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National Careers Week
To mark national carers week and as part of our raising aspirations programme, Year 10 students have taken part in employability and mock interview workshops. The sessions involved an employability assembly to identify what is expected at an interview, first impressions and identifying skills and strengths, followed by a range […]
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Friary Victorious in Lichfield Schools Speaking Competition
The annual Lichfield Schools Speaking Competition saw our school emerge victorious on the topic of whether 16 year olds should have the right to vote. This prestigious event takes place in The Lichfield Guildhall and before a packed audience the event was hosted by Dave Robertson MP. The students all […]
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Sixth Form Leavers Accessing Apprenticeships
We often get students telling us they are going to get an apprenticeship but when pressed it can emerge that it is more of a goal than a nailed on destination. Our Sixth Form courses are Level 3 courses nationally so we always encourage departing Sixth Form students to get […]
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Dementia Friends Visit
Our year 11 Health and Social Care students met with a representative from Dementia Friends in school as part of our celebration of World Carers Action Day. The Dementia Friends team delivered an informative session to students and were resoundingly positive about young people learn about dementia at this early […]
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The Spires Care Home Visits School
Residents from The Spires Care Home came to visit the Friary School as part of our industry partnerships in our Focus Week for World Carers Action Week. As part of this focus week, Year 10 Health & Social Care students subject were asked to come and help and interact with […]
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Year 9 House Debating Competition
Our Year 9 Debate competition took place this week, with students debating the motion, ‘It is the responsibility of the state to care for the elderly,’ as part of the Focus Week on World Carers Action Day. It was a topic which engaged and inspired our students on both sides, […]
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Advising Families About AI Voice Scams
During our recent Safer Internet Focus Week we tested out our student, staff and parents with a phishing scam and in all groups there were people who fell for it. This was very much a lesson in reminding everyone that attractive offers are not always from your friendly, neighbourhood school, […]
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Post-18 Options Careers Fair at the Lichfield Guildhall
As part of the raising aspirations programme, a selection of Year 12 students visited a local careers event at the Guildhall in Lichfield to support their post-18 options. Students visited an abundance of information exhibits from universities, employers and local apprenticeship providers to help them with the decisions they are […]
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Dave Robertson MP Visits School
We were fortunate to have Dave Robertson, MP for Lichfield, Burntwood and villages, visited our school to meet with students and school leaders as part of his support for our school and the young people coming through. After taking in a student-led assembly on World Book Day and the importance […]
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Focus Week: Building Healthy Relationships with Food
Students have been learning about healthy eating and ways of building healthy relationships with food. In assembly, students have been learning about the nutrients they need for their bodies to grow, and the impact a restrictive diet can have on your health and wellbeing. Tutor activities included a nutrition quiz […]
