--- title: "Priory hosts gymnastics teacher training with renowned coach" url: "https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-10-09-priory-hosts-gymnastics-teacher-training-with-renowned-coach" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # Priory hosts gymnastics teacher training with renowned coach ![Image of Priory hosts gymnastics teacher training with renowned coach ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/news/IMG_5337_This_one.JPG) 9 October 2024 Today, we proudly hosted an inspiring Embrace SCITT (school-centred initial teacher training) gymnastics teacher training. Led by the eminent Gary Kirby - a former international performance coach and judge - the primary and secondary PE trainees got hands-on experience and expert insights. Laura Pilling, Professional Development Lead at Embrace, who organised the session said, "It was a fantastic opportunity for future educators to learn from the best." [PE & Sport](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/pe-sport) [Facilities](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/facilities) [Teaching Alliances](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/teaching-alliances) [CPD](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/cpd) [ Year 7 continue their unbeaten run in South Ribble league](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-10-08-year-7-continue-their-unbeaten-run-in-south-ribble-league) [Lewis and Josh: I love Maths because... ](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-10-10-lewis-and-josh-i-love-maths-because) ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Letters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/letters) ### Useful Links - [Newsletters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [OFSTED](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Online Payments](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-payments) - [Staff Contact](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/staff-contact-list) - [Vacancies](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/vacancies) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/priorystc) - [X](https://twitter.com/@priorystc) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penworthampriory/) Penwortham Priory Academy Trust is operating as a single academy trust. It is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England with Company Number 08133703 School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)