News
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Year 9 PSHE
This week’s World Cancer Day focus week has given students the opportunity to learn about what cancer is, cancer prevalence, causes of cancer, cancer prevention and cancer treatment and innovation. We have also collapsed the timetable for Y9, for two lessons, so that students can attend a carousel of four workshops. […]
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Battle of the Bands is Back!
After a couple of years away from the big stage, The Friary School ‘Battle of the Bands’ is Back! This year’s ‘Battle of the Bands’ sees pupils tackle music from the “noughties” (2000-2009) in our annual celebration of rock and pop music. This year is set to be extra special […]
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Year 11 Pre-Public Exams Preparation
Our Year 11 pupils are busy preparing for their next round of mock exams, known as Pre-Public Exams, or PPEs. These exams will take place starting the week beginning 28th February and pupils will sit exams across a range of subjects. Copies of the PPE exam timetable and topic booklets […]
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Have you heard about The Friary School lottery?
This lottery has been set up specifically to raise money and make a difference to our children! It is a superb way to raise funds for our school whilst also having a chance to win a weekly cash prize draw. It is a fantastic way to bring Parents, Carers, Teachers […]
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Vote for Nominated Friary Student for International Sporting Award
Libbie Joyce (Y9) has been nominated for the European OCR Community Choice Award for her incredible successes on a global level including her involvement in the Spartan Games. Libbie competes across the world in obstacle course racing. These gruelling competitions see lengthy runs combined with challenging barriers along the way; […]
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Pre-Half-Term Saturday Schools for Formal & Mock Exams
Many of our Year 11 students are facing formal vocational exams at the moment; including BTEC Enterprise written exam, BTEC Health & Social Care written exam, and practical exams in Vocational Award Hospitality & Catering. These are the main kick-off for the raft of GCSE exams which kick off in […]
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Holocaust Memorial Week
We take pride in the fact we have been awarded the Holocaust Beacon School status. Every year, we spend time educating our students about this important event. The Friary has worked hard to develop students’ awareness of genocide and the issues that surround it. One of the principle themes of […]
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Sixth Form Perks Card
Sixth form students have once again received their annual perks cards this week, allowing them to receive additional discounts at local retailers. Each student receives an annual perks card as part of their enrolment into sixth form as an added bonus and is encouraged to help support the local community […]
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Year 11 Hospitality & Catering Practical Exams
Our Year 11 Hospitality & Catering students are facing their practical exams over the next two weeks with groups of students preparing their culinary creations in small groups. The exams are scheduled for 26-28 January and 2-4 February and each student has been notified of their slot. They have compiled […]
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Year 11 After-School Boosters & Saturday School for Spring Term
We have a high number of after-school boosters and Saturday Schools for our Year 11 students facing exams this Summer. These have already been shared with parents and students but as a reminder they are mapped out as follows: * Monday 24 January – English * Tuesday 25 January – […]
