YEAR 13 BIOLOGY FIELD TRIP

YEAR 13 BIOLOGY FIELD TRIP 
The students have had a fantastic week in Yorkshire on their field study course. Luckily the weather has been kind and although it's been quite cold we have had no rain. We have spent the week sampling in various locations and habitats including Filey Bay, Top Hill Low Nature Reserve and Dalby Forest. Our pupils have done us proud with their enthusiasm for the tasks and hard work in the classroom. 
Mrs McNeillis 

JOHN DOBAI TALK Holocaust talk

JOHN DOBAI TALK 
This week we were privileged to hear from John Dobai who survived the Holocaust and who gave us a personal perspective about life in Hungary before during and after the war. It really was a fascinating yet appalling account of how cruel the human race can be. It provided a message for us all – parents/carers, teachers and students – about how we should never forget what happened but more importantly learn from these dreadful events to make the world a better place in the future. Tolerance respect and understanding for all faiths backgrounds and cultures was the clear message for us all.

message from the PTA

Friends of Townsend PTA - message for students 

There will be a Mothers Day Presents Sale on Wednesday and Thursday Lunch time in

THE FOUNDERS FOYER outside the large canteen All Gifts will be priced £1-£3

Spring Fair next Saturday - Message form the PTA

TOWNSEND CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL

HIGH OAKS, ST ALBANS

CHARITY NO 289962

SUPER SPRING FAIR

2016

ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:

BIG EASTER EGG HAMPER DRAW CHOCOHOLIC TOMBOLA

BOTTLE TOMBOLA BOOKS/DVDS POPCORN

STUDENT STALLS AND GAMES

CRAFT STALLS HOMEMADE CAKES AND SWEETS

CUDDLY TOY TOMBOLA MOTHERS DAY GIFT STALL

STREET DANCE DISPLAY AND JOIN IN FANCY GOODS

MOTHERS DAY PLANT STALL STUDENT STALLS

TOWNSEND FAMILY CAFÉ WITH HOMEMADE FOOD

Wii SMASH THE CROCKS AND GYM ACTIVITIES

PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE !!

SATURDAY 5TH MARCH

11am-2pm

LUCKY ENTRY PRIZE

GET YOUR TICKET AT THE DOOR

MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY, TELL YOUR FRIENDS and come and join us on the day!

AN APPEAL FOR HELP AND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE FAIR

1. *We need help to set up the stalls on Friday 4th March 3pm til 6pm If you can please spare an hour or two!

2. *We need much more help on Saturday to finish setting up, helping on stalls, and clearing after the Fair. If you can spare any time between 8-30am and 3pm PLEASE send a note into School Reception.

3. **** HOMEMADE CAKES, BUNS, BREAD, FOR OUR TOWNSEND BAKE OFF! PRIZES FOR THE BEST CAKES! Please bring in Friday 4th to reception or on the day!***

4. WE STILL NEED ITEMS FOR PRIZES AND TO SELL!

ANY TYPE OF BOTTLES: spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks, sauces, beauty products, cans, novelty bottles.

SOFT TOYS New, or used, we will wash!

DVDs, hand bags, chocolates and chocolate products

Unwanted gift items. toiletries, craft goods jigsaws

Pictures, paintings

LASTLY WE NEED YOU TO COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE FAIR ON THE DAY

PLEASE TELL YOU RELATIVES AND FRIENDS!!

Speaker Moira Sinclair talks about careers in the Creative arts

Guest speaker Moira Sinclair visited Townsend last Wednesday to speak to years 11, 12 and 13 about careers in the creative industry and the myths surrounding how to enter the industry.  Moira also explained that lots of non creative degrees and study paths can also work alongside creative ones, working together to compliment each other.  The talk was extremely informative and interesting to hear Moira's own background and how she entered the creative industry too.  Moira was also available for questions after the talk, where lots of students gained some valuable advice from speaking to her.

Feelin Good week so far....

So far for Feelin Good week we have had a number of activities take place, including relaxing meditation techniques and arts and crafts sessions both with Miss Bailey and with STEP in the Discovery Centre.

Today a zumba instructor from BOUNCE is coming in for a zumba workout at lunchtime, and tomorrow we have music provided by Mr Phelps and the music students.  Come along to activities to take part!

message from the PTA

FRIENDS OF TOWNSEND (PTA)

SUPER SPRING FAIR SATURDAY 5TH MARCH 2016 11AM-2PM

Just a reminder that the Super Spring Fair is only 5 weeks away.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please send in any items for the fair that can be sold on our stalls

*******KNOW ANYONE Who would like to pay for a stall/table?
Please let reception know !*******

THERE WILL BE A BAKE OFF COMPETITION AND A CAKE AND BREAD STALL DETAILS LATER

WE NEED LOTS OF HELP! To run stalls, help on stalls, help with refreshments, assist on the door, organise background music,
set up on the 4th and 5th March and clear up after the fair.

BIG EASTER EGG HAMPER DRAW
Tickets are available from reception, where, if you wish our hampers can be seen.

Thank you to all parent/carers who attended our meeting om Monday 25th January. The next meeting is on Wednesday 24th February 2016 at 7pm. All welcome!

PS

Thanks for all those who have sent in items so far  Keep on sending!!!!

Feelin' Good week next week

Next week is National "Feelin' Good" week, where we are promoting relaxation and well being within school.  A number of activities will run at break and lunchtime during the week, see this timetable below which is all around school too for details!

Also shake up your wake up

Also during this week year 7 made pancakes during Food Technology classes!

Shake up your wake up week

These photos are of Yr 9's during Shake up your wake up week. The aim of which was to educate the pupils about the need to eat a good breakfast in order to make sure they can concentrate well at school and achieve.  They all made a full English breakfast together then shared the food they had made.

Springboard Future Chef competition

Year 8 and 9 students Susanna and Charlie recently took part in the Springboard Future Chef competition, held at Aylesbury College.  For the challenge, the girls had to produce a two course meal for two people costing under £7 - pictured are what the girls cooked.  Also pictured is The Chef in Charge, who was also one of the judges.  He was giving the entrants tips on their presentation and cooking skills.  Finally, the girls are pictured collecting their certificates from the judges of the Competition.  Well done Charlie and Susanna!!