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Friary Crowned District Champions After Thrilling Cup Final Victory
The Year 8 Friary team delivered an outstanding performance to secure the Cannock and District Cup title in a dramatic encounter against a strong Cheslyn Hay side. Friary made
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Sixth Form Senior Seven for 2026-7
Our Sixth Form Senior Seven is the senior student leadership group within school. Roles include the Head Boy and Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy and Girl, a Charity coordinator, an
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Hot Chocolate with the Head
Miss Wright, Johnson’s Head of House, nominated Dougie H (Year 7) for trying hard “every single day.” Miss Wright gave credit to Dougie’s “positive
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Year 8 Interactive Skills Workshop
This year as part of our Raising Aspirations Programme, a group of energetic Year 8 students have taken part in a five-week interactive skills workshop aimed at enhancing their
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Post-18 Pathways Evening
Last night saw a well-attended Post-18 Pathways Evening for students in Year 12 and their parents. The event started in the theatre with detailed overview by Assistant Headteacher
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CEIAG: Careers education and information, advice and guidance
Youth unemployment has featured prominently in the national news recently. The national picture According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, between December 2022 and the end
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Industrial Cadets receive glowing feedback
A group of Friary students have received glowing feedback from a panel of engineers. The school’s EDT Gold Programme team got feedback on a project they’ll present
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Free school meal (FSM) eligibility
From September 2026, the Department for Education (DfE) will expand free school meal (FSM) eligibility to include all pupils from households receiving Universal Credit. This creates
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Online Safety - Instagram
Recent updates to Instagram have brought renewed attention to how we balance privacy and safety online. In May 2026, Instagram removed its optional end‑to‑end encryption feature
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Hot Chocolate with the Head / Friary Character Award
Miss Wright, Johnson’s Head of House, nominated Alice P (Year 10) as a “fantastic role model to others.” Miss Wright gave credit to Alice’s “positive
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