Priory Press, October 2021 Issue 60 : simplebooklet.com

The Priory Press2Headteacher’s LetterDear Parents and Carers Welcome to the first edition of the Priory Press for this academic year. For many of our new Year 7 students and their families this will be the first time to read our half termly newsletter. I am sure you will be amazed at the amount of enriching activities the students have participated in during this first half term, both in and out of the classroom. This is also the first piece of communication I am sending home as the now substantive Headteacher of The Priory School. I am excited to lead our school on its next journey and continue to watch both staff and students flourish. I am also keen to meet more of our families as we engage and proceed with our journey together. Following our successful open evening I wanted to reiterate how thankful we as a school are, for the support from all our community members. Since the evening we have held numerous tours for prospective families who saw for themselves why I am so proud of The Priory. Every tour has been led by myself or another member of the senior leadership team, however, the tours would not have been complete without the students that also took part to talk about their experiences first hand.We started the year with incredible GCSE and A Level results, reaching the top 15% in the country with our English and a positive Progress 8 score. We then moved into the start of our academic year which saw the Year 7 students settling in after their summer school and residential trip. The Greenpower racing team continued their successful season finishing 2nd in the International Finals at Goodwood. Duke of Edinburgh students participated in successful bronze and silver expeditions, Geography students took part in field trips to Denbies and a week-long residential, whilst the PE Department continued to participate successfully in many fixtures each week. These are only a small sample of accomplishments that have been happening at the school alongside our information evenings and extra curricular activities.Today, we came together for our annual sponsored walk; it was again great to see all our community supporting the event. As you are probably aware, we are saving to buy a new minibus which we desperately need to be able to continue participating in all our activities. Any donation is greatly appreciated and can be made via our Justgiving page or via Scopay. Please remember that the school is closed tomorrow (Friday 22nd October) and students will return Monday 1st November. Again, thank you for your continued support and I look forward to speaking with you again after the half term break.Best wishesMrs TrimnellHeadteacher

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A community of angelsAt The Priory School we believe it is imperative that all young people have support for their social, emotional and mental health needs, and this is especially true of Young Carers who are themselves caring for someone in their family. We have worked hard in recent years to establish a network of support within our school and ensure our young carers feel valued and safe. We have a support group that runs every Wednesday lunchtime where our young carers can relax and chat with other young carers. It has always been an important part of the of the school to maintain this support and that our students know who they can talk to should they have any worries or simply need a chat. The daily life of young carers can be so much more difficult than many other students as they try to balance school work and caring responsibilities. Our young carers are a true asset to themselves, the people they care for and our school community. Having this award means that their hard work and resilience has been recognised and is at the forefront of our minds as we all help to offer support when needed.Miss RoachWe are very proud to announce that we have been awarded the Young Carers Angel Award in recognition of the work our school does to support our young carers. 3The Priory Press

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Greenpower cars are battery powered electric cars which are built and modified by the students. The two team cars named PRT Raptor and PRT Hunter, qualified for the international finals with outstanding results across the season including picking up two first places and three second places along with a trophy for ‘Best Presented Team’. The teams have spent the last 12 months racing at circuits like Dunsfold, Castle Combe, the Lotus Test track in Norfolk, Goodwood and Bedford working to maximise the aerodynamics, speed, handling and endurance of each car, modifying body shape and gearing amongst many other things. Read the team’s account on the The Greenpower Tortoise and the Hareinternational final:“Participation in the final is by invitation only and so we were all very pleased to be there. We all unpacked slowly out of the trailer (teenagers in the morning are not renowned for their speed!) with high hopes in our hearts...The practice started at 9.00 in the morning and finished at 11.00. It was such a long practice because of the large number of cars participating. Once we finally got onto the track, Hunter’s second driver (Ruby) had a power failure because an important wire had disconnected. We were brought off the track on the recovery trailer but thankfully it was a quick fix and then both cars ran smoothly.When the races started we were ready with our frog hats and our face paint on. We stepped out to a massive cheer and our cars gleamed in the sunlight as we walked along the start straight. We felt amazing: we were in the international final!After the exciting parade we all got ready to race. As we waited on the grid, the tension was rising. When the race started Flo was wheel to wheel with 2 other cars at turn one but luckily she had the inside line so she overtook them. For the rest of the race she made good progress up the grid and took p7 for the Raptor team. Danny had a solid race too taking p12 for the Hunter team.After the action packed first race Frankie and Ash continued the good fortune in race 2. As the flag dropped Frankie was overtaken and unfortunately he dropped down the grid to p8. Ash almost got hit at turn 1 but luckily they were still in the race and managed to get p11.Mia was driving Hunter and the race was going very well. She secured Hunter 9th position in the kit car category. On the other hand, Joe, driving Raptor, almost got black flagged for tailgating. But at the end of the race he finished in 6th kit car. What a good result for both cars.It was time for our final race. Vihaan and Sam shot off the start line overtaking multiple The Priory School’s Greenpower racing teams had a fantastic result at the last race meet of the season, the international final at the historic Goodwood motor circuit. The Priory Press4

