News: Personal Development
Year 7 pupils receives high sheriff's young citizen award
Year 7, George, has been presented with a High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen Award 2024 Commended Certificate for helping to rescue an elderly lady.
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!
Year 7 receives High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen Award
George has been presented with a High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen Award for helping to rescue an elderly lady who had fallen.
Year 9 pupil explores for scouting gold
Year 9 pupil Kacper has received glowing reports after achieving his Gold Scout Chief award.
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.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Max and Charlie
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Max and Charlie...
Year 9 pupil hosts event to support SEN education
Yaseen co-hosted an event to raise awareness of the SEN Islamic group which was attended by the Mayor of Preston.
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.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Ava
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Ava...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Sandra
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Sandra..
Pupils vote in National Youth Parliament Elections
This week pupils participated in the largest ballot for young people, the Youth Parliament Ballot.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Loki
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Loki...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Theo
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Theo...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Jess
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Jess...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - James
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing James..
Year 10s introduced to volunteering
Priory welcomed Alison Coates of the Royal Voluntary Service to talk about the benefits of volunteering.
Year 11 football team on target for the cup
Priory’s Year 11 football team are up for the cup after reaching the quarter-finals of the Lancashire Cup.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Craig
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Craig...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - George
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing George...
Year 10 girls smash Lancashire Cup first round
The girls showed great determination and resilience during the game and did Priory proud.
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.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Reese, Georgia and Alexis
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Reese, Georgia and Alexis...
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.
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.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Ezra
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Ezra...
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 7 Archie fights his way to the top
Year 7 Archie admits he is ‘very competitive’ which is good as he wants to take his Mixed Martial Arts career far!
Music department receives a double dose of donations
Lead Teacher for Music, Mr Taylor, says the addition of a double bass, donated to Priory, has and will continue to enhance his lessons.
Year 10 pupils qualify as peer mentors
The first cohort of Year 10 pupils have undertook their ASDAN short course to qualify as Peer Mentors.
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.
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.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - William
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing William...
Priory brings festive cheer to Penwortham
A selection of singers visited Longton Nursing Home and Booths Supermarket to perform Christmas Carols and festive tunes.
Hamilton The Musical Trip
When we heard Hamilton was in Manchester we made sure we got tickets.
A Christmas designed for Priory
Priory’s perfect Christmas Card design this year belongs to Year 10 Tilly who is keeping it in the family!
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Caleb
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Caleb...
Legally Blonde: and that's a wrap!
There were wonderful words expressed by those who came to watch the school's musical production this week.
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.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Chittara
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Chittara...
House competition: Shoot the hoops
The 'just for fun' event took place in the sports hall where pupils where challenged to shoot the hoops.
Year 9 Pupil 'Spots' something to do in his spare time
Year 9 pupil Yaseen is hoping to become a TikTok sensation like his trainspotting hero Francis Bourgeois.
Year 11 football fanatics set their sights on publishing their Premier League dream
Two Priory pupils are documenting following Preston North End home and away as they hope the season ends with a Premier League place.
Year 9 pupil's bid for the community becomes a reality
Year 9 Taejuan has helped the Foxton Youth & Community Centre win a £2.2m funding bid.
Year 10 & 11 girls football tournament
Priory's Year 10/11 team was raring to go with five games ahead of them.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Zach
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Zach...
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!
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Connor
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Connor...
Basketball success in the Lancashire Cup
Priory’s Year 11 basketball team had their first match in four years when they played in the Lancashire Schools U16 basketball cup knockout.
Volunteers needed for school mascot
You may not know this, but we have a school mascot - Pedro the Puffin.
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.
How do Priory pupils celebrate Diwali?
Over the coming weekend, many of our families will be celebrating Diwali.
Houses are challenged to a game of paper golf
During Wednesday lunchtime the four Houses went head to head once again.
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.
Year 11 pupil is strictly leading on the dance floor
Head Prefect Lewis has all the right moves as the Ballroom and Latin dancer is competing at a high level.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Esa
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Esa...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Anthony
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Anthony...
Year 7 are ready for the roads with Level 3 Bikeability
The advance course equips pupils with the skills needed to stay safe in more challenging urban situations.
Louis is beating his drums with success
The Year 10 pupil has been playing the drums for around four or five years and has passed his Grade 4 exams.
Emma is Hungary for dance
Year 10 Emma came to England two years ago from Hungary and wore her traditional dress to perform her dance to the whole school.
Louis is beating his drums to success
Year 10 Louis has been playing the drums for around four or five years and has passed his Grade 4 exams.
Year 8 Creative Cookery - British Egg Week
A small but enthusiastic group joined Mrs Cowell in the kitchen on Wednesday after school to celebrate British Egg Week by making egg fried rice.
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.
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
Year 7 pupil storms ahead in the BMX World
Year 7 Freddie is currently taking the BMX biking world by storm as National and British champion.
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.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Ebony
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Ebony...
Year 9 pupil's talent is music to our ears
Ben is a self-taught pianist who has Elton John and Queen as his inspiration.
The Piano at Priory
There's now a piano in the Auditorio for pupils to play on at break and lunchtimes.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Lucy
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Lucy...
Let them eat cake - all for a good cause!
Thanks to the generous donations from pupils, parents and staff, the whole school got to enjoy some gorgeous treats whilst raising funds for MacMillan Cancer Support.
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.
Head prefects meet the community
The initiative provides the opportunity for Priory to build up relations with the local community and showcase the work of our school and its pupils.
Year 11 pupil aims high at basketball
Year 11 Cameron is aiming high – he is hoping to go to Myerscough College Basketball Academy.
