Priory Woods School & Arts College News Feed - News

World Book Day 2026 🦉📚

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:23:29 GMT

Students from right across school came in dressed as their favourite characters or in pyjamas ready for a day of fun and stories on World Book Day.

Careers Week

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 10:43:03 GMT

As part of Careers Week, some of Nicola’s class took part in mock interviews with staff from the Job Centre.

Reindeer Run

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:38:40 GMT

Thank you to everyone who sponsored the children and young people who took part in the Reindeer Run.

Santa Visits Priory Woods

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:52:11 GMT

A huge thank you to the The Teesside Family Foundation for visiting Priory Woods School yesterday with Santa .

Shoebox Appeal

Mon, 8 Dec 2025 14:45:35 GMT

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated items and money towards our shoebox appeal.

Children in Need 2025

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:36:16 GMT

Thank you all so much for your generous donations last Friday.

Bonfire Night

Thu, 6 Nov 2025 14:36:34 GMT

Kathryn's class have had a fantastic time learning about Bonfire Night.

The Victorians

Wed, 5 Nov 2025 08:21:12 GMT

As part of our learning and understanding of the world, our History focus last term was 'The Victorians'.

Show Racism the Red Card

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:53:53 GMT

Friday’s assembly focused on Show Racism the Red Card.

Ice Cream Van Visit

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:17:55 GMT

We would all like to give a huge Priory Woods 'Thank You' to Alice's parents for paying for all the students to get an ice cream as an end of year treat!

My Voice Matters

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:04:16 GMT

Yesterday, a group of our Post 16 students participated in the My Voice Matters conference held at Middlesbrough Town Hall.

Challenge Enterprise Week

Wed, 14 May 2025 10:49:27 GMT

Last week, some of our Upper School and Post 16 students took part in Challenge Enterprise Week.

Post 16 Work Experience

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:32:09 GMT

Some of our Post 16 students enjoyed a work experience trip to J and B Recycling in Hartlepool.

Impressive Dinosaurs!

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:56 GMT

Thank you to Jurassic Island Adventure Golf at Stokesley Golf Range, North Yorkshire for welcoming us yesterday and helping to bring our new topic to life.

Winter Wonderland

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:17:01 GMT

This week, we created a ‘Winter Wonderland’ at school, providing a sensory Christmas experience for our students. Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all our families, with love from everyone at Priory Woods ❤️🎅🏼

Winter Newsletter

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:55:55 GMT

Here is our Winter Newsletter.

Shoebox Appeal

Mon, 9 Dec 2024 08:08:51 GMT

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated items and money towards our shoebox appeal.

Christmas Events

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:52:13 GMT

Here are our upcoming Christmas Events at School. The events in green can be attended by parents.

World War Two Experience

Fri, 8 Nov 2024 15:35:31 GMT

Lower School’s World War Two Experience

Bendrigg Residential

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:13:48 GMT

A small group of Upper School students had lots of fun this week enjoying the great outdoors on their residential visit to Bendrigg.

Breaking Down Barriers Commission

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:01:28 GMT

Yesterday, three of our Post 16 students took part in a photo shoot with the Breaking Down Barriers Commission, to help drive positive change in our local area.

Forest School Litter Pick

Mon, 7 Oct 2024 07:54:29 GMT

Pupils from upper school spent part of their lunch break volunteering to look after our school environment on Friday.

Coffee Morning

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:52:48 GMT

Thank you to everyone who supported the Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning today.

Ice cream for breakfast? Yes, please!

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:44:04 GMT

We would like to say a massive ‘Thank You’ to Alice McGinty’s parents for organising the ice cream van that came in to school on Wednesday 17th July, and for paying for all of our students to get an ice cream or ice lolly to celebrate the end of the year.

Senses Wellbeing

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:21:03 GMT

Silver and Gold Class had a brilliant time at Senses Wellbeing Centre in Skelton, where they played together and explored lots of fun, sensory equipment.

Open Orchestra

Thu, 4 Jul 2024 14:54:10 GMT

The amazing film from our recent concert at the Town Hall is now available to watch online.

G3 Goes Jamaican

Thu, 4 Jul 2024 14:44:29 GMT

Prior to Sports Week, all the classes in Priory Woods School have chosen a country that is represented in the Olympics.

Make Music Day 2024

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:01:03 GMT

For Make Music Day 2024, our wonderful Open Orchestra students were joined by visiting musician Brendan.

Come on England

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:30:09 GMT

Our students put this together to help cheer England on!

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Thu, 6 Jun 2024 16:02:13 GMT

Silver Class commemorated the 80th Anniversary of D-Day today and would like to share their hard work with you.

Chop, Slice & Mash

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:10:50 GMT

In Lower School this half term, children have been having lots of fun exploring our current topic 'Chop, Slice & Mash'.

Post 16 Creative Event

Wed, 15 May 2024 07:54:24 GMT

We would love to share with you some pictures of this year's Post 16 creative event.

My Voice Matters

Wed, 8 May 2024 11:45:14 GMT

One of our classes in Post 16 has been working on a project with Middlesbrough Council.

3D Art Exhibition - 'Space'.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:51:12 GMT

KS3 and KS4 students have been investigating ways to express ideas in three-dimensions.

Eid Mubarak

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:25:52 GMT

Students in school have been learning about Ramadan and Eid.

Post 16 First Aid

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:55:59 GMT

Post 16 students continued their first aid course on Friday.

G3 World Book Day

Fri, 8 Mar 2024 11:18:09 GMT

G3 had a fantastic World Book Day!

G1 'In the Garden'

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:03:44 GMT

A very busy day for G1 getting stuck into our new topic, 'In The Garden'.

P16 Developing Skills

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:58:24 GMT

Some of our Post 16 students have been working closely with Capital one banking.

Special Moments

Thu, 8 Feb 2024 15:52:11 GMT

At Priory Woods we have lots of 'Special Moments', including acts of kindness, wonderful friendships and engagement in learning.

Chinese New Year

Thu, 8 Feb 2024 15:43:26 GMT

G3 have had a great time learning about Chinese New Year.

Lower School Space Day

Thu, 8 Feb 2024 14:57:54 GMT

To end this half term’s ‘Space’ topic, Lower School pupils have taken part in a space themed tuff tray morning.

Priory Woods Enterprise

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:25:45 GMT

Priory Products are delighted to announce that they are open again for business.

Santa Visits Priory Woods!

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:30:14 GMT

Thank you to The Teesside Family Foundation for kindly providing selection boxes for every child.

Celebration Event

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:41:32 GMT

Today, some of our Post 16 students attended a celebration event with Middlesbrough Council.

Teesside at Christmas

Fri, 1 Dec 2023 15:14:59 GMT

This year Post 16 decided they wanted to support the charity ‘Teesside at Christmas’.

Children in Need 2023

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:13:17 GMT

All of the children have had a lovely day; we have done some lovely activities in our classes.

Lower School Halloween

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:42:08 GMT

Lower School spent time exploring Halloween themed tuff trays.

Settling into Life at Priory Woods

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:11:41 GMT

Our Reception children are settling into life at Priory Woods extremely well.

SEND Training Programme

Fri, 6 Oct 2023 10:08:30 GMT

We are thrilled and excited to launch a CPD training programme here at Priory Woods School delivered by our friends Bamboozle Theatre Company