--- title: "News: Alumni" url: "https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/alumni" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # News: Alumni ![Image of Class of 2023 Harry Returns to Share Ai Expertise and Entrepreneurial Journey ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/class-of-2023-harry-westworth/IMG_3745_this_one.JPEG) 25 October 2026 ### [Class of 2023 Harry Returns to Share Ai Expertise and Entrepreneurial Journey ](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-25-class-of-2023-harry-returns-to-share-ai-expertise-and-entrepreneurial-journey) Class of 2023 Harry Westworth returned to inspire pupils to follow his entrepreneurial journey. ![Image of Head Prefects of the Past Return to Welcome Priory’s New Pupil Leadership](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/prefects-2026/ADF04907_Alumni_Prefects_ME_JO.jpg) 17 September 2026 ### [Head Prefects of the Past Return to Welcome Priory’s New Pupil Leadership](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-17-head-prefects-of-the-past-return-to-welcome-priory-s-new-pupil-leadership) The Senior Prefects were inaugurated into their roles by the Head Prefects of 1986 and 2006. ![Image of Class of 2003 Emma Returns to Inspire Pupils and Prove There’s No Single Path to Career Success ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2847_cropped.JPEG) 11 July 2026 ### [Class of 2003 Emma Returns to Inspire Pupils and Prove There’s No Single Path to Career Success ](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-11-class-of-2003-emma-returns-to-inspire-pupils-and-prove-there-s-no-single-path-to-career-s) Career paths aren’t always straight: former pupil Emma shares her experience ![Image of Class of 2021 Diogo Returns to Priory Before Beginning His Next Chapter](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/8ED8930C-590C-4F5E-A07D-2B45516AEE6E_Cropped.jpeg) 11 July 2026 ### [Class of 2021 Diogo Returns to Priory Before Beginning His Next Chapter](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-11-class-of-2021-diogo-returns-to-priory-before-beginning-his-next-chapter) Before moving to Portugal to pursue a career in his field, Diogo returned to see his former teachers. ![Image of Former Head Prefect Returns to Priory to Talk Policing and Careers ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/andy-cameron-careers-session/IMG_2688_This_one_cropped.JPEG) 4 July 2026 ### [Former Head Prefect Returns to Priory to Talk Policing and Careers ](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-04-former-head-prefect-returns-to-priory-to-talk-policing-and-careers) Class of 1982 pupil talked to the current day pupils about his career in the police. ![Image of Priory Welcomes Back Former Pupil For Career Inspiration Session](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/dr-cookson-careers-session/IMG_2719_This_one.JPEG) 3 July 2026 ### [Priory Welcomes Back Former Pupil For Career Inspiration Session](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-03-priory-welcomes-back-former-pupil-for-career-inspiration-session) Class of 1989 pupil Dr Ian Cookson returned to talk to pupils about his two careers – and how it’s never too late to follow a new path. ![Image of Priory Welcomes Back Former Pupils for Work Experience Placement](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_4186_cropped.JPEG) 15 June 2026 ### [Priory Welcomes Back Former Pupils for Work Experience Placement](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-15-priory-welcomes-back-former-pupils-for-work-experience-placement) Priory was delighted to welcome back a Class of 2023 pupil who joined the Technology department for work experience. ![Image of After Five Years, We Bid Farewell to Class of 2026](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/class-of-2026-leavers-celebrations/DJI_0288.jpg) 13 June 2026 ### [After Five Years, We Bid Farewell to Class of 2026](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-13-after-five-years-we-bid-farewell-to-class-of-2026) Friday marked an emotional milestone as our Year 11 pupils spent their final day together at Priory. ![Image of IN MEMORY OF: Mrs Fenwick (Sylvia)](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Syliva_Fenwick.JPG) 2 March 2026 ### [IN MEMORY OF: Mrs Fenwick (Sylvia)](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-02-in-memory-of-mrs-fenwick-sylvia) Mrs Fenwick - SCIENCE 1959-1962 & 1970s-1999 ![Image of Former Pupil Officially Opens ‘The Nest’ - A Hub for SEND and Emotional Support](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/PENWORTHAM_Priory_178608_This_one.jpg) 15 October 2025 ### [Former Pupil Officially Opens ‘The Nest’ - A Hub for SEND and Emotional Support](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-10-15-former-pupil-officially-opens-the-nest-a-hub-for-send-and-emotional-support) Class of 2025 Daniel returned to officially open our new SEND and Well-Being facility, the Nest. ![Image of Class of 2025 Leaver Secures Apprenticeship and National Award](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Proiry__121405_Umar_Hansrot_This_One_Jan_25.jpg) 27 September 2025 ### [Class of 2025 Leaver Secures Apprenticeship and National Award](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-09-27-class-of-2025-leaver-secures-apprenticeship-and-national-award) We were delighted to hear from Umar who shared some fantastic news about his next steps since leaving Priory. ![Image of In Memory Of - Mrs Kate Rhodes 1971-2004](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/mrs-kate-rhodes/PEN_PRI_15_Kate_Cropped.jpg) 13 September 2025 ### [In Memory Of - Mrs Kate Rhodes 1971-2004](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-09-13-in-memory-of-mrs-kate-rhodes-1971-2004) Heartfelt tributes have been paid to former teacher Kate Rhodes who spent more than 30 years at Priory as a PE teacher and Head of Year. ### 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) - 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