News: Science
Year 8 Enjoy An Electrifying Careers Day with the National Grid
During the last week of term we held a careers day for Year 8 hosted by a team from the National Grid.
Eco Club Returns to Brighten Up Leyland Road
Eco Club has returned to Leyland Road to continue their community gardening project - an initiative they’ve proudly supported over the past year.
From Primary to Priory: The 2025 Science Competition
Pupils from our partner primary schools joined us for our annual science competition and went head to head in a range of activities to see who would come out on top.
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Reward Trip Day - A Wild Day Out at Blackpool Zoo
A group of well-deserving pupils enjoyed a fantastic day out at Blackpool Zoo as part of this year’s Rewards Trips.
BAE Systems Bring AI to Life at School Roadshow
Pupils were treated to a fascinating insight into the world of artificial intelligence when BAE Systems delivered an engaging roadshow.
British Science Week Poster Competition
During British Science Week our pupils were tasked with creating a poster on the theme of ‘change’.
Third place triumph for Priory’s Year 10 scientists
A team of intrepid Year 10 scientists took part in a science competition at Preston College.
Eco Club tree planting provides opportunity for careers advice
The group planted 275 in total and visited a play park under construction.
Meet the teacher - Mrs Butcher, Science
Science teacher Mrs Butcher started at Priory in September and brings with her 20 years experience as a teacher.
Year 8 take a trip to the zoo
The science department took Year 8 pupils to Blackpool Zoo.
Astronomy Club is recruiting Year 9 for optional GCSE
The Science Department is once again reaching for the stars as it looks to sign up Year 9s to start their Astronomy GCSE course.
Year 8 can look to the stars with GCSE Astronomy
Year 8 pupils can reach for the stars by taking an optional GCSE in Astronomy from September, when they move up to Year 9.
Primary pupils have a challenging time in Science
Seven local primary schools joined us for an afternoon of science activities for the first of Priory's science competitions.
When science lessons become electric
Year 7 and Year 8 attended a STEM workshop centred around the theme of electricity and its generation.
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STEM Club takes on Food Technology
STEM Club ventured across to the Food Technology classroom for an entirely different investigation - can you cook ice cream?
British Science Week national poster competition
As part of British Science Week, our pupils in Year 7 and Year 8 have taken part in the national poster design competition.
British Science Week - Smashing Stereotypes
Every pupil in Year 7 and Year 8 has taken part in special Science lessons to explore the theme and to meet one of the aims of the week which is to 'smash stereotypes'.
From primary to Priory: Inspiring our next scientists
Priory's senior science teachers were invited to deliver an assembly at Penwortham Primary School on their school value of 'reflection' through the lens of science.
Science pupils going for gold
Science badges have been awarded to pupils for completing Seneca assignments with an average score of at least 70%.
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Science pupils investigated at UCLan chemistry event
Pupils from Years 9-11 were invited to take part in UCLan's 'Top of the Bench' chemistry event.
After school fun in the Science Department
STEM Club has been busy investigating the colours made when burning metal ions.
Meet the teacher - Mrs Potter
Mrs Potter is Priory’s new Assistant Head of Science and joined the school at the end of the last academic year.
Success in summer science homework
Year 7 have made a fantastic start to their learning in Science. Over the summer they have been working hard on various pieces of Science homework.
Priory's eco committee meet their primary counterparts
The Eco Committee have had a very informative visit to Whitefield Primary School to meet their Eco Ambassadors.
From primary to Priory for STEM event
Priory has hosted a STEM event for our local primary schools where pupils were given an enterprise challenge.
Year 7 & 8 get involved with British Science Week
In celebration of British Science Week, pupils in Year 7 and Year 8 have been applying their knowledge to STEM challenges.
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Meet the teacher - Mrs Roberts, Science
In September we welcomed Mrs Roberts into the Science Department.
Eco Committee Wants Your Batteries
Eco Committee has entered the school into Duracell's national competition, The Big Battery Hunt, to get you recycling batteries.
When the universe came to Priory
It is thanks to one of our Year 10 astronomy pupils that we discovered the universe could come to Priory.
A model start for Year 7 science pupils
Year 7s Wren and Georgia came top of the class after they were joint winners of a Science Summer Competition.
Astronomy Club is recruiting for September
Priory pupils are once again reaching for the stars as they look to sign up the new Year 9s to start their Astronomy GCSE course in September,
It was full STEM ahead for Year 9 girls
Year 9 girls were invited to take part in a STEM careers workshop with a focus on careers in engineering, construction and manufacturing.
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Alumni leading the way at Institute of Physics event
Priory's alumni were leading the way at the Institute of Physics conference in London
Meet the teacher - Mr Cox
Mr Cox used to be a pupil at Priory and he says the school is 'unrecognisable' from his early days after returning as a Science teacher earlier this year.
British Science Week Poster Competition
Priory pupils were fully engaged in the poster competition which was launched during British Science Week.
British Science Week goes off with a bang
Science teacher Mr Cox led the way with a week-long list of events which had a science theme – and pupils and staff alike all embraced the tasks.
British Science Week Bake Off
Thank you to everyone who baked and supported the Science department's bake off in celebration of British Science Week.
British Science Week
Science teacher Mr Cox is leading the British Science Week celebrations, with the week starting next Monday, 14 March.
Full STEAM ahead for careers fair
This morning pupils were invited to meet local colleges, universities and employers at our careers event to discuss post-16 options in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths (STEAM).
Science advent calendar competition prize winners
Each school day in December, pupils had to answer a tricky question.
December means advent calendars
The start of December means advent calendars. Chocolate, sweets, and... science?! That's right!
Science classes turn green!
Miss Nouraghaeii's Year 8 and 10 science classes have become Supersized Climate Heroes and have been awarded a Blue Peter Climate Heroes green badge!
Full STEM ahead for Priory's girls
CSI came to Priory as the pupils designed a photofit and admitted it was tricky even with it being someone they knew!
A model start for Year 7 science pupils
Over the summer, Year 7 pupils were tasked with challenges from the English, Maths and Science departments to prepare them for the term ahead.
Meet Gary the gecko
A small group of Year 7 students shortlisted the name as part of their role in helping to care for the Science department's animals.
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.
Year 7 experiment with science
Year 7 pupils admitted they were 'excited' to use Bunsen Burners as science experiments returned to Priory.
Miss Nouraghaeii's science classes are turning green!
It’s a dream to be awarded a coveted Blue Peter Badge – and Priory pupils are working towards being presented with the green version.
British Science Week
This week we have been celebrating British Science week: A ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths.
Meet the teacher - Ms Kinsman and Miss Deeley
The Science Department have welcomed two new members to their team this month.
A model start for Year 7 pupils
Assistant Head of Science, Mrs Massey, was very impressed with the pupils’ science work and wanted to share some of it with the rest of us.
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