October 2022 - Priestnall School

Student3

I just wanted to say how amazing Priestnall is not only academically but and in some ways more importantly pastorally. My child is so lucky to go to a school where she really does matter and where the school goes above and beyond the call of duty to meet all the needs of a child.

Student1

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all the staff at the school for all you have done to keep our children safe and to keep our children's education going. You have been working under enormous pressures and have delivered amazing things with few resources and little time. It is greatly appreciated.

Student2

Living through a pandemic is difficult but it is nice when you find an advantage to the situation. I am so impressed with the quality of teaching in all of my child’s lessons.

Students Cooking

Living through a pandemic is difficult but it is nice when you find an advantage to the situation. I am so impressed with the quality of teaching over all of my child’s lessons.

Students Boxing

Ofsted

Students have good relationships with their teachers and with other pupils (Ofsted 2019)

Students in Art

Everyone I met with today is clear about the school’s development priorities and fully motivated to improve them. Your inclusive vision for the school is increasingly widely shared. The new appointment and changes to role have brought a new energy to the school.

Year 7 Residential

Posted on 12 October 202212 October 2022 by Webmaster

Dear Parent/Carer,

We are delighted to be able to arrange a Year 7 residential trip from Monday 21^st November 2022 to Tuesday 22^nd November 2022 to the Conway Centre in Anglesey, North Wales. The trip will be open to all Y7 students and is designed to assist with the transition from Primary School to Secondary School. Students will have the opportunity to get to know other pupils and staff and to take part in activities that they could not do in school.

The trip will depart on Monday 21^st November. Pupils will travel by coach and arrive at the Conway Centre at midday. The Conway Centre is an Outdoor Adventure site that can provide all students with different learning experiences focussing on different skills. Pupils will be staying at the centre before returning to school on Tuesday evening.

The provisional cost of the trip will be £150.This covers the following:

1 night`s accommodation at the Conway Centre
Coach travel to and from the centre
All activities – choices include High ropes, zip wire, climbing, raft building, sailing, canoeing, problem solving, orienteering, night walk and quiz
Comprehensive Insurance cover
All equipment required for activities
Meals provided: Monday – Evening Meal. Tuesday – Breakfast, cooked lunch and evening meal after which students will return home. Pupils will need to take a packed lunch on Monday morning as lunch won’t be provided on arrival.

If you would like to reserve a place on the trip then please complete the consent form found here by Monday the 3^rd of October:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3YAqYIcEL0WJbl0RrE3b_Nl9NamojG5MvNmZD7xglB1UMzE3SDNQTFIzQ1FINE1PQURZMVRUVk5DOS4u

with a deposit of £75. Our preferred payment method is Wisepay – all Wisepay invites have been sent to the Primary contact as advised by the data received from your Primary school. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.

Monday 12^th October 2022 – £75 deposit

Monday 31^st October 2022 – £75 Final Balance

Payments can be made into the school finance office or via the online WisePay system. Pupils are reminded that they are representing the school and as such are expected to display excellent behaviour and attitude. Any pupils whose behaviour is a cause for concern before the trip will not be permitted to attend.

In line with the School’s Charging and Remissions Policy the school can only request voluntary contributions (except for board and lodging on residential visits). No child will be discriminated against or treated differently according to how much their parents/carers have contributed. However, if there are insufficient contributions the visit may be cancelled.

For further information on charges for School visits please see our Charges and Remissions Policy which is on the school website:

Charges and Remissions Policy

I have also attached the link for the Insurance details:

School Journey Insurance Cover

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the transition team at school on 0161 432 7727 or via email sion.thomas@priestnall.stockport.sch.uk

Yours faithfully

Mr Sion Thomas

Head of Primary Transition

Super Curriculum/ MAWS Headteacher’s Pizza Parlour

Posted on 12 October 202212 October 2022 by Webmaster

On Tuesday this week, The Headteacher and I, were delighted to host a celebratory Pizza Parlour event. This was to recognise the achievements of 27 students for their efforts with regards the Super Curriculum and their Personal Development Challenge Portfolios. All students involved had shown an incredible commitment to their own learning over the last academic year, and as such we wanted to celebrate their successes! I’d like to extend a massive thank you to all students who have taken part in either initiative last academic year, and challenge every student this year to get involved!!

A huge congratulations to all of our winners: a great afternoon enjoyed by all!

Jo Halfacre- Assistant Headteacher