--- title: "News: Gardens" url: "https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/gardens" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # News: Gardens ![Image of Somewhere Over The Rainbow](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/rainbow/IMG_6738.jpeg) 22 October 2026 ### [Somewhere Over The Rainbow](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-22-somewhere-over-the-rainbow) Several members of staff captured stunning photographs of the colourful display. ![Image of Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2026](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/compost-corner-autumn-2026/Penwortham_Priory_002719_this_one.jpg) 16 October 2026 ### [Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2026](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-16-compost-corner-autumn-update-2026) Priory’s gardens are our pride and joy and award-winning gardener Mr Farron wants to let parents and pupils know what to expect each month as the landscape changes. Here's what's going on this Autumn... ![Image of Mayor Makes Surprise Visit to Priory's Award-Winning Gardens](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/ADF01672_Heather(1).jpg) 24 September 2026 ### [Mayor Makes Surprise Visit to Priory's Award-Winning Gardens](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-24-mayor-makes-surprise-visit-to-priory-s-award-winning-gardens) An unexpected visit by Mayor of Penwortham to congratulate Priory's gardener. ![Image of Mr Farron Picks Up More Gardening Accolades at Local ‘In Bloom’ Event](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_4521_Chris_and_Certs_Cropped.jpeg) 4 September 2026 ### [Mr Farron Picks Up More Gardening Accolades at Local ‘In Bloom’ Event](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-04-mr-farron-picks-up-more-gardening-accolades-at-local-in-bloom-event) Mr Farron's hard work paid off, winning several awards in the 'Local Schools' category. ![Image of Penwortham in Bloom Visitors Admire Priory's Award-Winning Gardens](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2826.JPEG) 13 July 2026 ### [Penwortham in Bloom Visitors Admire Priory's Award-Winning Gardens](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-13-penwortham-in-bloom-visitors-admire-priory-s-award-winning-gardens) Our visitors had heard many positive comments about the estate and its impressive horticultural displays. ![Image of Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Spring Update](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/compost-corner-spring-2026/Penwortham_Priory_027513_this_one_April_26.jpg) 9 May 2026 ### [Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Spring Update](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-05-09-mr-farron-s-compost-corner-spring-update) Welcome to the Spring edition fellow composters! ![Image of Priory’s Gardens Welcome Penwortham In Bloom Visitors](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2020_this_one.JPEG) 22 April 2026 ### [Priory’s Gardens Welcome Penwortham In Bloom Visitors](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-04-22-priory-s-gardens-welcome-penwortham-in-bloom-visitors) Penwortham in Bloom visit our award‑winning gardens. ![Image of Priory wins the North West in Bloom's Secondary School of the Year for the fourth time](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_013456_this_one.jpg) 10 December 2025 ### [Priory wins the North West in Bloom's Secondary School of the Year for the fourth time](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-12-10-priory-wins-the-north-west-in-bloom-s-secondary-school-of-the-year-for-the-fourth-time) Our gardener Mr Farron has again won praise from Britain in Bloom ![Image of Priory Welcomes Real Christmas Tree for Seasonal Celebrations](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_009107_This_one.jpg) 23 November 2025 ### [Priory Welcomes Real Christmas Tree for Seasonal Celebrations](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-11-23-priory-welcomes-real-christmas-tree-for-seasonal-celebrations) Priory has its very own real Christmas tree in our Rose Garden. ![Image of Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2025](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/ADF_5298_This_one(2).jpg) 6 November 2025 ### [Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2025](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-11-06-compost-corner-autumn-update-2025) Priory’s gardens are our pride and joy and award-winning gardener Mr Farron wants to let parents and pupils know what to expect each month as the landscape changes. Here's what's going on this Autumn... ![Image of Eddie the Eagle Soars into Priory’s Gardens](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/PENWORTHAM_Priory_178536_this_one.jpg) 10 October 2025 ### [Eddie the Eagle Soars into Priory’s Gardens](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-10-10-eddie-the-eagle-soars-into-priory-s-gardens) Eddie the Eagle has landed at Priory – in wooden form! ![Image of Feathered Guests Prepare for Their Next Journey](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/ducks-july-2025/1000006419%20cropped.jpg) 9 July 2025 ### [Feathered Guests Prepare for Their Next Journey](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-07-09-feathered-guests-prepare-for-their-next-journey) Before the summer term comes to an end, we thought we would update you on our beloved duck family. ### 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. 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