CPLFC Priory went top on the British Colleges Sport Women’s Performance league with a 7-3 win over Brockenhusrt College. This top all the table clash begun in five a side fashion, with both teams taking turns to attack. After the opening 16 minutes the score was 2-2, Ingram and Jackson had given Priory the league but Brockenhurst gave as good as they got. The home team increased their lead before half time when King’s powerful drive from the edge of the box slipped from the Brockenhurst GK’s grip, and Ingram added her second. In the second half Priory stepped up their game and began to retain possession with more intent. Ingram added completed her hat trick with a tap in, and set up Jackson after a mazy run down the left. Jackson’s powerful strike from 7 yards left the GK with no chance. Brockenhurst fought back with a fantastic breakaway goal. The goals frenzy ended in the dying minutes when Pepper cut in from the left, dance her way past two challenges and drilled the ball into the net. Final Score; CPLFC Priory 7; Brockenhurst College 3.

Well done Girls!

Next game:

Wednesday 1^st December 2010, home v Worthing College, kick off 2pm

Trampolining

Congratulations to the following students for their success in the Bromley Schools Trampoline Competition on Tuesday 2nd November

Rebecca Camacho

Millie McWilliams

Issy Jones

Demi Shoebridge

…. Year 8 Bromley Team Champions…. Issy got an individual silver, and Demi a individual bronze.

Rebekah Noakes

Rachel Andrew

Rachel Putt

Bekki Keyte

… Year 8 Team (4^th place)

Gemma Gibbons

Sadie Ford

Emily ODolan

Emma Hanson

…. Year 9 Team Bronze….. Gemma won an individual bronze.

Jessica Barrow

Zoe Cheeseman

Beth Feddon

....... Year 10 Team Silver

Jess Nicol-Smith

Martha Jones

Leah Oldfield

Katie Kidd

…. Senior Bromley Team Champions….. Martha won and individual silver!

We came away with 2 team golds, 1 team silver, 1 team bronze, 2 individual silvers and 2 individual bronzes!!!!!

Tickets are now on sale for the Halloween Disco this Friday 22nd October.

They can be purchased in the finance office, but only with a completed consent form that can be downloaded from the website.

Years 7, 8 and 9 only

Come along and have a spooky time!

Fancy Dress welcome, and prizes for the best dressed

CPLFC Football Result

Wednesday 29th September

CPLFC- The Priory 1 (Abigail Ingram)

Southgate College (THLFC) 1

CPLFC- The Priory played its first home game of the season against Southgate College (Development Centre of Tottenham Hotspur Ladies FC) in the English Colleges FA League. After defeats for both sides in their opening fixtures both teams were eager to put points on the table and college from North London began as much the stronger side. Southgate attacked down the wings at pace, and were very aggressive though the middle. This forced the home side on the back foot. For all their early endeavor their only effort in the opening period came when The Priory goal keeper dropped a cross but the stopper bounced to her feet and smothered the follow up shot.

The first half evened out and the team from Orpington began to create attacks of their own. Jackson forced a save from the Southgate No.1 after being set up by King and Ingram had a goal disallowed after beating the goal keeper to Jeffrey’s high looping cross.

In the second half The Priory pushed forward but in the even game Southgate were also looking to take the lead, and they did after 55 minutes when excellent delivery from a corner was powerfully headed in. The home side huffed and puffed and fifthteen minutes later found the equalizer. Some adventurous play beginning on the left was switch infield. King’s though ball to Jackson was blocked but Ingram was first the loose ball and smashed it from 25 yards.

Both sides went for the winner, but the final chance of the game fell to Jackson who headed just over Ingram’s right wing free kick.

Team: J Keable: A Merricks, L Henry, C Billings, K Feagan; C Jeffrey, D King, Y Ibrahim, N Peppar (A Jhagra); A Ingram, K Jackson.

Sub Not Used: S Paige

The Priory School Open Evening:

Thursday 7^th October 2010

Head Teacher to speak at

6.15 p.m.

7.15 p.m.

Additional open mornings

Tuesday 12^th October

Wednesday 13^th October

Thursday 14^th October

Start time: 9.15 a.m.