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cars at a time but we had to conserve our batteries as Sam would soon find out. We were doing really well, with both our cars when disaster almost struck. Hunter started to slow down, the batteries on their last legs, almost stopping on the uphill stretch but the car prevailed and managed to finish the race in 11th. Raptor crossed the line in an amazing 2nd place.When all the races were combined, Raptor was awarded 2nd and Hunter 11th place. Being runners up, we won a trophy, medals and even some (non-alcoholic) champagne which was sprayed everywhere in celebration! This was an example of consistency reaping rewards. Thank you to everyone who helped us in our amazing journey, we look forward to the races to come! We also want to say a huge thank you to Mrs Brundish, Mr Hadler and Mr Brundish for giving up their free time to help us race. Priory Racing Team5The Priory Press

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Hi, I'm Izzy and I am in year 9,recently I participated in a commercial campaign about the importance of putting a stop to factory farming and the vitality of agricultural welfare. I was also interviewed by the global CEO of Compassion in world farming, Philip Lymbery. I took this opportunity to promote my passion for a healthier and more sustainable future.He was very receptive and positive about my response, Philip said, “As I ended the call, I felt invigorated and excited to have spoken to such a strong and passionate young person”. I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to share my view and opinion and hopefully be apart of building a better future. Watch Izzy’s Sky TV video here.Read Philip Lymbery’s interview with Izzy here.Izzy’s campaign to save the PlanetThe Priory Press8

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Fantastic weather for our autumn eld workYear 8 students were blessed with some of the best weather in September as they walked to Denbies to learn more about the geography of the local area.On the 23rd and 24th of September we visited the vineyard to find out how this local business operates. Students investigated the challenges of farming grapes in the Surrey Hills, a brief outline of the wine making process as well as the importance of tourism. An added bonus was the opportunity to stop off at another business, ‘Care la Creme’ on top of Ranmore - not only to see a very different scale of economic activity, but to enjoy some delicious snacks and milkshakes. The students are now completing follow up work which will go into a competition, sponsored and judged by another local business - Positive Perspectives.Mr Harrington9The Priory Press

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This year we took over 80 new Year 7 students on a residential trip to Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest. The adventures began on Friday morning when students gathered in the school's main hall ready for their coach trip ahead. When we arrived at the venue, students were straight into their first activities including adventure course, bushcraft and high ropes. After dinner and making beds the group headed back out again for toasted marshmallows around the campfire. It was great to see all the students and staff together, singing campfire songs led by the instructors.After the first night from home, students woke eagerly awaiting the activities for the new day. These didn’t start until everyone had the opportunity to eat the fully cooked breakfast provided each morning. Kitted up and ready for the day's adventures, each group headed back out with their group leader taking part in more activities including archery, climbing and raft building. Raft building proved to be a great hit with staff taking part and trusting the students with their reliable creation of a raft to keep them afloat. At the end of the day everyone sat for their evening meal before dancing the night away in the disco. Needless to say, there weren’t many students or staff that made it to the 10pm curfew of bedtime.On the final day, students started again with a fully cooked breakfast. With some feeling tired, everyone went out to take part in their final activities before the coach journey home. The few days away provided a great experience for everyone, allowing friendships to blossom and students to flourish. It was a pleasure to see the confidence develop within so many of our students. A big thank you to all the staff involved to enable this opportunity to happen.Mrs TrimnellThe Priory Press10Retreat and residential experiences for year 7

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The retreat The retreat was an amazing day out with some fantastic activities.First we got into our groups and then left the school and headed to the nower after when we arrived we did some activity before getting put into groups. After we got put into new groups we all started at an activity the activity were: one person was blindfolded and had to get their color balls while the others directed them. The second activity was sumo wrestling {which was a blast} and the third was an escape room then finally the forth was a game of card.After doing the activity we started walking up the hill, it took a long time but finally we got to the top. Then we enjoyed our lunch and had some fun and then before going back down we played a game where you point at someone and say your name but cant say your name back. After playing a few rounds we set back down the hill half way down we stopped and played some catch the flag. After we played we went back to the church and did a game where one person went up and got given a thing to sculpt with play dough and the rest had to guess it. Then we went back to school, had some water and it was hometime. The staff was amazing and we had a blast,the activities were so much fun and really enjoyable.By Lydia Adams 7A111The Priory PressFrom the 24th-28th September the year 7s were at Avon Tyrrell activity centre. We were there for 2 nights. When we arrived we went straight into our first activities. After our activities we had dinner and then headed up to our rooms before going out for a campfire full of songs and laughter. We then headed to bed. The next day we all went down to breakfast and while some of us enjoyed free time and bought sweets and other stuff from the shop, the rest headed out for a fun packed day of activities including raft building,climbing wall, high ropes, bush craft, adventure course and archery. That evening we enjoyed our last night at Avon Tyrrell with a disco. The next day we did a few activities, and found out that most of us could barely talk after the shouting at the disco the night before. After the activities we had lunch and headed home. By Henco Swanepoel,7A3

