Sixth form photos 2019

The photos taken last Friday before the Sixth Form Leaver's Assembly are now uploaded and available to order!  

MAKE SURE YOU ORDER BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF 24th MAY!!!!

To view the images, visit the link below, following instructions of how to submit your orders via email:

http://doubleexposed.co.uk/townsendsixthform2018.html

Thank you! Mrs Rice

Sixth Form leaver's photos now available to order

The photos taken last Friday before the Sixth Form Leaver's Assembly are now uploaded and available to order!  

MAKE SURE YOU ORDER BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF NEXT MONDAY 4th JUNE!!!!

To view the images, visit the link below, following instructions of how to submit your orders via email:

http://doubleexposed.co.uk/townsendsixthform2018.html

Thank you! Mrs Rice

Art, Fashion & Design Exhibition & Show for Schools - Friday 22nd June. 1.30 - 2.45 pm

Careers News

If you are in year 10, 11 or 12 and interested in a career as a Doctor, Vet or Dentist, please see the information here in this flyer, which is also on display in the Discovery Centre on the careers noticeboard.

Mrs Maguire

YEAR 10 AND 12 FIELD TRIP TO SWANAGE

Parent's information evening

Just a reminder that there will be a compulsory parent/carer information evening on Tuesday 20th March 2018 at 6pm in the school lecture theatre where you will gain information about what we will be doing whilst in Swanage and Health and Safety information for the trip. Also the final payment for this trip is due March 31st 2018.

Many thanks.   Miss Reynolds

PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGY

Our year 13 Psychologists had a trip to the Freud museum in North London last week and had a lecture by a Psychologist in the museum.  We were given a guided tour of the museum, were fortunate enough to see some rare home video footage of Freud and his family in black and white and also had the rare opportunity to hear a voice recording of Freud himself speaking about Psychoanalysis.  Our tour enriched the students understanding to Psychoanalysis and as Freud appears on two of the three exam papers, this was an invaluable opportunity for the students to have an enhanced understanding of Psychology.  A great day was had by all!

Mrs Wilmari Kleynhans, Head of Psychology

English news

Year 12

The year 12 English A-level students were fortunate enough to go on a trip to London to visit the Globe Theatre Museum.  As we are studying Othello, it was really helpful for our students to meet with the tour guide and have detailed feedback on our tour of the Globe Museum. We had a guided tour of the Globe Theatre Museum, watched some rehearsals for an upcoming performance and were allowed to take pictures in front of the stage.  The detailed displays in the Museum was also of interest to us and we spent a lot of time reading through all the historical facts published with the artefacts.  It was an absolute pleasure to take the year 12's on this trip! Mrs Wilmari Kleynhans, Deputy Head of English

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

Years 10 and 12

There is an expedition information evening for parents/carers and students on Wednesday 7^th February at 6.30pm in the hall (letters have been sent home). Students do not need to be in school uniform for this meeting.

Years 11 and 13

Please encourage your son/daughter who have already done their expedition to upload their online evidence. We would like to present them with their certificate and badge at their leavers assembly but this cannot be done until they have completed  all assessor reports and submitted them.

Congratulations to all those students that have already completed their bronze and silver awards.    Mrs Liddington/Mr Armitage

Children in need activities

The sixth form students are running various Children in Need activities throughout this week, including:

Monday - House points quiz, lunch time in the Hall from 1.20pm, 50p to enter.

Thursday - Children in need bake sale, all cakes 50p

Friday - Would I lie to you staff vs. students, tickets cost £1

Year 11 sixth form taster day and open evening

Year 11 sixth form taster day and open evening

On Thursday the year 11 students completed a day in the life of a sixth form student, attending various mini-lessons in A-Level and vocational subjects. This was followed by the sixth form open evening, which proved to be an informative and positive evening. We hope that students and parents found it useful and we thank you all for coming to the event to help make it a success. The Year 11 students were focused and engaged throughout the day and their feedback comments have been really brilliant. If anyone was unable to attend the open evening, please see us to collect the information pack and application form for the sixth form.

The application deadline for joining the sixth form in September 2018 is January 12th 2018.

Mrs Buckland and Miss Gibbons

Year 13 field trip - regeneration on in London

Year 13 field trip - regeneration on in London

On Monday and Tuesday of last week we completed another successful field trip - this time in London. Year 13 students were gathering data to assess the perceptions of people about whether the regeneration in Stratford has had a positive influence and led to improvement in the quality of life for people in the area since the 2012 Olympics. As always the students conducted themselves in an excellent manner, worked hard and achieved great results.

