News: Extra Curricular
Priory Plus Awards Spring Term Achievements
On 1 May, Mrs Cowell presented another cache of badges and certificates to pupils who had achieved the next stage in their Priory+ Awards.
London Calls For Priory’s Performing Arts Students
Just before the Easter holidays a group of students went on an fun-packed performing arts trip.
School Choirs Come Together For One Voice Concert
Tyndale Thomas MBE, one of the leading gospel musicians in the UK returned to Priory for a singing workshop and concert.
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Go Rock Climbing
Our Silver DofE students travelled to Eskdale for a rock climbing day, giving them the perfect opportunity to bond ahead of their summer expedition.
Chequered Flags For Chequered Futures Takes Centre Stage Next Week
Pupils admitted they are a bit nervous about performing in front of Chris Gilfoy next week, who our latest school production centres around.
Priory pupils tackle serious themes in its next production
The next school production will be ‘Chequered Flags to Chequered Futures’ by Mark Wheeller.
Priory takes second place at Runshaw College maths challenge
Priory competed for the ultimate title of ‘Runshaw Maths Challenge Champions 2025’.
Priory experiences Iftaar
Priory has hosted an Iftaar event where both Muslim and non-Muslim pupils and staff came together to share in this special occasion.
Bake sale thank yous
Monday’s bake sale raised an incredible £77.60 and was a sell-out success!
South Ribble indoor athletics competitions
Pupils took part in short and long distance running events plus a range of field challenges including throwing and jumping.
Eco CLub Tree Planting
Priory’s Eco Club has been out again with South Ribble Borough Council’s Parks Team, supporting them with tree planting.
Eco Club tree planting provides opportunity for careers advice
The group planted 275 in total and visited a play park under construction.
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From pixels to reality: Priory pupils embrace 3D printing
Mrs Qadri’s 3D Printing Club has certainly captured the imagination of Priory pupils!
Year 7 ensure we're spoilt for choice when it comes to clubs at Priory
Our Year 7s continue to impress us every day and we want to highlight some of the amazing clubs that these pupils have started. (Part 1)
Year 7 ensure there's lots of clubs to join at Priory
Our Year 7s continue to impress us every day and we want to highlight some of the amazing clubs that these pupils have started. (Part 2)
More room for music at Priory
A store room which has been transformed into a music room has hit the right note with our pupils and music staff!
Digital & Enterprise Award makes a geat iDEA as inspiring awards programme is launched
These awards aspire to be the digital and enterprise equivalent of the Duke of Edinburgh but the iDEAs are about computer skills.
Humanities Clubs at Priory
History Club has been earning about the Celts and Romans which has culminated with them making their own battle shields.
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After school creative cookery celebrates Burns Night
A select few chose to make Cranachan with Mrs Cowell in celebration of the upcoming Scottish Burns Night.
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Priory+ autumn term awards giving
Mr Eastham has presented badges and certificates to pupils who had achieved the next stage in the Priory+ Awards.
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Secret Santa comes to Priory
Culture Club organised a Secret Santa gift exchange and invited everyone to get involved.
Oh Christmas Tree...
Priory has a sparkling Christmas tree in the main hall decorated by our Eco-Club.
Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - Year 7 Christmas tree pastries
Year 7 eagerly gathered after school to create puff pastry Christmas tree shapes filled with Nutella.
Christmas is coming for Textile Club
Textile Club has been working on festive-based decorations and gifts.
When Eco Club went to choose Priory's Christmas tree
The Eco Committee visited Newgate Nurseries to learn how to make Christmas wreaths and pick our tree!
Eco Club table top sale success for Derian House
Eco Club came up with the idea of having a festive sale, selling pre-loved treasures and new items to raise funds for a local charity.
South Ribble Cross Country Championships 2024
There were some fantastic individual and team performances on a challenging course.
It's show time at Priory - High School Musical
Basketball and drama will clash as Priory pupils take to the stage in this school year’s production, ‘High School Musical.’
Year 11 girls impressive South Ribble tournament win
The Year 11 girls' team played in the South Ribble 7-a-side football tournament at Leyland St Mary's.
Year 8 make an outstanding start to the football season
The Year 8 football team began their season with an entertaining 8-4 victory against Balshaws.
Musical talent showcased in Year 7 & 8
Two pupils are hoping to show off their musical talents at the Summer Arts Festival next July.