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My experience going to church!I really enjoyed my walk to the church! When we got there, we got to do really fun games! We had to run around the church and count all the trees and go back inside and tell the number too the other people who read out the clue! we also had to get the same colour balls as are bibs! and we won! The next thing we did was that we walked up a hill and ate lunch up there! It was a nice view up there! Then we walked back to school and got picked up by our parents ! I will never forget this experience! Thank you Priory and who own the church for such a good day!Grace Pearson 7A3The Priory Press12On the residential,I had the best time.It was jam packed full of activities and also time to relax and get to know everyone there with us.The activities that we did were:Climbing,raft building,archery,adventure course, a bonfire night and high ropes.These activities pushed us to the edge of our abilities and made us reach beyond where we thought we would go. If members of our team (we were put into groups )were struggling then we would be there behind them ,calling to them “One step further! “ or”Come on, you can do it!”On returning from the residential I feel as if we have all gotten closer as a year and we have become more of a team.While doing the activities I felt as if I learnt more and more about everyone and their personalities.Also the facilities we were provided with were remarkable,the history behind the house was very interesting. When returning back from school I was happy and ready to sleep but also sad as this weekend was over.I enjoyed it alot and I want to thank the staff for this amazing opportunity .Charlotte Palmer 7A1

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It was wonderful to open our doors to prospective students and their families on 30th September at our Open Evening. Despite the rain and the fuel shortage issues, more families than ever before joined us to find out more about life at The Priory School.Students were on hand to provide tours of our outstanding facilities. There were classroom demonstrations throughout the evening, a presentation from our Headteacher and families had the chance to meet our amazing and friendly staff.Scott ready for ‘smashing’ time after winning yearYear 11 student Scott has had a winning year on the race track. Scott competes in junior stock car racing and has enjoyed huge success, winning both the South East and Southern Championships. He helps to build and maintain his 1 litre Nissan Micra race car and really enjoys the engineering challenges and solutions that the task brings. Scott's success is even more remarkable as due to his success throughout the season, he always has to start at the back of the grid, which creates a huge challenge for him to work his way through the pack."Its been a really enjoyable season and my determination and hard work has seen me through." said Scott. "I can't wait till April 2022 when I will be starting next season in the adult championship. This means that the cars are allowed to make contact with each other and we will need a hugn spare parts bin to complete running repairs between races." Scott will spend the winter helping to build a new car for this next step in his racing career and we wish hime the very best of luck.Mr Harrison13The Priory PressOpen Evening Success

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Since the start of term I have had the opportunity to meet groups of Year 7s during tutor time. So far I have managed to meet with nearly two tutor groups and had a great time getting to know our new students over a mug of hot chocolate. I look forward to meeting with students from the remaining three tutor groups over the next few months.Mrs TrimnellHot chocolate with Mrs TrimnellThe Dorking Town Partnership have been awarded gold and category winner for this year’s Bid entry in to the South & Southeast in Bloom Competition. The event sponsored by DTP which includes over 320 levy business members showcased Dorking at its very best, highlighting all the continuous work of so many individuals and volunteer groups throughout the year. All the amazing displays have been designed with longevity in mind and placed in specific locations for the enjoyment of everyone.The judge was very impressed with the huge number of colourful hanging baskets, the numerous plaques of interest, the character, cleanliness, architecture, and overall appearance of the town. On route he viewed various green spaces and features of Dorking including the updated Mayflower boat planters, the nautical bunting made by Priory DofE student Millie Hall in South Street gardens, the cockerel planters, the Mayflower arch, the United Reform Church gardens, the Mullins building, the Dorking Museum and St Martin’s church.As part of our Dorking Town Partnership entry for the South and South East in Bloom Competition we further enhanced the area of the South Street gardens by additional summer floral displays including one of our Mayflower inspired boat planters named after one of the Dorking residents who sailed on the ship to America in 1620. As part of this project Millie Hall Priory School DofE student designed and created a nautical, jute rope bunting which provided a colourful backdrop to this area for all to enjoy during the summer months. Liz FullerDorking gets gold with Millie’s contributionThe Priory Press14

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Why you should join the Computer ClubComputer Club runs for one hour after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We learn things that we do not have time to learn in class, like robotics, projects, microbit, raspberry pi etcBut don’t take my word for it; here is what some of the other attendees have to say.The Computing Robotics and Programming club here at The Priory is great fun. Due to it being an extracurricular activity we can always learn new interesting things about computing. The computing projects students do in the club include scratch, microbit, python in thonny. We also do very exciting kahoots, which are game based online quizzes used to review students’ knowledge. Tension builds up at the end of each Kahoot waiting for the winner. In Computing Robotics and Programming you will learn how to program robotics (micro bits, cars and blocks). You will be awarded a Computing Club badge on your 30th time attending the club.Sophie Y8I like coming to the computing club because it is where you can learn to program micro bit. You also get to improve your touchtyping skills each week. You get to meet new people who share the same interests as you. I love the fact that in the club you get to learn and do more than you do in lessons. As well as doing more you get to do it in finer detail. It is so fun and I highly recommend it.Eliza Chillingworth Y815The Priory Press

