Upcoming events and courses
Please see the below flyers about some upcoming events and courses in the local area.
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Entries by Isabelle Stuckey
The Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
Please see the below letter from the Mental Health Support Team. If you do not wish for your child to be involved in any provision being offered by Hertfordshire Mental Health Support Team, please inform your educational setting, more details are attached in the letter below. Thank you
European Languages Week 2025
Please see the below information about our upcoming events during European Languages Week. Years 7 and 8: MFL Bake-off: Wednesday 24th September Bring in your European themed cakes for judging, earn house points and possibly win a prize. Years 8 and 9: Blooket Challenge: in French lessons w/c 22rd September with house points for class […]
Omegle Chat Service
Please read the attached leaflet about the risks of children using this chat service. Children between the ages of 13-18 years should only be using this chat service with permission from a parent/guardian and we ask parents to monitor their children’s use of this chat service. Please check whether your child is using this and […]
Upcoming Arriva strikes
We have been made aware via social media that Arriva drivers intend to go on strike for a number of days. This is of course of great concern to us and I am sure Arriva is working hard to try and avoid these strikes taking place. School will be open as usual and we hope all […]
321 bus service to and from Luton
We have made good progress this week in our communication with Arriva regarding provision of bus services between school and Luton. In the mornings, Arriva will now put on more double decker buses instead of singles at peak times. In the afternoons, Arriva will be providing a 321 Special Service, just for Townsend students, from […]
PE Round-Up
This week saw all students in Year 7 to 9 compete in cross country races during their PE lessons. Students have performed well across their lessons this week and we look forward to the hard work continuing in their PE lessons moving forward. Year 7 Mob Race: Tuesday 9th September was the annual Year 7 […]
School Meals Reminder
Please see the below menu and information about our school meals here at Townsend. A set meal of the day is available for a cost of £2.60, which includes a main course, vegetables and dessert. We run a cashless canteen service. Our preferred method of payment is via School Gateway. This online system allows you […]
Home Learning Club
Home Learning Club for Years 7-11 will be on every Tuesday and Thursday 3.25pm until 4.30pm in the Discovery Centre starting on Tuesday 16th September. Thank you, Mrs T Sibley Head of Student Services
Less congestion near school- Please use Toulmin Drive
To keep our roads near school safe, please park 5 minutes away to drop off or pick up your children. The playing fields car park on Toulmin Drive is a short walk from school, just please be mindful of the traffic flow around that car park so not to block anyone in. Thank you. Mrs […]