They can be dropped at the Art room before school from 8am (Mon-Wed) and after school.
Many thanks,
Teacher Mac
It is widely recognised that parents are the most influential force in a young person’s decision making about their future pathway. The website includes important information about your child’s options at age 16 and age 18, conversation cards to help you get started with talking to your child about careers and education, and access to other useful resources, videos and websites. To access the talking Futures website please click on the link below:
https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/
Mrs K Davey
Assistant Headteacher
If you or your child recognises any of these items, please can they be collected by Friday 16th January, before items are donated or repurposed.
Thank you,
Student Services Team
First, we kicked off the term with our Year 7 Welcome Picnic, now in its second year. Despite some heavy rain, the event was a huge success, with families braving the weather to join in the fun. It was heart-warming to see so many students and parents enjoying food, games, and great conversations, setting a friendly and welcoming tone for the new school year.
Following that, we hosted our second annual Christmas Wreath Night, another delightful event filled with festive cheer. Guests enjoyed mulled wine, nibbles and lively conversation while creating beautiful wreaths with fresh foliage, Christmas baubles, cinnamon sticks and more. It was a relaxed evening that allowed students, parents, and staff to get creative and take home something special for the holidays.
To wrap up the term, we held our much-anticipated Christmas Shop for students. As always, it was a hit, giving students the chance to pick out gifts for friends, family and themselves.
We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support of these events. Thanks to you, we’ve been able to raise vital funds for various school departments, including the Sixth Form and the PE Department, which have already received funding this term. This would not be possible without your involvement, and we truly appreciate your generosity.
Looking ahead, we’d love to hear your thoughts on future events. As some of you may know, we had to cancel last year’s Summer Ball and Comedy Night due to low ticket sales. We want to plan events that everyone will enjoy, so please share your ideas with us! Whether you have suggestions for adult or student events, we’d love to hear from you. Simply email your ideas to PTA@townsend.herts.sch.uk
Thank you once again for your ongoing support and for making our school community such a vibrant and welcoming place. We look forward to seeing you at future events.
Warm regards and have a wonderful Christmas.
The PTA Team
The wide range of students receiving certificates for their dedication, commitment and progress this term, as nominated by their teachers, is a real testament to the excellent transition Year 12 have made into Sixth Form and the continued efforts of Year 13 to build on their progress throughout the year.
We were also delighted to welcome back two former students to present the certificates. Mason, who is now studying Politics with Law at the University of Liverpool, is a staunch supporter of the school and regularly returns to speak with our Sixth Form students. Aaron, currently in his second year of an apprenticeship with leading firm MBDA, has also visited on numerous occasions to speak with our Business and Economics students, showing a genuine commitment to supporting those who are following in the same footsteps he once did. We are extremely grateful to both Mason and Aaron for their ongoing support.
On behalf of the whole Sixth Form team, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a restful break.
Mr M Tominey
Head of Sixth Form
The Youth Commission on Police and Crime provides a platform for young people to influence the future of policing and crime prevention in their local area.
During these workshops, students were able to explore the differences between hate crimes, hate incidents, and build awareness of county lines and how to spot the signs. Students were shown how to identify the root causes of hate crime and getting involved in county lines, and were given time to discuss ideas to combat prejudice and understand the impact social media has on these topics.
Year 10 students were provided with support services to report a missing person, ways to file a report directly with Hertfordshire Constabulary and how to support their own mental health via Mind’s website – https://www.mind.org.uk/
Miss N Beades
Head of Year 10
Your child can gain direct insight into veterinary pathways with the School of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool. They will meet practising vets and learn entry routes and deepen their understanding of specialist roles. The experience will be via remote learning through Google Classroom and is being offered by Futures for All. To apply students will need to follow the link below and set up an account with Futures For All if they don’t already have one.
https://finder.futuresforall.org/opportunity-detail/9A7FE55A-89B0-4829-3098-08DE26AD79DF
Mrs K Davey
Assistant Headteacher
Main Reception is open for collections between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
It is expected that the students will collect their own certificates. If they wish to send someone on their behalf to collect the certificates, please ensure they bring confirmation or they email us prior to the collection.
Thank you for your attention.
Kind regards,
The School Office
