In summary Police Cadets is a volunteer youth group for 13-17 year olds with amazing opportunities, the chance to develop yourself, learn about Policing, make friends and have fun.
Here is a bit more information for anyone interested – https://vpc.police.uk/be-a-cadet/
stockportcadets@gmp.police.uk
If they would like to join us, all they need to do is email the above email address and we will contact them back with an application form.
Please Click below for information on Discounted School uniform.
Dear Parent/Carer,
As you will be aware your child is in their last year at Priestnall. Leaving secondary school is often a landmark
in a student’s educational life and it is nice to remember this significant moment in a positive way. This year,
we have liaised with a high-quality clothing company to provide students with “leavers’ hoodies”.
The Priestnall logo will be placed on the front left hand side of the hoodie and the year 21 will be placed on
the back, along with the word ‘leavers’. Students can personalise their hoodie by changing the colour, style
and size. They will also be able to add a nickname to their hoodie if they choose to do so, at the additional cost
of £4.00.
This year, we have decided to open an online shop with the company; this makes the ordering process much
easier and more secure for both parties as no cash needs to be brought into school.
We have negotiated an excellent price of £22.50 for a hoody and £25.50 for a zippy, which includes delivery to
the school. The online shop will close on the 31/05/21 so all orders must be placed before then in order for
the printing process to take place. Once all orders are in, the school’s full order can be processed, the hoodies
delivered to school and then the hoodies will be ready to distribute during the Year 11 Leavers’ Celebration
Event (date to be advised and subject to Covid restrictions), or on GCSE Results day in August (again, subject
to Covid restrictions).
Please see below for the link to the Leavers’ Hoodies Online Shop where you can place your order.
https://www.elitegymwear.co.uk/gym-clubs/priestnall-school.html
Yours faithfully
Mrs H Fern
College Manager (Ryland’s)
Please see below a letter from Stockport Metropolitan Council and PACTS.
Dear Parent/Carer,
We are writing to jointly set out the position concerning school openings within the current Covid national lockdown.
We aim to work together to ensure that the right offer is in place for you in these challenging circumstances.
Government statement on access to schools
The government’s message is that the vast majority of children should remain at home where possible and take part in the remote learning offer provided by their school. Whilst schools continue to be safe; the intention is to reduce the increase in positive Covid cases in your communities, easing the pressure on the NHS and hospital places.
Schools will remain open, and places may be made available to:
I’m facing difficulties – what support is available?
We know that the current situation has created a level of uncertainty and anxiety for all. We want to reassure you that there is support available. Please see some of the support available on our Local Offer website.
For anyone having to self-isolate, help and support with food and medical supplies can be found by calling the Stockport Coronavirus Helpline on 0161 217 6046 from Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 4:30pm.
How is Stockport implementing the Government statement?
We want to be clear on the current position about Stockport schools and nurseries.
Early years settings, including nurseries will remain open for all children.
During the national lockdown, primary, secondary, alternative provision and special schools will remain open to vulnerable children and young people and the children of critical workers only. All other pupils should receive remote education.
We have all had to adapt swiftly to new ways of accessing information and support during the pandemic. If computer equipment is an issue then please speak to your school. You can obtain further support from the council’s IT lending library by ringing 07537 127 095.
We have also been made aware that, in addition to computers and tablet devices, many smart TVs and even recent games consoles can be used to access the internet and remote learning resources. Please see https://www.tes.com/news/how-use-xbox-or-playstation-online-learning for more information.
Who is classed as a “vulnerable child/young person”?
The definition of vulnerable children and young people includes children who have a social worker, an education, health and care plan (EHCP) or who may be vulnerable for another reason at local discretion (“otherwise vulnerable”).
Schools continue to be open for face to face learning for some children and young people during this period. These include:
Those with an EHCP- these young people will be offered a school place. It is up to parent/carers whether your child takes up this place. Your school will speak to parents about whether you want to take up this place and plans for support.
We realise that the current situation may pose an additional challenge for our SEND learners across Stockport. We need to ensure that support is offered in line with their EHCP plans. For those children with EHCP who are not attending, we will be contacting families to ensure support is in place in the next few weeks once we have gauged who is not in.
We know that lockdown challenges everyone, but for our SEND families, this is particularly the case. We have the SEND hub which can be contacted on 0161 217 6028 option 2, here you gain further advice and support.
Those with a social worker- these young people will be offered a school place. We will be working together with families to support attendance.
Vulnerable children: Other groups, including those classed as vulnerable, might access a place. These include:
The discussion will need to take place with your school if you feel you may need a place as your child/family fall into this definition.
Any child with Covid symptoms, or who needs to self-isolate, must do so at home regardless of their need for a school place.
Children of critical workers. The list of critical workers can be found on the Gov.uk website. A school place should be offered to any family where at least one parent/carer is a critical worker, but if, as a family with a critical worker, you can keep your child at home and support their learning you should do so. Please do not ask for a school place unless necessary. If you can support your child to learn from home on some but not all days each week, please discuss this with your school.
