PRIORY POST Summer 2011

Little Shop of Horrors Production In This Issue..... Technology Day 2 The stage at Priory lit up this summer with fabulous performances from many of our talented students, and a giant plant! Little Shop of Horrors was a roaring success Year 7 Geography Trip & Driving with our audiences who loved the acting of Elliot Hollick as Seymour, the singing of Lessons 3 our two Audreys, Amelia Smith and Jodie Cartwright, the grumpy and stressed out Meymac Visit 4 Mushnik played by Liam Kitchen, the sassy attitudes of Ronnette, Chiffon and Crystal played by Georgia Walker, Gabriella Simons and Jodi Swift and the Year 7 Super learning Day & Coniston terrifying nature of Ross Docherty as Orin the dentist. The chorus, band, tech. team Charity Run 5 and backstage crew were tremendous and truly helped the show come alive with a London Trip 6 little help from the enormous props in the shape of the Audrey II plants which were ably manipulated as hand puppets and then with a series of levers and pulleys by Spacesport & Paris Trips 7 Tom Carter and Mr. D. Simm and the voice of Mr. Taylor. Congratulations to all Year 11 Leavers Prom 8 & 9 involved and many thanks to the myriad of helpers, staff and pupils who made such a superb show happen. Steam & Science Clubs 9 Festival of Sport 10 Camelot Trip & Yr 8 Community Day 11 Budding Master Chefs 12 & 13 PTFA Update & Farewell Miss Wallace 13 Year 10 Mock Interviews & Work Experience 14 & 15 Sports Activities with Primary Schools 16 Sporting News 17, 18 & 19 MP Visits Priory 19 School Holiday List & Priory Mascot 20 Priory Staff Leaving 21 Inter-House Quiz 22 Comic Relief Photos 23 Year 8 Super Learning Day & New Catering Company 24 Priory Makes New Nature Reserve Sign

On Friday 15th July the Mayor of , Councillor Leonard Read and Deputy Head Boy Ed Duckworth unveiled the new sign for Priory Meadow next to the school. The sign was made by Mr. Tindsley and Mr. Milne from the Technology Department and presented to members of PENCON, Penwortham Nature Conservation Group members Peter Smith and Geoff Wilkinson. The other Head prefects Saber L'Bekkari, Afeefah Ali and Eva Siwiak-Jaszek joined Ed as representatives of the students from the school along with Mr. Hourigan. Penwortham Town Council was represented by Michael Cronin, Democratic Services Manager and Steven Caswell, Town Manager. Other members of PENCON and members of the public who use the meadow joined us for refreshments afterwards in the Technology Block.

Priory Sports & Technology , Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, , Lancs., PR1 0JE Tel: 0844 477 1818 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Technology Day

Over 150 students from local primary schools attended the 'Formula 1' themed Technology sessions held on Tuesday 5th March. Working on a range of projects with a wide variety of materials, our visitors spent 2 hours learning new skills before gathering to hear short presentations about the work completed by other groups. A personalised vacuum formed body shell manufactured for the Scalextric chassis, being assembled by a second group, was then used and raced on one of the tracks available for students. In textiles, sublimation printing was added to the traditional chequered flag and a banner manufactured for the school. Food technology afforded the opportunity for students to manufacture a racing themed snack in the 'Pit Stop' area. A further activity saw stored energy vehicles being manufactured.

A great time was had by all and we look forward to working with all the schools in the near future.

Mr King - Off To Africa External Music Examinations 2011

I have been asked to share a little about my trip to Africa this During this year, some of our pupils have been entered for September. As some of you might know, I visited Mozambique external examinations in Music and the results are as follows: in the summer holidays of 2006 with my wife, Bev, and daughter, Gemma. This September, Bev and I will be returning Zahra Ali - Grade 1 Guitar – Pass with merit for a 3 month training school taking place in Mozambique. We will be joining the school to learn how to live and work amongst Lewis Moring – Grade 5 Trumpet – Pass the orphans there and how best to serve them. We will be working with other people from all over the world who are keen Peter Nye – Grade 5 Theory of Music – Pass to work in this desperately poor nation. As part of our time in Mozambique, we Congratulations to all three of these pupils. will be working day to day with orphaned children offering our love and support. We plan to return to for Christmas and On Sunday 3rd July pupils, parents, staff and friends joined together to make "Team Priory" and took part in the 5K Race for Life in Preston running, jogging and walking to then hopefully raise awareness fly back out to and funds for Africa in the New Cancer Year. We hope to Research. It was keep in touch a great day and with Priory and between us we let everyone hope to raise know how we over £1000 in are getting on. sponsorship.

Page 2 Page 3 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

YEAR 7 GEOGRAPHY TRIP TO BEACON FELL AUTHOR VIST TO PRIORY On Tuesday 19th July Ruth Eastham, author of 'The Memory Cage' came to Priory to work with a group of our students in English. The pupils took part in a question and answer session, a creative writing session and, following lunch, a workshop session with pupils from Penwortham County Primary where Priory students did some paired reading tasks with the younger pupils.

On Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd June, Year 7 went on their visit to Beacon Fell Country Park. After a talk by the Ranger, they went on a walk around the fell Priory Driving Lessons looking at the views of and the Lake District. In the afternoon they were able to complete the orienteering trails around the forest with one group managing On the 3rd, 4th and 5th May 24 excited to finish 5 different courses. students took part in our annual driving lessons for achieving 100 merits. Once again we were joined by our regular drivers from BSM. The students had an introduction to the controls of the cars and they were ready to start. Students mastered the basic driving skill of going in a straight line without too many incidents and it was full steam ahead.

Throughout the morning students were taught to drive through cones, reverse,carry out three point turns and emergency stops without stalling. All students who participated over the three days are Learning Excellence Award now looking forward to turning 17 and being allowed out onto the open Over the last eighteen months we've been doing some research into pupils' self- road. We look forward to arranging this esteem and its links to improvement in attainment. Working with small groups of event for our forthcoming Year 11's. female students, we've been able to see the effects of positive intervention.

In recognition of the school's work in this area, we were awarded a Learning Excellence Award for Good Practice by Lancashire County Council and hope to further develop our work to help even more youngsters in the coming school year.

Page 2 Page 3 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Meymac 2011 finished our lake time with a relay race involving body boards, canoes and kayaks. On Thursday 19th May, our party of 29 pupils, 5 former pupils and 3 staff set off for Club Correze, an activity centre Evening activities included a treasure hunt and a karaoke close to Meymac, a village 2500 feet above sea level, in the session which gave the opportunity for us to try out our beautiful Massif Central region of lower-central France. A singing talent as our friends cheered us on. This produced midnight ferry followed by a 12 hour drive down France one or two memorable performances, it must be said. meant we were all less than fresh when we arrived at around The final day also gave many of us the chance to go on a 12-30pm on the Friday. bike ride around the area to see exactly how beautiful this Following lunch we were straight into the afternoon's part of the world is and also allowed us to use up any energy activities of shooting, archery, climbing and fencing then in we had left. the evening headed to a local wood to play 'hunt the flag'. We boarded the coach at teatime on Monday and set off Speaking of flags, we were all somewhat flagging about this back to England. time and were grateful for a good night's sleep before a memorable Saturday. The children filled in diaries to keep a record of their adventures and, along with some great memories to take We all approached Saturday with renewed gusto and set off away with them, they also learnt some French. Every single for Chateau du Val, a fairytale castle on a lake near Meymac. one of Priory's pupils was a credit to their school, It was here we did the high-rope walking, high up in the themselves and their country and the enthusiasm, team trees looking down on a stunning setting. Our instructor, spirit and willingness to try new things were made us, as Michel was formerly trained in the French Foreign Legion so teachers, extremely proud. we were all keen to keep on his good side. It was a tremendous experience and a highlight for many of us of our The Celebration and Presentation Evening for those who time in France. went on Meymac 2011 was held at 6-30pm on Wednesday June 22nd in the Ian Edwards Learning Centre. The afternoon and the following day saw us on water in the form of a man-made lake, again close to Meymac village. We are so keen to return that we are already planning our Here we did sailing, body-boarding, canoeing and kayaking. next visit and details will be announced to all pupils very We worked up quite an appetite and, fortunately, our hosts soon. at Club Correze provided us with hearty sandwiches on delicious fresh French baguettes to keep us going. We

