Our Sports Day is taking place on Friday 27th June from 12-3:25pm. 

Timings of the day:

8:45am -9:00am – form time

9:05am -10:05am – Period 1

10:05am -11:05am – Period 2

11:05am -11:45am – Lunch (canteen will be open)

11:45am -11:55am – Register on the field in form areas

12:00noon – Sports Day begins with first round of events 

The weather is looking to be very warm on Friday so please make sure that your child: 

• Has sun cream with them and applies it prior to, and during, the event.
• Has plenty to drink and eat during the day to stay hydrated and maintain energy levels. 
• Has suitable equipment e.g. sunhat, sunglasses as well as jumpers and trousers to cover and protect their skin.
• Is aware of all of the shaded areas available during the afternoon.  There will be gazebos set up on the school field that students are able to use throughout the whole day.
• Is reminded that they need to remain seated in their year group area throughout sports day unless they are going to compete in an event or buying refreshments. 
• Is aware that refreshments will be sold on throughout the day including drinks and ice lollies. 

Students can come to school in their PE kits on Friday, this includes:

• Townsend PE polo shirt
• Black bottoms (shorts/leggings)
• Trainers

Students should make sure that no jewellery is worn and long hair tied back. 

We understand that it is predicted to be hot on Friday, but students are not allowed to wear vest tops or short cycling shorts. 

Thank you for your support in making this an enjoyable event for all. 

Miss Jones
Head of PE 

Year 12 students found the UCAS Convention in Bedford to be an engaging and inspiring event.

Our students appreciated the opportunity to interact directly with university representatives and employers, which allowed them to ask specific questions about courses, campus life, and career options. The hands-on activities and workshops—such as mock crime scene investigations and interactive demonstrations—were particularly popular, providing a practical insight into different subject areas and careers. Many students left the event feeling more informed and motivated about their future pathways, whilst gaining a large collection of tote bags and pens, with a noticeable sense of excitement and enthusiasm on the journey home.

Below are some testaments from the day from our Year 12 students:

Maziah– I was pleased to find out more about accounting and finance, the talk I attended was very interesting.

Daniella – I think I found out more about my choice of universities and really appreciated the opportunity to talk to a wide range of Universities which enabled me to understand more about the different opportunities presented to me.

Geoffery – The student finance was very informative and gave a great insight into how the cost of university can be managed.

Attending the UCAS Convention empowered Year 12 students to make more confident, informed decisions about their next steps after sixth form. The combination of expert advice, interactive experiences, and personal engagement with universities and employers helped clarify their options and inspired them to take the next steps in their educational and career journeys.

Personal statements are a key part of the UCAS application and Year 12 students have started to write theirs and complete their UCAS application.

Please can parents/carers support students in ensuring their personal statement is of the highest quality.

For those wishing to apply to University, please see the below UCAS Deadlines:

Early Applications for Oxbridge and Medicine courses – 15th October 2025 

Equal Consideration UCAS Application deadline – 14^th January 2026 

Mr M Tominey
Head of Sixth Form

Please see the below information provided by Services for Young People.

‘This summer Services for Young People (SfYP) is offering free adventurous outdoor activities to young people aged 13-19 with SEND, including those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The activities are funded by Short Breaks and young people are eligible up to the year they turn 19 if they are in full time education. If you know or work with any eligible young people, please signpost them or their parents/carers to the SfYP website where they can get full details and sign up.’

The following pupils have been rewarded with the most Achievement Points in their year group, between Thursday 22nd May and Wednesday 4th June.

What a fantastic Achievement, well done!

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Sixth Form

Mr M Armitage
Assistant Headteacher