If you need a face-to-face school place, you should contact your school to discuss your child’s school place and confirm arrangements. You can also talk to your social worker (if you have one), or any professional working with you or your family. However, if you have further queries or have not been able to access a place but urgently need one to fulfil a critical role then you can email school.enquiries@stockport.gov.uk
Is full-time access guaranteed?
Stockport schools are committed to providing places for those children outlined in this letter. We must acknowledge that the offer available to you will vary depending upon what your child’s school can safely provide; this will change over time for every school.
Where a school experiences staff sickness, staff members who need to shield or self-isolate, its ability to safely provide face to face learning for all children who qualify for a school place will be affected. It may be that a school has to reduce the number of places available, or reduce the hours that your child can be in school. We continue to work closely with our colleagues in Public Health to ensure that we provide a safe environment and comply with current government guidance. We ask that Parent/carers understand that where there are issues with places, these decisions have not been taken lightly and will be reviewed as situations change.
We ask that the current public health advice is followed by us all to protect you and your loved ones. To further support our efforts to reduce the virus’s community transmission, you must wear a face covering (unless exempt) and keep a two-metre distance from anyone outside your household at all times when on school premises (where possible).
Updates and useful Contacts
In most cases, you should direct any queries to your child’s school. However, you may find updated information on:
We understand that supporting home learning is challenging, especially if you are also working from home. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and understanding at this time.
Yours sincerely
Steve Nyakatawa
Director of Education
Paul Harper/Sherann Hillman- Chairs of Parents and Carers Together (PACT)
Please click Below for information on the Year 10 End of Year Assessments.
This year, Priestnall School will be offering its first Virtual Open Evening. This is currently in production and will be shared with prospective parents/carers and their children within the next few weeks.
Following the virtual evening, you will have an opportunity to ask specific questions or have a discussion with a member of the Transition Team. Unfortunately we have been informed by Stockport Local Authority (LA) we are unable to offer personalised tours as we had planned to do. Please see statement from the LA: We are all aware that this is the time of year when parents/carers are looking at schools to decide upon their options for the on-going education of their children. In light of Covid, the ability for schools to welcome non-pupils has been significantly impacted. The priority has to be safety for all. This means that parental visits to secondary schools will not be undertaken this year as in previous years.
We are looking forward to sharing all the great things that are going on here at Priestnall and hope to see you in person very soon
Kind regards,
Craig Burns
Headteacher
Dear parent/carer,
I am writing to inform you that we have been advised that a Year 8 student has tested positive for COVID-19.
We have been in communication with our Local Health Protection Team and the Local Authority and are following their guidance. Students in Year 8 must now self-isolate until they return to school on Wednesday 7th October which will be 14 days from any potential contact in school. We have been asked to stress that students must remain at home and not leave the house. They must not socialise with others. The rest of the family do not need to self-isolate at the moment, unless one of the family becomes symptomatic. A COVID-19 test is only required if a person becomes symptomatic. Any positive tests must be reported to school to help us control the spread of the infection.
Due to issues of confidentiality the name of the student cannot be shared.
Brothers and sisters in Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 are allowed to attend school as normal, so long as they do not display symptoms of COVID-19. The school will remain open as normal for all year groups other than Year 8.
We are in regular contact with the Local Health Protection Team and Local Authority; should we receive further advice we will contact you immediately.
This is such a disappointing start to the new academic year, but possibly one which was inevitable given the rising cases locally. Students who are self-isolating will now access work that is available on Frog and must regularly check their school emails regarding lesson arrangements.
Further information will follow regarding live Teams lessons.
Please see attached the Remote Learning strategy, which is also available on our website.
If you have any concerns regarding the above, please get in touch with your child’s Director of Studies:
mairsile.griffin@priestnall.stockport.sch.uk – Bridgewater College
bernard.delaney@priestnall.stockport.sch.uk – Imperial College
jason.kneen@priestnall.stockport.sch.uk – Rylands College
adam.morrison@priestnall.stockport.sch.uk – Urbis College
arron.mccourt@priestnall.stockport.sch.uk – Victoria College
If you have any queries about Remote Learning please contact Mr Clarey:
tim.clarey@priestnall.stockport.sch.uk
We wish all our students and their families well during these challenging times.
Yours faithfully,
Craig Burns
Headteacher
Dear Parent/Carer,
September 2020
Year 7 Photographs
I am writing to inform you that the School Photographers, Gillman and Soame will be in school on Monday 21st September 2020 for the Year 7 individual photographs.
Please could you ensure that your child arrives to school in full and correct uniform on Friday as follows:
The photographic session will take place between 9.30am and 12.30pm. The photographs will be available for purchase a few weeks later.
Should you have any queries about school photographs or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0161 432 7727.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours faithfully
Mrs H. Drury
Primary Curriculum Co-ordinator
Click the link below for The Covid 19 Advice for parents.
All year 11s are to arrive at school in full Priestnall PE kit on Thursday 3rd September.
Classes 10y and 8y are also required to arrive at school in Full Priestnall PE Kit on Friday 4th September.
Government and LA guidance advice is to wear PE Kit on PE days and not to use the changing rooms.
Compulsory jumper and optional joggers/leggings for warmth.
Wet weather indoor plan for days when it rains, due to students remaining in kit all day.
