The first session will be held on 17th June, and from then every two weeks. They will be listed on the database, website and our social media.
The sessions will be held every two weeks, from 11.30 am-1.00pm
At the sessions clients will be able to collect emergency food parcels, fresh fruit and veg and hygiene items.
Also individuals will be able to speak with our Wellbeing Advisors and a CAB Advisor. No appointments are necessary.
If we are not aware of your child’s absence, then their absence will be recorded as unauthorised.
Thank you,
Attendance Team
These exams will take place under full GCSE conditions to help prepare students for their formal examinations next year.
It is important that all students arrive fully prepared and equipped for each exam.
Please ensure your child brings the following:
Please also note the following exam regulations:
No electronic devices are allowed, including mobile phones, smartwatches, or AirPods. Any such items must not be brought into the exam room unless students have a medical diagnosis and this has been agreed with the Exams Officer.
If students bring water, it must be in a clear bottle with the label removed.
Students who are entitled to access arrangements such as additional time, a scribe, or a reader—will receive these as normal in line with their usual support.
These expectations are in line with GCSE examination rules and help ensure a fair and consistent environment for all students.
We appreciate your support in reinforcing these requirements and encouraging your child to approach these exams with focus and preparation. Please also remind them of the importance of a good night’s sleep, breakfast and arriving to school on time for a punctual start
A copy of the exam timetable and revision lists have been posted on Showbie for the students and are attached.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school at year10@townsend.herts.sch.uk
Kind regards,
Miss N Beades
Head of Year 10
Each year group has been allocated a trip for the day. The trips are as follows:
There will also be a range of on-site activities available for pupils who do not wish to attend a trip. These activities include:
To secure your child’s place on their allocated trip, payment must be made by Friday 12th June on School Gateway.
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Year Group
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Trip
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Leave School
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Return to school
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Cost
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Cost with Annual Pass
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7
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LegoLand
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9:00am
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4:30pm
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£30.00
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£16.25
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8
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Chessington
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9:00am
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6:15pm
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£38.00
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£19.50
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9
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Southend- Adventure Island
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9:00am
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5:00pm
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£31.00
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£18.50
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10
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Thorpe Park
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9:00am
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6:00pm
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£39.00
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£17.00
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Sixth Form
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London Dungeons
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Students make their own way to London
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£15.10
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N/A
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If your child holds an annual pass for the venue, they are still required to pay the full amount initially. Once evidence of the valid annual pass has been provided, we will arrange a refund of the relevant difference.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact.
Mr M Armitage
Assistant Headteacher
Please remember to donate any old uniform to the school office. This helps us supply any uniform for our current students.
We are in particular need of blazers and PE kits.
Many Thanks,
Townsend C of E Office
The graduation celebrated the hard work, resilience and academic achievement of students who successfully completed The Scholars Programme, including their final university-style assignment and celebrated their final grade.
During the visit, students experienced university life, explored the historic college environment and celebrated their success alongside students from other schools.
Did you know?
The University of Oxford is ranked the Number 1 university in the world.
Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Teaching at Oxford began as early as 1096.
Oxford has over 100 libraries.
The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe.
The university is made up of 39 colleges.
St Anne’s College was founded in 1879.
Oxford has educated over 30 UK Prime Ministers.
More than 26,000 students study at Oxford.
Students from over 160 countries attend the university.
One of our students proudly delivered a graduation speech on behalf of Townsend, reflecting on the experience of completing the programme:
“Hello, I am a representative of Townsend Church of England School, as one of many who took part in this year’s Scholars Programme. We were looking at the Measurement and Definition of Depreciation, which is something that I had never done before and I’m sure that it’s something that many of us hadn’t done before. It was challenging, which tested our limits yet an enjoyable journey. One of Townsend’s values is to Love the Journey, which I think was an important value to keep in mind when doing this programme. To love the journey is just as important as loving the result.
Finally, I would like to thank Vicki Law PhD, for guiding us through the programme and encouraging us to do our best. I’d also like to thank the Head of Year for accepting us into the programme and giving us this amazing opportunity.”
Congratulations to all 14 of our Year 10 Scholars for their dedication, perseverance and fantastic achievements throughout the programme. We are incredibly proud of you all.
Miss N Beades
Head of Year 10
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 stages of your application, these sessions will give you practical insights into every step of the process.
Mr M Tominey
Head of Sixth Form
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 Herts Services for Young People on Aspirations, Personal Branding, and Resilience.
Year 8- 1 hour on Mental Health awareness week activity about personal wellbeing 2 hours of spirituality activities with STEP about community and your role.
Year 9- Oracy Odyssey – A structured set of 12 oracy-focused challenges to build student’s oracy skills through practical activities about different purposes of talk. They will debate and develop presentational talk so they can become more aware of the different types of talk and how to articulate themselves in different scenarios.
Year 10- Careers Carousel- 2 hours of a careers carousel with external visitors from various different worlds of work – students will participate in group talks and question time. They will then work through a follow up task about their future skills and the world of work, completing a careers questionnaire.
Year 12- Oracy Odyssey – A structured set of 12 oracy-focused challenges to build student’s oracy skills through practical activities about different purposes of talk. They will debate and develop presentational talk so they can become more aware of the different types of talk and how to articulate themselves in different scenarios.
We look forward to a fun and active day full of different skills and information to develop life skills and personal growth.
Mrs M Buckland
Assistant Headteacher
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 to contribute something for her to take on her visit, this poem was written by Stan in 7Y:
‘In the whispers of the trees where gentle breezes play,
nature sings her melodies in vibrant green array,
mountains stand with ancient grace, rivers dance and flow,
with every leaf a soft embrace a world we must not flow,
protect the earth, our only home with every small endeavour,
together we’ll let beauty bloom and cherish it forever.’
Miss C Reynolds
Sustainability Lead and Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator
