HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK 

Without a doubt, this has to be the school production Legally Blonde - The Musical. It has been wonderful to see how the show has built over time, from auditions, rehearsals, flash mobs, costume and set design to final WOW.  Like any production, it has brought a sense of unity for all taking part and respect from those who are watching due to the excellence in all aspects of the production.  It is even more satisfying this year as we haven’t had a production for two years because of the pandemic.  A big thank you to all who have taken part; students and staff.  Also thank you to all the parents and carers who have supported students from helping them to learn lines, to pick up and drop offs for extra rehearsals and coming along to watch.  By the end of the matinee show tomorrow, over 700 people will have seen the show. Another example of how creative and dedicated our students and staff are. 

WISH LISTS

As the days grow colder and the shops become increasingly more festive, we are launching out Department Wish Lists!

Each department has put together a range of items that would help to enhance the curriculum and bring the syllabus alive for their students.
Last year, the generosity of our wider community raised £3580 to enhance the resources within departments.
We are extremely grateful for every 'Wish' that you grant and a complete list of ‘Wishes’ can be viewed here.
Thank you and merry Christmas.

ECONOMIST TALK

  

On Wednesday, renowned economist Jonathan Haskel presented a talk to our A level Economics students regarding his work for the Bank of England and the Monetary Policy Committee. The presentation took place virtually over Teams and enabled Jonathan to discuss interest rates, (how they are set and the impact they have in inflation), the financial crash and quantitative easing. Jonathan shared a number of insightful slides with the students before concluding the presentation with a lively Q&A session. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students and we hope it has inspired some of them to consider a career in the financial sector.

ASTHMA-FRIENDLY HOUSEPLANTS

Mr Boyce, Subject Leader for Chemistry, was delighted to receive these Asthma-Friendly Houseplants from a Year 7 student this week. Plants absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen and also behave as natural humidifiers by releasing moisture into the air. We’re looking forward to seeing how they grow!

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHALLENGE

Staff from across the school have been taking on the English Department's challenge to answer 20 rapid-fire questions on a recent read. Do take some time to visit the English Department's Instagram (@chartersenglish) and Twitter (@ChartersEnglish) pages to see Miss Roberts chatting to colleagues and students about the books they are reading. So far, staff and students have reviewed...

• Mr Fletcher - Belonging: The Ancient Code of Togetherness by Owen Eastwood
• Molly Miles (Head Girl) - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Kaya Champion (Head Boy) - 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
• Miss Torlop - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Mr Hoare - Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
• Mrs Cook - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
• Miss Ganzhorn - Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Look out for Miss Wareham, Miss Ford and Miss Coombes completing the challenge before Christmas! 

STUDENT NEWS

ESAA ENGLISH SCHOOLS REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY FINALS

Well done to all the students that travelled to Kings College Taunton to represent Berkshire and Charters at the ESAA Regional Cross Country Finals. All of the students who attended showed outstanding effort and commitment, especially those who were representing the school for the very first time. Josh and Manisha finished in the top ten of their respective races.  We are extremely proud of everyone for their endeavour on the day and would like to say a huge thank you to Miss De'Ath and Mr Cumner for leading the teams.  Well done to:

Abi, Ben, Dylan, Harry R, Harry T, Josh, Leo, Manisha, Morgan and Raphael

LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL

  

After two years without being able to run productions, we wanted to come back with a bang and the students have absolutely delivered with the production of Legally Blonde the Musical! The students have worked tirelessly during rehearsals to bring their characters to life, to perfect their songs and to master the choreography. As well as the cast on stage, we have students playing in the orchestra, operating the lighting, sound and managing backstage. This really is a whole school effort displaying the amazing talent that we have here at Charters School. A special thanks should go to Ms Anderson, (Director of Music at Charters), Mrs Ring, (Head of Drama), and Miss Hamilton-Eadie, (Head of Dance) for their hard work and dedication in bringing this project alive.

 

HOUSE CAPTAINS

Last week the new House Captains were selected and announced.  They held their first meeting on Odd Sock Day for Anti-Bullying Week and showed their support by wearing appropriate hosiery!

