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 17^th November – Year 9 District Cup Netball vs Sir John Lawes (Home)

Monday 17^th November – Year 7 Football (friendly) vs Samuel Ryder (Away)

Tuesday 18^th November – Year 8 Football vs Ridgeway (Away)

Tuesday 18^th November – Year 11 County Plate Football vs NBS (Home)

Wednesday 19^th November – Senior Basketball vs KWS

Miss Jones
Head of PE

Many congratulations to our Y9 and Y13 students for their brilliant performance at the Rotary Youth Speaks debating competition held last Wednesday evening (12th November) – a St Albans-wide competition designed to support and encourage the development of effective communication skills.

Our Y9 team debated the question: ‘Has modern day feminism truly liberated women or just given them new chains?’ and our Y13 team asked the question ‘Were the consequences faced by the banks after the great recession, appropriate?’. There was strong competition from other schools including Beaumont, Loreto College, Marlborough and STAGs but our students demonstrated incredible confidence, logical thinking and strong oracy skills. Although STAGS was awarded the trophy, I think it’s safe to say that our teams were still very much the winners!

Well done to all – you did yourselves and Townsend School very proud!

Mrs S Thompson (Head of English) and Mr R Potter (Head of Y12 and Film/Media)

Please see the below information about online learning at Townsend.

Ms L Gibbons
Assistant Headteacher

Please see the below upcoming events and courses.

On 11th November, we observe Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion to honour military veterans and commemorate those who lost their lives in service during armed conflicts.

This date marks the end of hostilities in the First World War, which ceased “at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” in 1918. It is a moment recognised across many nations, reflecting a shared commitment to remembrance and peace.

At Townsend, we will join in this tradition with a moment of silence at 11:00 AM, the playing of The Last Post, and the laying of wreaths in tribute to the fallen. These acts of remembrance serve not only to honour the past but also to instil in our students a deep sense of duty, gratitude, and respect.

We warmly encourage students who are members of uniformed youth organisations such as the Air Cadets, Army Cadets, Boys’ Brigade, Fire Cadets, Girl guiding, Girls’ Brigade, Royal Navy Cadet Forces, Scouts, Sea Cadets, and St John Ambulance Cadets to wear their uniforms on this day as a mark of respect and pride.

Remembrance Day is a meaningful part of our school calendar, reflecting the values of reflection, community, and honour. We thank you for your support in helping our students engage with this important tradition.

 

Mr F Ofori
Head of Religious Studies