We were delighted that 14 Year 10 students from Townsend Church of England School attended The Scholars Programme Graduation hosted by The Brilliant Club at St Anne’s College, University of Oxford, on Thursday 21 May and accompanied by Miss Beades and Mrs. Buckland. The graduation celebrated the hard work, resilience and academic achievement of students […]
Our Applicant Webinar Series guides prospective students, their advisers and supporters through every step of the application process for 2027 entry. Each online session is free to attend and includes a presentation followed by a live Q&A with admissions staff and current students. Whether you’re just starting to explore Cambridge or are in the final […]
On Tuesday 9th June we have our final curriculum enrichment afternoon of the year in school. All students will have alternative activities P2, 3 and 4. The rest of the school day is as normal. Students will explore a variety of themes in their year groups, as follows: Curriculum Enrichment Plan Year 7- 3 workshops with […]
After hosting a viewing of a new Friends of the Earth film, Savages, which highlighted the plight of indigenous peoples and wildlife at the forefront of deforestation. Amanda Yorwerth informed us of her going to see our local MP Daisy Cooper on Friday 5th June as part of the Day of Action and invited us […]
The Army are running a series of “Meet Your Army” events designed to give parents and students a clear, honest insight into Army careers. You can register for any of the sessions below by clicking on the links: May: Title: Breaking down the Army Assessment Date & Time: Tuesday 26 May 18:00 – 19:00 Register Now […]
At Townsend, we use a variety of opportunities in lessons and in enrichment activities to develop oracy skills for our students. Oracy is the ability to articulate ideas, develop understanding, and engage with others through spoken language – essentially the skill of listening, speaking and communicating effectively. We want students to be able to learn […]
Year 12 Sixth Form students had the privilege of welcoming an Oddballs Foundation ambassador to deliver an important and engaging talk on testicular cancer awareness as part of their RSE education. Students learned about the signs and symptoms to look out for, the importance of regular self-checks, and how early detection can save lives. The […]
As the digital world grows more and more complicated, Kids World Online, has a huge amount of information and support guidance for parents. Please take a look at what they offer so that you are able to support your children when using online platforms. https://www.kidsonlineworld.com/parents–carers.html Ms L Gibbons Assistant Headteacher
As mentioned in Mr Flack’s letter to parents and carers last week, our next whole school cathedral service is Tuesday 19th May. Year 11 and 13 are not expected to attend, but are very welcome if they wish to do so. All other students are expected to attend. Our service will begin at 2pm and end […]
Please see the below message from University of Hertfordshire. We’re excited to invite you to our series of online events taking place in May- designed to support students, parents/guardians and anyone exploring their next steps in education. Please see below for what’s coming up. Students and parents/guardians can sign up to attend here. Topic: Parent/Guardian Information […]
