PRINCIPAL’S
WELCOME
INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, SUPPORT
Our mission at Priestley is to inspire, challenge and support so
that you excel in learning and in life.
Over the past year this approach has helped our students
achieve great things including:
• Matthew Peach and Abi Barrell who received Oxbridge offers
• Tom Whitehead who secured a job with a design agency that
counts Disney, Nike and Warner Brothers among its clients
• Kurtis Markie who won a Physics masterclass competition at
the Daresbury Laboratory
MESSAGE
FROM THE COLLEGE COUNCIL
• Sophie Burrows who is heading to Stella Mann College after
receiving a DaDA Scholarship College can be both daunting and exciting, but also
an opportunity that will allow you to mature and grow
as a person.
As well as these individual successes our footballers took
home the league trophy, our engineers won a regional
competition, and our law students were victorious in a mock
trial contest. Priestley will work with you every step of the way to
bridge the gap between high school and college.
Their achievements show that whatever your passion you can
reach your full potential at Priestley College.
Teachers provide all the support you need so that
you feel comfortable and can make the most of your
time here.
If anyone tells you otherwise, don’t believe them.
Just take a look at the statistics released by the Sixth Form
Colleges Association (page 4) which show a higher percentage
of Priestley alumni achieve Firsts at university than students
from other independent and state colleges.
Staff and management place a lot of value in the
opinions of the students. That is why the College
Council is able to take your ideas and suggestions
directly to the principal and governors.
There really are countless examples of Priestley alumni who
have gone on to prestigious universities, scholarships,
apprenticeships and employment. You can read about just a
few of them on pages 12 and 15. The council is made up of students who work well
together to bring about change and improve Priestley
for everyone. We promote respect and diversity and
represent all students.
All this is possible because Priestley only employs fully-
qualified teachers who specialise in 16-18 education, offers a
great campus and strong partnerships with businesses, industry
and universities. Remember, the College Council is your council. We
represent you.
Priestley was the first sixth form college in the country to
receive STEM assured status and the first to have this honour
renewed.
It means we offer the national gold standard for education and
facilities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths .
There are also enrichment activities that cater for all tastes.
Everything from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to Karate, Life
Drawing and Debating.
To be a part of this – and to achieve your goals – make sure
you send your application to Priestley College in no later than
28 February 2018.
We look forward to seeing you as you progress from high
school to the next stage in your life.
Matthew Grant
Principal
Our role is to listen to your thoughts and to do our best
to implement your ideas where possible.
We hope to see you all soon and are certain Priestley
will be one of the best choices you ever make.
Ewan Soehren & Luke Packwood
President and Vice President of the College Council