News
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Sixth Form Score Success in Fund-Raiser
Raising over £1,300, and having an attendance of over 170, The Friary Sixth Form Charity Football Match in aid of The Movember Foundation was a resounding success. A 100% Sixth Form student organised event, the match began simply as a ‘flash in the pan’ idea amongst a group of Sixth […]
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Skeleton Simon Joins The Friary
We have been delighted to welcome the donation of a human skeleton – named ‘Simon’- into our school after being contacted by Dr Graham Johnson, a senior consultant from Royal Derby Hospital and Honorary Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham, who offered to let […]
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Year 11 Mock Exam Schedule – February 2024
The final round of Year 11 GCSE Mock Examinations will take place during the W/B 19 February, which is immediately after the half-term break, and will continue until Tuesday 27 February. Year 11 students will be taking mock exams in the following GCSE subjects: English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, French […]
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The Sound of Music Withdrawal Symptoms
We have had so much positive feedback on our Autumn Term whole-school show – ‘The Sound of Music’ – that we wanted to share many of the photos and performances that were so very well-received by packed audience. First, we can offer a series of slides showing off the cast […]
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National Story Telling Week – 100 Greatest Children’s Books
As part of our National Story-Telling Week celebrations we have produced an easy video preview of each of the books listed in the recent BBC article on ‘The 100 Greats Children’s Books’. There is no doubt that reading is a massive factor in students doing well in all subjects – […]
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Professional Career Pathways Talk – Criminology
Students were visited by a guest speaker to talk about their own professional career pathway, careers and higher educational routes within the field of criminology. As part of our raising aspirations programme students that attended had previously either expressed an interest in this subject or are looking to further their […]
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U18 Hockey v EDA
After two frustrating cancellations before Christmas due to the weather, the Friary U18’s finally had their long-awaited clash against rivals Erasmus Darwin in a mixed team showdown. The icy conditions from the first whistle added an extra layer of challenge to the game, testing the players’ skills and resilience. The […]
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Hockey Training with Lichfield Hockey Club
On a chilly evening that saw dedicated parents braving the cold to support their young athletes, a gripping hockey match unfolded between the Non-Bibs and the Bibs at Lichfield Hockey Club. The closely contested game showcased the talents of both teams, with a dramatic turn of events in the second […]
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National Green Juice Day
As part of our Healthy Eating campaign, we are celerbaitng National Juice Day. The first juicer was manufactured back in the 1930s and since then this option has been a healthy alternative to other foods. We are all used to seeing juice and smoothie bars in shopping centres and high […]
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House Current Affair Quiz Sees Seward in Front
Our weekly Current Affairs quiz is designed to complement our Focus Week and to keep our students abreast of the hot topics across the UK and then globally. Each tutor groups enters the weekly competition and their scores contribute to an overall House tally which adds up to a trophy […]
