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8 June 2021

Learning for Life - Darcy's Story

Recently, two of our pupils have approached us wanting to raise awareness of a medical condition that affects their every day lives. This week with met with Year 10 pupil, Darcy, to talk about diabetes.

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8 June 2021

A breath of fresh air for Summer

Year 11 Summer has made use of lockdown by growing her hair for charity.

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31 May 2021

Do you have any pre-loved books we could have for our library?

We’re looking to top up our library.  Do you have any books that you are wondering what to do with next? Are they suitable for our young adults?Could we have them?

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31 May 2021

Astronomy Club is recruiting Year 8 pupils

The Science department is recruiting current Year 8s to join their astronomy club with a view to taking a GCSE in the subject.

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31 May 2021

English and History collide to make great impact

The Tier 3 words and facts about the conflict pupils are learning in History are being used in Mrs Gidden’s creative language lessons about the period and it’s producing work in both subjects of a high standard. 

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30 May 2021

Tres Bien Mon Super College!

Year 8 students combined their French, architectural and creative knowledge to draw and explain ‘Mon Super College.’

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24 May 2021

Learning for Life - Scarlett's story

Recently, two of our pupils have approached us wanting to raise awareness of a medical condition that affects their every day lives. This week with met with Year 9 pupil, Scarlett.

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24 May 2021

Priory gets its second defibrillator

This second defibrillator can be found fixed to the wall outside the Technology block, right next to our 3G pitch and sports field.

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24 May 2021

Maths put Year 7 and 8 pupils to the challenge

Priory’s most able pupils have entered a national competition to test their maths skills.

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20 May 2021

Where to next, Year 11?

Priory’s Year 11 pupils hope to be the footballers, film producers, BMX champions, chefs and engineers of the future.

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19 May 2021

Mrs Elliott's Read of the Month - May

City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab. Do you ever get the feeling, as you climb the stairs in the evening on your way to bed, that there’s something behind you?

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19 May 2021

In memory of Mrs Wragg - Strive for the highest

Penwortham Priory Academy will introduce the Jean Wragg ‘Strive for the Highest’ award in memory of former English teacher and Head of Year who died recently.