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

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

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 11 GCSE PE TRIP TO MORFA BAY

YEAR 11 GCSE PE TRIP TO MORFA BAY

A fantastic time was had over 4 days when 21 GCSE PE students travelled down to South West Wales to stay at the Morfa Bay activity centre. Here the students tested themselves against the elements and each other by participating in a range of activities including; sea kayaking, coasteering, abseiling, rock climbing, assault course event, team challenges, zip wire and archery. The students were great ambassadors to the school which made the trip hugely successful and very enjoyable. Photos from the trip can be found on the school website. Thanks to Miss Pennifold & Mr Anderson who gave up their time to go on the trip.  Mr Still

YEAR 11 SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING 7.00PM This Thursday

YEAR 11 SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING 7.00PM

We would like to invite all parents/carers of year 11 for this evening to find out what 6^th form at Townsend has to offer. We do hope you can make it with your child and look forward to seeing you on the night. Students do not have to wear school uniform.

Morfa Bay rip returns

Welcome back to our year 11 PE students who went on their trip to Morfa Bay over the weekend, we look forward to hearing your stories from the trip!

Year 11 Prom Thursday 29th June 2017 Aldwickbury Park Gold Club

The event that all year 11s have been waiting for is finally here!  The evening will start at 7.00pm and the venue have requested that students begin arriving from 6.45pm onwards so that they can promptly serve the meal at 7.30pm after arrival photographs and welcome drinks.  If your son/ daughter is attending the event please ensure that you have made arrangements for collection no later than 12 midnight.  If you are attending the evening to watch students arrive please ensure that you park in the allocated car park (to the right of the golf club when you drive into the main car park) to avoid blocking the turning circle for the students transport to arrive.  As a reminder the address for Aldwickbury Park Golf Club is Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1AB.  As a tutor team we hope that all students have a fantastic evening and the weather remains dry for students on the day! 

Year 11 Celebration Ceremony Wednesday 28th June 2017 2pm

Year 11 Celebration Ceremony Wednesday 28^th June 2017 2pm

Thank you to all parents /carers who have indicated that they wish to attend the NRA ceremony on Wednesday.  We ask that students, parents and guests arrive at 1.45pm for starting at 2.00pm.  We hope that you can join us afterwards for refreshments in the small canteen.  If anyone would still like to attend please do contact the school to make us aware so that we can ensure that there are enough seats available.

Year 11 PE and Art exams this week

Well done to all those GCSE PE students who completed the practical part of their exams this week.  Well done also to the Art students who have now completed their practical exams this week too, and good luck to all students for the next set of written exams.

YEAR 11 PARENT/CARER CONSULTATION EVENING TUESDAY JANUARY 31ST.

YEAR 11

PARENT/CARER CONSULTATION  EVENING TUESDAY JANUARY 31^ST.

We look forward to seeing all year 11 parents/carers at the evening on Tuesday 5-8pm.

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.

Year 11 Trial exams completed

Well done to year 11 who have now all completed their trial exams.  We are extremely pleased with how you carried these out, and results will arrive to you shortly

Art trips to the British Museum and Tate Britain for years 9, 10 and 11

Just before half term, Years 9, 10 and 11 went on two visits to galleries to support their "Natural Forms" topic within their Art and Design GCSE courses.  Students visited the British Museum and the Tate Britain, with some lovely sketches of paintings and sculptures being produced whilst on the trips.  Students also wrote valuable feedback for the trips as well, reflecting on their days.

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.

YEAR 11 PARENTS/CARERS - ADVANCE NOTICE

We will be holding a Destinations Evening (after Year 11) and Study Support Evening for ALL year 11 students and parents /carers on Wednesday November 2^nd at 7pm. We are expecting a FULL attendance at this as there will be something on display or shared that will be relevant for every child and every parent/carer. Please add the date to your diary now! We look forward to seeing you on this important evening. In the meantime if you have queries or questions about GCSE preparation please do contact subject tutors.

YEAR 11 PARENTS/CARERS - ADVANCE NOTICE

We will be holding a Destinations Evening (after Year 11) and Study Support Evening for ALL year 11 students and parents /carers on Wednesday November 2nd at 7pm. We are expecting a FULL attendance at this as there will be something on display or shared that will be relevant for every child and every parent/carer. Please add the date to your diary now! We look forward to seeing you on this important evening. In the meantime if you have queries or questions about GCSE preparation please do contact subject tutors. 

YEAR 11 2015/2016 GCSE EXAMAINATION RESULTS

YEAR 11 2015/2016 GCSE EXAMAINATION RESULTS 
I thought it would be nice to send you a final message as Director of Learning for year 11. The last five years has been such a wonderful journey and it has been great to see your children develop academically and socially throughout those years. Thank you parents/carers for all the support you have given us over the years. I am sure, like me you feel immensely proud of the fantastic results achieved by your children. I am so pleased to see so many of them stayed here at Townsend Sixth Form where they will continue to receive the same care and support and so doubt, the same great outcome , at the end of year 13. I wish you all the very best. 
Mrs Maguire and the Year 11 Team. 

Our press release for fantastic GCSE results this year

Students at Townsend School achieved ‘best ever’ GCSE results this year with 84% of students achieving 5 or more A*- C. A third of all pupils achieved at least 5 A* or A grades and nearly two thirds of the grades achieved were A*- B grades. 

Headteacher Mr Andrew Wellbeloved commented that “We are absolutely delighted with attainment of this group, however it is also extremely pleasing to see the progress of all learners achieving much higher grades than previous national indicators. Ensuring that all learners achieve better than expected progress is an avowed aim of the school and these results show what can be accomplished when you have excellent and conscientious students, supported by a fantastic team of teachers. To achieve our best ever results is a pleasing end to another year of consistent effort by everyone at Townsend.” 

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!