Weekley Parent Communication, Friday 31st January 2025 Dear Parents, Carers and Students, Mobile Phones and Social Media We are aware that a number of students do use WhatsApp and are in group chats with their friends at the school. I would like to take an opportunity to remind parents and carers that lots of social media, including WhatsApp, is recommended …

Weekly Parent Communication, Friday 24th January 2025 Dear Parents, Carers and Students, Bexley’s Apprenticeship & Participation Event – Monday 3rd February The London Borough of Bexley is hosting another Apprenticeship & Participation Careers Information event. The event is for young people and their parents/carers and will promote Apprenticeships at all levels, from Traineeships to Higher and Degree Apprenticeships for those …

Friday 17th January 2025 Dear Parents, Carers and Students, Important – Road safety The safety of our students is our highest priority. When dropping off or collecting children near the school please: Drive slowly Park considerately and legally Never double park or block driveways Use designated pedestrian crossings Ensure children exit the car on the pavement side  In the interest …

Thursday 19th December 2024 Dear Parents, Carers, and Students, We have recently undertaken a review of school opening and closing times as the safety and wellbeing of our students are at the heart of everything we do as a school community. After a thorough review, we have identified the need to make some changes to ensure we are providing the …

Friday 13th December 2024 Dear Parents, Carers and Students, As we approach the Christmas break, please see below for some important safeguarding and community support information: Vapes We urge you to read the attached document, which contains critical information about vapes, particularly the dangers of adulterated vapes.  This is a growing concern for school children across the country and a …

Tuesday 3rd December 2024 Dear Parents, Carers and Students, Lockdown Practice – Thursday 5th December 2024 At Townley Grammar School, we take safeguarding and the safety of your child very seriously.  It is important that we put procedures in place and plan, even for those events that are very unlikely to occur. We are writing to let you know that …

Monday 25th November 2024 Dear Parents, Carers and Students, School uniform reminder We kindly request that all students wear appropriate footwear for school. Ugg boots are not considered suitable footwear. Shoes should be black leather (or synthetic leather) with heels less than 50mm high. Laces should be black.  Ankle boots and branded/non-branded leather training shoes are not acceptable.  For safety reasons …

Adverse weather Dear Parent/Carers, Please see below information about our Adverse Weather Procedures. Adverse weather This week the temperature has dropped to icy conditions and though we are not anticipating snow or any reason for school closure, it seems timely to inform parents/carers about procedures in the event that the school has to close throughout the winter period.  In the …

Friday 15th November 2024 Dear Parents, Carers and Students, Mastery Please refer to the attached document as a reminder of the Mastery Sessions taking place until the end of term. Unless parent/carers/ students are contacted directly to discuss any required changes due to high numbers of attendees, the classes will continue to run as advertised. As a reminder, departments will …