Weekly Parent Communications Friday 20th June
Dear Parents, Carers and Students,
Early finish and late start reminder – Open Evening Wednesday 2nd July
To ensure that we are ready for the Open Evening on 2nd July, we will have an early finish on this day - school will finish at 2.35pm. With a large proportion of the school community taking part and showcasing the school we will also have a late start on Thursday 3rd July. Students are to be in school for registration at 10am. Please note that bus services have been informed of these changes.
Warm Weather School Uniform Change - week beginning Monday 23rd June
With the potential for more warm weather next week, please note that school blazers will not be required in school.
Year 8 HPV Vaccination Catch up Session
The Bexley Immunisation Team will be in school on Monday 23rd June. This will be for any student who consented and who was absent on the last session and also for 8 Persephone, who were not vaccinated at the last session.
National Teacher Awards
We are delighted to share that four of our staff were recognised in the Pearson National Teaching Awards for 2025. We thank them for their outstanding contributions to the Townley community and celebrate the dedication of all our teachers and support staff. Please see the website here for the article.
What Parents Need to Know about: YouTube Kids
YouTube Kids is designed to be the safer cousin of the regular YouTube app; however, built-in risks continue to pose concerns. From targeted advertising to addictive design, there’s more going on behind the scenes than many realise. Please see the attached guide for a breakdown. Whether it’s inappropriate content slipping past filters or tech-savvy children bypassing parental settings, YouTube Kids still needs careful oversight.
New Youth Hubs in Sidcup and Thamesmead
Bexley have just opened two new locations for young people to come along and join in activities and have a social space that is safe, along with healthy messaging from staff about all relevant subjects. Please see the attached flyers for more details. Venues: Thamesmead or Albany Park
Sexual Health Bexley
Bexley’s community outreach service aims to support young people in Bexley with comprehensive education about sexual health. The service runs a weekly drop-in at Central Library, every Tuesday from 12 - 4.30pm, where people of all ages can come for free advice, condoms, STI self-testing kits and signposting. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Youth Cafe Open Mic Night
The Hub Open Mic Night will take place on Friday 11th July, from 7pm, at the Rooted Coffee House, Blackfen Community Library. Performers in Years 7-11 who would like to take part, please book in via the attached flyer!
Kind regards,
Miss H Mitchem
Deputy Headteacher
