Upcoming Events
Please see the below flyers about upcoming local events.
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Entries by Isabelle Stuckey
Parent/Guardian Online Information Session – University of Hertfordshire
Please see the below information from the University of Hertfordshire about the application process and Student Finance. ‘The session is aimed at Parents and Guardians and will cover all the basics of the application process and Student Finance. Topic: Parent/Guardian Information Evening: Introduction to the application process and Student Finance Date: Thursday 16 October Time: […]
PE Round-Up
This week has seen a number of fixtures taking place, reports of these fixtures can be found below: Monday 6th October: Year 8 Football vs St Edmunds On a beautiful sunny Autumnal day the Year 8 football team played their first game of the season in the Herts County Cup V St. Edmonds college in […]
Year 11 Parent/Carer Information Evening – 16th October 6-7pm
On 16th October we will be welcoming psychologist Dr Martijn van der Spoel (from https://www.glialearning.com/) into school to lead study skills sessions with Year 11 during the school day. He will also be leading a session specifically for Year 11 parent/carers 6-7pm in the school hall. Mr King and Mrs Line will also be presenting information that […]
iPad reminder
We are noticing that a lot of students are damaging their iPads by keeping them in the same bag as their water bottle. Please can students be reminded to refrain from carrying their iPad in the same bag as their water bottles as iPads are becoming damaged by leaks and spills. Thank you, IT Team
Carers in Herts- online course
Please see the below information from Carers in Herts. Carers in Herts are running a session for Parents/Carers on understanding self-harm in children and young people and giving strategies and practical help to support your child.
Supporting Links- online courses
Please see the below information about free online courses provided by Supporting Links. These courses are open to parents and carers of children with diagnosed or suspected ASD and/or ADHD across Hertfordshire, funded by the Local Authority and are FREE to attend. Talking ASD/ADHD: The Teenage Years – Monday 13th October 2025 Talking ASD/ADHD: School Avoidance – Monday 10th November 2025 […]
PE Round Up
This week saw a variety of fixtures taking place including County Cup football, District Basketball and District Table Tennis. U14 County Cup Football: Townsend started the game well against a strong St Michaels team in the County Cup last week. Lamech was able to score a goal midway through the first half, however, this was […]
Recent Year 13 Speaker
Townsend Sixth Form welcomed Dr Martijn van der Spoel from Glia Learning to talk to Year 13 about the importance of revision and give tips to students about how best they might revise, introducing new strategies and ideas along the way. The Year 13s finished the session with renewed motivation and inspiration towards their studies, […]
Black History Month & Discovery Centre
For this years’ Black History Month the Discovery Centre is exploring the huge variety of black authors, their stories and social histories across our global community. Our students will have the opportunity to learn about inspirational figures of Black heritage. Here are some of the books we have available for our students. Mrs M Gregory […]