PRIORY WELCOMES NEW HEADMASTER

Priory School welcomes a new Headmaster following the retirement of Mrs Elaine Brook.  

Mr Jonathan Cramb, who is currently Head of the International School in Turin, Italy, will join the school in September 2008.  This is his fourth headship and, as well as holding a Masters Degree in Educational Management, he has a wealth of teaching experience, including Millfield School, Somerset, and Atlantic College, South Wales where the International Baccalaureate is taught.

Speaking on his appointment, Mr Cramb said:

 “I am looking forward very much to returning to Birmingham where I was a student at the University. The post of Headmaster of Priory School is prestigious as the school enjoys an excellent reputation and is innovative in its approach to education. I am pleased to be leading a committed team of teachers as well as enthusiastic and considerate students. The school is at an exciting stage in its development and I anticipate getting to know everyone in the Priory Community and beyond very quickly.”

Mr Cramb takes over at a time of record growth for Priory School. Mrs Brook’s tenure has seen a substantial increase in pupil numbers, continued investment in the school’s infrastructure and rising academic results.  Last summer saw the school achieve its best GCSE results – 96% of pupils gaining A*-C in five or more subjects.

Welcoming the appointment, Mrs Elaine Brook, says:

“I am delighted at the appointment of Jonathan Cramb as Headmaster.  His depth of experience equips him perfectly to build on firm foundations and take Priory School to the next exciting stage in its development.  I can now retire safe in the knowledge that this school, which is very close to my heart, is in very safe hands.”

PRIORY PREP SCHOOL IN WINNING FORM

Pupils in Priory's Preparatory School have found form across a number of sports this year.  Year 5 and 6 boys formed part of the triumphant football squad that won their league this year.

More recently, the boys swimming team performed outstandingly well against 30 other schools in the Andrew Cunningham Memorial Gala, organised by the Catholic Schools Partnership on Saturday 14th June.   We reached three finals, taking 2nd place in the individual freestyle, 6th place in the individual backstroke and 3rd place in the freestyle relay.  Congratulations go to the whole team.

Then to cap it all, this week saw a memorable victory in cricket over Hallfield!  The conditions were ideal in this inaugural match and the game lived up to its high expectation. Priory won the toss and elected to bat. After a steady start mainly due to some good tight bowling by Hallfield, Priory managed to post a respectable 265. The target needed some chasing and the boys always felt confident of securing their 1st ever victory against the mighty Hallfield. Hallfield batted well and kept a steady run rate and looked in control of their innings until a superb spin bowling spell by Suraj Kumar. He showed everyone why he is the up and coming talent of English cricket, bamboozling the Hallfield batsmen and taking 2 wickets to secure a Priory victory.

A good finish to an excellent season for the boys who have remained unbeaten. Well done!

ACE PRIORY PUPIL CHOSEN FOR LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION TALENT DAY

Luke Hammond, a pupil in our Preparatory School, has been chosen to attend a National Talent Day organised by the Lawn Tennis Association in Bolton Arena this month.

Luke will take part in an intensive day of trianing, physical evaluation and match play under the watchful eye of the LTA's coaches and technical team.

Luke, who trains at Edgbaston Priory Club, has had a magnificent season of wins.  In March, Luke celebrated back to back victories on the Ariel Series tour, winning an indoor event for under 11, followed by an under 10 victory.

We're delighted to support Luke and hope his winning streak will take him all the way to Wimbledon one day!

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