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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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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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Hot Chocolate with the Head
Evie G (Year 7) was nominated from Seward House. Evie helped to settle a new student into the school last week. Mr Sleigh, Seward’s Head of House, recognised her as “a
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The Friary celebrates the life of Sir David Attenborough
During this week’s Focus Week, students have been learning about Sir David Attenborough – a true British hero – coinciding with his 100th birthday on Friday 8th May. As part of
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Online Safety
The Department for Education (DfE) offers practical support for parents on its Kids Online Safety website. This is designed to help parents and carers feel more confident on the
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Hot Chocolate with the Head
Amy M (Year 9) was nominated from Seward House. Her “consistent high effort, maturity and attitude to school” make her “a credit to Seward House.” Mr Sleigh
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