BSL Courses at Heathlands School
Please see the attached posters from the Heathlands School about upcoming BSL Courses for young people.
High Oaks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR | Tel: 01727 853047 | Email: admin@townsend.herts.sch.uk
All-Day District Athletics
Next Thursday 12th June is the All-Day District Athletics at Jarmon Park, Hemel Hempstead.
Over 65 students across Year 7 – 10 have been invited to attend the day. Please can parents/carers of those involved check EduLink / Google Classroom for the link to the Microsoft Form. This has all of the details of the day and access to the consent form that must be completed by Wednesday 11th June. Without the completed consent form, we would not be able to take your child to the event.
This is an exciting day for our students to showcase their talents against other local schools.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Miss M Jones
Head of PE
Curriculum Enrichment Afternoon – Thursday 12th June
On the afternoon of 12th June we have our final enrichment afternoon of the year.
The school day remains as normal, but instead of normal lessons p3, 4 and 5 students will have a range of exciting extra-curricular workshops:
Year 7 – Careers workshops linked to aspirations, personal branding and resilience.
Year 8 – will have an hours CPR training and then 2 hours of spirituality and mindfulness activities.
Year 9 – will have workshops developing their oracy skills and learning about structured talk.
Year 10 – will have workshops around careers and have opportunities to hear from and meet various people from different careers as well as learn skills for life linked to careers and interviews.
Year 12 – will have workshops developing their oracy skills and learning about structured talk, they will develop skills for life, such as presentational skills and formal talk.
Mrs M Buckland
Assistant Headteacher
Top Achievement Point Achievers
The following pupils have been rewarded with the most Achievement Points in their year group, between Thursday 15th May and Wednesday 21st May.
What a fantastic Achievement, well done!
Year 7
| Abby T | 90 |
| Fernanda G | 87 |
| Ian K | 81 |
| Sarah-Lea D | 74 |
| Lacey S | 70 |
| Jessica B | 50 |
| Max K | 50 |
| Siana N | 36 |
| Lily D | 34 |
| Faith D | 29 |
| Anna H | 24 |
| King-David O | 24 |
| Miroszlav-Fadey S | 24 |
| Daisy D | 23 |
| Gracie D | 23 |
| Lucy H | 22 |
| Mathilde T | 21 |
| Sheadon F | 21 |
Year 8
| Sophia C | 20 |
| Daniel C | 19 |
| Kai H | 19 |
| La’miyah C | 19 |
| Esther T | 18 |
| Zahara S | 18 |
| Ashley M | 17 |
| Jack D | 17 |
| Kayla L | 16 |
| Melissa S | 16 |
| Ilana P | 15 |
| Jamie C | 15 |
| Jesse G | 15 |
| Kai L | 15 |
| Mayokun D | 15 |
| Otis H | 15 |
| Rene A | 15 |
| Tamarae W | 15 |
Year 9
| Roma A | 25 |
| Ella M | 21 |
| Joy D | 21 |
| Aimee S | 18 |
| Connor A | 18 |
| Isabel L | 17 |
| MJ B | 17 |
| Albany D | 16 |
| Ayah-Aoki H | 16 |
| Jasmine M | 16 |
| Samuel B | 16 |
| Brendan A | 15 |
| Dimitris C | 14 |
| Haaliyah A | 14 |
| Jessica G | 14 |
| Mia H | 14 |
| Miles T | 14 |
| Shane F | 14 |
| Keira C | 13 |
| Lawrence L | 13 |
Year 10
| Oliver A | 17 |
| Riley G | 13 |
| Ella M | 11 |
| Alicia I | 10 |
| Antonia K | 9 |
| Henrique C | 9 |
| Liza S | 9 |
| Sarwar S | 9 |
| Justy K | 8 |
| Aurelie S | 7 |
| Elijah M | 7 |
| Karina I | 7 |
| Latrell O | 7 |
| Lily O | 7 |
| Oluchi B | 7 |
| Honey H | 6 |
| Jermaine T | 6 |
| Leoul S | 6 |
| Michael B | 6 |
| Vivienne R | 6 |
Sixth Form
| Jada A | 9 |
| Abigail N | 3 |
| Candice N | 3 |
| Chloe C | 3 |
| Ella A | 3 |
| Oliver W | 3 |
| Amber S | 2 |
| Isham B | 2 |
| Kiran S | 2 |
| Malisse O | 2 |
| Shreya D | 2 |
Mr M Armitage
Assistant Headteacher
Year 8 Assessment Week
Year 8 Assessment Week will take place from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th June.
