It has come to our attention that some families are not aware of where, or how, they can access e-vouchers so that they can visit the St Albans & District Foodbank.

If you feel that visiting the local foodbank would be useful, please contact the school or visit the school office so we can provide an e-voucher for you.

To donate food, please visit www.stalbansdistrict.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food
Please call 01727 613019 (option 1) or email info@stalbansdistrict.foodbank.org.uk for more information.

This guide focuses on one of many issues we believe trusted adults should be aware of. Please visit www.nationalonlinesafety.com for further guides, hints and tips for adults.

On Thursday evening, a group of yr9 to yr12 Townsend students and staff went to see ‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane’ at the Noel Coward Theatre.

The staff and students had a lovely evening out, enjoying the unique and unusual theatre production. The production was about a young boy’s journey through a series of magical and terrifying events, which uncovers a magical world! Thank you to Mrs Coates for organising the theatre trip!

This week Helena from Step started mentoring a small group of year 9 students.

To help them increase their confidence and self esteem. The mentoring course runs for 6 weeks and will consist of lots of well-being tools for the students to have ready to use to help build their confidence up. Thank you Helena!

If you would like to hear more about what Step do, please visit their website: https://www.stepschoolswork.org.uk

We are looking for volunteers to serve refreshments and sell Festive Hamper Raffle Tickets at various evenings before the end of the autumn term.

Anyone volunteering will be needed to help on any of the following dates:

Wednesday 8th November – 5pm- 8pm- Year 11 Parent Carer Evening

Monday 4th December – (Timings to follow)- Year 10 Work Experience Evening

Thursday 7th December – 5pm- 8pm- Year 10 Parent Carer Evening

Friday 8th December – 6:30pm- 9pm- Christmas Pantomime

Festive Gift Stall (dates TBC, either Fri 15th Dec and Mon 18th Dec OR Mon 18th Dec and Tues 19th Dec). 1:15pm- 1:55pm outside underneath the large canteen awning. Please can students bring in cash on the day if they wish to purchase something.

All money raised provides more facilities for our students. Please if you can supply any goods for the Festive Hampers or our Christmas Present Stall please send them into reception attention of Ian Graham.

Many Thanks,

Ian Graham
PTA Friends of Townsend