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Y11 assessed and Y10 practice – the White PeakTowards the end of the summer, a group of 17 students completed their Silver assessed expedition in the Peak district. Their route started at Glenbrook Outdoor Activity Centre near Hope on Sunday 11th July. In the morning they started their journey with a hearty bacon buttie, ready for three days of walking and two nights of camping. The weather was a bit wet to start off their journey, their routes took them over Mam Tor and onto Bushey Heath Farm. On day two, the groups threaded their way down towards the Monsal Trail. Here they admired the old tunnels and viaducts on the route. Overnight, groups had a very comfortable night at Thornbridge Outdoors in more comfortable weather. Finally, on day 3, groups walked back to Glenbrook via Eyam, the plague village.The Priory Press16Duke of Edinburgh’s AwardSilver Expeditions

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Holly Abbott Millie Hall Leona RobertshawMaisy Arjones Tom Harper Amy RogersMaxwell Bailey Louisiana Hearn Megan RussellMathilda Banton Amy Hinton Daniel SextonAnna Barfield Lily-Kay Hoather Jamie SharpeThomas Beckett George Johnson Cameron SnookOscar Bradstock Nelly Johnson Samuel StephensEmily Brown Daniella Kent Akhal TareenEvan Cornwell Harvey Kuras Lucy TaylorMillie Deloford Lucy Langmuir Jessica Thomas-FreeAlfie Duerden Benjamin Long Evie TurnerEmily Edgington Eden Muckle Maisie TyrrellErica Fanlo Doane Daniel Newman Gya VirdeeOliver Franks Daniel Powell Scarlet WestJosh Franks Finlay Reed Finlay WhiteheadKayla Gregg Emma Roberts Sebastian WhiteheadWe are delighted to announce that the following students recently completed their Bronze and Silver DofE awards. Many had completed their volunteering, physical and skill section during the lockdowns. Volunteering included cooking meals/letter writing for venerable members of the community, litter picking, sorting charitable donations, Red Cross missing maps and helping out at the village hall. As things return to normal, students will be able to help at face-to-face volunteering at youth organisations, charity shops and extra curricula school clubs. Congratulations all! Diana Adams-Fuller Lydia ReedMarcus Barfield Thomas SmithMadison Berrill Oliver SparkesNaomi Chillingworth Caleb Tapscott-YatesScarlett Francis Sophia TaylorZak Gill Isobel VennAlice Harper Casey WilliamsAngus Hinton Kate WoodsAmelia Perrin17The Priory PressCongratulations!Silver AwardBronze Award

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Upcoming DofE datesJan/Feb 2022 Bronze Training - date to be confirmedFriday 13th - Saturday 14th May 2022 Bronze practice in the South DownsFriday 10th - Saturday 11th June 2022 Bronze Assessed - North DownsWednesday 29th - Saturday 2nd July 2022Silver Assessed - Peak District, starting at GlenbrookVolunteers NeededThe Priory DofE programme is supported by a fantastic team of adult volunteers. Ranging from ex students, parents and keen to help individuals. If you are able to help and have some spare time, we need help with bronze checkpoints, support with navigation on training days and we would love someone to help sort and maintain kit. Please contact ctn@priorycofe.com if you have some time to offer and a skill to share. Please click here for important DofE documents.19The Priory Press

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The PE department has welcomed the relaxing of the COVID 19 restrictions in schools. We have now been able to run extra-curricular sports clubs at both lunch time and after school, combine year groups training to maximise opportunities and run competitive sports fixtures on National and local levels.Since returning in September we have had numerous football fixtures in the English School FA Cup and League competitions as well as the Under 15 boys rugby side kicking their season of in style against Esher High School. Firstly, we had the Under 13’s (Year 8) football team defeated Maida Vale School in the 1st round of the ESFA Cup 2-1 (goals from F. Abbott and E Macloed, PoM – X Sellings) proceeding to the 2nd round which is another Home tie against Royal Russell who had an impressive 14-0 victory in their first round. We hoped for similar success in the 1st round with the U15’s (Year 10), but unfortunately they were defeated by Cobham Free School on penalties after the game finished 2-2 (Goals from R. Pilbeam and E Cornwell)Next up were the U13 Girls represented by year 7 and 8 who put on the emerald green for their first time in the ESFA Cup 1st round against Kingsdale Foundation School. The girls grew into the game and good performances from both C. Back and E. Southwell-Turner could not stop the dominance of Kingsdale who went on to win 10-0. The U12’s were the final team to compete in the ESFA 1st Round against Archbishop Tenison’s CofE School. Some very good performances by C. McGinnis-Ralph and H Hafez; goals scored from the penalty sport by A. Simkus and Z. Taylor were not enough to beat a physically strong team with the away team winning by a flattering score line of 8-2.The U16’s received a bye straight into the 2nd Round who will start their ESFA Cup campaign against Gordons School who won their 1st round 7-0. With the delayed start to the National competition, we took this as an opportunity to kick off the league campaign against Therfield. After a very strong start by Therfield, Priory’s defenced looked impenetrable. However, fatigue took over and Therfield won with a convincing score line of 5-1. The U16’s girls football team went to Blenheim High School to play in the annual 7 a-side NSSSA tournament. This year there were teams represented by Priory, Blenheim, Rosebury, St Andrews, Therfield, and Esher. The girls played well throughout all 5 games which were played with good intensity, great work ethic and all games were decided by a single goal. Player of the tournament A. Lewis.Upcoming football fixtures (soon to be published and updated on the School Website).Mr McEvoyThe Priory Press20SportFootball

