Maths GCSE revision workshops
Please see the below information regarding Maths GCSE revision workshops.
Mr Timpson
Head of Maths
High Oaks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR | Tel: 01727 853047 | Email: admin@townsend.herts.sch.uk
Townsend’s Got Talent!
Auditions for this years Creative Performing Arts Display – ‘Townsend’s Got Talent’ will be taking place on Thursday 30th & Friday 31st January in the Dance Studio at 1:20-1:50pm.
The show will be on Friday 21st March 2025 at 7pm in the Hall, students must be able to attend at this time and date to take part in auditions.
Students may come and practise for auditions on Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd January in the Dance Studio at 1:20-1:50pm, where they will sign up and be given an audition slot for the next week. We are looking for any and all talents: Singing solos or group acts, musical instruments & bands, dances, magic tricks, acting of scenes group or monologue, poetry written or recited, stand up comedy, cultural dances/music and anything else you can think of!
Please remind your child to sign up and audition, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Mrs V Coates
Head of Drama
GCSEpod – an extremely useful revision tool!
All GCSE students have access to GCSEpod and many already use it regularly.
For each subject, there are a series of 3-4 minute pods/videos that teach knowledge and then there are many different types of tasks to practise that knowledge so it sticks! GCSEpod claims that, if used regularly, a student can increase their grade by one grade!
If a student does not have an account, all they need to create one is their name, a self-selected username and password, their date of birth and the school name.
This 30 minute webinar is designed for parent/carers and students to help them get going.
GCSEpod webinar for parent/carers and students
Title: Learning from Your Mocks: Building on Strengths, Bridging the Gaps
Date and Time: 28th January 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
What You’ll Learn:
- Turning mock results into a revision roadmap with RAG playlists.
- Boosting study skills using Study Smart pods.
- Prioritising physical and mental wellbeing with Keeping Fit and Healthy pods.
- Follow a student’s journey as they balance their strengths and tackle areas for improvement.
How to Register:
Click here to register!
Mrs Line
Deputy Headteacher
National Apprenticeship Week – Herts Uni.
Please see the below information from the University of Hertfordshire.
‘Invitation to an in-person Degree Apprenticeship session: Demystifying the application process, funding and opportunities on offer through the degree apprenticeship route.
For sixth from students, parents/guardians, advisers and employers.
Date: Wednesday 12 February
Time: 17:30-19:00
Location: University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland Campus, AL10 9EU
https://naw.appawards.co.uk/event/cutting-through-the-complexities-of-apprenticeships’
Little Fishes Swimming Club
Please see the below information from Little Fishes Swimming Club.
‘We have spaces on our lessons for all ages and abilities for children aged 2yrs upwards to those at secondary school who may want to improve their fitness and stamina whilst mastering all 4 competitive strokes.’
‘My Neighbour Totoro’ spaces left!
We are running a theatre trip for Years 8, 9, 10 & 12 in May to the West End to see ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The show has won lots of awards and we still have spaces. If your child would like to see the show, please make sure you pay for their ticket via School Gateway.
Mrs Coates
Head of Drama
BSL Course
Please see the below BSL (British Sign Language) Course available to students/ young people run by Heathlands School.
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh- Education Hub
Please see the below information from the Herts Education Hub.
‘We will be offering the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s award at Bowes Lyon Young People’s Centre (Stevenage). The DofE project will be every Friday afternoon term time, 4-6pm.
The first session will be on: 17/01/25 – this will be an introductory session. Here is the link for more information about DofE – Duke of Edinburgh’s Award’
Thank you.
Rewards Trips
Congratulations to all pupils who have been invited on the Rewards Trips/Events. The pupils have been invited based on the conduct points they have accumulated over the first term.
The dates of the trips/events are as follows.
Wednesday 22nd January 2025- Silver Trip- Hollywood Bowl, Watford.
Friday 25th January 2025- Bronze Trip- Film and refreshments- In School
Monday 3rd February 2025- KS4 and 5 Gold Trip- Whipsnade Zoo
Wednesday 5th February 2025- KS3 Gold Trip- Whipsnade Zoo.
Parents and Carers, you will have received an email with the details of the trip and how to pay if your child has been invited on either the Gold or Silver Trips. Pupils will also have received a hard copy of the letter.
If you wish for your child to attend the trip, please could you make payment by Friday 24th January for the Gold Trip and Friday 17th January for the Silver Trip. All payments can be made on School Gateway.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact school.
Mr Armitage
Assistant Headteacher
Lost Property Items
Each Thursday lunchtime we are displaying the current lost property items that have made their way to the school office.
Please encourage your child to come down to the lost property cupboard (located near the large canteen) between 1:30pm- 2pm to search for their lost items. We have a large amount of coats, PE kits and other smaller items.
Thank you,
Townsend School Office