Introducing your head prefect team 2023
Alex, Lewis, Martha and Cameron commenced their duties with official photographs and are looking forward to welcoming prospective families at Priory's open evening on Thursday, 21 September from 4pm.
70th Anniversary Sponsored Walk
Pupils set off for a 6K trek around Penwortham, taking in a stroll along the River Ribble. It was a great atmosphere and we received many compliments from the public on the conduct of our pupils.
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.
Year 10 pupil takes a supporting role in sustainability event
Year 10 Henry has proved a perfect leader at the Sustainability Learning Conference held at Blackburn Rovers Football Club.
A Parisian adventure
A group of 45 pupils, along with five staff, set off for Paris. The three-day coach trip began shortly after school with a giddy group of Year 7 and 8 pupils.
Year 9 help select Lancashire Book of the Year at UCLan final
Year 9 pupils have been reading a range of books to select this year’s Lancashire Book of the Year final.
Priory's got talent at Summer Arts Festival
There were talented dancers, actors, musicians, singers and a monologue as we hosted our Summer Arts Festival on Wednesday.
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.
Record podium wins for Priory's athletes at Stanley Park event
The sun was shining down on our Priory athletes at the annual South Ribble Athletics competition held at Stanley Park, Blackpool.
Year 8 pupil becomes South Ribble district champion
Year 8 Charlie was part of the South Ribble District team that have become District County Cup Champions!
Priory's Anne Frank Trust ambassador meets Holocaust survivor
Priory pupil Jessica listened to the moving story of Holocaust survivor Anne Super as part of her Anne Frank Trust Ambassador role.
Year 8 pupil dances her way to Germany for competition
Year 8 Keira danced on the European stage at a championship event in Germany.
Year 9 pupils hits the 3 peaks for charity
Year 9 Jane definitely put her best foot forward when she walked the Yorkshire Three Peaks for three charities.
Year 11 Ukrainian pupil stuns Priory with her musical talent
Talented Zlata stunned the whole school into silence in an end of term assembly with a perfect piano recital.
Year 11 pupils take charge of cup final
Three Priory pupils will be in control of a cup final on Sunday where they hope they don’t have to show any cards!
Year 10 Grace takes to the stage
Grace will take to the stage with one of the lead role's as Lucy in St James' Players production of the CS Lewis classic 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.'
Priory+ awards presentation
Principal, Mr Eastham, has presented badges and certificates to pupils who have achieved their Priory+ Bronze 1 or Bronze 2 Award.
Year 10 Olivia is running for nana in aid of cancer charity
Olivia will have her two 'nanas' in her mind when she competes in the Preston Pretty Muddy 5k in June.
Year 7 & 8 pupils are leading the way
‘Resilient,’ ‘hard working’, ‘helpful’ and a ‘natural leader’ – these are just a few of the descriptions given by Priory teachers to our new group of Lead Learners.
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!
Year 8 pupil is leading the way in community centre projects
Priory pupil Taejun is helping to change the face of The Foxton Youth and Community Centre by leading on a £2m funding bid.
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.
Pupils boosts their creative talents at UCLan
Three Priory pupils are boosting their creative talents by attending UCLan's Saturday Club.
The English department are Reading for Good
Priory pupils will have their noses in their books as part of the school’s sponsored Readathon.
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 Welcomes South Ribble MP
When the House of Commons came to Priory as the MP for South RIbble visits the school.
Priory pupils to judge Lancashire Book of the Year
Priory’s Year 9 pupils will be bookworms over the next few months as they aim to read around ten books each to help to choose the Lancashire Book of the Year.
Pupils achieve a first for South Ribble in scouting challenge
Two Priory pupils used their navigation skills and evaded a team of ‘hunters’ to finish second in the popular Operation Moonlight for scout and explorer groups.
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!
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.
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.
Year 7 & 8 pupils are leading the way
Teachers nominated Lead Learners from Years 7 and 8 not necessarily for their academic achievements but primarily for their resilience, behaviour and helpfulness.
Christmas Collections for Kindness
We asked for collections for disadvantaged people in our community and the Learning Centre was jam-packed with your kind donations!
Year 7 Speak Out At Competition
Year 7 worked hard to write and deliver a speech on a topic that’s important to them. These speeches were then chosen to compete in the grand final at the end of the Autumn term.
Christmas in other cultures
We have approximately 15 – 20 different ethnicities at Priory. Mrs Qadri asked some of them how they celebrate Christmas.
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.
Priory's Anne Frank Trust ambassador speaks at launch event
Priory's ambassador to the Anne Frank Trust continues her impressive work at launch event.
Year 8 girls support charity with their love of horses
Year 8 pupils Poppy and Maddie admit they are ‘horse-mad’ and have been helping out at stables.
Siblings become bakers for charity
Siblings, Seth and Reese, have raised funds for a charity close to their heart.
Year 7 pupil claims bronze in English gymnastics championships
A huge well done to Millie D who competed in the English Gymnastics Championships on Saturday.
Pupils Speak Out at Regional Competition
Three Priory Year 10 pupils will take to the stage as part of an annual Rotary Club Speaking Competition.
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.
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.
Whole school sponsored walk
As we head towards our 70th anniversary celebrations, on Friday 11 November, the school will take part in a sponsored walk to raise funds to develop the Assembly Hall and stage.
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.
Glow in the dark dodgeball
On Monday, we got into the Halloween spirit with a game of 'glow in the dark' dodgeball.
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.
What's the music this week? w/c 31 October
This week it's all about: Pop music of the 1960s
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.
