News: Year 7
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Emma
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 Emma..
Year 7 look forward to welcoming our new intake
Our current Year 7s have settled into life at Priory and are now looking forward to welcoming the new arrivals in September.
It's that time of year again
It is about this time of year when we have our annual photoshoot with a selection of Year 7 pupils to spell out two little messages.
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.
Easter bingo - a cracking hit
All eyes were looking down for a fabulous evening of fun on Wednesday as we opened our doors for Easter bingo.
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.
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.
Year 7 enjoy a creative escape in English
Year 7s have been granted warrior status by Head of English Mrs Gidden after completing ‘The Legends of Kraznir’ project.
History pupils take a trip back in time
The History Department has led two trips to Lancaster for Year 7 pupils to explore its castle and priory as part of their study of the Medieval era.
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.
How are you settling in, Year 7?
Our new Year 7s have adapted to life in Priory easily – and they already have favourite teachers!
Year 7 are in a buzz about books
Year 7 pupils admit they will feel a buzz when they get their hands on a brand new book!
European Day of Languages 2022
Year 7 went off-timetable to celebrate the important day in the MFL calendar and highlight the importance of learning a language across Europe.
Summer School 2022
We hope that all our Year 7 pupils had fun whilst getting to know their new school, meeting the teachers and making new friends.
Welcome 2022 intake
On Thursday we welcomed our new pupils when they spent their first full day at Priory to sample lessons and find out more about their new school.
Lancashire School Games
On Tuesday, eleven of Priory's Year 7 boys represented the school at the Lancashire School Games held at Stanley Park, Blackpool.
Priory welcomes its new pupils
On Wednesday evening we welcomed our new intake of pupils and their parents as they begin their journey at Priory.
Top Year 7 & 8 Pupils Take On National Challenge
Year 8 Daniel M was ‘Best in School’ at the recent Junior Mathematical Challenge (UKMT) as he collected a Gold Award.
Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - Year 7 Rainbow Biscuits
After school on Friday, Mrs Cowell invited Year 7 pupils to join her for a Creative Cookery class where they baked rainbow biscuits.
Mrs Gidden's cool reader's club - Anna
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 Anna...
Good luck Year 11
We wish you all the very best of luck during the next six weeks as you embark on your GCSE exams.
Year 7 have a message for Year 6 pupils
You will get a warm welcome at Priory – that’s the message from our current Year 7s to the new Year 6s.
Through the key hole... Year 7 Languages
This week in French, Year 7 have had an 'escape room' lesson.
Year 7 win at Worden
Monday saw the Year 7 boys' football team take on Worden Academy in the last game of the season.
Priory is full!
We are delighted to tell you that Priory is over-subscribed for the new intake of Year 7s.
South Ribble Indoor Athletics
Earlier this week, Priory took part in the South Ribble Indoor Athletics competition for Year 7 & 8 pupils.
Humanities get work rewarded with new postcard
There will be new Humanities rewards postcards sent out next term!
Freya and Phoebe: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Freya and Phoebe love Maths:
Languages department is buzzing about spelling
Year 7 pupils are extending their French vocabulary thanks to a Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Spelling Bee national competition.
Year 7 cookery club celebrates Burns Night
Mrs Cowell proved that food is fun when she invited Year 7 pupils to join her for the Burn's Night-themed Cookery Club.
Mrs Gidden's cool reader's club - Jessica
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 Jessica...
Yaseen and Eden: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Yaseen and Eden love Maths:
Keira and Daisy: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Keira and Daisy love Maths:
Jad and Bobby: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Jad and Bobby love Maths:
Anna and Harriet: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Anna and Harriet love Maths:
Year 7 speak out at competition
Over the last few weeks, all of Year 7 have been working hard to write and deliver a speech on a topic that’s important to them.
Year 7 mark their lines in Geography
The Year 7 pupils have been using cardboard, wood and paper to make contour models in the annual geography competition.
Junaid and Aaron: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Junaid and Arron love Maths:
Year 7 shout about why they love Maths
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject.
December means advent calendars
The start of December means advent calendars. Chocolate, sweets, and... science?! That's right!
7-a-side girls football
Last night Year 7 and 8 girls played in a 7-a-side football competition at Balshaws’ High School.
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.
Reading race winners are revealed
We now have the results of the Great Reading Race, which ran the last week of the half term. Drum roll please...
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 7 are in a buzz about books
Bookbuzz is back – and our Year 7 pupils have selected their own brand new book which they will receive after the half term break.
How are you settling in, Year 7?
Head of Year 7 Mrs Farley says she is ‘proud’ of the way the Year 7s have settled into life at Priory.
A model start for Year 7 science pupils
Over the summer, Year 7 pupils were tasked with challenges from the English, Maths and Science departments to prepare them for the term ahead.
How's your first year been, Year 7?
Year 7 pupils have taken to life at Penwortham Priory Academy despite a first year with a difference due to Covid.
