News
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Sixth Form Open Evening
Our Sixth Form Open Evening was well attended and whilst we were thrilled to see so many of our superb Y11s coming along – despite already knowing what we can offer – it was equally fantastic to see so many students dropping in from other schools. The evening consisted of […]
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‘Odd Socks Day’ as part of National Anti-Bullying Week
The school is going to join in ‘Odd Socks Day’ which will take place on Monday 12th November 2018, the first day of National Anti-Bullying Week. It’s an opportunity for children to help raise awareness around anti-bullying, to express themselves, and to celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique. All students and […]
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GIS day
Y10-Y13 Geographers will be taking part in activities to mark Geographic Information Systems (GIS) day which officially takes place on Wednesday 14th November. GIS technology is used to demonstrate real-world applications and to model how we can support and protect how we grow and develop in our world. Certainly, with […]
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Doves Heading to Lichfield Cathedral
Each year, Lichfield Cathedral celebrates the festive season by creating a hanging installation in the ceiling of the nave. In recent years we have seen angels of love and stars of wonder. This year they will be flying 20,000 doves of peace created by over seventy schools from across the district. […]
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Johnson House Week
Johnson House Week brought a wide range of events designed to celebrate Johnson House and raise funds for their chosen charity, St Giles Hospice. There were special assemblies and tutor time activities, but on top of that were a wide range of imaginative events all tying into the Halloween theme. […]
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World Food Week
World Food Day was on October 16th 2018. This day highlights the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation campaign to have a ‘Zero Hunger’ world by 2030. Our year 7 to 9 students undertook a special one off lesson in Geography, which highlighted the impacts of hunger, particularly on children […]
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Award Evening 2018
Tuesday 23rd October saw Friary students celebrating their success during Awards Evening. Students were recognised in the following categories: Current Year 12 students won prizes for GCSE attainment, and effort during their studies Year 10 students won prizes for their attainment and effort, including attendance, during Key Stage 3 (Years […]
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U13 Girls Hockey – Runners-Up in Staffs County Hockey Festival
The Friary fielded a strong 7 aside team following their defeat the previous week. The girls competed against Denstone College, Stafford Grammar, Nottingham High and St. Edwards with some schools playing an A & B team. From the off the girls started with their first 0-0 draw against Denstone but […]
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Re-Start A Heart Day
Year 9 students took part in the National Re-Start A Heart Day which saw them being taught vital life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills to as many people as possible. The students were given professional tuition by BB Training and got to practice their skills on CPR mannequins. Emily Turner, a Year […]
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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 a range of volunteer professionals who came to talk jobs, careers, interviews and first impressions. The session then developed into an individual mock interview and was designed to ensure every student is […]