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U12’s (Year 7)Wednesday 10th November – Home – St Andrews (League)Thursday 18th November – Away @ Blenheim – NSSSA 7 a-side tournament – (Girls Only)Thursday 25th November – Away @ Three Rivers – NSSSA 6 a-side tournament – (Boys Only)U13’s (Year 8)Tuesday 19th October – Home – TherfieldMonday 8th November – Home – Royal Russell (ESFA Cup 2nd Round)Tuesday 16th November – Away – Epsom and Ewell (League)Thursday 2nd December – Away @ Three Rivers – NSSSA 6 a-side tournament = (Boys Only)Tuesday 7th December – Away @ Three Rivers (League)Tuesday 3rd March – Home – Southborough (League)U14’s (Year 9)Tuesday 30th November – Away @ Three Rivers (League)U15’s (Year 10)Thursday 4th November – Home – St Andrews (League)Tuesday 23rd November – Away – Epsom and Ewell (League)Wednesday 1st December – Away – Three Rivers (League)Thursday 9th December – Away – Blenheim (League)Thursday 24th February – Home – Southborough (League)U16’s (Year 11)Monday 18th October – Home – Gordons School (ESFA Cup 2nd Round)Football Training ReminderFootball training is on Wednesdays after school for both boys and girls. See extra-curricular timetable for your year group’s lunchtime training.We have the privilege to be working with Dorking Wanderers Academy who provide all the lunch time training for boys and girls. We have also secured the services of Wayne Back from Dorking Cobras who has volunteered to run the Girls football training after school on Wednesdays. The Priory Press22Upcoming Football Fixtures

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After October half term we will be starting to prepare students for the Rugby season post January. Rugby training will start on Monday after School 3:30-4:30 for all ages under the newly floodlit section of our playing field. Students require Rugby kit, studded boots and gumshields (gumshields available from the PE office £1). There is no need to sign up, just turn up.Even though the rugby season in schools does not kick off until January the U15’s played their opening league game on Wednesday 13th October against Esher High School winning 33-10. This was the students first rugby game for over 2 years due to covid restrictions and some students played rugby for the first time. There were strong performances all round and the Priory’s man to man defending proved to be too strong for the Esher side. Priory started very well with some strong running from A. Clipperton and A. Minihane. Early on Priory’s quick passing a direct running broke through the Esher defence with R. Pilbeam crossing the line for the first try of the match; the conversion was neatly slotted home by T. Harper. Priory’s strong defence, solid scrum and direct running secured a 26-0 lead at half term with a try from T. Harper and two tries from R. Barker (plus two conversions by T. Harper). The second half proved a little bit more difficult for the Priory as Esher came out strong. Esher turned the ball over on their try line to save a certain try, but unfortunately scuffed the kick across the field to set R. Barker up for his hat-trick try, which was again converted by T. Harper. The game was won, but playing with 14 players against a full Esher side with subs showed in the latter stages of the match. Some fatigued players found themselves in offside positions giving Esher easy penalties. Esher capitalised and scored two unconverted tries. Final score Priory 33 – 10 EsherPriory Team 1. A Minihane, 2. R Pilbeam, 3. A Cojocaru, 4. J Waller, 5. J Franks, 6. F Warner, 7. O Medhurst, 8. A Clipperton, 9. R Attridge, 10. T Harper, 11. O Hodges, 12. F Wooding, 13. H Maxwell, 14. R Barker.Confirmed Rugby FixturesU15’s (Year 10)Wednesday, 9 March 2022 v St Andrews (H)Wednesday, 23 March 2022 v Boxhill (H)23The Priory PressRugby

