Support Groups
Please see the attached flyers about different support groups in the local area.
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First Aid Training for teenagers
Please see the below flyer about First Aid training for teenagers.
Could your child take a GCSE in another language?
If your child is in Year 10 or 11, and they would like to take a GCSE in a language other than English this summer, please email admin@townsend.herts.sch.uk before Friday 30th January. They must be able to speak and write in that language. Guidance on how to prepare for exams will be given. Please do get […]
Supporting Hands at Work in Miswa, Zambia
We have recently started working with the charity Hands at Work to support the community in Miswa, Zambia. It is a long-term project, partnering with the St Albans team, including the cathedral, to establish a care point in the area. There is a team visit in February and we are making bead bracelets to be […]
Year 9 Options Evening
We would like to remind you that our Year 9 Options Evening will take place on Thursday, 5th February, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. This important event will provide you and your child with detailed information about the GCSE courses available, as well as a clear explanation of the options process. Subject staff will be available to discuss course […]
GCSE Revision Masterclasses
Please see the below links about Spring GCSE Revision Masterclasses run by HFL. GCSE Revision Workshops Spring 2026 GCSE_ENGLISH
Exploring career opportunities in Hertfordshire
The Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal is a valuable online resource designed to support students in exploring career pathways and local opportunities. The website includes a comprehensive career directory and an employer spotlight section, which enables students to learn more about local employers offering high-quality apprenticeships, graduate roles, work experience placements, and career progression opportunities. In addition, the portal allows students to search […]
Foil Trays
Please note that foil trays for Food Tech classes can now be purchased from our school shop. The foil trays will cost 20p each and can be purchased with either cash or card. Thank you, Mrs J Johnson
The Tony Gee presentation for the design of a bridge competition
Yesterday we were able to celebrate our winners and runners up from our recent collaboration competition with Tony Gee, who sponsored the sustainable design competition. Our winners and runner ups redesigned the Clifton Suspension Bridge. We invited three civil engineers from Tony Gee to present to our students in Year 10 and 12 about the […]
Find out more about apprenticeships
During National Apprenticeships Week, Unifrog, which is the online destinations platform used by students in school to help them find out about careers, is holding an online apprenticeships fair from 4.00pm until 6.00pm on Wednesday February 11th. Students will be able to get help with understanding apprenticeships, learning what it’s like to work in different industries […]