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Traitors fun for Johnson House Week
As Johnson House Week approached its climax, our Traitors Finale saw Claudia… we mean Miss Butler… introduce the remaining contestants in their final showdown. At
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Hot Chocolate with the Head
This week saw the launch of ‘Hot Chocolate with the Head’. One student will be nominated by each Head of House weekly to meet Mr Drury. They can be rewarded for excellence
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U14 Boys hockey vs Queen Mary
The U14 boys faced Queen Mary for the third time this season and came away with a 4-0 result. Despite the scoreline, the match was far from one‑sided. Queen Mary dominated long
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U13 Boys hockey vs Queen Mary
Who would have thought the U13 boys would walk away with a loss when every single one of them left the pitch smiling? Even a mid-match torrential downpour couldn’t dampen their
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Year 9 debate Going Green
Our Year 9 debate teams went head-to-head this week to debate the motion that ‘It is impossible to be a wealthy country if you care about environmental protection.’
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Y10 Health and Social Care visit to The Spires
Year 10 Health and Social Care students helped residents celebrate an early Pancake Day at a local care home. The Friary students visited The Spires care home after school this
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Year 9 extend league run, reach Cup semi-final
A successful week saw two games for the Year 9 Boys’ football team, who ended with a dominant win and a hard-earned draw. First off was a very well fought 4-4 draw against
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Battle of the Bands 2026
In front of a packed theatre, students interpreted music from the 1970s in our annual Battle of the Bands. This year’s judging panel saw the Mayor of Lichfield, as well as representatives
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Friary U16s show resilience, improvement versus QMGS
The Friary U16s faced a tough challenge against Queen Mary Grammar, ultimately falling 6–3, but the scoreline tells only part of a spirited and determined performance. Despite
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Friary U18s Show Spirit and Resilience at Staffordshire Schools Hockey Championships
It was the turn of the U18s this week to represent Friary in the Staffordshire Schools Hockey Championships, stepping up against some of the strongest hockey schools in the region
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