Reminder- Occasional Day
Just a gentle reminder that Townsend will be closed on Friday 28th November due to an occasional day.
High Oaks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR | Tel: 01727 853047 | Email: admin@townsend.herts.sch.uk
Townsend Pantomime- Friday 5th December
The tickets for Townsend Pantomime are now live on School Gateway!
How to purchase tickets
Tickets are £6 per adult and £4 per child and can only be purchased on School Gateway (please do not send cash to school). On School Gateway, please ensure you calculate the correct amount for the number of adult and child tickets you require. For example, if you require three adult tickets please pay £18 in the adult section, if you require two child tickets please pay £8 in the child section. The numbers are limited to 150 spaces and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. To gain entry upon arrival on the performance night, your name will be checked against our master payment list.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mrs A Surridge
Head of Drama
Christmas/Winter Wreath making event – Monday 1st December 2025
Further to our previous communication regarding the purchase of tickets for the Christmas Wreath Workshop on Monday 1 December.
Friends of Townsend (PTA) aim to make all events accessible and enjoyable for every member of our school community.
Kind regards.
Friends of Townsend (PTA)
Upcoming support groups/activities
Please see the below support groups and local activities that are taking place.
Townsend is supporting Hands at Work
One of our new school charities is Hands at Work. A few weeks ago, all students had this work shared with them by three of their supporters.
It is a charity that works alongside remote communities in Africa to establish and run a Care Point, which after a number of years is then run by the local church. Hands at Work is one of the Cathedral’s mission partners, and as a Cathedral school, we are also supporting them for the foreseeable future. Please see attached their latest update from Miswa in Zambia, the community we will be helping to support.
Mrs H Line
Deputy Headteacher
Year 9 Communion Service
As part of Townsend’s commitment to supporting the spiritual development of our students, we offer a Communion service once every half term in our school chapel.
Participation is optional; however, if you feel this would benefit your child, please encourage them to sign up for Communion with Mr Ofori. This service will take place on Monday 24th November at 2pm and is for Year 9 students only.
Thank you,
Mr F Ofori
Head of Religious Studies
No Homework Club
There will be no Homework Club on Thursday 27th November due to staff training.
Thank you,
Mrs T Sibley
Head of Student Services
Lost Property Items
We have a Zavetti Canada and Barbour jacket in lost property that have been here for a few weeks now.
We will hold these until Friday 21st November and will give these back to students who have proof of purchase for the jacket. If you think that these items may belong to your child, please ask them to visit Student Reception.
Thank you,
Student Reception Team
PE Round-Up
A quieter couple of weeks for fixtures as we return after the half-term. However, there are plenty of exciting opportunities coming up.
Congratulations to the Year 8 football team for getting a victory in their friendly last week.
Year 7 District Cup:
This week saw the Year 7 netball team kick off their season with a District Cup game against Roundwood Park School. We had 11 excited year 7s ready to play. The game started quickly with Roundwood Park scoring twice early on but once the Townsend team settled the game became more even. Roundwood Park extended their lead in the second and third quarters of the game, but Townsend managed to keep the fourth quarter at 0-0 whilst creating some chances to score. Roundwood Park finished the game victorious to progress in the District Cup, with Townsend now in the Plate competition and have been drawn against Beaumont.
Player of the Match (as voted by RPS) – Sarai T
Year 9 Basketball Match Report – Townsend vs Sir John Lawes
The Year 9 basketball team faced a tough challenge against Sir John Lawes, ultimately falling 34–2. Despite the difficult scoreline, the team showed great determination and teamwork throughout the game. Logan R managed to secure Townsend’s only basket, demonstrating strong effort and persistence on the court.
Special recognition goes to Lamech O and Miller G, who were named Players of the Match for their outstanding defensive work, commitment, and positive attitude from start to finish.
The team will be looking to bounce back in their next fixture against Hemel School on 8th December, where they’ll aim to build on their experience and show continued improvement.
Mr M Brooks
Upcoming Fixtures:
Monday 17th November – Year 9 District Cup Netball vs Sir John Lawes (Home)
Monday 17th November – Year 7 Football (friendly) vs Samuel Ryder (Away)
Tuesday 18th November – Year 8 Football vs Ridgeway (Away)
Tuesday 18th November – Year 11 County Plate Football vs NBS (Home)
Wednesday 19th November – Senior Basketball vs KWS
Miss Jones
Head of PE
Year 8 Communion Service
A Communion Service for Year 8 students will be taking place in the school chapel on Monday 17th November.
This is not compulsory but for those students that have volunteered to attend the service.
Thank you,
Mr F Ofori
Head of Religious Studies