School is now closed for the Easter break.

We look forward to seeing everyone again for the start of the Summer term on Monday, 15 April.

Last night, our Year 7 & Year 8 families gathered for an Easter bingo fundraising event that was a spectacular success.

Thanks to everyone who came along; your generosity is what make events like these possible.

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Hot food menu from w/c 15 April.

The Maths Dept is running a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Qualifying responses are rewarded with an 'I love Maths' badge.

Find out why Year 11s Louie & Will love Maths, and how to enter:

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Priory’s Dungeons and Dragons Club takes pupils on epic journeys which fire their imagination!

The D&D Club, which is after-school every Tuesday, was started by Year 11 Alex and he wasn’t expecting a big turnout...

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END OF SPRING TERM: THURSDAY

A reminder that school closes for the Easter break on Thursday at the earlier time of 1.10pm. There will be an early lunch and school buses have been arranged for the earlier time.

We look forward to seeing you this evening for Easter Bingo in the Assembly Hall. Doors open at 6pm, eyes down at 6:15pm.

This event was fully booked however, we have since received a handful of returns and if you'd like to come along, please email [email protected]

The latest newsletter can be downloaded from our website at>> priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsle…

Read about:
Runshaw College Maths Challenge
British Science Week poster entries
Yr 9 pupil inspires another to self teach piano
Dungeons & Dragons make appearance after school club

And more!

Year 9 Maisie has been praised for her ‘passion and progress’ by Music Teacher, Mr Taylor.

Maisie has taught herself the keyboards and says, “I saw my friend Ben playing the piano in Year 7 and that inspired me, it was a ‘Wow’ moment.”

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Mrs Elliott's Cool Readers Club

These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they do when they’re not reading.

Here's Max and Charlie's story: priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-03-2…

YEAR 11 PARENTS EVENING TONIGHT (online)

To access the online portal, it's the same link you used to make your bookings >> penworthampriory.schoolcloud.co.uk

Full instructions on how to attend appointments can be accessed from the school website at >>
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO NEW PARENTS (2024 INTAKE)

We still have several outstanding data collection booklets.

As we continue to be an over-subscribed school, completed booklets must be returned by 12 noon on Thursday in order to confirm acceptance of your place.
Thank you.

Happy Holi Wishes

Many of our Hindu pupils will be celebrating Holi this week, also known as the Festival of Colours.

Here's what one of the most popular and significant festivals in the Hindu calendar is all about>> bbc.co.uk/bitesize/artic…

Our contingent had a fantastic evening and we're extremely proud of them, especially for bagging the top prize!

Congratulations to Priory's Team 1 who solved the ultimate maths puzzle in Runshaw College 2024 Maths Challenge last night - and won!

Twenty teams competed in the annual event intended to inspire and challenge able mathematicians.

Full story>> priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-03-2…

As part of British Science Week pupils in Yr 7 & Y8 took part in a national poster design competition. The theme this year was 'time'.

We had over a hundred entries and five were chosen to be sent off. Well done to our Y7 winners Jessica & Katie.

Full story>> priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-03-2…

The spring production will be on Tues, 30th April and Weds, 1st May starting at 7pm. Tickets are now available on SCOPay or via the School Office (cash only).

Restricted to 12+ due to the sensitive nature of the play.

Find out what it's all about>>
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NEXT PLAY - 30 APRIL & 1 MAY

‘Scratching the Surface’ by Mark Wheeller is an educational production about self-harming.

Due to its sensitive subject, the play is restricted to age 12+.

Find our more about it and how you can get your tickets>> priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-03-1…

This week's music at break and lunch is all about: the 1970s

Did you know: some of the most famous music of all time was recorded in the 70s.

Music is played through the speaker system and is extend pupils' appreciate of music.

Read more>> priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-03-1…

Open to all parents who want to know more about supporting young people’s mental health.

Register via this link>> bit.ly/Parent_webinar