28 November 2019
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When the BBC came to Priory

Penwortham Priory Academy made national television twice this month as Preston’s famous One Voice Choir succeeded through to the finals of the BBC Songs of Praise Choir of the Year competition.

28 November 2019
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Year 8 pupils cook for the homeless

On Tuesday evening these three kind-hearted pupils stayed behind after school to help feed the homeless.

25 November 2019
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Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Abigail

Priory’s Head of English, Mrs Gidden, has been really impressed with many of our multi-talented pupils and wanted to highlight their love of reading while excelling at other pursuits. This week we interviewed Year 7 pupil, Abigail.

22 November 2019
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GCSE Georgraphy field trip to Liverpool

This week has seen two of our three GCSE Geography groups partaking in their Formby and Liverpool fieldwork expeditions.

22 November 2019
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In memory of..

Our thoughts were with two special people and their families yesterday as we received plaques in memory of former Priory pupil, Sam Pegram and Mr Pearce, Headteacher from 1978-89.

20 November 2019
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Consultation - changes to school hours

We propose that from 6 January 2020, following the Christmas break, school will finish at 3.10pm rather than 3.20pm.

19 November 2019
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Communications - school closures (weather)

Updates to school openings and transport in the event of inclement weather.

18 November 2019
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We're Britain in Bloom North West Winners

The school won the prestigious Trevor Leese Award for the Outstanding School in the North West.  We were also one of six schools awarded the coveted Environmental Award for Schools.

18 November 2019
Image of Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Issac

Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Issac

Priory’s Head of English, Mrs Gidden, has been really impressed with many of our multi-talented pupils and wanted to highlight their love of reading while excelling at other pursuits. This week we interviewed Year 7 pupil, Issac.

14 November 2019
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Class of 2019 GCSE certificates collection

Class of 2019 can now collect their GCSE certificates.

14 November 2019
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When the deaf roadshow came to Priory

On Tuesday, the National Deaf Children’s Society’s big purple roadshow bus visited us to teach groups of Year 7, 8 & 9 pupils about deafness and how they can support communication with people with hearing loss.

14 November 2019
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Connor kickboxes his way to victory

Priory's kickboxing star, Connor, won a bronze medal at the World Martial Arts Organisation's 5th World Championships in Blackpool last week.