Page 4 Page 5 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

SAMBA!!! carnival atmosphere of Samba with our visiting 'Samba Bamba' man, Brian Costello and Mr. Taylor. They also had On 4th April 2011, all of our Year 7 learners took part in a the opportunity to work with Mrs. Cowell, Mrs. Stevens and brilliant Super Learning Day which was organized by the Mrs. Marshall to make colourful head-dresses. Each learner Creative Arts team as part of the 'Being Enterprising' theme. was given the choice of developing one area further before we met again in the afternoon for a giant carnival of our own. The learners were given a short introduction about Samba Pupils from Penwortham County Primary were enthralled by before going off and having fun in 3 different workshops. what they saw and heard and many of them eagerly joined in They learnt the basic steps of Samba dancing with Miss K. dancing or playing the music. The Priory learners completed Atherton, Mr. Hardcastle and a group of fantastic Year 10 an evaluation of what they had learned during the course of Sports Leaders. They experienced the volume and the street the day and everyone went home with Samba in their soul!

Coniston 17 Mile Charity Run raised by the Priory students. It was with great pleasure that Mr. Eastham, the Head Boy, Liam Hiney, and Head Girl, On Saturday 9th April 2011, Mr. Eastham, Assistant Head at Bethan Lloyd, were able to present Lynne Whittaker from St Priory Sports & Technology College, took part in the Lake Catherine's with the cheque in their recent full school Coniston 17 mile run in aid of St Catherine's Hospice Care. celebratory assembly. Mr. Eastham said, “The opportunity Over the course of the last few months, the students at Priory provided to get involved in such activities is just one of the have worked tirelessly planning and reasons why Priory is the first choice for implementing a whole variety of fund many students and why the school raising activities for the charity. It was this continues to be locally respected. The student commitment to fundraising for fundraising that both the staff and students such a worthwhile cause that inspired Mr. have undertaken on behalf of St. Eastham to do something as a member Catherine's, as well as many other charities, of staff to contribute as well. As a result is a shining example of the outstanding care he took part in the run and raised a total and support the school offers to our local of £150 donated by the staff at Priory to community.” add to the funds already

Page 4 Page 5 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

London Trip performers that are now a feature of we collected lunches, and then went to Trafalgar Square. the Globe Theatre (via that hotel again) On 20th May 2011, 36 discerning for a guided tour of the building and its travellers gathered in the cold light of After a short stroll up to Covent Garden, history. After a visit to their exhibition dawn to board the coach for their epic everyone had some free time to browse we went to the Tate Modern for a trip weekend in London. Although bleary the stores, enjoy the street theatre and through some wild and wacky modern eyed, all were punctual and the coach sample the culinary delights for tea, art, a stark contrast to the National set off early, allowing for plenty of time before a gentle stroll to the Lyceum for Gallery. Eyes were opened. for leisurely comfort breaks on the way. a performance of The Lion King. To say that it was a brilliant spectacle is to A picnic lunch in the sun was followed After briefly depositing the luggage at undersell the brilliance of the by a flight on The London Eye, which the hotel, we proceeded to experience. Suffice to say that all forty all enjoyed, although one or two were Buckingham Palace for photos, (driving of us were spellbound from start to tested by the experience. past "that" hotel for the first of many finish. visits) then a stroll up the Mall to the A return to Southwark allowed the National Gallery. Here we toured some We returned to the hotel to sort rooms, group to enjoy the Jubilee Market and of the world's finest paintings for an collect midnight feast goody bags and some tea from a huge range of hour. to settle for an early night's sleep! (It is restaurants, followed by a production at best to gloss over that last one!) The Globe. We experienced one of As we gathered outside, the students those rare events, an opening night of a interacted with the living statues and After a stonkingly big English Breakfast, truly brilliant production of Much Ado About Nothing, with Eve Best (watch that name) as Beatrice and Charles Edwards as Benedict. It was an inventively funny production by Jeremy Herrin.

After a quieter night we checked out and went to the Natural History Museum for a tour of those Wonders, then went off to the I-Max cinema in Waterloo for a 3D viewing of Pirates of the Caribbean 4.

After a restful journey we returned in one piece, exhausted from such a hectic but inspiring weekend, with students already asking about the next one.

A big thank you to all of the staff involved and to the students who were superb, as we would expect, and how they all worked together for a truly memorable experience.

Alton Towers Reward Trip 13. The rest of us sat down relaxed and topped up the tan. Even when Mr Watters, Mr Stuart, Mr Daud and especially Mrs On 11th July 2011, 150 students Hover got wet on the river rapids, the sun dried us off in and 12 members of staff headed off minutes. We were very lucky that we picked a reasonably to Stafford for the annual reward quiet day to attend and queue times were minimal which trip to Alton Towers. Years 9, 10 & enabled the children (and staff) to pack in many rides. At 11 pupils had to have achieved 4.30pm we all made our exit to the waiting coaches and again over 100 merits to be invited on this had a clear journey home to Priory. Judging by all the smiling popular event in the Priory faces and the amount of pupils asleep, it was obvious calendar. Again, like most years, everyone had had a great the weather was very kind to us as we basked in glorious day. We now look forward sunshine and temperatures of 20+. After a surprisingly clear to the 9th July 2012 for the journey we arrived at Alton Towers and the pupils quickly next Alton Towers reward dispersed to get their adrenalin rush on the rides. The staff trip and hope that even made their base at Corner Coffee on Tower Street when Mrs more pupils can achieve Simpson, Mrs Pomeroy, Mr Gee and Mr Watters made a quick the magic 100 merit mark. dart to Rita Queen of Speed and

