PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS & PARENTS EVENING 2012

Tony Smith Headteacher

 Excellent examination results  An effective curriculum which offers breadth and depth  Extra-curricular opportunities  Our care system  Numerous awards (International school, Healthy school)  High quality teaching  ……….. Our Students! What makes Priory Outstanding?

 Education is more than passing exams!  Developing motivated learners  Developing the whole person  Preparation for life Education at Priory

 Well resourced  Personalised  House system – 4 Houses (Earth, Water, Air & Fire)  Same age tutor groups  Tutors - first point of contact  House or year approach as appropriate  Additional support staff and external agencies Pastoral System

House Structure  Management Structure of Houses Assistant Headteacher House Assistant (non teaching) Year 7 2 Tutor groups Year 8 2 Tutor Groups Year 9 2 Tutor Groups Year 10 2 Tutor groups Year 11 2 Tutor Groups

 Relaxed and friendly  Orderly and civilised  Considerate behaviour  Whole school community  Mutual support and encouragement  Students engaged and involved Ethos

 Visit our website  Read the prospectus  Speak to our students ……………… and their parents  Speak to our partners  Look around Finding out more

Important Dates - National  October 31 st – closing date for applications  March 1 st – allocation letters sent out by schools  March 15 th – initial closing date for acceptance letters  April 16 th – closing date for appeals  May / June – appeals heard

Important Dates – Priory School  April / May / June – visits to primary schools  June 18 th – Taster Day  June 19 th – Parents’ Workshop  July 15 th / 16 th – parents, tutors and students meet  September 4 th – first day of term  September 11 th – parents and tutors meet  October 24 th – 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 starting September 2016 (?) starting September 2016 (?)  Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Religious Studies, PE (non- exam), Life Skills (non-exam)  Options Subjects: Art, Classics, Citizenship, Dance (BTEC/GCSE), Drama, Design Technology Food/Product Design/Textiles, French (NVQ/GCSE), Geography, German (NVQ/GCSE), History, ICT, Latin, Media Studies, Music, PE, Philosophy (A/S), Photography, Separate Sciences, Sociology, Spanish (NVQ/GCSE), Sport BTEC, Statistics, Travel & Tourism  Vocational Qualifications: ASDAN Certificate of Personal and Social Development, Catering, Construction, Hairdressing, Public Services, Agriculture, Child Care, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Plumbing, Small Animal Care…

This Evening  Programme/prospectus  Presentations at 6.30 and 7.30  Student helpers operating tours throughout the evening (start in Reception)  In Reception: Senior Leadership Team Senior Leadership Team Governors Governors Friends of Priory Friends of Priory House Assistants House Assistants  Displays/activities/staff in Learning Areas  Tea/coffee in the Servery/Lecture Theatre  Bell at 8.30  Close at 9.00

Beyond This Evening  Department for Education’s comparing schools facility  Priory School Performance Summary Website > Student Info > Exams  This presentation Website > About > Admissions

Have a great evening. ☺