Year 7 football team crowned South Ribble champions
The team has been crowned South Ribble League Champions after winning all four league matches.
KTB Music is drumming up success at Priory!
KTB Music provides music tuition at school on a private one-to-one basis.
ECO Club Organise Community Table Top Sale
A big event they are currently working on is a tabletop sale on Saturday, 9th November in the Sports Hall from 1.30-3.30pm.
Year 7 girls football team smash Lancashire Cup Round 1
Year 7 girls' football team played their double debut. Firstly as a new team for Priory and secondly their first game of the Lancashire Cup.
Year 8 girls football team narrowly miss Lancashire Cup next round
To come from 3-0 down, the girls showed a great attitude and determination.
Year 11 netball team bounce back for an amazing win
The girls were ready to go and they did not disappoint!
Design Priory's Christmas card
It's early but we need to get the (snow)ball rolling!
A win at Leyland St Marys for Year 9 footballers
Priory's Year 9 boys finished the half term in style with a stunning win away at Leyland St Mary's.
Year 7 football team remain undefeated after third win
Priory’s Year 7 football team maintained its 100% start to the season with a third successive win.
A successful weekend for Millie
Last weekend Year 9 Millie competed in the North West Classic Challenge gymnastics competition.
Priory's young leaders support South Ribble School Games
Priory's Young Leaders were invited to support a primary school inclusive sporting event hosted at our school.
Year 7 continue their unbeaten run in South Ribble league
The Year 7 football team continued their impressive unbeaten start to the season with a second successive victory.
Eco Club's Leyland Road Gardening Project
Working with South Ribble Borough Council, Eco Club set about improving the planters on Leyland Road, Lostock Hall.
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Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - International Taco Day
Taco ‘bout talent! The Year 7s embraced the challenge of making fish tacos with impressive enthusiasm and surprising skill.
Year 8 make their Lancs Cup debut with first win
The game was their debut in the tournament as well as their first time playing together as a team since Year 7.
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.
Potter and Paris Trip 2024
On Friday, 20 September a group of 40 pupils set off on a residential trip to Harry Potter Studios, London, and Paris, incorporating Disneyland and many key tourist attractions in the cities.
Textile Club has it all sewn up every Tuesday
Textiles Club has returned and made a great start to the new term with a mix of new and familiar faces every Tuesday after school.
Water fun for inter house challenge
There was fun on the yard at lunchtime as pupils gathered to watch an Inter-House game of water antics.
Astronomy Club is recruiting Year 9 for optional GCSE
The Science Department is once again reaching for the stars as it looks to sign up Year 9s to start their Astronomy GCSE course.
Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - Year 8 Celebrate International Chocolate Day
Pupils that went along to the after-school cookery class got to have a go at making a batch of chocolate brownies.
Year 8 can look to the stars with GCSE Astronomy
Year 8 pupils can reach for the stars by taking an optional GCSE in Astronomy from September, when they move up to Year 9.
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.
Summer Arts Festival 2024
Priory pupils showed that they had an abundance of talent at this year's performing arts festival.
Year 9 & Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh Success
All pupils had to complete a form of volunteering, improve their physical fitness and learn a new skill. Pupils then completed a two-day expedition at Rivington,
Stanley Park athletics 2024
Priory pupils across Years 7-9 journeyed to the stadium to battle it out on track and field.
Owzat for girls south ribble cricket tournament
Priory's girls took part in a small cricket tournament which provided the opportunity for them to practice their skills and build their on their playing experience.
Year 8 & 9 girls demonstrate passion and resilience in South Ribble rounders tournament
Year 8 were an absolute credit to the school at South Ribble Rounders Tournament with a team of five against all other teams who had nine.
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Eco Club makes its mark on Priory's green spaces
The Eco Committee has taken over a green space at the front of school.
Geography Club in the Spring
Geography Club went outdoors to study the woodland in the spring.
Fairness in football #LetGirlsPlay
PE teacher Miss Beesley is determined to ‘let girls play’ football as part of a national initiative.
When science lessons become electric
Year 7 and Year 8 attended a STEM workshop centred around the theme of electricity and its generation.
Scratching The Surface pupils Zoom with the playwright
Pupils took to the stage for a different Priory production this week and were lucky enough to spend some time with its playwright, Mark Wheeller.
When the Drama department went to London
Just before the Easter holidays our Drama pupils went on a fun- packed performing arts trip, with a bit of history thrown in.
