News: Year 9
Clara’s Karting Sponsorship Dreams To Race Ahead
Year 9 Clara is accelerating toward success both on and off the track.
Year 9 Pupils Commended for Attempt to Save Injured Bird
Four Year 9 pupils tried to save a bird’s life after finding it with a damaged leg on the school’s fields.
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Year 9 Pupils Get a Glimpse of the Future in AI Workshop
Year 9 ICT and Business Options pupils have had the exciting opportunity to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence.
Year 9 Prove #TheseGirlsCan
The event aims to empower girls to confidently stay active and encourages them to take part in a variety of activities.
Car Passenger Safety #YOLO Performance in Education
Year 9 took part in a Car Passenger Safety performance workshop aimed to prevent the increase in car accidents which have impacted passengers.
Pupils receive their iDEA Inspiring Digital Enterprise Awards
Two more pupils have been awarded with their iDEA certificates this week.
Year 9 Pupil On A Path To Entrepreneurial Success in Computer Science
Year 9 Junior is hoping his computer skills can pay off financially!
Year 9 talks the talk for football commentary
“Miss Smith spotted the opportunity to join the Lancashire FA panel at the end of Year 7 to do something about things like this and it was something that interested me so I did."
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.
A successful weekend for Millie
Last weekend Year 9 Millie competed in the North West Classic Challenge gymnastics competition.
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.
Year 9 pupil crochets to raise funds for local hospice
Year 9 Lucy has been crocheting animals for charity.
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Year 9 girls proved they can at West View Leisure Centre
The event, which aimed to empower girls to confidently stay active, saw the Year 9s participate in a variety of activities throughout the day.
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.
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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.
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.”
Newcomer Charlie beats the drums to success
Drummer Charlie is certainly hitting the right notes!
Year 9 teach the Anne Frank story for good
Year 9 have been learning about Anne Frank as they talk about the dangers of intolerance and hatred.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 9 Discover Languages At Work
Year 9 pupils learnt how a foreign language could be vital to their careers in a successful ‘Make Languages Work’ event held at Priory.
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.
Phoebe and Ezra: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 9 Phoebe and Ezra love Maths:
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...
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...
Year 9 pupils band together to make music
Year 9s Evie, Ezra and Zach have formed their own band - watch out for ‘Freezing Hot Water’!
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.
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.
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...
Priory Pupils Take Bronze in Edge Hill University Maths Challenge
Three Year 9 students got involved in Edge Hill University's Maths Challenge - a national competition open to all secondary schools - and came third!
Year 9 History competition badge winners
Before the half term break, History Teacher Miss Ackers, presented Year 9 with a challenge to create a piece of research on whatever period of history interested them in order to receive a highly coveted History pin badge.
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.
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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.
It's been a busy month for the ICT department (part 3)
Year 9 girls attended an engaging and interactive workshop which focussed on careers in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths).
Mrs Gidden's cool reader's club - Brad
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 Brad...
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Glow in the dark dodgeball
On Monday, we got into the Halloween spirit with a game of 'glow in the dark' dodgeball.
Year 9 rugby tounament
Well done to Ethan H who was recognised as the most valuable player by tournament officials.
South Ribble primary school athletics leaders
Year 9 pupils volunteer to help with the South Ribble Sports Hall Primary Athletics held at Priory.
Year 9 Shake It Up in Food Technology
Pupils had to be careful not to 'shake it up' when making their Shakshuka at Thursday's after school cookery club.
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!
A model start for Year 7 science pupils
Year 7s Wren and Georgia came top of the class after they were joint winners of a Science Summer Competition.
Astronomy Club is recruiting for September
Priory pupils are once again reaching for the stars as they look to sign up the new Year 9s to start their Astronomy GCSE course in September,
Year 9 pupil selected as Anne Frank Trust ambassador
Jessica overcame a tough process to become an Anne Frank Trust Ambassador as she promotes a society safe from prejudice and discrimination.
Year 9 Sparks attend mini masters event
Year 9 pupils took part in a mini-masters event designed to stretch and challenge them beyond the scope of the normal school curriculum.
The Harris Art Gallery and Courtauld Institute of Art Mural Project
During its renovations, The Harris Museum will be surrounded by a mural created by a local artist and Year 9 pupils drawn from the themes of industrial heritage and migration to Preston.
English Literature set text
In the new academic year, Year 10 pupils will study Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
It was full STEM ahead for Year 9 girls
Year 9 girls were invited to take part in a STEM careers workshop with a focus on careers in engineering, construction and manufacturing.
Peer Mentor Applications Now Open
It’s that time of year again when we ask Year 9 pupils to consider applying to become a peer mentor at Priory.
Year 9 Pupil Gets on His Bike for Charity
Year 9 pupil Lochlan will be using pedal power to raise money for his local RSPCA.
Mothers' Day Cookery Club
Mrs Cowell invited Year 9 & 10 pupils to join her for a Creative Cookery workshop where they baked cakes for Mother's Day.
Year 9 Of Mice & Men competition
Here's just some of the entries for the 'Votes for Women' competition we ran whilst studying the 'Of Mice & Men' unit.
Anne Frank exhibition brings the past to the present
Priory pupils know that the story of Anne Frank is as relevant today as it was in the 1940s – and they have been learning more about it.
Mrs Gidden's cool reader's club - Emily
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 Emily...
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Year 9 Art and the Harris Museum
We have been fortunate to be invited to work with an eminent local artist on a design project in conjunction with The Harris Museum & Art Gallery
Year 9 artists' work to appear outside the Harris Museum
We have been invited to work with an eminent local artist on a prestigious design project in conjunction with The Harris Museum & Art Gallery
Mrs Gidden's cool reader's club - Harry
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 Harry...
Full STEM ahead for Priory's girls
CSI came to Priory as the pupils designed a photofit and admitted it was tricky even with it being someone they knew!
Year 9 take the lead for primary sport
Priory’s Sports Leaders are now ready to take charge of their own games at a number of primary school tournaments being hosted on the Astroturf soon.
Tense moments in French for Year 9
Priory’s Year 9 pupils have been revisiting their childhood and writing about it in French.
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