Mrs Buckland and Mrs Gates

A LEVEL BIOLOGY FIELD TRIP 2017

A LEVEL BIOLOGY FIELD TRIP 2017

Last week 15 A’ Level Biology students accompanied by 2 members of Townsend staff went on the annual field trip to Kirby Grindalythe, North Yorkshire.  The purpose of the trip was to carry out essential practical work under the expert eye of the Cranedale Centre’s tutors using a multitude of very expensive equipment that we wouldn’t otherwise be able to use.  The area provides unparalled access to the large variety of ecological areas that have to be studied at A level.  These ranged from freshwater streams to forests to the coast.  A typical day started at 8 for breakfast, something Mr Morgan particularly enjoyed!  At 9am students were either in their dedicated classroom studying practical and statistical techniques needed for the day ahead or off in the minibus to the morning’s location.

Some of the week’s activities included investigations into coastal ecosystems and the photosynthetic pigments contained in seaweeds , a study of sustainable lobster fishing at Bridlington harbour, dissection of owl pellets and a visit to a trout farm to look at how it fits in with the environmental requirements of the local water systems.  The main investigation was a comparison of two rivers to see the effects of the invasion of signal crayfish on the freshwater ecosystem.  This was finished off by a competition to find the largest crayfish of the day which was a very close run thing!

The students captured snails at night in the forest, set humane traps to examine small mammals and even went on a bat walk using sensitive detectors to locate and identify different species.

Evening meals were at 6 and again especially enjoyed by Mr Morgan!  Then it was back to the classroom or a night walk to end the day at 8.30.  The small amount of free time the students had was spent playing table tennis or bar football or just relaxing after a hard day.

Mr Morgan would like to thank all the students for their excellent attitude and behaviour during this intense but highly enjoyable week of study.  Our students are always complimented by the staff at Cranedale for their conduct both in lessons and during the small amount of leisure time they had.  Special thanks also goes to Mrs Sawyer who came on the trip despite it being her birthday while we were there.  The centre’s chief cook baked a cake and we all sang happy birthday which went some way to making up for her not being with family at this special time.

Mr Morgan

Year 13 Biology Field Trip

We wish our Year 13 students a safe trip for their Biology work and look forward to seeing them all return this Friday!

Update for Enterprise

TENNER CHALLENGE – up date

Students collected their money last week and have now started on their quest to show their Entrepreneurial skills. Over the 4 weeks of the program there will be a mini competition each week. This week’s theme is “Logo”. The team that designs the best “Logo” for their business stand to win £50 in Amazon Vouchers. Our year 12 students will be meeting with individual business teams on Monday lunchtime to offer guidance. Please continue to encourage and support your child with this opportunity. “Good Luck” to all businesses. Mrs Maguire

STUDENT INVENTORS

The students Investors Challenge finished before half term. Well done to all the year 12 students who took part. Although we didn’t have a winning team, it gave our students the opportunity to experience some of the workings behind trading shares. This experience will prove beneficial in their studies. Well done.  Mrs Maguire

YEARS 11-13 APPRENTICESHIP FAIR

WEDS 1^ST FEBRUARY 5.00PM-8.00PM

This is an opportunity to come along and find out more about apprenticeships and what training providers and companies have on offer. The event is taking place at our Consortium Partner School Marlborough Science Academy. All are welcome.

Senior Prize Giving tonight 7pm

We look forward to welcoming back past students who left Townsend in the summer, as well as current years 12 and 13 students to collect their awards for their exam results!  7pm tonight in the School Hall!

Anti Bullying week - Day 4

Thursday - Anti - Bullying Cinema - Years 7,8 and 9 - The Imitation Game 3.30pm - 5.30pm in the Discovery Centre.  Also, show your support for Children in Need by watching the charity netball match.

Sixth form induction day success

Last Monday year 11 students came back to Townsend to take part in their Sixth form induction day, hosted by Miss Gibbons and Mrs Buckland.  The day was a great success, with students carrying out enterprise style activities, and answering debates on "What makes a good sixth form student?"

We hope you all enjoyed the day and are looking forward to seeing you all again in September, in the meantime, have a lovely summer and good luck on results day!

SIXTH FORM SCHOOL PHOTOS

SIXTH FORM SCHOOL PHOTOS 
These are now available to order. All of the sixth form school photos taken on the leavers assembly day are now available to view and order at: 
http://doubleexposed.co.uk/townsendsixthform2016.html 
Students were given order forms at the photo shoot, however more can be downloaded from the link. Please place any orders before 1st July, posting them to the address on the form, or handing them in to reception at school. 
Mrs Rice 

Guest speaker Manoj Raithatha visits Townsend

On Thursday sixth form students were treated to a visit from BAFTA award winning writer Manoj Raithatha.  Manoj has experienced lots of careers, from a businessman, to award winning sitcom writer.  His business was unfortunately devastated by the 2008 financial crisis, as well as an illness within the family.  Manoj then found himself turning to God, building his life again with different foundations.

The students were so intrigued by Manoj's story, listening intently, with lots of questions asked at the end of the talk.  Manoj also promoted his book "Filthy Rich" which is available to buy now, and promises to be a great read.