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The Friary Key Stage 3 ‘Big Read’
This year, Friary students in Years 7-9 were challenged to read 6 to 10 books from a range of genres over the course of the year. Once read, they would fill out an online form, and complete a short piece of independent work on the book. The aim was to […]
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Exploring Cambodia: A World Challenge Adventure
On our recent World Challenge expedition to Cambodia, our group of enthusiastic students set out on an unforgettable journey, combining wildlife conservation efforts, temple exploration, and jungle trekking. The first part of the adventure led us on a three-day trek through the Kulen Jungle. The terrain was often difficult and […]
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Students Shine in Collaboration with Motionhouse Dance Company at Tamworth Castle
We are thrilled to announce that seven of our talented Year 8, 9, and 10 students have been working alongside the esteemed professional dance company, Motionhouse, in preparation for a special performance at Tamworth Castle. This event celebrates the 1100th anniversary of King Athelstan’s ascension and promises to be a […]
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Rewards Day
Our annual House Cup race reached its conclusion with Rewards Day and Seward House ran out winners. The whole House got the chance to go onto the inflatable treats and the morning saw races, foam, water slides and much more – even better after the wet Sizzler the weather was […]
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Summer Sizzler
Our annual Summer Sizzler become the Summer Drizzler as the rains tumbled down but with our musicians and dancers determined to perform, there were lots of parents pressed into attending despite the downpours. There were a succession of acts – many playing before taking the stage at Lichfield Fuse Festival […]
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Library Trip to Waterstones
As part of our commitment to students leading the new books we have in our library, 11 students accompanied our school library to Waterstones bookshop in Lichfield to choose new fiction titles for our school library. There were students from Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 involved in the trip. […]
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Y7 House Debating Competition
Our last round in the House Debating Competition saw the Year 7s turn to be involved in the House Debate Competition. Teams from all Houses debated the notion, “Britain is no longer a world power due to cuts in its armed forces” as part of our Focus Week on National […]
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Year 8 Careers with the DWP
As part of the Raising Aspirations Programme, a selection of Year 8 students took part in a 5 week interactive skills workshop. The workshops are designed to develop students awareness of employability skills, along with helping them identify their own skills and strengths. The 5-week programme was delivered in partnership […]
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Year 11 Leavers Assembly
Our Year 11 Leavers Assembly was a chance to say goodbye to our students – and for them to say goodbye to us and one another. There were a range of presentations, speeches and performances, and videos. We wanted to share one of them for posterity which can be viewed […]
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From Here to September – Plans & Problems
The following message went out to parents on Friday 12 July With the end of term close now we wanted to give you a school update including the closing and opening arrangements of this and the next term. Unfortunately, the best laid plans have gone a little awry so there […]
