News
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COVID Update – COVID Clamp Down, Symptoms and Exam News
The following COVID message was sent out to parents on Friday 16 October 2020: We held fire on a COVID Update last week as there was nothing really to say and we were wondering if Boris would make some dramatic new announcements on Monday related to half-term, exams, etc. Nonetheless, […]
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Oxbridge Application Support
We have a strong track record in recent years of students securing offers from either Oxford or Cambridge University – last year saw Isabella Acton (French & German) and Laila Sirag (French & Arabic) both secure places. Underpinning the talent and aptitude of the students, we provide an extensive support […]
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Flu Jabs for Staff
This week saw Friary staff obtain a ‘reduced price’ flu jab as part of our support for our staff in protecting them from the likely upsurge in flu through the winter and to keep them safe, well and in work. The flu jab has been extended in availability this year […]
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Year 11 Saturday Schools & Mock Exams
Our Year 11s have their mock exams straight after half-term and with the uncertainty over exams next summer we have advised them to give 100% in the exams. The mock exams do not determine any predicted grade – more they are an indicator of progress and what we need to […]
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Y12 Employability Workshop
Y12 students took part in an Employability Workshop as part of our Raising Aspirations Programme. The sessions included information from a professional who came to talk about employability skills and interview skills including talking about jobs, careers and first impressions. The interactive session was designed to ensure every student is […]
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Global Handwashing Day
Global Handwashing Day is an international handwashing promotion campaign to motivate and mobilize people around the world to improve their handwashing habits and takes place on 15 October each year. Of course, washing hands at critical points during the day and washing with soap are always important but this year […]
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Y12 Partnership Evening
Our Y12 Partnership Evening has fallen to the COVID restrictions but we still arranged a packed out schedule to support Year 12s and their parents as they confront their post-school steps. The following guidance is: Introductory Talk – led by Carrie Cain, Assistant Headteacher Guidance for Post-18 Life led by […]
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World Teachers Day
If there was one thing you needed in life, other than food, drink, shelter and loved ones, what would it be ? For most people around the world, education is the most important thing that they need. It is a basic human right. Without a good education, children cannot grow […]
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Garrick Win House Points Week
As part of encouraging our students to shine in lessons, we stage weekly events to encourage engagement, participating and focus. Last week saw our House Points Week which involved every tutor group competing for their House to win their Year group competition, as well as determining the overall House winner. […]
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Looking Ahead to World Animal Day
Our next Focus Week is based around World Animal Day (4 October) and there are lots of chance for students to get involved. The week will see: Staff will be bringing in their pets all week and some will be competing in a virtual ‘Pets Got Talent’ competition. If your […]
