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The Friary supports County's attendance push
We are supporting Staffordshire County Council’s new attendance campaign called I’m Here. Although attendance at The Friary is above county and national rates – due largely
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The Friary PTFA Quiz Night 2026
A fantastic way to support our school would be attending our ever-popular PTFA Quiz Night. On Thursday 29th January we’ll be welcoming keen local quizzers who are all determined
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Communication
Effective communication can help in developing strong relationships with others and helping to avoid conflict. Effective communication involves more than just the words we say;
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Students show off independent learning
This week saw the second of our three KS3 House Independent Learning competitions take place. Students had to research Greta Thunberg as part of our World Heroines Focus Week
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World Heroines Focus Week
Assemblies this week have focused on Greta Thunberg, the Swedish environmental activist who came to international attention in 2018, aged just 15. The idea of teenagers being
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Partial School Closure
Due to the effects of the adverse weather we are open only to students sitting external exams today. This is following a site inspection and taking in consideration the likely
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Welcome to 2026
Happily, the snow proved no obstacle to welcoming students back for the start of the Spring Term. The school’s site staff did a tremendous job in ensuring the site was safe
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School Climate Action Plan
As part of the Department for Education’s commitment to all school’s becoming increasingly committed to making their contribution to climate action and sustainability, all schools
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Old Headteacher For New Headteacher…
Mr Allman’s final day at school was a swathe of goodbyes and farewells as we all head into the Christmas Holidays. The ‘formal’ goodbye from staff saw a comedy sketch about him
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Johnson House Celebration Assembly - Autumn Term 2025
The Johnson House Celebration Assembly for the Autumn Term saw multiple winners celebrated including: Academic Progress Awards: These awards are based on both results and progress
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