas
After school last Thursday our Year 7 pupils were invited to the Food Technology room to make Mexican Quesadillas.
A rewarding time for Mary Poppins cast and crew
The Mary Poppins cast visited Salvatore’s as a reward for their commitment to Priory's production.
Eco Committee Wants Your Batteries
Eco Committee has entered the school into Duracell's national competition, The Big Battery Hunt, to get you recycling batteries.
Mary Poppins - And that's a wrap!
The hard work and dedication from everyone has paid off and once again you all shone brightly.
When the universe came to Priory
It is thanks to one of our Year 10 astronomy pupils that we discovered the universe could come to Priory.
Year 7 & 8 Indoor Athletics Competition
Last Tues, 6 December our Year 7 and 8 indoor athletics teams travelled to All Hallows' to represent Priory in the annual South Ribble tournament.
Priory's singers bring festive cheer to Penwortham
This week, Priory singers have spread Christmas cheer to residents at Longton Rest Home and Booth's Supermarket in Penwortham.
Eco Fashion club to continue after Christmas
It's been such a success that it will continue in the new year!
Year 9 Creative Cookery - Gingerbread Biscuits
Decorating some festive gingerbread biscuits was the order of the day in the latest after school food workshop.
Food Technology at Christmas
It's not just the pupils who get to have expert tuition in the Food Technology room from Mrs Cowell.
Eco Club select their Greenpeace poetry entry
Earlier this half term the club introduced a poetry competition being run by Greenpeace and they are now pleased to announce their winner.
A Christmas designed for Priory
Dozens of the school's contacts have received a Priory Christmas card, superbly designed by Year 8 pupil Jessica.
Crochet Club
Crochet Club is getting busier each week and it's wonderful to see these traditional crafts being passed on to the next generation.
Year 7 football - a win for the boys
A fantastic team performance on Tuesday night saw the Year 7 football team beat Wellfield Academy 5-2 in the league fixture match.
Pupils speak out to come third in Rotary competition
Three Year 10 pupils took to the stage for an annual Rotary Club Speaking Competition and were awarded third place.
Let the show begin
This year’s Priory show will be…. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
South Ribble Cross Country Championships
On Saturday, our talented runners made their way to Hutton Grammar School for the annual South Ribble cross country event.
A real debate for the Humanities Department
Priory’s top debaters have entered a national competition and said it has boosted their knowledge and communication skills.
After School Creative Cookery Club - Year 8
It was British Pudding Day this week and to celebrate, we opened up the Food Technology classroom after school for Year 8 pupils to make sticky toffee cupcakes.
After School Creative Cookery Club - Year 9
This time it’s a ‘trip to Germany’ for Year 9 to make gingerbread house biscuits.
It's all Greek to us at the Year 7 cookery club
After school, Year 7 had their first opportunity join in some making and baking fun when Mrs Cowell invited them to make Greek cheese pies called Spanakopita.
Pupils are sew good at Eco Fashion Club
Eco Fashion Club is a branch of Eco Club where pupils have the chance to make something new out of old clothes and unwanted fabric.
Can you help? Crochet wool and needles needed
Do you have any spare wool or crochet needles we could have for our new crochet club?
Central venue netball
The player of the tournament was Fatima for her outstanding defending skills.
Extra curricular clubs fair 2022
The clubs fair provided an opportunity for pupils to check out what's on offer at Priory beyond lesson time.
Year 9 Swimmer Reaches Top 10 in North West Rankings
Swimmer Charlotte is aiming to make a big splash - and has set her sights on the 2028 LA Olympics!
Game Over on stage next week
Lead Teacher for Drama Miss Howell admitted it was important for pupils to try out a different type of theatre as well as send out a message – which is why she chose ‘Game Over.’
Debate Club has its way with words
Debate Club meets every Wednesday in the Humanities Department and their discussions are making their mark across the school.
Debate Club - you spoke, we listened
Following Debate Club's discussion with Mr Eastham, a temporary change has been made to the uniform policy.
A Christmas designed for Priory
“Absolutely stunning,” was how Head of Art, Mrs Hopes, described the winning entry of our Priory Christmas card competition.
Matilda - And that's a wrap!
"Great performances all round", "Brilliant show" and "A real treat!" were just some of the words used by those that came to see the school's production this week.
Year 9 Food Tech gets in the festive spirit
Christmas had come early in the Food Technology room when Mrs Cowell invited Year 9s to take part in her after school Christmas-themed cookery club.
Matilda - Ready To Take To The Stage
“I am proud of them, they are very talented pupils and have worked incredibly hard," said Lead Teacher for Drama Miss Howell.
Matilda shows at Priory next month
Priory pupils can’t wait to get into character at December’s performance of ‘Matilda.’
Sparks flying in Food Tech for Bonfire Night
There were sparks flying in the Food Technology room when Year 8 took part in the after school Bonfire Night-themed cookery club.
Year 7 extra curricular clubs fair
Yesterday Year 7 had the chance to see what's on offer at Priory outside lesson time, at a Club Fair especially for them.
Year 7 and 8 pupils take up advance cycling course
We were fortunate to be able to offer a limited number of places on a Level 3 Bikeability course delivered by the South Ribble Borough Council's Active Health Team.
Join us for girls indoor cricket
Coaches from the Lancashire Cricket Foundation attend every Wednesday after school.
What's the music today?
Bringing music to your ears at break and lunch. Theme: The 1950s
Spooky goings-on in Food Tech
There were some spooky goings on last night in the Food Technology room when Mrs Cowell invited Year 7s to take part in her after school Halloween-themed cookery club.
Year 11 pupil learns Japanese
The Languages department is currently supporting a Year 11 pupil through her personal study of GCSE Japanese.
What's happening in the library?
On Thursday we took a trip down to the library to see what was going on during breaktime.
Astronomy Club is recruiting Year 8 pupils
The Science department is recruiting current Year 8s to join their astronomy club with a view to taking a GCSE in the subject.
