Award for top Priestley cadets
THREE students from Priestley College have received His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet Award for Endeavour. Cadet Petty Officer Grace Moss, Cadet Flight Sergeant Shauna Smyth, who are both on the college’s Protective Services course, as well as Cadet Sergeant Harry White were honoured. In her commendation, Grace was acknowledged for her ‘exemplary commitment to service’ during… Continue Reading Award for top Priestley cadets
Working towards a greener future
STAFF from Priestley have completed training in how to become more carbon literate. The college’s team of Progress Tutors attended the training at Manchester Metropolitan – the world’s first university to ever help its own students become carbon literate. Philippa Barton, who attended the training, said: “We were looking at what we could do to reduce our… Continue Reading Working towards a greener future
Good deed for local food bank
Protective Services students from Priestley College filled two vans full of supplies for Warrington Foodbank. Among the students was Lavinia Burcea and other members of her team they called Merry Meals who joined forces with the congregation at St John’s United Reformed Church in their efforts. “My living room was full and it took two… Continue Reading Good deed for local food bank
Debating Society leads the way
After weeks of preparation, members of Priestley’s Debating Society competed in the English Speaking Union’s prestigious MACE Debating Competition, which has run since 1957. Pheobe McMahon, Jessica Bairstow and Aidan Carter took on Bolton School Girls’ Division, opposing the motion ‘This House supports the implementation of a four-day school week.’ Priestley’s main speakers argued against… Continue Reading Debating Society leads the way
John takes oars in rebrand
A STUDENT has helped with the rebrand of a youth rowing organisation that has become popular across the region. John Sutton stepped in after Warrington Youth Rowing approached Priestley College looking for help in its transition to becoming All Aboard Youth Rowing. The former Bridgewater High pupil worked in his own time on the project… Continue Reading John takes oars in rebrand
Student art exhibited in gallery
Congratulations to our Art Foundation students who will have their work exhibited this weekend and next at The Dory Gallery in Llangollen. The students joined in a series of workshops at the Bryntysilio Outdoor Education Centre, exploring practical elements of drawing, printmaking, photography and textiles-based land art. Their experience of moving through the landscape during many walks… Continue Reading Student art exhibited in gallery
Speaker puts focus on youth work
Youth worker John Harper, from BYP (Broomfield Youth Project), visited Priestley last week to talk with Childcare and Early Years students about his career in youthwork, the different ways in which children and youth services support children and young people and potential volunteering opportunities in the local area.
Students who make the news
Two Priestley students have seen articles published by one of the largest newspaper groups in the UK. Jon-Paul Wakefield and Amelia Davies have both written features for the Young Reporter scheme ran by Newsquest, which publishes local papers such as the Warrington Guardian. JP said it was a great opportunity after completing his Journalism course… Continue Reading Students who make the news
Priestley into National finals
Priestley secured back-to-back North West seven-a-side championship wins to make the AoC national finals. They progressed from the groups to beat Aquinas 2-0 in the semi-final. After a 0-0 draw in the final against a very defensive Winstanley side, the fourth penalty saw a massive save from Alfie Blakeley. Seb Brownbill then converted the final… Continue Reading Priestley into National finals
Priestley Remembers
Priestley would like to thank its Protective Services students and staff for organising a moving and poignant Remembrance Service. Thank you also to those who read, performed and provided technical assistance. Below is a shortened version of a reading by Tutor Paul Mackinnon. Hope and fear, dark and light, are words we might all… Continue Reading Priestley Remembers
University laboratory visit for students
YOUNG scientists of tomorrow’s world got an inspiring glimpse of their own futures during a recent university visit. Priestley College took them to see a chemistry laboratory at the University of Manchester where they gained an in-depth understanding of modern analytical techniques. “For me, the best part was having the IMS spectrometer demonstrated,” said former… Continue Reading University laboratory visit for students
Erin secures BBC apprenticeship
A JOURNALISM student from Priestley College has secured a prestigious apprenticeship with the BBC. Erin Ivey, who also studied A-Levels in Law, Politics and Psychology, was selected ahead of thousands of others for the Level 5 apprenticeship which will see her working as a journalistic researcher. “A few years ago I looked into what I… Continue Reading Erin secures BBC apprenticeship
Students pursue careers in Medicine
TWO former Priestley students who received offers to study Medicine returned to college to share the good news with their former teachers. Sadie Johnstone and Noore Saba, both of whom studied Chemistry at Priestley, met Shahida Khanam and Lewis Edwards-Yates to thank them for their support in securing places at University of Liverpool. “Both Sadie… Continue Reading Students pursue careers in Medicine
Results Day Success 2024
PRIESTLEY College students had a lot to celebrate on Thursday as they collected their results and looked forward to bright and varied futures. Overall Priestley’s Class of 2024 secured a 100% pass rate across 56 courses and more than 1,000 high grades across the provision. The cohort received over 440 offers from the Russell Group… Continue Reading Results Day Success 2024
Priestley student wins Sixth Former of the Year
A PRIESTLEY student has been named Sixth Former of the Year at the Student Social Mobility Awards. Sophie Colledge, who is also a Priestley College ambassador, travelled to London for the awards ceremony held at Mansion House, which is the official residence of the Mayor of London. “My favourite part of the evening was going… Continue Reading Priestley student wins Sixth Former of the Year