Finish time : 10.45 a.m.

Please come to Reception.

STUDENTS WIN FOR CHARITY

Students win £3,000 for blind charity (From News Shopper)

STUDENTS have won £3,000 for a charity for the blind after experiencing what it feels like to have impaired sight.

Pupils from The Priory School in Tintagel Road, Orpington, were challenged to find a charity to support as part of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, an education programme run by the Institute of Philanthropy.

Winners Dan Hose, Alex Coombs, Yusuf Ullah and Andrew Barnard, chose the Kent Association for the Blind and visited its sight centre in Blyth Road, Bromley to be put under sight loss simulation conditions.

Based on their experience the 15-year-olds presented a case before a panel of judges at the school to justify why the charity should get the £3,000 award.

For more information about the charity visit kab.org.uk

Previously we reported on a group of students raising money for a trip to Kenya, well they are there, and here is an email from them.....

Dear All,

Habari (hello and how are you) from Kenya!

We wanted to touch base with you all but to be honest, it's hard to know where to start. We arrived in Kenya last Friday evening and because time seems to expand here, we all feel like we've been in Africa twice as long as we have. We travelled through the Rift Valley to Nandi Hills and Kipriria Academy over the weekend, stopping in Naivasha for a visit to Crescent Island and all the animals (minus the carnivores) and the chance to see a lot of the country along the way.

Since we arrived in Nandi Hills Sunday evening, it's been welcome party after welcome party as everyone here is so happy and excited to see us. Right now, the sixth formers are teaching at Kipriria (they have mostly been taking lessons on their own, albeit in pairs, with minimal teacher input) and we really wanted to convey something, Rob and Sally and I, of how amazing they have been. Every single person we have met, and we have met a lot of people, has been so impressed by them both collectively and as individuals. Conor calculated that so far, they have given 12 speeches each to hundreds of children, parents, teachers and community members at a time and they have achieved so much in such a short space of time. We've never been so proud of a group of people and they're your students, too. We have two who don't want to leave.

Yesterday, Billy Liggins taught all about the solar system and he was so good that the headteacher, Mr Nyakundi, came to take notes for his staff. And Amy Khan in particular touches everyone every time she has to give a speech. We've visited another school, Kipriria's sister school, and been to town and for dinner at the home of the ex-headteacher Sally Sang who loves the fact that we have a Sally, too! She spent a day and a half preparing and slaughtered a goat for us, which is a real honour.

Kipriria has a director called Mr Yego and I've no doubt you'll be hearing all about Mr Yego. Larger than life (except actually, he's a very small person) would be one of way of describing him. He has trouble with Rob's name so he calls him Mr Rop instead which amuses us greatly and we've started to do the same (poor Rob!), thus perpetuating the whole thing. We have also discovered that in Nandi (the local language), Probo means problem! But we prefer Mr Rop.

The school has been so appreciative of all the resources we managed to bring and we've taken lots of photos and Rob's been videoing. The sixth formers have been learning some Kiswahili and are surrounded by children every break and lunch time. They spent all of their free time playing with them and teaching them football and speed stacking skills.

They don't know this yet but tomorrow morning, Kenya's national press is coming to cover our visit and the story of the project. The British Council phoned yesterday as they've been arranging it all for us. So The Priory is about to be known in Kenya and you couldn't have better representatives than these students who really say a lot for the sixth form especially.

The Chairman of the Kenya Tea Board, who owns the place we're staying in, is about to arrive.

Will try to send some photos later, but if not, see you next week.

Love,

Jo, Sally and Mr Rop x

For more in visit their website www.kipriory.com

The Priory girls coaching in the community

Thursday 29^th May saw in excess of 100 primary school girls playing football to compete for “The Priory Community Cup”. Female students that attend The Crystal Palace Development Centre at The Priory School, Orpington have been running a coaching program at nine local primary schools. Since the beginning of the spring term the coaches have been going to the schools to show the girls that football is not just for the boys and providing free coaching. Warren Road School lifted the cup in its first year of existence. Teri Gibbs, PE Coordinator at Warren Road said “It has been a fantastic scheme and one we were proud to be part of. Our girls had so much fun, improved their football skills and fitness as well as demonstrating increased confidence. We have been so pleased with the coaching that we have asked the coaches to stay on permanently. We are all looking forward to being involved next year.”

