MMR Vaccinations
Please see below about local MMR vaccination sessions throughout the school holidays.
High Oaks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR | Tel: 01727 853047 | Email: admin@townsend.herts.sch.uk
Summer Term Groups- Flyer attached
Please see the below flyer from Family Lives.
Family Fun Run- Please sign up!
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in May.
The theme this year is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. To kick start the week we are organising a big family fun run and would like as many people in our school community to take part as possible.
The event will take place on Saturday 11th May at 2pm and we invite all students and their parents/carers, siblings and extended family to take part. Entry is £2 per person and all money raised will be going to one of our school charities: Youth Talk. This is a fantastic local charity that supports many of our students.
The fun run is a 2k course and will not be timed, it’s a fun community event where people can choose to run, walk or jog.
The run will start on the school field behind the Discovery Centre and the route is all on grass.
Our school PTA will be selling refreshments afterwards.
If you would like to take part then please complete the Google form and then send payment via School Gateway.
https://forms.gle/3kETcXzBi3yep6Dz9
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mrs Scott
Student and Family Wellbeing
Year 7 Science
This week, our Year 7 Science students showcased their creativity and subject knowledge through a collection of captivating projects centred around cell organelles and their functions.
These projects not only demonstrated their understanding of the topic but also highlighted their enthusiasm for learning science. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for all the parents for their unwavering support to make these projects a success. Congratulations to our talented students on their outstanding work!
Mrs Wickramathunge
Science Teacher
Potential Kids Easter Programme
Please find attached the Easter programme of activities from Potential Kids.
A-Level results day
Information about A Level results day and the process for the day.
A Level results day is on Thursday 15th August. The school will be open from 9am for students to come in and collect their results.
Normally, students will know before hand if they have been accepted onto their university courses or not. If your child is not accepted or has changed their mind on their first choice, then they will have to go through clearing. I and other teachers will be on hand during the morning to support students through this process.
Please see the following guidance from UCAS regarding the clearing process. https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/clearing-and-results-day
Students will also have a Learning for Life lesson on this topic and student finance.
If you have any questions please contact me at the school.
Mr Tominey
Head of Sixth Form
Verso Care- Refuel Programme
Verso Care will be running their REFUEL programme. REFUEL will take place weekly during school holidays at the Verso Vineyard Church St Albans.
Verso will be providing a fresh and healthy cooked lunch every Wednesday during the school holidays throughout 2024, for children in receipt of Pupil Premium, Refugees and families living on a tight budget.
If you would like to attend please click on the links below:
3rd April – Refuel (03-Apr-2024) · ChurchSuite Events
10th April – Refuel (10-Apr-2024) · ChurchSuite Events
Apprenticeships and technical education survey
We would like to ask for your help in completing this short survey.
By completing this survey we can better understand the views and support needs of parents and carers regarding apprenticeships and technical education for your child.
As one of the key influencers in a young person’s decision-making journey, it is important that we can help you feel confident in helping and supporting your child to explore the many options that are available beyond school.
By completing this survey, you are contributing towards the development of the Hertfordshire Apprenticeships Strategy, helping to secure funding to better support your child’s school and providing important insights to be used both at an individual school and county-wide level. If you would like more information, please visit the HOP website.
This survey is being conducted by Amazing Apprenticeships on behalf of Hertfordshire LEP and Hertfordshire Careers Hub. All responses will be kept confidential, and we will not share your details or individual responses with any other parties.
If you have more than one child currently in secondary school, please answer the following questions with your eldest secondary school-aged child in mind.
The survey should take between 5 – 10 minutes to complete.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/townsend-CoE-school-parents-24
Thank you.
Mrs Davey
Assistant Headteacher
Family Lives- upcoming sessions
Please see the below flyers from Family Lives.
Get Sept Ready sessions
Please see the below flyer for the Get Sep Ready session hosted by Services for Young People.