Page 6 Page 7 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Paris 2011

On Friday 1st July, 6 members of staff and 40 students set off from Priory for a whistle stop visit of Paris. Both students and staff were in high spirits On Wednesday 29th June the and looking forward to the weekend. Science and Maths departments We set sail from Dover and after a took the Year 7 pupils to Seacombe smooth crossing (thank goodness) and joined the world's favourite arrived in Calais to a beautiful sunrise. inventor Wallace and his faithful It was back on the coach to sleep pooch Gromit at the latest whilst travelling to Paris. On arrival at Spaceport exhibition. It was a grand Euro Disney there was a vast day out for the whole year group improvement on last year’s weather, with not a cloud in sight and the promise of a beautiful day. some Students got themselves into groups and set off to enjoy the cracking interactive contraptions, a rides; Space Mountain seems to have been the most visit to Wallace's workshop and a popular with both students and staff alike. The parade was a selection of sets from the award- sight to behold with Mickey and Minnie leading the other winning films. We even designed our characters. own alien! After leaving Disney we took the coach to Montparnasse Our pupils' had an amazing Tower this had been the tallest building in Paris. The Tower opportunity to interact with some of has 59 floors and was certainly an ominous adventure for Wallace's own some. The lift we travelled in covered 56 floors in 38 inventions, seconds and was certainly an experience especially for including the those who are not to keen on lifts. However, we all decided Shopper 13 we would not have missed it for the world especially the ear game, and the popping at a certain level. Next came chicken/omlette and chance to chips with chocolate mousse in a French bistro, much invent the next needed after the excitement and exercise of the day. Back zero gravity on the coach and off to the motel for a much needed sleep. gadget. It was soon time to get up and enjoy a continental breakfast There was also some fascinating factual information about the which also included scrambled Moon, our Solar System and the history of space exploration eggs and bacon. within the 13 themed galleries. Pupils participated in many hands-on and audio-visual experiences. The last leg of our journey included a boat trip down The We also spent 30 minutes in a planaterium show which was the Seine (or maybe insane!) highlight of the day. This amazing experience was created by Again the weather was glorious the latest digital projection technology. The pupils learnt about and was accomponied by a gentle breeze which kept us all astronauts in space, their training and how they keep safe and cool. Then it was back on the coach for the return journey to healthy during space flights. Calais with a guided tour of the sites being carried out by Mr. Watters. We had a brief stop at a service station to get After the activity packed morning we refreshments and then continued our journey. Unfortunately then hopped aboard the daily river we had a delay as there had been a problem with the ferry. explorer and headed down the Back on dry land in Dover and the weekend was almost Mersey serenaded by Gerry Marsden over, musical entertainment was provided by James, one of and the Pacemakers! It was a 50 our two drivers who were outstanding throughout the trip. minute journey that let our pupils We arrived back at Priory exhausted but having enjoyed a explore the River Mersey's rich past superb weekend. Here's to the next trip. and present whilst enjoying our delicious lunches. Even the seagulls joined in with the fun leaving their mark all over Jordan's arm!

Our pupils were great ambassadors for the school. Members of the public, both on the ferry and at Spaceport, commented on the superb behaviour of our pupils and staff. A great day was had by all and we can't wait to have our BIG, CRACKING Mersey adventure next year!

Page 6 Page 7 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Page 8 Page 9 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Year 11 Leavers STEAM Club wetsuit for the paratriathlete, Jimmy Goddard. Prom They were required to spend 4 weeks This year has been a successful year for planning and designing their wetsuit before presenting their prototype to 3 external On Tuesday 28th June the Priory's STEAM Club which is led by Mrs V. Judges. The feedback received from the Year 11 attended their Eastham and Mrs Flynn. We have had a Judges was excellent and commented Prom. Over 100 of the year number of different pupils attend over the year specifically on their fantastic team work. group got their best frocks alongisde a group of pupils who have shown and suits on and went to a real commitment to the club and have On 26th May Farrington Lodge for the attended on a regular basis. These pupils are Elliot Hollick, event. The year 11 senior Isaac Lambat, Dougie Birch, Elliot Hollick, Christine Maestri prefects had helped Mrs Christine Maestri, Katie Woodruff, Emma and Emily Whaite Gough organise the event, Heaton and Emily Whaite. accompanied by choosing the venue, menu Mrs Eastham, and collating the playlist Activities carried out this year were based attended a Space for the evening. around a space theme and included looking at how the Mars Rover was used to explore Challenge Event at Balshaws High Many Year 11 arrived in and take pictures of Mars in order for us to School. The event ran from 6pm until 8pm in Limo's or soft top cars, but learn more about the planet. Club members the evening and consisted of 10 teams from coaches were also made carried out preliminary tests before building local schools competing against each other. available. The evening was and racing their own mini Mars Rovers Each team were required to work together to fantastic, good food, buggies. Other activities included designing, build their own rocket launcher, build a device excellent music and a making and investigating different types of which would raise paper clips from the floor to glorious summer evening. rockets e.g. water rockets, air compressed the ceiling and take part in a space quiz. Mr Watters hosted our fun rockets and baking soda rockets. We also Priory's team took 3rd place, even though they awards ceremony and investigated streamlining and tested a number had one team member less than the other photographs were of different designs of paper planes to see teams and each available thanks to Mr which flew the furthest. won a flexible Eccles. A number of staff USB keyboard. attended and took the Earlier this year Dougie, Emma, Katie, opportunity to wish our Christine, Emily We are looking current Year 11 the best of and Elliot took forward to luck for the future. part in a National STEM another fun year next year, Photographs on the Challenge welcoming new opposite page are some which involved members and taking part in lots more exciting images from the evening. designing a London 2012 activities.

Science Club Work with Other Alongside the meetings with developing our links with Schools our partner schools, Mrs STEM First in order to bring Following on from a Eastham has provided more STEM Ambassadors successful Club Fair in successful CPD training into school. As the STEM Coordinator, September, we had a events which were open to Mrs V. Eastham has been fantastic uptake for the all schools in the North West We are currently gathering working closely with local Science Club. Throughout aimed at setting up and data to assess the impact secondary schools and the year we have carried runnning STEM clubs and that the STEM clubs could assiting them in the setting out a number of activities providing information on have on the uptake of up and/or running of their with Years 7, 8 and 9 funding, engagement, Science, Technology and own STEM Clubs. This has including Magic Milk, obstacles encountered and Maths subjects and whether involved meeting termly with Cartesian Divers, slime how to overcome them, or not interest in these our partner schools to share (even the Year 10's stayed amongst other issues. As subjects increases as a ideas and resources and for this one), part of our work with the result. This analysis will be discuss what has gone well chromatography, flame Royal Academy of completed at the end of the and where improvements testing, plus a number of Engineering, a further CPD term. could be made. The partner other activities. Miss Nixon training event was held on schools involved are will take over the running 13th July promoting A new STEM Coordinator Balshaws C.E. High School, of Science Club in engineering and looking at will be appointed for Community September and she has how to attract more girls to September and we are High School, All Hallows lots of exciting things careers in this field and a looking forward to Catholic High School and planned, so watch this number of fun and exciting continuing our work with our Ashton Community Science space. activities were partner schools. College. demonstrated. We are also

Page 8 Page 9 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

FESTIVAL OF SPORT & Officer; Street Dance & Cheerleading participating. The Year 5 pupils were led by Miss Beesley and ex-pupil resilient as rain descended upon us, DANCE 2011 Natalie Bretherton; Art - pom pom and but after about 30 minutes, due to banner making, led by Mrs Cowell and health and safety, rain stopped play. On Friday 8th July, Priory held it's Music - cheerleading chants, led by Mr annual Festival of Sport and Dance, Taylor. All the activities were led or The culmination of the Festival was a which was a fun packed day for 195 supported by 35 Sports Leaders from whole group performance of the local Year 5 pupils. We Year 9 who worked tirelessly cheerleading routine, which they'd welcomed pupils from Ashbridge, New throughout the day. learnt earlier in the day. There was a Longton, Little Hoole, Middleforth, PCP great atmosphere throughout the day and Whitefield Primary Schools. In the afternoon there was a Cricket and the pupils went away with big Festival, which saw a recreation of the smiles on their faces! Special thanks go In the morning there was a carousel of 2011 Cricket World Cup Tournament, to the PE department, Mrs Cowell and 4 activities. These were cricket with all countries being represented by Mr Taylor who made the event the coaching led by Mark Cookson, the mixed teams from the 6 schools success it was! Cricket Development

Use our webshop to help us raise money You don't pay anything extra by using our webshop, so please try to use it whenever you can. Please spread the word. Thank When shopping online, you can access over 100 leading you! retailers - such as BT, Thorntons, Marks & Spencer and HMV - using our webshop. Every time you use our webshop to go to a Find our webshop at retailer's web site and subsequently buy something, you'll http://buy.at/priorystc automatically earn money for us! Happy shopping and thank you for your support!