During this week, students will complete a series of assessments across their core and foundation subjects. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their progress and understanding of the topics covered this year.
Please support your child by encouraging effective revision, ensuring they attend school punctually, and come fully equipped each day. Further details, including the assessment schedule and topics to revise, will be shared with students in advance.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mr M Brooks
Head of Year 8
Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Information for Parents
We are excited to share the details of the upcoming Duke of Edinburgh Expedition, which will take place from Friday, 6th June to Saturday, 7th June.
Meeting Point:
· Location: Berkhamstead Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ
· Time: 9:00 AM on Friday, 6th June
Itinerary:
· Day 1: Pupils will begin their first day’s walk, navigating their route to Hudnall Park Campsite, Hudnall Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 1QN, where they will camp overnight.
· Camping: Pupils will perform essential tasks such as setting up tents and preparing their own meals using trangias (portable cooking stoves).
· Day 2: After camping, pupils will continue their expedition, walking to the Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, LU6 2GY, where they are expected to arrive between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. The exact time of arrival may vary depending on their navigation skills and walking speed.
What’s Provided:
· Maps, compasses, tents, trangias (cooking pots and pans), and portable gas stoves will be provided by the school.
What Students Need to Bring:
· A detailed kit list is attached to this letter. Pupils will need to supply all personal equipment not listed as provided. We do have a small number of sleeping mats and rucksacks that can be borrowed on a first come first served basis. If you would like your child to borrow equipment please ask them to come and speak to Mr Armitage as soon as possible.
Training:
· Pupils will receive training sessions every Wednesday at school, leading up to the weekend of the expedition. These sessions will cover essential skills for navigating, camping, and cooking.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Mr M Armitage
Assistant Headteacher
Exclusive Discount for School Families- Hertfordshire County Show
Please see the below information provided by the Hertfordshire County Show.
‘We’re excited to offer all school children and their families the chance to purchase Hertfordshire County Show tickets at a special discounted rate!
Dates: 24th & 25th May 2025
Location: Hertfordshire County Showground
Enjoy a day packed with fun and educational activities for the whole family.
To claim your discount, simply:
1- Visit our website: www.hertsshow.com
2- Click “BUY TICKETS.”
3- Enter the code hertsschools25 in the “Submit Code” box.
4- Purchase your tickets at the discounted rate.’
Year 12 Exam Timetable
Students have now received their timetables for the end of Year 12 Exams.
These are important exams which allow students to demonstrate the progress they have made in their subjects over the course of the year, in addition to aiding teachers with predicting grades for University and Apprenticeship applications. Please ensure students are aware of the importance of the exams and are spending sufficient time (at least 3-4 hours per evening) out of school, studying and revising for these tests.
Mr M Tominey
Head of Sixth Form
No Homework Club
Please note that there will be no Homework Club on Tuesday 24th June & Thursday 26th June due to Year 6 Transition evening.
Sorry for any inconveniences.
Mrs T Sibley
Inclusion Manager
Year 12 work experience 7th-11th July
Just a reminder that all Year 12 students should be finding a work experience placement for the week of 7th-11th July.
Please also remember to enter all of the details onto Unifrog as outlined in the letter sent out to all Year 12 parents and carers. If your son or daughter is experiencing any difficulties in finding a placement Speakers for Schools offers a number of different work experience opportunities in various industries. Please follow the link below to explore these opportunities:
https://www.speakersforschools.org/work-experience-opportunities/
Mrs K Davey
Assistant Headteacher