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Year 12 Students Achieve Outstanding Success on Rona Sailing Project
During the last week of term, eight Year 12 students – accompanied by Miss Simpson and Mr Simpson – embarked on five days of intensive sail training aboard Merrilyn
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Johnson House Celebration Assembly – Summer Term 2026
The Johnson House Celebration Assembly for the Summer Term saw multiple winners celebrated including: Academic Progress Awards: These awards are based on both results and progress
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Seward House Celebration Assembly - Summer Term 2026
The Seward House Celebration Assembly for the Summer Term saw multiple winners celebrated including: Academic Progress Awards: These awards are based on both results and progress
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Garrick House Celebration Assembly - Summer Term 2026
The Garrick House Celebration Assembly for the Summer Term saw multiple winners celebrated including: Academic Progress Awards: These awards are based on both results and
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TikTok Investigated Over Online Safety Concerns
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks – BBC News TikTok is being investigated by Ofcom over concerns that it is not doing enough to keep children safe from
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The Friary Secures Environmental Award
We’re incredibly proud to announce that The Friary School has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction. This prestigious national award recognises
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Rewards Day sees Johnson House triumph
Johnson House claimed this year’s House Cup, bringing our annual house competition to a thrilling conclusion on Rewards Day. As the overall winners, Johnson students enjoyed a
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Summer Sizzler 2026
Our Summer Sizzler returned bigger and better than ever, entertaining a large crowd on a glorious summer evening. More than 100 students took part in an impressive range of dance
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Hot Chocolate with the Head
Ben H (Year 8) was nominated for his “fantastic attitude in and out of school.” Mr Sleigh recognised Ben’s great effort, outstanding grades, 100% attendance
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Alumni Visit - Cooper Parry Apprenticeship
As part of our raising aspirations programme, we were proud to welcome back through The Friary School doors alumni Abigail Jelfs, who talked to our Year 12 Sixth Form students
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