Transcript PRIORY SCHOOL THE WAY FORWARD

What makes Priory
“outstanding”?
 Excellent and improving examination results
 High quality teaching
 An effective curriculum which offers breadth and
depth
 Extra-curricular opportunities
 Numerous awards (International School, Healthy
School)
Experiencing Teaching and Learning at Priory
Oliver Terrey – Year 11
Ella Cohen-Haddon – Year 9
Education at Priory
 Education is more than passing exams!
 Renaissance approach
 Preparation for life
Extra curricular activities
Ellen Cullen – Year 11
Pastoral System
 Well resourced
 Personalised – founded on respect
 House system
 Same age tutor groups
 Tutors - first point of contact
 House or year approach as appropriate
 Developing continuity
 Additional support staff and external agencies
The House Structure
 Organisation of Houses
HOUSE
(e.g. EARTH)
LEARNING AREA
(e.g. SCIENCE)
LEARNING AREA
(e.g. TECHNOLOGY)
5 TUTOR GROUPS
Y 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
5 TUTOR GROUPS
Y 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
House Structure
 Management Structure of Houses
Assistant Head
(e.g. Earth House)
House Assistant
Learning Manager
(e.g. Science)
Learning Coordinators
(e.g. KS3, KS4)
Learning Manager
(e.g. Technology)
Learning Coordinators
(e.g. ICT, DT)
Teachers/Tutors
Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11
Teachers/Tutors
Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11
The House System – the students’ view
Andrew Cornish - Year 10
Emily Clifford – Year 9
Ethos
 Relaxed and friendly
 Orderly and civilised
 Considerate behaviour
 Whole school community
 Mutual support and encouragement
 Students engaged and involved
Student Voice – the students’ view
Luke Tomsett - Deputy Head Boy
Nancy Gerrard - Deputy Head Girl
Head Boy
Head Girl
Deputy Head Girl
Deputy Head Boy
Transition
Team
Well being
Team
Student
Council
Teaching & Learning
Team
House
Team
Eco
Team
Community
Team
Example of
responsibilities
Example of
responsibilities
Example of
responsibilities
Example of
responsibilities
Example of
responsibilities
Example of
responsibilities
Example of
responsibilities
Y6 transition
Peer supporters
Council meetings
Sports reps
Run Eco club
Volunteer groups
Y7 Tutor support
Enrichment publicity House meetings
Lesson
Observation
Charity reps
School sustainability Tea party
Y6 webpage
Student tours
Meet & greet mid
year joiners
Library team
Learning mentors
Webpage
Priory focus page
Governors meeting
Student vision
Student voice drop in
LA review
Curriculum review
LA Notice boards
House notice board Monitor school
environment
Support HA
Eco projects
Community links
School publicity
Talk with NQT’s
Garden project
Student
Awareness day
Talk with trainee
teachers
Fair-trade group
Meet & Greet
Transport monitor
Priory School
 Serving young people and their parents
 Providing the best possible education and
preparation for life
 Meeting the needs of every student
The (nearly) Last Word….Year 7
Francesca Malila
Camilo Symes
Erin Fairall
Laura Granese
Finding out more
• Visit our website
• Read the prospectus
• Speak to our students
……………… and their parents
 Speak to our partners
 Talk to Governors
 Look around
Important Dates - National
 October 31st – closing date for applications
 March 1st – allocation letters sent out by schools
 March 15th – closing date for acceptance letters
 (March 15th – closing date for appeals)
Important Dates – Priory School
 May/June – visits to primary schools
 June 21st – Taster Day
 July 18th/19th – parents, tutors and students meet
 September 2nd – first day of term
 September 14th – parents and tutors meet
 October 20th – Fish and Chip supper
Key Stage 3 Curriculum
 Classes set by ability:
English, Mathematics, Science,
Modern Foreign Languages
 Mixed ability classes:
Art, Classics, Dance, Drama,
Design Technology, Geography, History, ICT,
Life Skills, Music, PE, Religious Studies
Key Stage 4 Curriculum
 Core Subjects:
English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Religious Studies, PE (non-exam), Life
Skills (non-exam)
 Options Subjects:
Art (BTEC/GCSE), Arts Award, Classics, Citizenship, Dance (BTEC/GCSE),
Drama, Design Technology Food/Resistant Materials/Graphics/Textiles,
English Literature (A/S), French (NVQ/GCSE), Geography, German
(NVQ/GCSE), History, ICT, Latin, Media Studies, Music, PE, Philosophy (A/S),
Photography, Religious Studies, Sports Leadership, Separate Sciences,
Sociology, Spanish (NVQ/GCSE), Sport BTEC, Statistics, Travel & Tourism
 Level 2 Diplomas:
Creative and Media, ICT, Hospitality, Society Health & Development,
Engineering, Hair and Beauty, Environment and Land-based, Business
Administration and Finance, Construction, Sport and Active Leisure, Public
Services
 Vocational Qualifications:
Catering, Construction, Hairdressing, Public Services, Agriculture, Child Care,
Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Plumbing, Small Animal Care…
This Evening
 Programme/prospectus
 Presentations at 6.30 and 8.00
 Student helpers operating tours throughout the evening (start in
Reception)
 In Reception:
 Senior Leadership Team
 Governors
 House Assistants
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Displays/activities/staff in Learning Areas
Tea/coffee in the Servery/Lecture Theatre
Bell at 8.30
Close at 9.00
Have a great evening.