Page 10 Page 11 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Camelot Reward Trip TRAINEE TEACHER GETS VAUABLE WORK On 14th July 2011 over 160 Year 7, 8's, plus 14 members of staff, enjoyed a fantastic day of jousting, falconry and stomach EXPERIENCE IN OUR churning rides on our annual reward trip to Camelot Theme LINK PRIMARY SCHOOLS Park. The pupils all did incredibly well to earn the 100 merits needed to be invited on the day, and we were delighted that During June and July, our PE Trainee the weather rewarded them even further by staying sunny and Teacher Dave McNiven provided dry. specialist Physical Education knowledge to 2 of our link Primary After a reasonably short journey along the winding (and equally Schools. He ran an extra curricular stomach churning) lanes of Lancashire, we arrived at the park. Cricket Club at Little Hoole Primary The pupils behaved impeccably following instructions to the School for their Year 3 and 4 pupils. letter and allowing the day to run smoothly. He also delivered PE lessons, Both students and staff were keen to sample the delights of the park with some of our alongside our Director of Sport Neil braver (and taller) students heading immediately for the terrifying 'Nightmare', whilst Gee, and PE Teacher, Mark Bullock, others chose a more gentle introduction to at Hoole St Michael Primary School. Camelot on the never ending Dragon Ride The Year 5 and 6 pupils participated that seems to cover most of the park! As in Football lessons, with the Primary ever, the jousting display was impressive; a PE Co-ordinator, Rachael Musson real crowd pleaser with many of the students gaining valuable knowledge for her taking time out from the rides to watch. professional development. Whilst the Year 3 and 4 pupils took part in All in all a fantastic day was had by all. Roll Tennis lessons - maybe there could on 2012 when Years 7 & 8 will be able to be a future Wimbledon star amongst sample the terrifyingly dizzy heights of them! 's 'Big One'!

Community Day

Thursday 28th April saw Year 8 take part in their Community Day. This was the second time such an event had been organised following such a successful day last year. We were once again blessed with great weather are very grateful to the members of the Community who came to work with us on the day. The day also had a Royal Wedding theme as the following day saw the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marry. The Year 8 pupils had an even more hands-on, interactive experience than last year. They worked with the Fire Service, (including a real live Fire Engine), the RAF, four Paramedics complete with two Ambulances, three Police Dogs and a pair of magnificent Police Horses. Pupils became more aware of the services in and around their community, worked as a team and many expressed an interest in careers in our visitors' professions in the future. All our guests were very complimentary about Priory pupils and our facilities and were all keen to return for Community Day 2012 next year.

A video of the day can be found at www.youtube.com/priorytv

Page 10 Page 11 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Alannah represents Priory Valley Hotel in Cumbria. enthusiasts will prepare a healthy three- course meal for two people in two in Lancashire young chefs Rotary District 1190 Governor, Albert hours within a budget of just £15. feels the heat in battle for Johnson presented certificates to all of national place the participants and prizes to the 3 top Roger Shepherd, RIBI Young Chef placed competitors. Alannah won a £50 regional heat organiser, said: “This Eight budding young chefs turned up individual prize from RIBI District 1190 competition is for anyone who simply the heat in the Rotary (Lancashire), plus £200 of catering loves food. It's about the joy of cooking, District 1190 Lancashire equipment for her school the joy of using great ingredients and District Final of the Young sponsored by CKS sharing your skills with others. Chef Competition held at Catering Equipment of Lancaster and Blackpool. She will also “I think the talent and value of young College, assist in the preparation of chefs can sometimes be overlooked. I Lancaster. The winner, her winning meal of hope that this competition encourages Alannah Chauhan from Vegetable Samosas, more young people to eat well, grow the Priory Sports and followed by a main meal of up with a love of good, healthy food Technology College in Chicken Curry, rice and and give them the desire to learn more Penwortham, near Chapattis and a Mango cooking skills.” Preston has now and Saffron Cheesecake qualified for the regional desert at a Black Tie Gala Alannha did a great job at the heat of the Rotary Dinner which will take compettion where she represented the International in Great place very soon. North of England, Andy Nuttall, Chef, Britain and Ireland (RIBI) asked for her recipe for samosas for his Young Chef Competition Alannah took her place restaurant. He complimented her on in association with Filippo Berio, the amongst regional finalists representing her seasoning and superp meal. UK's leading olive oil brand. The 4 Rotary Districts in Cumbria, Cheshire, However as the other competitors were competition was judged by Andy Derbyshire, Lancashire, Greater 17 years of age they had a little more Winder, Executive Chef of the Catering Manchester, Merseyside and North experience. Priory is very pleased that Department at Lancaster and Wales at , Alannah was representing us and she Morecambe College, and George Rochdale on Saturday 19 March 2011. was a credit to us. Well done Alannah. Doodson, Chef Proprietor from the Lyth The 14 to 17 year old cooking

Priory asked to join Pyramid Project

The Pyramid Project is organised by the Academy of Culinary Arts and aims to deliver food education to children who are hungry to be taught by encouraging a childhood passion for good food and its provenance.

The Academy is supported by the Uk's Leading chefs who together aims to demonstrate that children educated about food will grow up into healthy food aware adults that can be informed about the way they eat and live.

James Holden chef from the Academy and North West Regional representative approached Priory to be part of this new initiative as a result of all the good practice and high standards of some of the students participating in National Food Competitions.

Middleforth Primary school and Cop Lane Primary school were invited to prticipate in the venture.

They were given 3 sessions at Priory where they paricipated in workshops with Russel Clarke from Runshaw and James Holden. Priory Students were also invited to and had a master class by James. The Project was also twinned with St Bedes, St Annes and St Marys School in

As you can see from the pictures, the project was a huge success and both chefs and Primary schools were keen to build on this new project next year. The chefs said that they were most impressed with the students and had enjoyed their time at Priory.

