Weekly Parent Comms 11.12.24

Weekly Parent Communications

Wednesday 11th December 2024


Reminders for Christmas Events:

Save the Children ‘Christmas Jumper Day’

Tomorrow, Thursday 12th December – Students may wear a Christmas Jumper over the usual school uniform. Please note this is not a non-school uniform day so normal school uniform rules will apply but with the addition of a Christmas jumper.  All students are encouraged to donate £1 to Save The Children, a charity donation box will be placed in the main school reception area. 

Carol Service

Monday 16th December, 7pm – Christ Church, Bexleyheath

Year 12 Winter Ball

Wednesday 18th December 2024, 6pm – in the Main Hall

End of term arrangements

As the term draws to an end, I can confirm the arrangements for the last day of term on Thursday 19th December.  The last day will be a charity non-uniform day, with donations collected in reception.

There will be normal timetabled lessons for periods 1 – 4, followed by a shortened lunch and early dismissal – all students will be dismissed by 1.30pm.  There will be a limited service of hot and cold food available on the last day.  Please note, students with free school meals will still have the opportunity to purchase a meal, either at break or the shortened lunch.

Please see below for lunch and dismissal times:

Year 7, 8 & 9

Lunch at 12.30 pm – 13.00 pm and dismissal at 13.10 pm

Year 10 & 11

Lunch at 13.00 pm – 13. 20 pm and dismissal at 13.25 pm

Year 12 & 13

Lunch at 13.00 pm – 13. 20 pm and dismissal at 13.00 pm 

Abbey Travel have been informed in relation to our early finish . The Abbey Travel bus will leave at 1.45pm so that all students have the opportunity to get out to the bus. The 602 bus company have also been informed of the early finish.  

Students will return to school for the Spring Term on Monday 6th January 2025.

Free School Meals and Pupil Premium

We are very aware that the financial circumstances of families change.  If you think your child may be eligible for free school meals, please use the link below to make your application: OFSM Application Form.

Please read information on our Pupil Premium Page, which will enable you to ascertain if your child attracts pupil premium. If you have any queries or questions, please email: pupilpremium@townleygrammar.org.uk.  

Kind regards

Miss S Totty
Acting Headteacher