Our Spring play, 'Scratching The Surface', is showing next week
Have you got your tickets yet? Here's a peak into the rehearsals.
Year 11 pupil becomes English junior champion
Troy got into curling ‘for something to do’ in summer 2020 and found he excelled at it.
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Everybody’s talking about Wednesday night's theatre trip
We were all definitely talking about Jamie after the show!
Textile Club ready to welcome new members
Textiles club continues provides a welcoming, creative space for students from all year groups who enjoy coming together to get crafty!
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STEM Club takes on Food Technology
STEM Club ventured across to the Food Technology classroom for an entirely different investigation - can you cook ice cream?
Year 9 pupil explores for scouting gold
Year 9 pupil Kacper has received glowing reports after achieving his Gold Scout Chief award.
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Year 9 pupil inspired by friend to self-teach music
“I saw my friend Ben playing the piano in Year 7 and that inspired me, it was a ‘Wow’ moment,” said Maisie.
Pupils take on Dungeons & Dragons after school
The D&D Club, which is after-school every Tuesday, was started by Year 11 Alex and he wasn’t expecting a big turnout.
Runshaw College maths challenge - we won!
Congratulations to Priory's Team 1 who solved the ultimate maths puzzle in the Runshaw College 2024 Maths Challenge.
Year 7 football winners
The Year 7 team played in a double header fixture for the league play-off and quarter-final of the South Ribble Cup.
British Science Week national poster competition
As part of British Science Week, our pupils in Year 7 and Year 8 have taken part in the national poster design competition.
Drama pupils begin 'Scratching The Surface' of next school production
Priory’s next play will be an educational performance in a bid to help people talk about the sensitive subject of self-harming.
Year 7 pupil adds to medals haul in martial arts events
Archie’s home is going to be full of medals as he has collected three recently in Mixed Martial Arts.
Top maths pupils achieve gold in national competition
Maths teacher Mr Hunter said, “It’s a national competition so they are competing against pupils from all over the UK.”
Four house 'Connect' for games challenge
Mrs Massey challenged players to a game of Connect 4 for the latest 'just for fun' House event
Celebrating Ramadan
Mrs Qadri and our Culture Club pupils explain what this festival is about, what it means to them and how they will be celebrating.
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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.
Year 10s introduced to volunteering
Priory welcomed Alison Coates of the Royal Voluntary Service to talk about the benefits of volunteering.
A great match for Year 10 girls football team
Mrs Bullock's player of the match went to Ruby for excellent communication and goalkeeping skills.
Year 10 girls smash Lancashire Cup first round
The girls showed great determination and resilience during the game and did Priory proud.
Year 7 castle competition winners are big on a small scale
Year 7 pupils combined their artistic talents and historical knowledge to build a 3D castle for a History Competition.
Primaries learn to dance at Priory
Pupils from some of our feeder primary schools came to learn the steps to this year's South Ribble 'Dance From The Heart' routine.
Year 9 pupils are drumming up musical entertainment
Musicians Excellence and Shivam made use of the school instruments to perform at an evening musical entertainment event.
Gold and silver for Priory's gymnasts
The annual South Ribble Girls Gymnastics Competition resulted in great success for Priory.
Second cohort of Year 10 qualify as peer mentors
The start of the new term has seen the second cohort of Year 10 pupils undertake their ASDAN short course to qualify as Peer Mentors.
Owzat for U15s cricket team finishing in second place
The U15s girls cricket team competed in the South Ribble indoor cricket tournament at the South Ribble Tennis Centre.
Legally Blonde cast rewarded with visit to local restaurant
The Legally Blonde cast and crew visited Salvatore’s Italian restaurant as a reward for their commitment to Priory's production.
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.
U13s girls cricket tested at South Ribble tournament
The girls team consisted of Year 7 and Year 8s and, to say it was their first time playing together officially, did not let us down!
Year 7 pupils line up their models to impress Geography teachers
Pupils were praised as ‘extremely creative’ as the annual Geography Contours Competition enjoyed record entries!
Year 8 gymnast qualifies for national championships
Year 8 Millie has battled back from a double ankle break to win a gold medal in the English Championships and qualify to compete at national level.
English design competition marks the page for key stage 9 pupils
Year 9 Kacper will see his design transformed into Priory’s 2024 bookmark for all Key Stage 3 pupils and the new pupils coming to Priory in September.