Page 12 Page 13 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Farewell to Miss Wallace PRESS RELEASE FUTURECHEF 2011 LOCAL HEAT RESULTS The past 7 years have gone so fast! I first started as Priory's School Sports Co-ordinator Local Young Chef's Recipe For in 2004 and I really don't know where the time Success at FutureChef 2011 has gone! I have enjoyed the challenges – 'Excellence on a Plate' winning over Primary School Receptionists and the highs of my job – seeing Priory's Sports' Leaders working with Primary pupils in Young aspiring chefs showcased their fantastic many capacities and myself working with cooking skills at the local heat of FutureChef Primary School Teachers and Head Teachers 2011. On Friday 3rd December at Runshaw to improve their provision of high quality PE College, seven hopefuls, aged between 12 and and school sport in their schools. 16, took up the challenge “Can You Cook It?” and battled it out to win their local heat and gain This job has been more varied than my a place in the FutureChef Regional Final in previous role as a PE Teacher in , and February. I've certainly relished that variation. One morning I could be jumping up and down on a 15 year old Kate Rooke from Priory Sports & Primary School Stage to YMCA, the next Technology College reigned supreme, impressing the judges, with her winning delivering a TOPS gymnastics whole school menu. twilight INSET and the next accidently making reception pupils cry by pretending to be a lion Head Judge James Holden, Craft Guild of Chefs, said “Kate truly impressed in a jungle (Don't ask! Oh ok, it was a jungle with her balanced and beautifully prepared themed gymnastics lesson, with gym mats as menu. Head Chef at the Blackpool Hilton and quicksand, and they were supposed to judge, Peter Buckingham, said I didn't know change direction when the lion roared (me). whether to score Kate or offer her a job!' But I think the amateur dramatics took over and I was a bit too realistic!!). The FutureChef programme, run by Springboard and now in its 11th year, is all The Primary Schools aside, I have always felt about inspiring young people to explore food very welcome at Priory and part of the team, and cooking as a life skill. Taking part in even though I'm only a part-timer. The PE FutureChef helps to develop young people's department have supported me and my aims culinary talent and informs them about how they could have a career as a chef. all along and are they've always been there to help me and accommodate me whenever I Springboard Regional Manager, Suzanne needed them, whether it's indoor space I need Chilvers said “FutureChef was developed for a Primary event or some equipment putting by Springboard as a result of research in my car, there's always one of them there to into young people's ideas about the sort me out. hospitality industry. Our research revealed that young people really admire I could go on and on, but I won't. Thank you high-profile and celebrity chefs like to everyone who has been there for me, Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver yet supported me, helped me and I'm looking surprisingly few genuinely consider a forward to my next challenges – and I hope career as a chef! The FutureChef they will be as varied and as much fun (but programme provides teachers and young people alike with a wonderful insight without the hard work and sleepless nights!) into what it's like to be a chef and the related career opportunities.” and don't worry I'll be back to tell you all about them! - Sally x Kate Rooke continued to wow the judges at the Northern Heat where she was presented with a Special Achievement Award for her entry. The Prize a signed book 'Inspirations' was given by Nigel Howarth of Northcoat Manner Ms Lewis- PTFA Update Lavender is sure that the book will be most useful and a fantastic memory of all the events and competitions Kate has been involved in representing Priory. The PTFA has had a very successful year and Good Luck in the future Kate. been involved in a number of events including MENU the Gym and Dance Show, Penwortham Gala, Main Course Tree Planting and the Little Shop of Horrors. If you would like to get involved next year there Pan Fried Pigeon served with Fondant Potatoes, Broad Beans, is a meeting on Monday 12th September at Pomegranate and jus 6.30pm where there will be an opportunity to find our more and meet the Leadership Team, Dessert - Lemon Platter: with light refreshments, followed by the PTFA Lemon Meringue Pie, Lemon and Vanilla Posset and a Refreshing Lemon Annual General Meeting at 7pm in the Ian Sorbet Edwards Learning Centre.

Page 12 Page 13 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Page 14 Page 15 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Work Experience

In preparation for the Year 10 Work Experience, students completed a PSHE day dedicated to interview techniques and Health and Safety. They attended a seminar with a lecturer from , who gave them hints and tips for a successful interview, then were interviewed by employers from BAE and school Governors . Comments from the interviewers stated how impressed they were with the students, both in terms of appearance, but also in their confident manner in interview. See photos opposite.

Over 130 students completed a very successful variety of work experience placements in the final two weeks of spring term. We were fortunate to be given 3 places on the BAE Education Programme, where students are given an insight of how a product moves from creation to the product line. Students saw aspects of the Eurofighter production as well as testing of flight components.

Other placements included working in the retail, automotive and food sectors. Feedback from employers has been extremely positive with our students being excellent ambassadors for the school. Once more a number of students impressed their placement providers so much that they have since been offered part-time work at the establishments.

Gabriella Simons with the new leaflet she has designed for Aphrodite Health Foods on Priory Lane.

BAE was an enjoyable experience and a great learning curve. It gave me a good understanding of the 'outside world'. It helped me understand what kind of jobs had to be done from the designing to the production and assembly of a product. - Adam Desai

On my work experience I was with the F35 building where they manufactured the tail and rudder fin. But before I saw this, I was shown around the site of BAE. I saw the Typhoon testing rig where they tested the cockpit electronics and I also saw how they made the front fins using a process where metal was melted in then put in a vacuum to make a hollow shaped fin with no welds. In the F35 building I saw how they made the fins using layers of carbon fibre and cooking them in a kiln to make a strong, light weight shape. I also saw how they tested these fins for damage using Ultra Sonic technology. - Sam Carter

Page 14 Page 15 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

YEAR 5 Sports Taster Days

Over the summer term the Priory PE department has trialled an innovative taster day of sport sessions for local Primary Schools.

Pupils from Kingsfold, Longton and have each visited Priory for 5 hours taking part in activities including Trampolining, Hockey, Tennis and Street Dance.

The days have proved to be a massive success with the schools looking to book again next year.

Whitefield Primary - Athletics Training Primary Trampolining

Miss Wallace visited Whitefield Primary School to deliver an Over 100 pupils from 2 local primary schools have taken part in athletics training session to the Year 5 & 6 Athletics team in 6 weeks of trampolining at Priory. Year 5 and 6 pupils from January this year. They reached the South Ribble Sportshall Penwortham County Primary School and Year 6 pupils from Athletics Final where they competed against other local schools Whitefield visited Priory throughout the winter and autumn term. in a variety of events including javelin, long jump, speed bounce and sprinting. She gave them coaching points and they Each of the sessions were run by Miss Law who took the pupils coached each other and officiated whilst practising each event. through a range of trampolining skills building up to a 10 Unfortunately, they didn't win the competition, but really enjoyed bounce routine. their day competing in the different activities against other schools in South Ribble. The pupils also had the opportunity to video themselves using I-Pod Touches and used this footage to improve their own and their peers performances. High 5 Club YEAR 3 & 4 SPORTSHALL ATHLETICS In June, 15 Year 4 pupils from PCP attended a High 5 Club led FESTIVAL 2011 by Miss Wallace, our School Sports Co-ordinator, on our new Multi Use Games Area. High 5 is the Primary School version of Also in March, three of our link Primary Schools brought their Netball, where they have 5 players instead of 7 and can go in Year 3 and 4 classes to participate in the Priory Primary more areas of the pitch, but the rules are virtually the same. Athletics Festival. They participated in a variety of field events, such as, javelin, long jump, speed bounce, vertical jump and They had very limited knowledge of High 5 or Netball but, the target throw. The events were led and officiated by some of nevertheless, after 5 weeks of training they were competent in a our Sports Leaders who worked really hard to ensure the wide range of skills and could understand and apply this Primary School pupils participated in a fun and learning knowledge, and knowledge of the rules of the game to a full environment. There was also a competitive element to the game situation. They covered skills such as footwork, dodging Festival where the pupils competed for the winner and runner- and marking and shooting and various others. They were all up position in each event. And the Festival was also a heat for very enthusiastic and keen to learn new skills and this certainly the South Ribble Final. Whichever school had the most winner accelerated their development. and runner-up positions was declared the winner. The school that qualified was Penwortham County Primary with Hoole St They were presented with certificates for their achievements Michael a close second. So, Miss Wallace invited PCP to come and hope to continue their learning back at PCP where they are to Priory for an extra training session in the sports hall to get planning to establish a regular High 5 After School Club. them ready and fighting fit for the final which was held on Thursday 11th March.

