News
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Careers in Farming Talk
On the back of Farmhouse Breakfast Week, we were in touch with Chris Brooke and Simon Spencer, linked in with the National Farmers Union (NFU), and they came in to give some students a presentation on Careers in Farming and to break stereotypes with what people think farmers do. We […]
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PTFA Quiz Night – Thursday 9 February
Our annual PTFA Quiz Night is taking place on Thursday 9 February and we would encourage as many people as possible to pull a team together and enter this competition. The ticket price is £7 per person – available via Parent pay or reception – and this includes a fish’n […]
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Year 10 House Debating Competition
World Religion Day was the topic of our recent Focus Week and this saw students engaging in a range of activities which acknowledged the role and status of world religions in influencing the world around us. The debate title was: ‘Religion causes more conflict than it solves.’ For the House […]
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Holocaust Memorial Day – Beacon School Status
Our school is proud to hold Holocaust Memorial Beacon School Status in association with University College London (UCL). This status reflects our commitment to ensuing our students are fully aware of the Holocaust and the lessons we can learn for the future. We also work with external organisations, such as […]
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Lichfield Live Young Journalism – 2nd Place Article
Having previously reported that Friary students took 1st and 2nd place in the Lichfield Live Young Journalised Articles we wanted to share the articles which won the plaudits. The articles were also published on Lichfield Live and can be viewed here. 2nd Place – Finley Barton (Y13) How do you […]
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Lichfield Live Young Journalism – 1st Place Article
Having previously reported that Friary students took 1st and 2nd place in the Lichfield Live Young Journalised Articles we wanted to share the articles which won the plaudits. The articles were also published on Lichfield Live and can be viewed here. 1st Place – Grace Williams (Y13) Do you see […]
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Year 11 Mock Examinations Timetable
The following mock exam schedule immediately after the February half-term break and they run between Monday 27 February to Tuesday 7 March. These exams play a crucial role in informing teachers on where students need to improve and it is vital every child gives their best so we can be […]
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Fire Brigade Check on School Site
As part of our regular Health & Safety checks, we welcomed the local fire brigade into school to run checks on the site and to ensure our fire prevention and safety arrangements remain spot on. The specialist team checked a wide range of items including fire alarms, electrical systems, radioactive […]
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Farmhouse Breakfast Week
We recently celebrated the national Farmhouse Breakfast Week and the school was awash with the sights, smells and facts around getting a good start to the day. Farmhouse Breakfast Week is an initiative that promotes * Awareness of the importance of eating a great breakfast to kick-start the day * […]
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PTFA Meeting
Our PTFA met on 16 January to work through the forthcoming events and to get a plan of action to raise vital funds for the school this term. The meeting began on feedback on the Rotary Club Santa Run and the PTFA Christmas Raffle. Whilst we are still awaiting the […]