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The year 10 had their first local school fixture against Boxhill on Wednesday, 6th October. The match was at home on a gloriously sunny day, with a lovely squad of 10 players. The girls got off to a good start and were 5-1 up after the first quarter with some excellent goals from Megan Russell and Jess Thomas-Free. Onto the second quarter and with a change of players and positions the team continued to dominate the game with Evie Turner controlling the game at Centre and at half time The Priory were still in the lead, 8 - 5. In the third quarter there was some great linking play with the ball moving from defence to attack efficiently. Going into the last quarter The Priory were up 15 - 7. The last quarter saw the girls grow with confidence and really push on to win the match with a final score of 18 - 8. I am so very proud of how the whole team worked together, changed positions and supported each other through the whole game. The Boxhill team voted Evie Turner, Player of the match. Welwl done girls, a great start to the season. Mrs HarrisonNetballSports DayIt seems a long time ago that The Priory held its annual sports day. A reminder of the results are as follows:Year 7 Winners = CanterburyYear 8 Winners = GuildfordYear 9 Winners = GuildfordYear 10 Winners = GuildfordOverall Winners = GuildfordWell done to Guildford who have taken the sports day trophy away from Canterbury who have won Sports day every year since 2016.Sports day is very much a team event to build on the community within each house. However, we do celebrate individual succes. Every year we award an individual student with the sports day award. This award is given for going above and beyond during sports day. This year the award was given to Jessica H. Jess competing in all running events (100m, 200m and 800m) and made the final in all events running a total of 5 races. Jess won both the 100m and 200m finals as well as finishing 3rd in the 800m. A worthy winner. Well done Jess!Mr McEvoyThe Priory Press24

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On 15th September there was a parent information evening on The Priory School’s approach to reading and literacy. If you were unable to attend please follow the links below to catch up on the information given.Why we need to read • Helps with our mental health• If students see teachers and parents reading for pleasure they will get into the habit of reading• More than ever, in our digital world, we need to be able to read• The average reading age needed to access questions in GCSE papers is 15 years and 7 months• Good readers become higher earnersPriory staff aim to help students progress in their reading whatever reading age a student arrives with at school. We hope parents and carers will see reading as enjoyable but maybe reading is difficult and hard for you or your child. If as a parent or carer you would like to learn more about ways to improve your own reading or to support your child to read please contact us via this link. How we support student reading at The Priory School• Accelerated Reader• Tutor Reading • Parent Involvement • Priory Canon Link • Bookbuzz Books• Expectation of independent reading - 2 reading homeworks set a week/ taking AR quizzes in the LRC when a book is finished• Students carry a book of their choice with them dailyThe school is running the Accelerated Reader (AR)programme for Key Stage 3. AR is a computer programme that helps teachers manage and monitor students’ independent reading practice.1. Students have taken a STAR reading assessment online to calculate their reading age and give them a Book Level (BL).2. Students pick a book at their level and read it at their pace. When finished, the student takes a short quiz on the computer - passing the quiz is an indication they understood what they have read.3. Students are given their Book Level (BL). All progress reports in the new year will include your child’s reading age.Link to A Parents Guide to Accelerated reader on website.Year 7 Reading and LiteracyTutor Reading• Tutors read to students in Tutor Time for 20 minutes a week on a Thursday. • This reading session will give students a chance to experience books beyond their reading ability and understanding.• Students will follow the text with a ruler as this will help with spelling and new vocabulary. • Please ask your child what book they are reading in Tutor time Mrs HallThe Priory Press26

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The Priory CanonA set of books that are considered excellent literature. Visit the Priory website to view the books or use the link belowEach subject will have a canon that will support the curriculum and help students to progress in subjects they enjoy. Students will be encouraged to participate in The Priory Canon; their reward card will be stamped for each book read and housepoints given.Once students are awarded a bronze lapel badge, their name will go onto the canon roll of Honour on the school website. Canon loyalty cards are available from the LRC Students can achieve a sticker for every canon book they read and a reading pin for every completed lloyyalty card. The pins progress from bronze through to gold. Levels of attainment Bronze lapel rosette pin 6 Books Silver lapel rosette pin 12 BooksGold lapel rosette pin 18 BooksVolunteer Librarian Assistants wantedNo prior qualification needed. All training will be given. Please contact Mrs Hall for further information.dhl@priorycofe.comThe Priory Press28

