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 Structure Management Structure of Houses

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

Example of responsibilities Y6 transition Y7 Tutor support Y6 webpage Student tours Example of responsibilities Peer supporters Enrichment publicity Meet & greet mid year joiners Library team Learning mentors Example of responsibilities Council meetings House meetings Webpage Priory focus page Governors meeting Student vision Student voice drop in Example of responsibilities Lesson Observation LA review Curriculum review LA Notice boards Talk with NQT’s Talk with trainee teachers Example of responsibilities Sports reps Charity reps House notice board Support HA Example of responsibilities Run Eco club School sustainability Monitor school environment Eco projects Garden project Fair-trade group Example of responsibilities Volunteer groups Tea party Community links School publicity Student Awareness day Meet & Greet Transport monitor Community Team Teaching & Learning Team Head GirlHead Boy Deputy Head Boy Deputy Head Girl Eco Team House Team Student Council Well being Team Transition Team

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 31 st – closing date for applications March 1 st – allocation letters sent out by schools March 15 th – closing date for acceptance letters (March 15 th – closing date for appeals)

Important Dates – Priory School May/June – visits to primary schools June 21 st – Taster Day July 18 th /19 th – parents, tutors and students meet September 2 nd – first day of term September 14 th – parents and tutors meet October 20 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 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 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.