Charity Record Breakers during the last 12 months. A variety of £122.70 NSPCC Maths challenge different events and activities took place Pupils from Priory Sports & Technology throughout the year with every pupils in £65.08 James Brown’s Africa project raised a record amount for charities school contributing.

We supported 7 charities raising in exceess of £2900

£736.63 Cash for Kids

£1398.27 Children in Need

£1535.07 Comic Relief

£417.76 St Catherines Hospice

£1000.00 Penwortham Xmas Tree

Page 16 Page 17 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

SPORTING NEWS Cricket Duckworth and Laurie Brown were part of the training squad for South Ribble District Team but narrowly missed out South Ribble Athletics 2011 TAVERNER'S GIRLS' on making the final squad. Priory students once again excelled at INDOOR CRICKET the annual South Ribble Schools COMPETITION Football Athletics Championships held at Stanley Park for Key Stage 3 and In February the U13 and U15 Girls' Year 8 South Ribble League and Cup Preston Sports Arena for Key Stage 4. Cricket Teams took part in the Lady Winners There were many exceptional Taverner's Indoor Cricket Competition performances: at Thornton YMCA Leisure Centre in Priory's Year 8 Football team celebrated 1st Position Thornton . This tournament an historic League and Cup double this was the culmination of 8 weeks of year. After beating Balshaws 4-1 in the Josh Ingham – 200m (South Ribble cricket coaching provided by final of the South Ribble Cup the team Record) and 400m (South Ribble Lancashire Cricket through the 'Chance were celebrating again by winning the Record) to Shine' Programme. Mark Cookson League on goal difference from All Kingsley Judd – 300m (South Ribble had been delivering the coaching Hallows. The team has now won back Record) sessions to the girls at Priory, who to back league titles and are looking range from beginners to the more forward to making it a hat trick of titles Fabrice Kisela – 400m and 800m experienced, including Sophie Whittle next season. Lauren Clarke - Shot Putt who plays cricket for Lancashire. In the competition the teams battled valiantly Kirkston Trusch - Long Jump Year 11 South Ribble to reach the finals but, unfortunately, League Runners Up they were both knocked out in the heats. The U15 team's fielding skills 2nd Position The Year11 Football team continued its were outstanding and they were a great impressive form by finishing in second Adam Raza – 1500m example to the younger team. place in the South Ribble League losing only to Leyland St Mary's throughout Boys Cricket 3rd Position the entire season. The team were left disappointed in the cup after losing on Kieran Ford – Javelin Both Priory's Under 13 and Under 15 penalties in the semi final again against U16 Boys Relay Team boys are currently taking part in the Leyland St Mary's. South Ribble Cricket League. Lancashire Schools Unfortunately, the recent poor weather Year 7 has resulted in a number of Athletics cancellations but, with an improved A new and exciting format was chosen forecast, we hope to catch up in for the new Year 7 pupils at Priory. Congratulations go to Josh Ingham, September. Kingsley Judd, Kirkston Trusch, Fabrice Priory played against All Hallows, Walton Le Dale and Brownedge St Kisela, Kieran Ford and Matt Thompson Lancashire Cricket who were all selected to represent Mary's in a 7 a-side league ran over the South Ribble at the Lancashire Schools entire season. The format allowed Priory's Sophie Whittle continues to Priory to enter 2 teams meaning a Athletics Championship due to their make excellent progress at cricket. excellent performances for Priory. record number of Year 7 pupils were Sophie has, for the second year involved in the football league. running, been selected to captain English Schools Athletics Lancashires Under 15 girls’ cricket Town Team Football team whilst continuing to play for Due to a fantastic 400m run at the Vernons Ladies Team. Lancashire School trials, Josh Ingham Priory best footballers were again selected to represent South Ribble at was selected to represent Lancashire at District Cricket the English Schools Athletic Town Team level. Adam Barnish played for the Under 15 and has now got trials Championship. Josh was in the fastest Congratulation must go to Nikesh heat and narrowly lost for Lancashire next year. Rob Mullarkey Modessa who has been selected to was part of the Under 14 team that won out in a place in the represent Preston District Team and next round. The event the Lancashire Wrennall Cup against Rob Mullarkey who has been selected Blackpool, 1-0 at Nelson Football Club. was invaluable to represent South Ribble District Team. experience for Josh A great result made even better if you Andrew Jacques has also been consider the last time a South Ribble who has high hopes of selected to represent South Ribble and, a career in athletics. representative side had won anything due to his outstanding performances, was back in 1985 - some 26 years ago. he has a realistic chance of making the Lancashire Under 16 squad. Ed

Page 16 Page 17 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Netball and Wednesday after school. Five South Ribble Streetdance different classes took part in a variety of Competition 2011 Priory entered a record number of Handball drills and learnt the rules through taking part in mini games of netball teams this year which included On 23rd March Priory staged the first two Year 7 teams. The girls have all had Handball. Mr Watters is looking to start the club in September, so look out for Secondary Schools' Streetdance an outstanding season taking part in Competition in South Ribble. The both the South Ribble League as well further information on forthcoming sessions. popularity of Streetdance has gone as the South Ribble Tournaments. through the roof since the success of Streetdance groups, such as Diversity All of the netball teams have shown a and Flawless, who appeared on great deal of commitment, turning up Britain's Got Talent. So, Alison Beesley for practices on a Monday and playing at Priory Sports & Technology College, matches throughout the winter season. felt that a competition for schools would appeal to a lot of students, particularly There are 11 schools in the South those who may not be interested in Ribble cluster and the results were as typical sports and physical activity. This follows- therefore, supports the Government's aim to get more people involved in Year 7 A – 7th physical activity. Year 7 B – 5th PLAYGROUND TO PODIUM TASTER DAY Year 8 – 6th

Year 9 – 5th In October, four of our students were selected to participate in a 'Playground Year 10 – 5th to Podium' taster day, which took place at Walton-le-Dale High School. Well done to all girls involved and I look Playground to Podium is the new forwards to starting the new season in national strategy for the identification, September. development and support of talented The event was a great success with 4 young athletes developed by the Youth South Ribble Secondary Schools PRIORY HOST Sport Trust and Sport England. The participating and the standard of pupils competed in a variety of sporting dancing was excellent. The groups PENWORTHAM COUNTY activities. These included individual ranged from 6 members to 22 members PRIMARY SCHOOL AND ST events such as table tennis and curling and one of the dances was GCSE TERESA’S SPORTS DAY and team events such as parachute coursework for Danielle Edwards, a activities and blindfolded ball games. Year 11 pupil from Wellfield Business & This was the first of many events that Enterprise College, who composed and Due to the drainage work on their were organised through the School taught her dancers the routine single- respective fields, Priory hosted both Sports Co-ordinators Programme this handedly. Penwortham County Primary School’s year. and St Teresa's sports day during the summer term. Both events were fantastically supported with over 500 parents in attendance. Both schools staff and parents had nothing but praise for Priory's organisation, pupils and facilities.