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Stars of the TermFleur Whitehead 7A1 Calm positivityFreddie Alexander 7A2 A positive start to the yearJack DiPlacito 7A3 Completed the most sections in the 10:10 ChallengeAlan Simkus 7B1 1st person in the tutor group this year to have a subject teacher speak to me about how well they worked.Michael Boshoff 7B2 Most housepoints so far! Hugo Bleach 7A1 For a great start to the term.Lewis Underhill 7A2 House points and behaviourBetsy James 7A3 Most housepoints this week and always smilingNicole Barnes 7B1 Most housepoints this week and always smilingAshley Atfield 7B2 Most housepointsCharlotte Palmer 7A1 Willing to help alwaysKara Lowe 7A2 BehaviourHenco Swanepoel 7A3 Making a video for the open evening plus lots of house points Esme Jarman 7B1 Always helpfulTilly Barnes 7B2 Steppng in to do the video for Open EveningSam Kalynuk 7A1 PerseverenceKara Lowe 7A2 Excellent attitudeEloise McLear 7A3 Making a video for the open evening plus lots of house points Seb Ireland 7B1 Always so polite and helpfulElena Scanlon 7B2 Most housepointsMatilda Middleton 7A1 PositivityZyah Henry 7A2 Helpful within the tutor group,Reuben Winter 7A3 Great help with the Open Evening Edward Scott 7B1 Doing really well with housepointsMichaela Arthur 7B2 Getting involved in extra-curricular activities Max Matthews 7A1 Being a model studentEmma Johnson 7A2 Number of house points awarded.Grace Pearson 7A3 Writing an article for the newsletter about the year 7 retreat Emily Scola 7B1 An amazing amount of housepointsIsabelle Peare 7B2 For being a really supportive friendKieran Brennard 8A1 For getting the most hopuse points (8) this weekDaisy Alexander 8A2Ava Mae Baines 8B1 For a really positive start to the year - 6 housepoints in the first week!Beth Flashman 8B2 Setting example of high standards - 100% equipment, perfect uniform, engaged with all tutor activities.Xanda Henry 8A1 For excellent knowledge and enthusiasm in a DT Cover lessonBethan Watkins 8A2 Excellent contribution to tutor timeHarry Burnett 8B1 For a really positive start to the year - 6 housepoints in the first week!Leila Ashman 8B2 Excellent attitude to learning across all subjects, shown my lots of house points.Billy Dudley 8A1 For making a positive start to all his lessons in year 829The Priory Press

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Glenon, James 9A1 Excellent start to the term with plenty of house points awardedCRISP, Archie 9A2 Impressive number of house points in the first weekMinihanne, Alfie 9B1 Most helpful to Jake joining PrioryBibby, Georgina 9B2 Great start to the term, Lots of house points and school council representativeAbid, Reem 9A1 Excellent start to the term with plenty of house points awardedTHALAGALA, Ama 9A2 Impressive number of house points in the first weekBoon Daniel 9B1 Jump of 4 house points in a weekZakar Molefi 9B2 Settled really well to life at the Priory and 6 house points last weekCaldwell, Robert 9A1 Achieving housepoints in 3 different lessons most days and always working hard to do his best.Mazewski, Luca 9A2 Most house pointsPriani-Manco, Gerta9B1 fantastic start of the year- 6+ HP for 3 weeks runningElizabeth Sparks 9B2 Always ready to learn. Quielty gets on and achieves regular house pointsJakens, Oscar 9A1 For improving massively. 7 housepoints and no demerits last week- well done and keep going in this direction.TORRIE, Katie 9A2 Most house points, 100% attendance, another great weekLiam Burchell 9B1 Improvement in House pointsOscar Rosendale 9B2 Always polite and ready to learn. 8 house points last weekLiliana Doughty 9B1 Demonstrating Priory values: Dignity, Respect, Community, Wisdom and friendshipIzzy Rhodes 9B2 Amazing contribution to the environment - raising awareness of issuesDaniel Head 8A2 A great start to the yearChloe Mole 8B1 A great start to the yearRoxie Stratford 8B2 10 house points in a weekLola Card 8A1 For being an impressive tour guide during open eveningMillie Ransome 8A2 Help during tutor time and open eveningMegan Barker 8B1 An excellent start to the year, and 6 housepoints this week!Connor Deacon 8B2 Impressed with his attitude to learning in RE and for witnessing good choices in behaviour (He's recognising when someone is purposefully annoying him and he's asking them to stop... before reacting).Andrew Wyatt 8A1 For being amazing at the Open evening and doing tours all this weekEmily Steele 8A2 First person in school to contribute to sponsored walkWill Rees Davies 8B1 An excellent week - no demerits and 5 house points!Sam Winstone 8B2 Fantastic improvement in attitude to learningJamie Reeves 8A1 Fantastic improvement in attitude to learningIzzy Matthews 8A2 Maturity and helping with the open evening with such positivity.Jemimah Taylor 8B1 For consistently being positive and outstanding.Douglas BAtes 8B2 Excellent attitude to learning across all subjects, especially the Humanities.Stars of the Term contd.The Priory Press30

