September 2026 – Page 2 – Townsend Church of England School

🧱 Discover The Brickery Café!

September 10, 2026/in General News/by Laetitia Thompson

Looking for a fun family activity or a unique birthday party idea? The Brickery Café in Bushey Heath is Hertfordshire’s first LEGO-themed café, where children and adults can build from over 300 LEGO sets while enjoying drinks and snacks in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

✨ Fun for all ages
🧱 Over 300 LEGO sets to build
🕙 Open weekends, 10.00 am to 4. 00pm
🚗 Free parking

To find out more or book your visit, head to https://www.thebrickerycafe.co.uk.

Please note that Townsend Church of England School is sharing this information for the benefit of families and does not endorse any external organisation or service.

Young Artist Competition: Haunted Harrow 🎃

September 10, 2026/in General News/by Laetitia Thompson

Harrow Arts Centre is inviting young artists aged 4–16 to take part in its Halloween-themed Young Artist Competition: Haunted Harrow.

Children and young people can submit a spooky-inspired drawing, painting, photograph or sculpture for a chance to have their work displayed in the Harrow Arts Centre Gallery from 6–20 October 2026.

Entries will be judged on creativity, use of colour and interpretation of the theme, with one winner selected from each age category (4–6, 7–11 and 12–16). Winners will receive two free tickets to the Spooky Puppet Theatre Workshop on 30 October 2026.

Entry deadline: Friday 2 October 2026

For full details and how to enter, visit the Young Artists Competition: Haunted Harrow webpage.

We hope some of our talented students will take part! 👻🎨

After School Study Club Update

September 6, 2026/in General News/by Isabelle Stuckey

📚 After School Study Club Update

We are pleased to offer an After School Study Club to support students with their home learning. The club provides a quiet, focused environment where students can work alongside our Learning Support Assistants and receive help with home learning tasks when needed.

Students attending are expected to bring specific home learning tasks that they need support with and to spend the session focusing on completing their work.

Session Times

Years 7, 8 and 9

Tuesdays
📍 IT4
🕒 3:25 pm – 4:25 pm

Years 10 and 11

Thursdays
📍 IT4
🕒 3:25 pm – 4:25 pm

Important Dates

Please note that, due to staff training, After School Study Club will not be running on the following dates:

❌ Thursday 8 October
❌ Thursday 22 October

We encourage students to make the most of this opportunity to develop their independent study skills, complete home learning, and access additional support when needed.

Mrs Tracy Sibley
Assistant SENDCo

🌞Don’t Forget Our Year 7 Welcome Picnic is Tomorrow! 🧺

September 5, 2026/in General News/by Isabelle Stuckey

We are looking forward to welcoming our new Year 7 families to the Townsend Year 7 Welcome Picnic on Saturday 12 September. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other families, make new friends, and become part of the Townsend community.

Whether your child is already settling in well or is still finding their feet, the picnic is a relaxed and friendly chance for everyone to connect and feel part of the Townsend family.

If you have not yet confirmed your attendance, there is still time to let us know you’re coming. Please complete the form so we can finalise arrangements.

We would love to see as many Year 7 families there as possible and give you a very warm Townsend welcome! 💙

👉 Complete the form here: Year 7 Welcome Picnic – Attendance Confirmation – Fill in form

Interested in a Career as an Airline Pilot?

September 5, 2026/in General News/by Laetitia Thompson

Students aged 14-19 who are considering a future in aviation may be interested in the Become a Pilot Academy, a 14-week live online programme designed to help aspiring pilots understand the pathway into a professional flying career.

Delivered by Commercial Pilot and Qualified Science Teacher, Sam Piri, the course provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills and experiences required to pursue a career in the airline industry.

What will students learn?

Participants will explore:

Pilot careers and airline-funded training pathways
GCSE and A Level Maths and Physics tuition
Principles of Flight, navigation, meteorology and aircraft performance
Pilot aptitude testing and psychometric assessments
Airline application and interview preparation
Human factors, communication and professional pilot competencies

Course Details

📅 Starts: Tuesday 8 September 2026
🕕 Time: Tuesdays, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
💻 Format: Live online sessions over 14 weeks
🎯 Age Group: 14-19 years

Final places are now available.

Students and families interested in learning more or enrolling can visit:

👉 The Aviation Guy

This is an excellent opportunity for young people interested in aviation to gain insight into the profession and begin preparing for a future career on the flight deck.

Please note that Townsend Church of England School is sharing this information for the benefit of families and does not endorse any external organisation or service.