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TikTok Investigated Over Online Safety Concerns

TikTok Investigated Over Online Safety Concerns

TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks – BBC News TikTok is being investigated by Ofcom over concerns that it is not doing enough to keep children safe from

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The Friary Secures Environmental Award

The Friary Secures Environmental Award

We’re incredibly proud to announce that The Friary School has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction. This prestigious national award recognises

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Rewards Day sees Johnson House triumph

Rewards Day sees Johnson House triumph

Johnson House claimed this year’s House Cup, bringing our annual house competition to a thrilling conclusion on Rewards Day. As the overall winners, Johnson students enjoyed a

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Summer Sizzler 2026

Summer Sizzler 2026

Our Summer Sizzler returned bigger and better than ever, entertaining a large crowd on a glorious summer evening. More than 100 students took part in an impressive range of dance

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Hot Chocolate with the Head

Hot Chocolate with the Head

Ben H (Year 8) was nominated for his “fantastic attitude in and out of school.” Mr Sleigh recognised Ben’s great effort, outstanding grades, 100% attendance

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Alumni Visit - Cooper Parry Apprenticeship

Alumni Visit - Cooper Parry Apprenticeship

As part of our raising aspirations programme, we were proud to welcome back through The Friary School doors alumni Abigail Jelfs, who talked to our Year 12 Sixth Form students

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Sports Day 2026

Sports Day 2026

The Friary School’s 2026 Sports Day delivered everything the PE department hoped for with a fierce competition, outstanding individual performances, vibrant house spirit, and

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Class of 2026: Year 13 bow out in style

Class of 2026: Year 13 bow out in style

Leavers’ assembly and Lichfield City of Sanctuary presentation On Thursday, we welcomed the Year 13s back into school for their Leavers’ Assembly. There was lots of

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Year 10 Geography Fieldwork Success: Urban Greening and River Studies

Year 10 Geography Fieldwork Success: Urban Greening and River Studies

Our year 10 Geography students recently completed two fantastic field trips, fulfilling the AQA specification through two contrasting investigations – one in the heart of

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Hot Chocolate with the Head

Hot Chocolate with the Head

Holly B was nominated by Mr Sleigh for her “outstanding contribution to Seward House” throughout her school career. Mr Sleigh added that Holly is working really hard

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