The Priory Canon
Literary Canon
A literary canon is a set of books which is viewed as ‘the best’ literature. The Priory literary canon is not just made up of ‘classics’; it is a range of books that are interesting, challenging and aim to promote inclusivity and diversity.
Outside of the Tutor reading programme and reading in lessons, students are expected to read widely, and our canon is a guide for what they should aim to read during their time at the Priory. We hope to start students off a reading journey that will last throughout school and into adulthood.
We hope that parents and students enjoy the challenge.
Canon loyalty cards are available from the Study Centre. Students can achieve a sticker for every canon book they read, and a reading pin for every completed loyalty card. The pins progress from bronze through to gold.
Roll of Honour
Below is a list of students who have completed the Priory Literary Canon. Click on their names to find out the list of books they read.
Bronze Canon completed: 18/03/23
Books read:
- Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
- Northern Lights by Phillip Pullman
- The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
- The Owl Service by Alan Garner
Bronze Canon completed: 18/07/22
Books read:
- War horse
- Time Travelling with a Hampster
- Once
- Oranges in No Man’s Land
- The Story of Dr Doolittle
- Millions
Bronze Canon completed: 05/01/22
Books read:
- Chinese Cinderella
- Girl of Ink and Stars
- War Horse
- Once
- Journey to the River Sea
- Time Travelling with a Hamster
Bronze Canon completed: 09/06/22
Books read:
- Millions
- Time Travelling with a Hamster
- Tiffin
- Journey to the River
- Once
- War Horse
Bronze Canon completed: 06/07/22
Books read:
- The Heart of Darkness
- 1984
- The Pearl
- The Woman in Black
- His Dark Materials
- The Eagle of the Ninth
Bronze Canon completed: 019/07/22
Books read:
- Animal Farm
- Alice in Wonderland
- The Great Gatsby
- Dr Jeckyl & Mr Hyde
- Christmas Carol
- Saint Death
Ways we aim to embed our core values through the Priory Canon:
Wisdom
to increase our knowledge and understanding of words and how to use them, as well as to understand history and expand our cultural knowledge.
Hope
to prepare us for challenging futures by opening up our imaginations, and improving concentration, self-discipline and consistency.
Dignity
to give us an outlet for our emotions, a way to consider things, and a way to destress.
Community
to teach us to respect others and understand common links and goals by learning about the world around us, and experiences outside of our perspective.