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Christmas Jumper Day

December 8, 2023/in General News/by Steve Telford

On Wednesday 13th December we are having our Christmas Jumper Day, to raise money for ‘Save the Children’.

If students decide to wear a Christmas Jumper, we are taking cash donations. Students are required to be in full uniform, apart from their Christmas Jumper.

Miss Gibbons
Assistant Headteacher

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Townsend’s Christmas Variety Show- TONIGHT

December 8, 2023/in General News/by Steve Telford

Tonight is our Christmas Variety Show!

Starting at 7pm, tickets are still available on the door if you would like to come and watch.

Adults- £6 & Child- £4, please bring cash.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Mrs Coates
Head of Drama

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‘Oliver’ Auditions!

December 8, 2023/in General News/by Steve Telford

For our school summer show next year, we are hosting auditions.

If you’re interested in taking part, then sign up to audition on Monday 10th December during morning break time in the drama studio.

Auditions will take place on Wednesday 13th December. Starting at 3:30pm- 4:30pm in the school hall.

Good luck!

Mrs Coates
Head of Drama

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Year 7 Science Spelling Bee Competition

December 6, 2023/in General News/by Steve Telford

Well done to 7 York for winning the Science spelling bee competition.

They scored 18/20! Well done to the 5 representatives from the 7 York:

Daniel B
Kayla L
Alex N
Anahit B
Otis H

Well done to 7 Canterbury for coming second in the competition.

Years 8-10 will take part in a similar competition soon within the New Year, so look out for when your year group will take part!

Students from the winning form will get a home reward card and earn house points for their form group. Good Luck everyone!

Mrs Armitage
Head of Science

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Stevensons (Uniform) Holiday Opening Times

December 5, 2023/in General News/by Steve Telford

Please see Stevensons opening times over the upcoming Christmas holidays.

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Christmas Club

December 5, 2023/in General News/by Steve Telford

Christmas Club will be hosted in the discovery centre each Monday lunchtime until the end of term.

It is open to all year groups, come along to join in with the Christmas cheer, craft and festivities!

Mrs Buckland
Assistant Headteacher

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Festive Feast- Wednesday 13th December

December 1, 2023/in General News/by Steve Telford

On Wednesday 13th December the school canteen will be serving up a delicious Festive Feast.

There will be the option of;

Traditional Turkey Dinner with Chipolata Sausage, trimmings of Sage and Onion Stuffing served with Roast Potatoes and a choice of Seasonal Veg and Gravy

or

Festive Veggie Wellington, trimmings of Sage and Onion Stuffing, served with Roast Potatoes and a choice of Seasonal Veg and Vegetarian Gravy

or

Halal Chicken with Halal Sausage, trimmings of Sage and Onion Stuffing and Vegetarian Gravy served with Roast Potatoes and a choice of Seasonal Veg and Vegetarian Gravy

The cost of the Festive Feast is £3.50. If your child would like the Festive Feast then please make payment on School Gateway along with selecting the meal they would like. Payments must be made by Thursday 7th December.

Many Thanks,

Mr Armitage
Assistant Headteacher

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Message from PTA

December 1, 2023/in General News/by Steve Telford

Year 10 Parent/Carers Evening is on Thursday 7th December

Christmas Pantomime is on Friday 8th December

Please bring cash for the Christmas Hampers and other raffle prizes for the pantomime on Friday. All funds raised go towards student facilities.

Refreshments will be available on both nights.

Many Thanks,

PTA

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    • Design & Technology
    • Design & Technology – Food Preparation and Nutrition
    • Drama
    • Engineering
    • SPACER
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    • Film Studies
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