Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

PTA update
We are excited to offer you the chance to stay informed about upcoming PTA events, volunteering opportunities and ways to get involved in supporting our school community.  By completing this form, you will receive all the latest news and updates on how you can make a difference.

Following Monday's PTA meeting, we are pleased to announce that two co-chairs and a treasurer for the PTA have been appointed - more details will follow in due course.  Nominations for the role of PTA secretary are reopening and we welcome anyone interested in making a positive impact to apply.  If you would like to nominate yourself, please complete this form by 3rd November.   Your involvement, no matter how big or small, makes a huge impact.  We look forward to working together!

Update from the Music Department
The Music Department over the years has had a strong tradition with its instrumental groups, and the Orchestra has been at the core of the department. In recent years the rehearsals have been during the school day, at lunchtime, and we have noticed that the time spent rehearsing has only been a maximum of 30 minutes per week, which has led to the development and high standards of playing, slipping. We decided to move the Orchestral rehearsals to after school, from 3.45pm - 4.45pm, so that we can increase these standards back up to where they were previously, and to ensure that there is ample rehearsal time for everybody to rehearse. Orchestra is suitable for students who can play an instrument from grade 3 standard, regardless of if they have taken exams or not. It is not suitable for beginners, and there are various other instrumental ensembles that happen during the week to accommodate those players, please enquire at the Music Office for more information.

While we appreciate that some students have commitments after school, we would ask that this change be embraced by all students and parents and be fully supported by their attendance. This will ensure that the traditions of the school orchestra are upheld, especially as the Music Department is such a lively, thriving part of the school, in which all musicians are welcomed and encouraged to take part, regardless of age or ability.

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 this link to make your application

Please see our website information, via the link here, which will enable you to ascertain if your child attracts pupil premium.  If you have any queries or questions regarding pupil premium, please email: mail-pupilpremium@townleygrammar.org.uk

Advance reminder – Friday 15^th November will be an INSET Day.

 We wish all our families a pleasant half term break and look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday 4^th November 2024.

Kind regards, 

Miss S Totty

Senior Deputy Headteacher