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Dark Skies Festival

Everyone is invited to Stargazing South Downs, Saturday 15th February at Steyning Grammar School and Thursday 20th February at The Town Hall, Lewes. There will be a wide range of activities for budding astronomers and space enthusiasts, including indoor planetarium shows, virtual reality experiences, advice on setting up telescopes and astronaut selfie stands. 15th Feb SGS Flyer 20th Feb Lewes Flyer The South Downs National Park is hosting a Dark Skies Festival, Friday 7 February to Sunday 23 February with activities and events taking place across the National Park, check out all the events at www.southdowns.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival.  

Coronavirus Advice

The government is closely monitoring the spread of Coronavirus. The overall risk to the UK is ‘moderate’ however the government understand that people are concerned. Public Health England have provided the following information: Information for the public: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public Blog and frequently asked questions: https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/ Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus   A UK wide campaign has been launched to provide clear advice on how to slow the spread of Coronavirus – this campaign promotes basic hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue. Please see the poster: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e35b25740f0b609169cb52a/coronavirus-public-info-poster-2.pdf

RSC Top of the Bench

In January, a team of four student chemists represented Priory School at the Royal Society of Chemistry competition ‘Top of the Bench’ hosted by Hurstpierpoint College. A series of practical lab challenges were followed by a racing quiz – all thoroughly enjoyed by the participants. Huge thanks to everyone for making this a special event. Excellent teamwork from Priory!

Public Speaking Competition

This month our Public Speaking team represented Priory School in the District Branch Final of the Churchill Public Speaking Competition. Our team made impressive contributions on a range of topical issues. Edith Courage, our speaker, gained a special commendation from the panel of judges, and the whole team made a tremendous contribution to an evening of high quality oracy! Debating Society runs in the Lecture Theatre on Thursdays at 1.30pm – all students are welcome. We run a fortnightly timetable for juniors and seniors to give all an opportunity to participate.  

Homework on EduLink after Half Term

Please note that from the start of Term 4 (Monday 24th February 2020) we will be changing to EduLink as our homework app, rather than Show My Homework. The link to Show My Homework from this website will be removed. Note to parents : In EduLink the "Done" link for homework is only visible to students! Further information about EduLink is available here.

Year 9 Options Information and Parents' Evening Tue 25th Feb 2020

Please note that all booking for Parents' Evenings is now done through EduLink. You will be able to secure appointments with your son’s/daughter’s teachers via EduLink from 8.00pm on Monday 17th February to 11:55pm on Monday 24th February. Please make sure you are logged on as a parent rather than a student. If you need any help logging on, please email webmaster@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk (note that this inbox is checked during term-time office hours) Remember that your username is normally your email address, and if you're using the app the School ID is priory If you have any queries about bookings, please email patricia.cowlin@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk (Assistant Head) EduLink Parents' Evening Guide EduLink guide General information about EduLink    

Wallands Nearly New Sale

There is to be an adults and children's Nearly New Sale at our partner - Wallands School - premises on the 29th February. Priory parents can register to sell and will receive 65-75% of anything sold (the higher amount if they also help out at the sale). Women's, children's and men’s clothes, shoes and accessories, books, toys, sports or general 'kit'... can be sold if in good condition. Register by emailing: nearlynewwallands@gmail.com for a registration form. On receipt of that we will send you a sellers pack with labels and information about the sale. And if you have nothing to sell then come for a shop and tea and cake from 12.45-3.30pm!

Information on Wuhan Coronavirus

Downloadable posters : English Chinese Further information : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/wuhan-novel-coronavirus/

How do I support my child with learning?

We have added some helpful documents to the homework page giving guidance to parents in supporting their children's learning. 

Year 11 Parents' Evening Wed 22nd Jan 2020

Please note that all booking for Parents' Evenings is now done through EduLink. You will be able to secure appointments with your son’s/daughter’s teachers via EduLink from 8.00pm on Tuesday 14th January to midnight on Tuesday 21st January. Please make sure you are logged on as a parent rather than a student. If you need any help logging on, please email webmaster@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk (note that this inbox is checked during office hours) Remember that your username is normally your email address, and if you're using the app the School ID is priory If you have any queries about bookings, please email patricia.cowlin@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk (Assistant Head) EduLink Parents' Evening Guide EduLink guide General information about EduLink    

Choose To Teach!

Year 10 Parents' Evening Thu 16th Jan 2020

Please note that all booking for Parents' Evenings is now done through EduLink. You will be able to secure appointments with your son’s/daughter’s teachers via EduLink from 8.00pm on Wednesday 8th January to midnight on Wednesday 15th January. Please make sure you are logged on as a parent rather than a student. If you need any help logging on, please email webmaster@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk (note that this inbox is checked during office hours) Remember that your username is normally your email address, and if you're using the app the School ID is priory If you have any queries about bookings, please email patricia.cowlin@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk (Assistant Head) EduLink Parents' Evening Guide EduLink guide General information about EduLink    

Christmas Raffle Results

A big thank you from the Friends of Priory to those of you that have been so generous in supporting the Christmas fundraising this year, both in the fantastic prizes which were donated or in buying the raffle tickets – we are delighted to have made a staggering £1023.43 profit which will go towards Friends of Priory’s 2020 fundraising projects.  Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!  

Parents and Carers invitation to iCan Careers Event 23.01.20

East Sussex LA  are inviting parents of students aged 14-18 with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and/or students with barriers to accessing mainstream careers events to attend the iCan careers event on 23rd January 2020 at the Kings Church in Eastbourne. Students and parents/carers will have the opportunity to meet colleges, local training providers and over 30 employers from across the county and through four rooms : 1.    The Interactive Hall, where education providers and employers will be providing engaging activities for students to take part in, including using virtual reality; 2.    The Work Ready room, will help young people with their CV skills, writing their personal statements, improving their interview skills, college applications, and their overall personal development; 3.    The Careers Hotspot room, will enable young people to meet with employers and providers to learn about routes into employment and gain information about careers; 4.    The Careers Cinema will be running career films focused on construction and the health and social care sectors, with a question and answer session with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Allied Health Professionals. This year all four rooms will be open to parents and carers from 15.00 -16.30, where you can find information on next steps from employers, and take part in coding workshops with Microsoft. If parents and carers would like to attend please sign up by visiting the Eventbrite site, or to find out more information, email enterprisecoordinator@eastsussex.gov.uk.

Christmas Celebrations - Wednesday 18th December 2019

6.00pm - approx. 7.30pm in Priory School Chapel. Doors open 5.30 for seasonal refreshments, raffle and stalls. The celebrations will involve traditional carols, instrumental pieces and a number of vocal items. Many students will be involved in the celebrations and it will give you the opportunity as a parent/carer to see your child perform and to celebrate Christmas within the wonderful surroundings of our school Chapel. Don't forget to get your ticket! These will be on sale in school at break via the students, about one week in advance.

Friends of Priory Christmas Fair Prize Draw

Please download the flyer here. Please see Amanda Burgess for further information or to donate a prize or purchase tickets – 01273 476231 ext 312 amanda.burgess@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk

Thinking of Teaching event

  Come along to this great event and find out more about how to start your teaching journey! TUESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2019 4.00 PM - 6.00 PM ST RICHARD'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE, BEXHILL ON SEA, TN40 1SE Download the flyer here.

S.E.N.D. Strategy Summary booklets available

Please see the flyer here.