Handball The Judges were Alison Jones, SSCo at Worden Sports College and In March, Priory held a Handball day in Penwortham Girls High School, Sally the Sports hall led by Andy Clarke, a Wallace, SSCo at Priory Sports & Handball Association Coach, and our 4 Technology College and Laura Wood, Handball Leaders Grace Brown, Dan PE Teacher at Worden Sports College. Livesey, Dan Hodkinson and Zac Swarbrick. The 4 Leaders went on a The winners were Worden Sports Handball Coaching Course in College who composed and performed in February to learn the basic a very original piece with excellent rules of the game and learn drills and timing and delivery. And the runners up skills to pass onto pupils in Handball were Leyland St Marys Catholic Club, which runs on Thursday lunch Technology College, who also gave an

Page 18 Page 19 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

impressive performance. Gym and Dance Show 2011

Priory's Alison Beesley said 'It has been After months a great competition and this is the first of practice and rehearsals, the P.E department hosted a very successful Gym and Dance show of many annual Streetdance in May 2011. competitions to come and next year we The cast may have different categories and hope consisted of Lorraine Fullbrook MP Visits to attract more schools to enter'. over 80 boys Priory and girls from Years 7-11, who performed a mixture of solo, duo and group performances from the four In early March the new MP representing elements of Trampolining, Gymnastics, South Ribble, Lorraine Fullbrook, took time Dance and Cheerleading, including out of her busy Parliamentary and Priory's own Streetdance and Constituency schedule to visit Priory and Cheerleading teams who represented in particular the Design Technology the school in this years South Ribble facilities. After a guided tour of the school Competitions. An audience of family, Mrs Fullbrook discussed the technology friends and staff made the show an curriculum and the importance of Design energetic night enjoyed by all. The and Technology in relation to the current GIFTED AND TALENTED whole event was held together by the education White paper with Mr Tindsley, SPORTS LEADERS' DAY host, Mr before being given a guided tour of the Taylor, and Technology area. Jack McCann, Matt Thompson and Mr Bolton Clearly impressed by what she saw and Sophie and Zahra Ali in Year 9 were who heard Mrs Fullbrook kindly offered her selected to participate in the South arranged the support to the department in their bid to Ribble School Sport Partnership Gifted light and gain the prestigious 'Design Mark' awarded and Talented Sports Leaders' Day at sound. The by the Design Council and Design Worden Sports College in October PTFA Technology association. With the promise 2010. tombola that she would share our comments with raised funds parliamentary colleagues we are sure to During the day, they took part in various towards the receive further visits in the near future. workshops, such as Athletics' construction Officiating and Communication skills of a new light and they also signed up to the National and sound Scheme for recognising Leadership in booth for the hall. Sport – the Step into Sport Programme. In the afternoon there was a sports club fair with representation from a variety of sports clubs from South Ribble including football, cycling, cricket, hockey, rugby, dance and cheer leading. The clubs were recruiting leaders to help out and lead at their respective clubs with the prospect of extra training and qualifications in specific sports.

They all had a great day and have signed up to volunteer their leadership skills at a variety of clubs in the district, where they can log their leadership hours, as well as being able to log their leadership hours when helping at sports clubs at school too.

Page 18 Page 19 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Parents’ Access to PASS System School Holiday Pattern 2011/2012 The web address that should be used to access the Autumn Term2011 reports is: https://www.pass.priory.lancs.sch.uk/pass INSET DAY 1 Monday, 5th September, 2011 When you go to this page you will get a warning about School re-opens on Tuesday, 6th September, 2011 a security certificate, continue on and you will get to INSET DAY 2/Open Day Thursday, 22nd September, 2011 the log on screen. Mid term closure Monday, 24th - Friday, 28th October, 2011 INSET DAY 3 Friday, 18th November, 2011 If anyone has forgotten or lost their username or Closure after school on Friday, 16th December, 2011 password, please request a new one indicating your child's name, form, year, & your email address. We will Spring Term2012 then issue the details via e-mail . School re-opens on Tuesday, 3rd January, 2012 Mid term closure Monday, 13th - Friday 17th February, 2012 Closure after school on Thursday, 29th March, 2012 INSET DAY 4 Friday, 30th March, 2012 Head Boy and Girl Announced Summer Term2012 School re-opens on Monday, 16th April, 2012 Priory Sports & Technology College are delighted to May Day closure Monday, 7th May, 2012 announce the appointment of Head Boy, Head Girl, Mid term closure Monday, 4th - Friday, 8th June, 2012 Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl for the Review Day Thursday, 5th July, 2012 2011/2012 academic year. After a challenging process Closure after school on Friday, 20th July, 2012 that included a hustings to their house, an interview INSET DAY 5 Monday. 23rd July, 2012 with Mr Hourigan and a staff vote, the successful candidates were (from left to right):

Priory Mascot Deputy Head Girl - Afeefah Ali, Head Girl - Eva Siwiak- Jaszek, Head Boy - Saber L'Bekkari, Deputy Head Boy Earlier this term Duck joined us for - Edward Duckworth an assembly to help Mrs. Young launch the start of our Design a Mascot for Priory Competition. It was a lively occasion as those of you who know 'the Duck' will appreciate. There were over 40 entries and the standard was very high. The winning design chosen by the Head Prefects was from Kieran Anson 8H2 with the Priory Puffin. The students felt it was a very recognisable animal and that the colourful beak which is most red and yellow could also incorporate some green and blue to reflect the other house colours. The pencil and the shorts created a nice balance of the academic and sporting aspects of the school at which we excel at both.

The runners up were Priory Penguin by C4 and the Priory Parrot by Kyle Senior Prefects Announced Ruscoe, Kevin Sharrock and Luc Siwiak-Jaszek. Highly commended were Priory Panther by Abi Eastham and Priory Penguin by Jess Turner Priory Sports & Technology College are also delighted and C3. Thanks to all the students who took part, it made making the to announce the appointment of the team of Senior decision a very difficult one. Prefects for 2011/2012.

The pupils selected were:- Jodie Cartwright, Emily Pownall , Jenny Saunders , Gabriella Simons, Jack Johnson , Aadil Kapadia , Martin Allen, Sam Carter and Josh Arnold.

Page 20 Page 21 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Staff Leaving I am leaving Priory after seven happy and After five fulfilling and enjoyable years, I will be leaving Priory this Summer to stimulating years. I started off at Priory with take up the post of Headteacher at Penwortham Girls' High School. responsibility for ICT and Enrichment in the Science department. I then spent a year on the I started Priory as the second Deputy and have been the sole Deputy Leadership Team as Intern before becoming Headteacher for the past four years. My main responsibilities have been Head of Douglas House which I have now done leading on Learning and Teaching and pupil tracking and target setting. for 4 years.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all staff, pupils and everyone I've really enjoyed my time here and I am going associated with Priory, every success for the future. to miss everyone here especially the wonderful members of the Science department and all the With best wishes, Karen Pomeroy amazing events that the school puts on particularly in aid of charity.