The next step for the development of girls’ football in the area is the provision of football training at The Priory School. For further information please contact Clare Lendore on 01689 819219.

The Rifles Cadets

The Rifles Cadets ( known as 111) meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 19.00 to 21.30 at the Priory School for parade, drill and training in exciting and stimulating activities involving a wide variety of programmes for 12 -18 year old boys and girls.

See Mr Miller for more information

This years Community fun Day is on 12th June

Its a great day out for all the family.

Please come along and support all the pupils entering the assault course and raise funds to be used in the school.

Any help you can give on the day would be greatly appreciated!

CPLFC win the Kent Schools FA U18 Girls Silver Jubilee Trophy

CPLFC- Priory School 2 (Katie Jackson, Abbey Ingram)

Rochester Grammar School 1

The final was played at Thamesmead Town FC and began with the home school taking the initiative by mounting a number of early attacks, however Rochester stood firm with some stubborn defending. A succession of early corners was met by a Rochester foot or head and in the ninth minute Rochester broke forward with pace and quality and took a one nil lead.

The Priory was stunned. They cleared their heads and continued to press forward, determined to retain the Silver Jubilee Trophy, but a break through was becoming increasingly difficult to find. The Rochester keeper made a fine save from Glancy, and Howe and Keable failed to hit the target or had efforts blocked. Ingram took many dangerous corners but the Rochester defence, was marshalled by the impressive Clarke, was not breached. The last noticeable effort of the first half came from Priory Captain, Perkins, unfortunately her long range shot was swatted away by the keeper’s feet.

The second half continued in the same format with CPLFC Priory launching attack after attack, but unable to even the score line. Torrey put a couple of free kicks over the bar and Keable efforts lacked power. Further goal bound attempts from the team in pink and black were again blocked or saved. As Priory pushed forward Rochester did create another counter attack, but the final shot lacked power and was comfortably saved by Duffy.

In the last few minutes Merricks cross was inches away from Keable, and King’s left foot strike went a yard wide with the Rochester number 1 rooted to the spot.

However in the last minute of the game the ever enterprising Glancy put in a cross from the right and Katie Jackson, on as a late sub, drove the ball home, 1-1. The Priory team, coaches and supporters were ecstatic- Rochester was distraught.

During extra, inspired by her goal Jackson went on marauding run after marauding run down the left, whipping in crosses and trying to get a shot at goal. Midway through the second half of extra time Perkins played a through ball to Jackson. The ball bounced and the number 15 headed it past her opponent only to be brought down. PENALTY!!

Ingram stepped up, composed herself as the tensioned rose, and smashed the ball into the roof of the net.

Final score, 2-1 to the CPLFC- Priory School, Silver Jubilee Cup Winners 2009-10, second year running.

Team: Kate Duffy; Amy Merricks, Jade Thompson, Charlie Torry, Chelsie Billings; Georgie Perkins; Chloe Howe (Katie Jackson), Jeanie Keable, Demi King, Abbey Ingram; Dannielle Glancy;

Subs not used: Ashante Odogun, Louise Feeney

Safer Neighbourhoods Young Advisor

Interviews took place this week for the responsible role of Young Advisor on the Safer Neighbourhood Panel for Orpington Ward.

The interview panel were very impressed with the level of student application and the manner in which the two successful students Beth Saunders and Sadie Orsler prepared for and presented themselves at the interview, achieving a standard that far exceeded the expectations the Metropolitan Police had for interviewing people of such a young age.

They both showed excellent communication skills, reliability, local awareness and a keen interest in improving the image of young people within the community.

Beth and Sadie have committed to representing the local youth by offering a youth prospective on local crime and issues, plus ideas and initiatives on how to make the community a safer place to live.

Many Congratulations go to these two successful candidates

Well done- Beth and Sadie,

we look forward to working with you.

