BSL lessons
Please see the below flyer from Heathlands School in regards to BSL (British Sign Language) lessons for young people.
High Oaks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR | Tel: 01727 853047 | Email: admin@townsend.herts.sch.uk
Summer Reading Project
Fancy a reading project over the summer?
The Discovery Centre is launching a summer reading challenge to encourage students to read over the summer.
Read up to 3 books over the summer holidays to claim your medal.
For more information head to the Discovery Centre where you can also pick up a bookmark!
Good Luck!
Mrs O’Brien & Mrs Gregory
Discovery Centre Managers
Bishop of Bedford Visit
Yesterday the Bishop of Bedford visited Townsend.
The Bishop started their visit with a Q & A with our Sixth Form students, which consisted of questions like:
‘Why did you want to become a bishop?’
‘What are your views on same sex relationships?’
‘Who do you think will win the election and why?’
‘What is the most difficult aspect of being a bishop?’
‘What is your favourite song?’
After the Q & A the Bishop was able to enjoy a lunch with our Staff, Governors and Father Calum.
The Bishop ended their time with us by leading our Year 7 and 8 students in their collective worship, focusing on the Good Samaritan!
Art & Textiles Donations!
The Art/Textiles Department would like to ask if anyone has any beads, or old beaded jewellery, materials or anything textiles based like old sheets, towels etc.
Also as we begin our brand new A Level course Fashion and Textiles in September, we are always very grateful for any donations of unwanted fabrics or Textiles related items. If you have any you’re keen to get rid off. If you are able to donate this would help support our GCSE Art students and our A Level Textiles students with their projects.
Thanks in advance.
Miss Bailey & Mrs Woodward
Art and Textiles Department
End of Year Celebration Events
You are warmly invited to attend our end of Year Celebration of Achievement Award. The event aims to review the year that has just gone and celebrate the successes of our students.
The dates for the assemblies are:
Year 7- Monday 15th July- 2pm start
Year 8- Tuesday 16th July- 2pm start
Year 9- Wednesday 17th July- 2pm start
Year 10- Thursday 18th July- 2pm start
Year 12- Thursday 18th July- 2pm start
These will take place in the hall apart from the Year 12 which is in the Discovery Centre.
The proceedings will start promptly at 2pm and end at approximately 3pm. The afternoon will include refreshments, and there will be an opportunity for your child to introduce you to their friends and teachers.
Please be seated by 1:50pm to ensure a prompt start to the celebration.
Please could you confirm your attendance by 5th July 2024 by completing the google form https://forms.gle/azCcSS2NECkmtkxt9
(Please complete the form for each of your children is applicable )
I hope very much that you will be able to join us for this celebratory event.
Yours Sincerely
Mr Armitage
Assistant Headteacher
Summer Parks Programme
The Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership (HSP) is pleased to announce the return of our ‘Summer Parks’ programme for 2024.
Building on the success of last year’s programme, they aim to offer free and engaging activities for children aged 12-16 across Hertfordshire.
Please see the below flyers for more information.
Homework Club
Please note that the last Homework Club for the Summer term will be on Tuesday 9th July.
Mrs Sibley
Inclusion Manager
Step at Townsend
Step enjoyed a fantastic morning this week with ten Year 7 students who had taken part in the Youth Alpha course that Step ran earlier in the academic year.
They spent the four sessions exploring the Christian faith by pondering their own identity, being creative and taking part in a reflective space. They finished their time together by breaking bread and sharing the best and most difficult parts of our weeks. Thank you to Helena and the Step team for delivering the sessions!
Cambridge Open Days
Please see the link below about Cambridge Open Days
Mr Tominey
Head of Sixth Form
Pride Collective Worships
As June and Pride month heads to a close, we have been talking about Pride in our Collective Worships this week.
Here are some pictures from our Year 7 and 8’s collective worship, our students were able to hear from various students and staff about Pride month and its history. We also heard from Father Calum from St Albans Cathedral.
Mrs Woodward & Teacher Mac