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Mrs Davey
Assistant Headteacher

Congratulations to the year 7 students for a fantastic first half term. I am delighted to share some wonderful news about our Year 7 students’ achievements during this first half of the academic year.

They have demonstrated remarkable dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work, and I wanted to take a moment to celebrate their accomplishments.

Throughout the past few months, our Year 7 students have not only settled into their new learning environment but have also shown significant progress in various aspects of their education. Here are some highlights of their achievements:

• Academic Excellence: Our Year 7 students have consistently displayed a strong commitment to their studies and demonstrated some outstanding work within many subjects.
• Positive Attitudes: It’s been heart-warming to see the enthusiasm and curiosity that our Year 7 students have brought to their classes. They are eager to learn.
• Resilience: This year, our students have faced numerous challenges, including adapting to new routines and learning environments.
• Co-Curricular Participation: Many Year 7 students have participated in Co-Curricular activities, showcasing their talents beyond the classroom. Whether it’s in sports, arts, or other clubs.
• Positive Social Integration: Building friendships and strong peer relationships is an important aspect of their development. Our Year 7 students have shown great kindness and inclusivity, making everyone feel welcome and valued.

I believe that the first half of the academic year sets the tone for the rest of the year, and the progress our Year 7 students have made is truly inspiring. I am immensely proud of their achievements, and I look forward to supporting and guiding them as they continue to grow.

I would like to express my gratitude to you for your continued support and involvement in your child’s education. Your encouragement and engagement plays a vital role in their success.

Let’s continue to work together to ensure that the second half of the term is just as successful. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

We are here to support both you and your child on their educational journey.

Congratulations once again to our Year 7 students on their accomplishments. We are excited to see how they will continue to shine in the coming months.

Finally, a well done to all the students who were nominated for “Good News Friday” this half term:

– Isabelle C, Brecon G, Neveah M, Jenna W-T, Kai, L-W and Freya S.

Kind Regards,

Mr Brooks 
Head of Year 7

Dear Parents and Carers,

I must start with a big thank you to all the students who helped out at Open Evening on Wednesday night. I was fortunate to receive lots of very positive feedback from parents / carers about how wonderful our students were. I am so proud of every one of them as they represented themselves and Townsend in the best possible way. I hope they have a relaxing weekend after an incredibly long day on Wednesday.

I am grateful to all the staff who have or are taking trips out this week. GCSE and A level Drama students were fortunate enough to be taken out this week. On Tuesday the A level students enjoyed a trip to see ‘The Pillowman’ at The Duke of York’s Theatre. Today, Year 11 GCSE History students have been to Whitechapel in East London as part of their unit on Crime and Punishment. Over the weekend, as Townsend hosts the annual MODELS THAT MOVE Show, Mr Armitage will be leading a group of Year 10 students into the wilderness as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award. Good luck to them and I hope the weather is fine.

I must complement all the students for their conduct during the Fire Alarm on Thursday. The alarm was triggered by a toaster used in one of the canteens. Their conduct was exemplary from start to finish even under the additional challenge of the alarm starting before all the students had arrived in school. Yet another reminder about how brilliant our students can be.

 

Two important dates for your dairy next week. On Wednesday 27th September we invite the parents / carers of students in Year 7 to an information evening which begins at 5.30pm. A final reminder that Thursday 28th September is our Annual Service of Dedication at St Albans Cathedral. Visitors should be seated by 1.45pm and students will be dismissed from the
Cathedral at 3.00pm.

There is a long list of Headteacher’s Commendations this week as each department nominated two students who they felt went above and beyond when representing us at Open Evening. Congratulations go to:

Year 7- Roman D ,Finley F, Brecon G, Zyan J, Esther T

Year 8- Jasmine M, Praise U, Lucine U

Year 9- Zahra A

Year 10- Alfie B, Summer F, Nasri M, Gracie S, Amelia W

Year 11- Jasmine C, Samir K, Jessica T

Year 12- Maysoon A, Lola B, Ellie D, Amelia H, Daniel J, Dylan J, Shaun J

Year 13- Millie A, Ellie C, Anna-Marie H, Isabel H, Harry K, Arnav K, Callum P, Roemello V, Phoebe W and Addison W.

Attendance & Punctuality

Last week I wrote to you about the importance of all children being in school on a regular basis and arriving on time every day. There has been a small improvement in the last week, so thank you to those of you who have encouraged your son / daughter out the door. This focus on attendance and punctuality will continue this week and for the rest of the academic year. Once good habits have been established, it is easier to maintain them. Thank you for you continued support with this.

Online Safety

Trying to keep young people safe online is a never ending task for us as a school and you as parents and carers. To support you in this task, every week we will share with you a Parents / Carers Guide to Online safety. Each week is a different theme with specific information I am sure you will find useful. This week’s edition is on WHATSAPP.

Have a pleasant weekend,

Mr Anthony Flack,
Headteacher

Please note that although we are very happy to pass on information these are not Townsend sponsored or organised events.

Here are some places you can get in touch with for help:

The Sandbox (https://sandbox.mindler.co.uk/) The Sandbox is an online NHS-funded service to support children and young people in South Staffordshire and Hertfordshire with their mental health and well-being.

Kooth.com (https://www.kooth.com/) provides free, online support Mon – Fri 12pm – 10pm
and Sat & Sunday 6pm – 10pm, 365 days a year.

Shout provides free confidential support via text 24/7, just text SHOUT to 85258. https://giveusashout.org/
Childline provides free 24hr counselling service call 0800 1111 or go to https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/

For Me App: https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/for-me/ A free app from Childline. It offers counselling, group message boards, and advice.
MeeTwo App: https://www.meetwo.co.uk/ A safe forum for teens including advice from experts on any topic that is difficult to talk about and built in signposting.

Next week is Youth Mental Health Day on 19th September. The theme this year is #BeBrave. Students will be learning more about it in their Personal Development session in form time. If you would like more information then please have a look at their website:

https://stem4.org.uk/youthmentalhealthday/