Greencroft Valley tree planting project
A group of Year 8 boys took on a tree planting project in conjunction with South Ribble Borough Council and a local community group.
Year 8 success in 7-a-side competition
Priory was proud to host the South Ribble Schools 7-a-side B team competition for Year 8 footballers with a credible third place finish for Priory.
Year 11 basketball team slam dunk the competition
Priory’s Year 11 basketball team produced their strongest performance yet running out 59-6 winners in the Lancashire School Basketball Cup.
Hamilton The Musical Trip
When we heard Hamilton was in Manchester we made sure we got tickets.
Year 7 South Ribble 5-a-side champions
Congratulations to the Year 7 Football team after winning the Year 7 South Ribble 5-a-side Tournament.
Year 8 & 9 girls football team's courageous tournament fight
As each game passed by, the girls kept fighting and working together as a team with some great defensive work.
Year 8 football tournament at Priory
On Monday our Year 8 'A team' took to the field in a 7-a-side tournament.
Year 9 enjoy after school food technology at Christmas
Whilst it was icy outside, these Year 9 pupils made it a little icy inside too when they made Christmas cupcakes.
South Ribble Cross Country Championships 2023
It is safe to say the theme of this year's championships was muddy!
Year 10 & 11 girls football tournament
Priory's Year 10/11 team was raring to go with five games ahead of them.
Year 7 become district champions
Monday night saw Priory host the district 7-a-side football tournament for Year 7s.
It's almost showtime at Priory
It will all be about fashion, beauty and a Harvard Law Degree when the Priory cast take to the stage for the production of Legally Blonde!
Year 7 pupils go back in time for History trip
Year 7 pupils were able to step back in time during this week's trip to Lancaster where they visited the historic Priory and Castle.
Eco Committee spruces up local community area
With support from South Ribble Borough Council, the Eco Committee has got to work on sprucing up Middleforth Gardens.
Lancashire cup success for Year 11
The Year 11 football team started their Lancashire Cup run with a fantastic win against Armfield Academy in Round 1.
After school fun in the Science Department
STEM Club has been busy investigating the colours made when burning metal ions.
What's happening in Textile Club?
Mrs Lockwood's favourite time of the week soon comes around and 'sew' we popped down to see what's been happening in Textile Club recently.
Legally Blonde tickets now available
Performances on Tues, 5 December and Weds, 6 December. Everyone welcome.
Eco Club Round Up
The Eco Committee has had a productive start to the new school year.
Year 7 meet author Ruth Eastham
Ruth is sister of Principal Mr Eastham and is a multi-award winning author of five books. She visited Priory to inspire Year 7 to be the next generation of writers.
Lancashire FA Supports Grassroots Improvements at Priory
Lancashire Football Association visited Priory to see how the recent funding awarded to us had impacted on the school and the local community.
Christmas comes early at Textiles Club
Pupils are free to choose their own projects in Textiles Club and these three Year 9 girls were thinking ahead
Duke of Edinburgh Award at Priory
Humanities teacher Mrs Cauchi will lead the Duke of Edinburgh scheme in Priory now Mr Watters has retired.
Textile club off to a great start
Whilst some pupils made Hallowe'en-themed drawstring bags, other began making their Christmas stockings.
Fun with inter-house water relay
There was fun on the yard at lunchtime last Friday as pupils gathered to watch an Inter-House game of water antics.
The Piano at Priory
There's now a piano in the Auditorio for pupils to play on at break and lunchtimes.
Lunch time for Japanese Club
The session runs every Wednesday lunch time in MFL1 for regulars and drop-ins and intends to continue from September.
MathsCity Museum treat for Year 7 class
Mr Henshaw took his Year 7 Maths class to MathsCity, a treat for taking part in a live lesson in conjunction with LUSoM earlier in the year.
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Priory girls make Preston rugby history
Priory girls make history as they become the first girls' rugby league game to be played in Preston!
Priory's eco committee meet their primary counterparts
The Eco Committee have had a very informative visit to Whitefield Primary School to meet their Eco Ambassadors.
Priory's girls head to Manchester City training ground for match
Priory were invited to utilise the world-class facilities at the City Football Academy (CFA) training ground on the Etihad Campus, Manchester.
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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.
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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!
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Year 9 Creative Cookery - Gingerbread Biscuits
Decorating some festive gingerbread biscuits was the order of the day in the latest after school food workshop.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