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Charlie Elphick 11A1 A positive start to the yearEmily Young 11A2 Great start to the yearFaith Harding 11A3 Really pleasant, polite and helpful start to the year.Edie Blythe 11B1 A conscientous start to the term.Rowan Francis 11B2 A positive start to the yearAmy Monaghan 11A1 Excellent start to the yearJess Beckett 11A2 Great start to the yearEmma Coles 11A3 HP/Prefect Already outstanding effort across the board.Sam Watkins 11B1 Conscientious: already attending revision clubsHarley Rycroft 11B2 Excellent start in Science, trying really hard and very studious.Joe Collins 11A1 Excellent use of form time - good work ethic Ashleigh Matcham 11A2 Nice positive start to the term and working hard all roundTheo Delatitis 11A3 Excellent week all roundPhoebe Bernal 11B1 Excellent effort in MathsOliver Foskett 11B2 Excellent focus this weekDaisy Dixon 11A1 For improved focus in form timeLewis Conway 11A2 Every lesson and every day of the week works his hardest.Jamie Pigott 11A3 Positive comments from teachers about his progress.Ben Abbott 11B1 Mature and conscientious start to the term.Macy Parker 11B2 Good focus on her subjects and has settled in well to prefect roleGrace Gibb 11A1 Excellent on Open EveningLaila Baines 11A2 Building confidence in science and making progressMaddie Mason 11A3 Excellent on Open EveningOlivia Goodfellow 11B1 Resiliance and pride in her role as a prefect and open evening guideMary Rennles 11B2 Helpful during tutor time, settling into her prefect role wonderfully and an asset to the school on open evening. Bella Baker 10A3Leona Robertshaw 10B1Mathilda Banton 10A1Fearne Pople 10A2Amy Hinton 10A3Joss Guenigault 10B1Eleanor Swain 10B2Rocco Stratford 10A1Scarlet West 10A2Alfie Duerden 10A3Felix Perry 10B1Callum Taylor 10B2Stars of the Term contd.Dan Newman 10A1Finn Wooding 10A2Charlie Knight 10A3Reuben Pilbeam 10B1Eleanor Swain 10B2Ruby Barrett 10A1Brandon Tutton 10A2Oli Hodges 10A3Harvey Maxwell 10B1Eden Muckle 10B2Dylan Wright 10A1Ruby Moore-Dominguez 10A231The Priory Press

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Dates and times: Wednesday 13th October 4:30pm-5:30pm Parent and Carer Information Sessions A virtual session designed to help you understand how to best support a young person through their DofE Award. The session includes: What DofE is • How to get started • What to expect • What to do to achieve an award • Where to find help No need to book! To attend a session please follow this link: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Thursday 28th October (Half term) 12:30pm-13:30pm Tuesday 9th November 6pm-7pm Thursday 25th November 5.30pm–6.30pm Wednesday 8th December Thursday 16th December • 4:30pm-5:30pm 5pm-6pm Alternatively, please copy and paste the below link into your web browser https://bit.ly/32UrAGu If you are joining us from a smart phone, you will be required to download the Microsoft Teams App Q&A • The Priory Press32

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The Priory Press34WeydonLane,Farnham,SurreyGU98UG. Tel:01252725052Web:www.i2ipartnership.co.ukEmail:info@i2ipartnership.co.ukTwitter:@i2ipartnershipRegisteredOffice:WeydonSchool,WeydonLane,Farnham,SurreyGU98UGRegisteredinEnglandandWalesNo:0755253515th October 2021 Dear Parent/Carer, Transform, Lead, Inspire - Teach Get into Teaching Information & Coffee Morning at Reigate School Saturday 20th November 2021 10.00am to 12.00 noon There has never been a better time to become a teacher. Your classroom is where it all happens – excitement, discovery, awe and wonder. You’ll need to be ready for a challenge, be capable of contributing to a team of committed professionals and want to make the most from a career that grows and develops with you. The i2i Teaching Partnership SCITT is a highly regarded provider of secondary initial teacher training across Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. Our programme provides high quality school based training that enables our trainees to develop into confident and competent professionals and we are praised for our personal and supportive approach. This year we have 19 trainee teachers based at our new training hub at Reigate School, and we are excited to start recruiting for the 2022 cohort. We would like to invite you to join us at our Get into Teaching Information and Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th November 2021. At this drop-in event you will be able to: ● speak to teaching experts and practising teachers to receive one-to-one advice on training options and find out about teaching as a career ● meet representatives from the i2i Teaching Partnership to find out about the teacher training programme, gaining school experience, the application process and the funding available. Please note that in order to train to teach you need to hold an Honours Degree. This event is for undergraduates, recent graduates and those considering a career change, not for school age children. If you are interested in attending this event, please visit our web page where you will find a link to sign up: https://www.i2ipartnership.co.uk/443/upcoming-events. If you are unable to attend this event but are interested in finding out more please email Krissy Taylor at ktaylor@i2ipartnership.co.uk Yours faithfully, Maria Mezzullo i2i SCITT DIrector and WMAT Director of Teacher Development 

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35The Priory Press Get into Teaching Information & Coffee Morning Saturday 20th November 2021 at Reigate School 10.00am to 12.00 noon There has never been a better time to become a teacher. Your classroom is where it all happens – excitement, discovery, awe and wonder. You’ll need to be ready for a challenge, be capable of contributing to a team of committed professionals and want to make the most from a career that grows and develops with you. If you are considering a career in teaching and would like to find out more then come along to our drop-in event where you will be able to: ● Speak to teaching experts and practicing teachers to receive one-to-one advice on your training options and find out about teaching as a career. ● Find out more about routes into teaching, gaining school experience, training with i2i, the application process and the funding available. To find out more and book your place please visit our website: https://www.i2ipartnership.co.uk/443/upcoming-events text ‘Teach’ to 80011, or contact Krissy Taylor at ktaylor@i2ipartnership.co.uk Please note that in order to train to teach you need to hold a Degree. The i2i SCITT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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