October - Tolerance

WORSHIP AT TOWNSEND Our value focus for the month of October is ‘Tolerance’. Within school, we will be exploring how we can make a more accepting and inclusive society and the part we play in the wider world.

Sue Hampton Author Visit today

Local author Sue Hampton visited Year 7 students at Townsend today to give a talk with a workshop activity combined. 

In her talk, Sue spoke about her condition of alopecia and how it has helped with her writing her teenage novels.

She also spoke about the different characters within her books, teaching students how she begins an idea and character for each of her novels.  The students then had to work through the same process as Sue by creating a new character for her story "The Daydreamers"; what they were like using three adjectives, the location they were in to start their story and what the characters were feeling.

Year 7 student Jessica said: "I liked the part of the talk when Sue spoke about her life when she first had alopecia - when her hair first started falling out and how she coped with it.  I also liked when we made our spider diagrams for choosing our characters ourselves and what happens next in Sue's own story".

After the talk, Sue held a book signing in the Discovery Centre, where lots of her books sold out, they were so popular!!

Don't forget, you can buy your own signed copy of any of Sue's books by visiting:

www.suehamptonauthor.co.uk

All of Sue's books are also within the Discovery Centre to borrow as well.

Year 7 parent/carer get together with pupils

Friday 9th October 2015 7pm

All Parent/Carers and pupils are invited along to a get together for you to get to know each socially, while the pupils enjoy a fun film (U).
There will be free cheese, wine, and soft drinks available for parent/carers and popcorn and sweets for pupils.
If you need to bring other siblings please do.

Please sign the form previously given to your child to take home and return by by Tuesday 6th October at the latest

Thank you  From Friends of Townsend

YEAR 7 PARENT/CARER GET TOGETHER AND PUPILS

Friday 9th October 2015 7pm

All Parent/Carers and pupils are invited along to a get together for you to get to know each socially, while the pupils enjoy a fun film (U).
There will be free cheese, wine, and soft drinks available for parent/carers and popcorn and sweets for pupils.
If you need to bring other siblings please do.

Please sign the form previously given to your child to take home and return by by Tuesday 6th October at the latest

Thank you  From Friends of Townsend

Duke of Edingburgh expedition

Last weekend, 40 year 11 Bronze D of E students passed the expedition section of their award.  Their visit was from Berkhamstead station travelling to Dunstable Downs, spending one night at Hudnall Park outdoor centre.  The weather was lovely, with no rain at all.

Well done to all students and don't forget to complete your other sections.

Mrs Liddington

Hertfordshire Model and Engineering Display at Townsend

Saturday and Sunday 26th & 27th September - Hertfordshire Model and Engineering Display at Townsend - Everyone is welcome, with just a small entry fee on the door.

It is a fantastic day out - Model Trains, planes, helicopters, drones, boats, trucks and much, much more!

Open Evening last night

Townsend School held their Open Evening last night, with a great turnout and lots of visitors!  The students all helped either in departments or as guides to our visitors, with each one doing incredibly well in their role.  There were a lot of lovely comments about the school from guests, which we love to hear!

If you missed open evening but would like to visit Townsend, please ring the office to arrange a visit on one of the tours which take place in the next coming weeks.