--- title: "News: Year 7" url: "https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/year-7" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # News: Year 7 ![Image of A Fantastic First Half Term for Year 7](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_002763_this_one.jpg) 25 October 2026 ### [A Fantastic First Half Term for Year 7](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-25-a-fantastic-first-half-term-for-year-7) It’s always good to catch up with our Year 7s and find out how they have enjoyed their first few months at Priory. ![Image of A Spook-tacular Evening for Year 7](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-7-halloween-disco-2026/Staff.jpg) 23 October 2026 ### [A Spook-tacular Evening for Year 7](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-23-a-spook-tacular-evening-for-year-7) Our Halloween Disco was a frighteningly fantastic evening. ![Image of Year 7 Science Club: From Nuclear Waste to Troll Hairstyles](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/370_this_one.jpg) 30 September 2026 ### [Year 7 Science Club: From Nuclear Waste to Troll Hairstyles](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-30-year-7-science-club-from-nuclear-waste-to-troll-hairstyles) The Year 7 Science Club has been busy exploring science in exciting and creative ways! ![Image of Year 7 Pupil Donates Hair and Raises Over £500 for Children with Cancer ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/ADF04865_this_one.jpg) 18 September 2026 ### [Year 7 Pupil Donates Hair and Raises Over £500 for Children with Cancer ](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-18-year-7-pupil-donates-hair-and-raises-over-500-for-children-with-cancer) Lily gave her hair to the Little Princess Trust so they can use it to make wigs. ![Image of Summer School 2026 - A Fantastic Start to Life at Priory](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/summer-school-2026-day-1/IMG_3141.JPEG) 13 September 2026 ### [Summer School 2026 - A Fantastic Start to Life at Priory](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-13-summer-school-2026-a-fantastic-start-to-life-at-priory) We were delighted to welcome new Year 7 students for two days of Summer School activities. ![Image of National Glory for Year 7 Gymnast](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_037750_this_one.jpg) 4 July 2026 ### [National Glory for Year 7 Gymnast](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-04-national-glory-for-year-7-gymnast) Heather celebrated first place in the Jim Moss English National Gymnastics Championships ![Image of Year 7 Rounders Team Shine at South Ribble Tournament](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Y7_Rounders_Team_June_26.png) 29 June 2026 ### [Year 7 Rounders Team Shine at South Ribble Tournament](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-29-year-7-rounders-team-shine-at-south-ribble-tournament) The Year 7 team delivered an outstanding third place performance at the South Ribble rounders tournament ![Image of Year 7 Pupils Train to Support Visually Impaired Classmate ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_(May26)_032052_this_one(1).jpg) 2 June 2026 ### [Year 7 Pupils Train to Support Visually Impaired Classmate ](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-02-year-7-pupils-train-to-support-visually-impaired-classmate) Two Year 7s have gone above and beyond to ensure they can support their friend. ![Image of Determined Year 7 Squad Claim Third in 7‑A‑Side Tournament ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Year_7_May_26_St_Marys_7Side_Trnt.jpeg) 22 May 2026 ### [Determined Year 7 Squad Claim Third in 7‑A‑Side Tournament ](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-05-22-determined-year-7-squad-claim-third-in-7-a-side-tournament) Year 7 girls played at Leyland St Mary’s for a 7‑A‑Side football tournament. ![Image of Year 7 Step Into the World of Work For Mega Day](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-7-mega-day-april-2026/IMG_2051.JPEG) 5 May 2026 ### [Year 7 Step Into the World of Work For Mega Day](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-05-05-year-7-step-into-the-world-of-work-for-mega-day) Year 7 took part in an exciting MEGA Day designed to replicate a real day of work experience in the digital and cyber industries. ![Image of Year 7 Mathematicians Take on the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2085.JPEG) 3 May 2026 ### [Year 7 Mathematicians Take on the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge ](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-05-03-year-7-mathematicians-take-on-the-ukmt-junior-maths-challenge) Year 7 took part in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge, a test designed to push pupils’ mathematical thinking. ![Image of Welcome To Priory's New Intake 2026](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_027574_this_one.jpg) 27 April 2026 ### [Welcome To Priory's New Intake 2026](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-04-27-welcome-to-priory-s-new-intake-2026) Year 7 has a message for Year 6 pupils heading to Priory in September ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - 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