TOTE-LLY U

We are Tote-lly U, a group of students from Charters Sixth Form who created a company selling high quality eco-friendly tote bags, and a branch of young enterprise. Tote bags aren’t unique but at Tote-lly U our promise of promoting individuality through our high-quality bags is. Our company consists of high achieving members who strive to help our company reach its full potential. We are committed to assisting our customers in any way and aim to leave them satisfied. Our focus is on delivering products to male and females aged 13-18 as this is someone we can identify with and create a connection with. If you would like to find out more follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totelly_u/ or follow us on our other social platforms all linked here: Tote-lly U | Linktree for updates on new products and places to buy them or contact us via our email: totellyu.ye@gmail.com.

RUN LIKE A GIRL

We were incredibly proud to receive a copy of the inspiring book, ‘Run Like a Girl,’ this week from one of our former students.  Sophie Christiansen, who has represented Great Britain in four Paralympic games and won a staggering eight gold medals, kindly sent us a copy of the book which features biographical stories about 50 of the world's top female athletes. Sophie’s section explains the sheer hard word and determination that was needed from her to climb to the very top of the equestrian arena. The book is now in our Library and I would encourage students to take a look and be inspired for themselves.

PIXL EDGE AND GREEN EDGE

  

Year 7 Students have made a fantastic start to the Edge programme, working hard on their LORIC activities and are well on the way to reaching their Apprentice certification. We are also delighted to re-start the work of our Edge Student Ambassadors - students who are working with the younger year groups to share their experiences and support them with writing up activities. Coming soon, there will also be the opportunity for students to take part in a new initiative which sits alongside the Edge programme and allows environmentally conscious young people to make a real difference and get an accreditation at the same time.

NOTICES

LIBRARY AFTER SCHOOL 

Don't forget that the Library is open after school until 4.15 pm each evening Monday to Thursday for anyone in Years 7 to 11 wanting a quiet space to work.

DURNING ROOM

The Durning Room is open after school for quiet study until 4.15pm Monday to Thursday for the Sixth Form. 

VAPE

Vape devices are banned on the school site.  Any student found with one will be sanctioned accordingly and the device confiscated. 

CURRENT VACANCIES

We currently have the following vacancies:

• Pastoral Support Administrator
• Sixth Form Student Support Officer (1 day per week)
• DT Technician
• Cover Supervisor

Please see our Vacancies page for full details

EMPLOYER WEBINARS

ADVIZA have some brilliant employer webinars coming up in the next few weeks and months that are bookable via the Adviza Portal here.

They will all take place in the evenings from 6 - 7 pm. They are all free.  Once booked you will receive a login for the Zoom webinar.

The first one, with Thames Water, is next week on 30 November and will cover the varying career options in the water industry, and what this could mean for students going forward in their career journey.  Thames Water offer many apprenticeship and graduate opportunities.

The session on the 7 December, is with the Creative Director of Jaywing Digital Marketing Agency, and will cover career options in the digital marketing industry, with particular emphasis on the creative department of an agency.  So for any budding Graphic Designers, Web Developers or those interested in Social Media Marketing it is a must!

PARENTS GUIDE TO...DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

The latest 'Parents Guide to...' newsletter is now available here.

COMMUNITY 

INVESTIN - SUCCESS BEYOND SCHOOL

InvestIN are thrilled to announce the last in their Success Beyond School series for 2021; free-of-charge, live online evening seminars designed to help parents supercharge their children’s career potential. Parents can register now for:

Wednesday 1st Dec: Building a Future in Finance
How your child can break into the finance industry

Wednesday 8th Dec: Level up with Law
Support your child on their journey to becoming a top lawyer 

These events are for parents of students aged 12-18 and free to attend.

GP SURVEY

Healthwatch East Berkshire (Slough, Bracknell Forest, Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead) have just launched a survey asking the public to share their experiences of accessing GP (General Practice) services in the last 6 months. They want to hear as many experiences of accessing GP services as possible so they can help the NHS understand what is working well and what could be better. The results of this survey will be shared with NHS Services and organisations to help to shape the way services are delivered in the future. You can read more about the survey and the wider project here:  Slough, Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest.

Please click here for the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GPaccessEB/

 

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