Russ Lamb PS 7PY

Orpington Safer Neighbourhood Team

Bromley School Sport Partnership Newsletter-Spring 2010

Priory & St.Olave’s Family Clusters

Integrated Swimming Gala-

Priory students were on hand to support this year’s Gala as competitors with Sport Leaders helping behind the scenes. Eltham College played host once again to the annual coming together of mainstream and special schools in a swimming extravaganza that truly celebrated enjoyment and inclusion within sport. Twelve teams in total competed in a programme of non-scoring races that included relays and obstacle challenges and all in the rapturous company of The Mayor of the London Borough of Bromley, Councillor Douglas Auld; as well as over a hundred cheering supporters.

Priory Leadership-

Yr 9 Sport Leaders have been on hand to take Yr 5 & 6 primary students through their paces in a number of Tag Rugby Festivals located at various Orpington schools. The framework of delivery included a carousel of activities that promoted improved teamwork; passing & running with the ball combined with a practical appreciation of the rules of the game. On each occasion, positive feedback was expressed by both staff and students as to how much all prospered from the experience.

Yr 9 Sport Leaders have also been on hand to support Year 5 students with a set of multi-skill challenges under the umbrella of the Team Elite initiative. Although some school visits have had to be postponed due to inclement weather, others have yielded commendable results from students rotated around eight tasks that have tested their agility; balance and co-ordination in various ways.

Priory Leadership Academy-

The Priory has successfully established a Leadership Academy formed of Yr 10-12

Young Ambassadors assigned to promote a range of sporting opportunities at both Primary & Secondary levels. Supporting Yr 7 & 8 students not usually engaged in sport, the YAs have worked upon a framework of delivery in the field of intra-competition with extra-curricular coaching sessions due to commence after Easter. Promoting both Olympic & Paralympic values has been instrumental within their roles & responsibilities that will result in the leading of Primary school assemblies in what promises to be a uniquely exciting Summer term ahead.

Those Priory students on the Leadership Academy are:

Amy Colby,

Amy Stapleton,

Jake Carlisle,

Jenna Smith,

Bethany Saunders,

Grace Miles,

Cameron Bradley,

Tia Hurst,

Matt Blendell

Carol Singing and Cake Sale

Last December, Kirsty Wilson and her two year 10 friends, Emily Howell and Connie Janes, went out in miserable weather and collected £150 on their Carol Singing/cake sale round their community.

Further money was raised and a total sum of £400 was sent to the The Alzheimer's Charity to help support them in their care in the community.

Well done Girls!!

Sports Relief Day

On Friday 19^th March the whole school took part in a run/walk for sports Relief and although we haven’t got a final total ,over a £1000 has been raised.

Many students were sponsored for the event and helped raise a lot of money.

A particular mention should go to two students Emily Langdon, who raised £110 and Eleanor Harvey, who raised £114.

Thanks to all those who took part, a fantastic effort by everyone!!

Pictures to follow!!

Jeff King

Sponsored walk to the Kenyan Embassy

Waking up at 6am and walking 20 miles isn’t exactly everyone’s idea of fun, which is why you’ll be surprised to here that that’s exactly what a team of our 6th form students decided to do.

On Saturday March 13, a group of dedicated, and questionably able-bodied young people set out on a sponsored walk. The aim of their walk was raise money, enabling each of them to visit Kenya in July, and voluntarily assist teaching in a primary school there which the sixth form have maintained a link project with over the past 18 months. The link between Kipriria Academy and our own The Priory School has been extremely successful and fulfilling. Our link team have sent them utilities such as books, computers and sports equipment over the course of the project, and have also spurred kids from each school to write to each other and learn about each other’s lives and cultures in Geography lessons.

The sponsored walk took our students from outside the gates of The Priory School to the doorstep of the Kenyan Embassy in London. Taxing as it may seem, the day was enjoyed by all, despite getting lost several times along the way. Arriving at the Embassy at about 3pm, exhausted and… well exhausted (except for Mr. Probin who felt it necessary to walk the sponsored walk whilst in his car and driving!); a snap-shot was taken of our team with a look of false-energeticness.

Not only was the link project using the walk as a fundraiser, but the publicity prospects could not be ignored.