I started work at Priory in 1983 as a Technician. I enjoyed my time immensely I am moving to a school in Lancaster which is working with the dedicated teaching staff in the Science Department. much nearer to home and which will give me the opportunity to teach A Level Physics. I hope to After 14 years, I felt I needed a new direction and after obtaining qualifications keep in touch and let you know how things are in Business Administration I applied and was successful in attaining the post of going! School Bursar. This has brought many challenges as more and more autonomy has been devolved from the Local Authority to Schools. One of the Take care, Andy Gallie main changes has been the annual school budget.

I am now retiring and wish the school well in the future, both the staff and I am leaving Priory after just 11 small months, I students. I have found Priory to be a very friendly, welcoming school and a had a privilege to work with some wonderful lovely place to work in. I am now looking forward to pursuing new interests dedicated professional staff over this very short and taking holidays during term-time! - Susan Moorby time. These are SMT, Pastoral team, teachers, teaching assistants, office staff, the canteen staff and site staff. I must also say the warmth that I After eleven very happy and I have been at Priory for fifteen years and have received from parents has been incredible. rewarding years at Priory, I have had the privilege to work with some will be leaving this summer. wonderful teachers, teaching assistants, After this very short time I have the privileged to During that time I have had office staff, pupils and parents – far too many work with some exceptional talented young the privilege of working in a to name them all! people, the pupils of school. This as been been number of different roles a true delight and will have a special place in my including Head of Religious I would like to take this opportunity of heart and I wish them all well. Education, Head of Ribble thanking them all for the support I have House and more recently, recieved over the years. It's the sort of job Teaching at Priory Sports & Technology College SEAL Co-ordinator. that you don't do in isolation. Without the pupils willingness to learn and the staff's has been an important part of my life and I will remember all the memories that I have obtained. As part of those eleven years, willingness to work with each other as a I have worked alongside team I wouldn't have had the great At last my teaching has finally come alive some wonderful staff, satisfaction and fulfillment that teaching at including SMT, teachers, Priory has given me. My dark and lonely days are over teaching assistants, office, canteen and site staff. Their I would also like to say a big thank you for And with Priory help my life can begin again day to day encouragement, making the job fun. I could write a book on the incidents, comments and occasions support and friendship has I found a dream that I speak of been greatly appreciated. which have entertained me over the years e.g. like the one occasion in my whole career Coupled to this, I have taught A dream that I can now call my own some truly inspiring and when I was wished 'Happy Valentines Day' in all seriousness by a little Year 7 as they talented pupils who have The passion and the thrill teaching bring helped make my time at passed me on the way into the class room. Priory all the sweeter. I hope What about the new pupil who, when told he That I never thought was possible again and trust that I may, in some could sit anywhere he liked as long as he small way, have made pupils concentrated on his work, went and sat in You (people at Priory) have bought a big smile to think about the world around my chair! my face, for the first in a many years them and their place in it. Teaching at Priory has been an important At Priory I have been in heaven and I now have a I leave with a host of good part of my working life and I will remember sparkle in my heart at last and a new dream can and happy memories. most of it, and most of you with fond begin memories and affection. My best wishes to you all, Thank you so, so much - Mark Shackleton Alan King Thank you. Janet Madigan

Page 20 Page 21 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Inter-House Quiz

The annual inter-house quiz was a hard fought battle again this summer, with the heats seeing Douglas pitted against Calder and Hodder against Ribble. Once again Mrs Cowell did an excellent impression of Ann Robinson. Douglas House and Hodder House made it through to the finals to answer questions on general knowledge, definitions, weird fruit and animals and a myriad of other, very challenging topics.

The competitors were for Doulgas House; Rob Greenwood, James Dunstan, Emily Pownall, Bhumi Patel and Mr. Gallie. For Hodder house; Ross Docherty, Kim Gudgeon, Zaan Malik, Perlina Patel and Mr. Wall. For Ribble House: Emma Gaffing, Emma Rooke, Fiona Hughes, Zak Deaves and Mr. King. For Calder House Rebecca Taylor, Jakob Tynan, Charlotte Brentley, Sam Carter and Mrs Flynn

The closing score showed a landslide victory for Douglas House and proved a fitting legacy for Mr. Gallie to leave the school as he departs for pastures new. Hodder House had previously held the title for three years. Well done to all those involved.

Page 22 Page 23 Priory Post - Summer 2011 Priory Post - Summer 2011

Page 22 Page 23 Priory Post - Summer 2011

New Catering at Priory Year 8 Super Learning Day

Priory Sports & Technology College are delighted to announce that On Thursday 7th July the whole of Year 8 were P&A Food Management Services has been selected to provide catering involved in the Humanities Super Learning Day. services at Priory Sports & Technology College from September 2011. Pupils were involved in a walk around the Ribble, Miller and Park. Whilst on the walk pupils P&A demonstrated that they shared Priory's vision of innovation, found out about the history of Preston during the passion, enthusiasm, great customer service and high quality fresh Industrial Revolution, with a particular focus on the food for all pupils. development of the bridges over Preston and the building and development of the Local Parks as P&A will offer a carefully chosen range of tasty, well-balanced meals, recreation areas. deli sandwiches, a wide range of healthy choices such as tortilla wraps, jacket potatoes, freshly prepared soups, low fat pasta dishes, They also found out about the recent renovations in homemade yoghurts and a super selection of fresh fruit is also on offer. the parks, restoration projects and how facilities P&A will also be able to cater for special dietary requirements and have been developed over the last two years to closely monitors any food additives used in the lunch menu. adapt to modern leisure demands. On returning to Penwortham, pupils also visited the site of the old Sample Menu medieval motte and bailey castle near St Marys Monday church and some groups were fortunate enough to Chicken & Sweetcorn Pie be given a guided tour by the local vicar. Another Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni (v) group had an impromptu detour when they were Live Action Pasta Bar invited into a local resident’s house to see a stone carving that she had salvaged that dated back to the 17th century when it had stood in the old ferry Tuesday masters cottage. Homemade Beef Burger with Relish Quorn Chilli Nachos with Sour Cream (v) All pupils enjoyed the day and are now working on producing their own leaflet for a guided tour of the Live Action Pasta Bar local area. They were also encouraged to keep an eye out for events that will occur in the local parks Wednesday during the summer holidays and to make the most Tuna & Sweetcorn Mini Muffins of the opportunities offered by these free events. Vegetable Sausage Roll (v) Chicken Tikka Thighs Live Action Pizza Bar (various toppings available)

Thursday Roast Turkey & Cranberry Sauce Vegetable Biryani with Curry Sauce (v) Live Action Pasta Bar

Friday Crispy Battered White Fish Fillet with Tartare Sauce Homemade Cheddar & Onion Pie (v) Live Action Pasta Bar

Available Daily: Freshly prepared Soup of the Day Selection of Fresh Vegetables, Potatoes, Salads, Sandwiches, Jacket Potatoes & Hot Snacks Hot Sweet of the Day & Assorted Cold Sweets Yoghurts & Fresh Fruit Priory Sports & Technology College

Page 24