Homework Club
Please note that there will no Homework Club on Thursday 23rd April and Thursday 21st May due to staff training.
High Oaks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR | Tel: 01727 853047 | Email: admin@townsend.herts.sch.uk
Arriva New Mobile App
Please see the below information about the new Arriva Moble App.
As per the attachment, any queries from student/parents should be directed to talktous@arriva.co.uk
Henley Business School for Year 12 Students
Pathways to Property is a charitable programme run by Henley Business School that’s designed to raise awareness about the vast range of careers available within the Real Estate industry for students in Year 12.
It is being held at the University of Reading on 14 – 17 July 2026. All travel, accommodation and food will be paid for. Students will continue to be supported after their attendance.
The fully funded four-day course is ideal for students who have an interest in the property sector and who would like to learn more about the industry. Over the course of four days, your students will:
- Sit in on taster lectures
- Visit a large development site and learn how they operate
- Get involved in group projects and debates
- Develop key skills such as networking and presentation skills
- Attend a mini careers fair with leading names from the industry
- Hear from industry professionals about the incredible career opportunities available via degrees and apprenticeships
- Stay in our university halls, gaining a first-hand experience of university life
Students who attend our Summer School will be invited to carry out a work experience placement in October and participate in an e-mentoring programme.
We will continue to support students through our Propel alumni programme sending them relevant information. If they choose to undertake a property industry focused degree or qualification, they will be eligible to apply for up to £30,000 in bursary funding and if they study Real Estate at Reading University they will receive a guaranteed conditional contextual offer plus a welcome bursary.
To apply please use the link below:
P2P Summer School 2026 | Henley Live
Applications close on Sunday 19th April.
Workshops and Support Groups
Please see the below information about upcoming workshops and local support groups.
Sixth Form Absences
If your child is in Sixth Form and is unable to attend the school day, please let us know by phoning our attendance line or by reporting their absence via Edulink or emailing attendance@townsend.herts.sch.uk
If we are not aware of your child’s absence, then their absence will be recorded as unauthorised.
Thank you,
Attendance Team
Sixth Form Enrichment – Careers
It was a pleasure to welcome in PC Alex, PC David and PC Ben to speak to Year 12s about careers in the police force and routes and pathways to students wishing to pursue this avenue.
They spoke about their roles and basics of training before demonstrating and interacting with students showing them their kit and all the accessories!
Year 12 students also had the opportunity it’s to work on their CV’s and looking at ‘what makes an employer good to work for’, two essential skills especially with the upcoming work experience week in the summer term.
Mr M Tominey
Head of Sixth Form
British Physics Olympiad
Our A level Physicists took part in the 2026 Senior Physics Challenge for problem solving, which is highly prestigious and extremely challenging, even for the most able and high achieving students in the country.
Between the students, they outperformed the majority of the country Nationally.
Amaha S in Year 12 says:
“The Olympiad was a great opportunity to see Physics at A Level we don’t really cover in lesson. Each part of it, from the preparing with past papers, extra revision sessions, and actually sitting the paper, was a refreshing experience that helped us understand the subject on a much deeper level.”
From British Physics Olympiad:
“If your student has managed to achieve a number of marks on this paper, then they should be very proud of their achievement and you should congratulate them. They are amongst the best in the country taking a paper specifically set out to challenge them.”
Online Safety over the Easter break
Please ensure you are monitoring you child’s online activity over the Easter holiday to ensure they are using technology appropriately and safely.
The NSPCC have produced information on how to talk to your child about online safety:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/
Thank you,
Ms L Gibbons
Assistant Headteacher
GCSE Revision Masterclasses
Please see the below links about Spring GCSE Revision Masterclasses run by HFL.
Jazz Workshop Day – Saturday 18th April
Please see the below information about an upcoming Jazz Workshop Day with Hertfordshire Music Service.
‘We’re excited to share this opportunity for all instrumentalists and vocalists of secondary school age (grade 4 standard and above) to come and take part in our Jazz Workshop Day on Saturday 18th April 2026, 10am-4pm at Stevenage Music Centre! This exciting jazz workshop day will take place on, Saturday 18th April, 10am – 4pm and will conclude with a short performance at 3.30pm. Applications close on Sunday 12th April 2026 – limited spaces available.’