Please visit our website at www.kipriory.com

George Green
Year 12

Netball

Please can all netball girls be congratulated on this seasons results and training. Despite numerous rearranged matches, and altered practice time… as well as my year 9 students going home on a half day and then coming back in again to play a match (on 2 occasions) we have managed to play the majority of the year 7, 8 and 9 fixtures.

I have also enjoyed the senior teams highs and lows (poor Abi's ankle)… with some massive wins against Coopers and Hayes and a dramatic experience against St Olaves. Many thanks to Amy and Molly in the 6th form for all their help with the Year 7 team, as well as Miss Baird.

Miss Wilkins

Rounders

Reminder…. Rounder's season is coming soon, with clubs available for all year groups!!!!!!

Bromley Gymnastics Festival

Congratulations to the group of year 7 and 8 girls who have been practicing in preparation for the Bromley Gymnastics Festival on 26/3/10. Best wishes for their performance on the day. And thanks to Jess and Leah from the 6th form who gave up their time to help.

^6th Form Events

From Friday March 26th - April 2nd 42 students (yr.12 & 13) are going to Berlin on an History, Art & Photography A level educational trip.

From Monday March 29th - April 2nd a number of students are going on a Dance trip to New York.

Two year 12 History A level students - Alex Parnham & Amy Stapleton are currently involved in a programme run by the Holocaust Educational Trust. They have met with a survivor from Auschwitz-Birkenau in London and last Wednesday (March 17th) flew to Poland to visit the camp and the nearby town.

They will be talking to the rest of the 6th form after Easter to describe their experiences.

Julie Bisset & Mairtin Dwyer (Head Girl & Boy) were invited to the Rotary Club on Tuesday, March 16^thto give presentations to the members about their experiences at the Priory School. They have been highly commended for their contributions.

Andy Edwards (Head of 6th Form)

CPLFC Priory School Football Development centre.

The CPLFC- Priory School Development Centre has played five games since the turn of the year, winning three and losing two. The first defeat came in the semi final of English Schools National U18s Cup to John Madjeski Academy and after a run of 15 games unbeaten. A close game ended with the home team winning one nil.

In the league The Priory has climbed into second place with a three nil victory over SEEVIC College from Southend. Unfortunately this victory was followed by a defeat at the hands (or feet) of Filton College. The English Colleges National Champions won 3-1 and secured the Women's regional title for another year.

On the positive, the development centre reached the final of the Kent Schools U18 Cup with victories over Queens Elizabeth School and Sevenoaks School. This is the second successive year The Priory has reached the final and the team will be looking to repeat last years win. This year the opposition is Rochester Grammar School and the Kent Schools U18 Cup Final take places on Wednesday 28th April, kick off at 7pm at Thamesmead Town FC. Tickets will be on sale very soon at school.

11^th March 2010 The Priory School & The Frank Bruno Boxing Academy hosts “Round 5”

After the amazing success of previous shows 1-4, the pressure was on to make Round 5 even more thrilling.

The enthusiastic crowd watched a succession of 9 exciting bouts where the young boxers from FBBA demonstrated the skills and discipline they have learnt andprogression they have made since the last show against opponents from all over South East London.

Most improved boxer on the night Ayomi Harding took on Joe Marlin in a re-match that proved to be his most determined fight yet. After tiring slightly in the second round, he showed real grit and determination to come back in the 3^rd round and go on to win his bout.

Best boxer of the night was Ben Webster; with an impressive display of fitness and skill he sealed a unanimous decision against a gutsy opponent from Bromley & Downham ABC.

The FBBA is now a recognised affiliated hubsite for the ABAE and working in partnership with the ABAE & ECABA to create a “High Performance Centre” for September 2010 which will include an “Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence” in line with existing educational programmes within the Academy.

Full results

Juniors:

F.Mitchell (FBBA) V's D. Conner won

B. Webster (FBBA) won v's K. Thomas

A. Harding (FBBA) won v's J. Marlin

L. Chandler (FBBA) won v’s J. Snashfold

B. Towner (FBBA) won v’s D. Burridge

H. Reidy (FBBA) v’s I. Hussein won

A. Djuma (FBBA) v’s D. Connors won

Oliver Kitchen (FBBA) v’s P. Khan won

S. Ahmadl (FBBA) v’s B. Davis won