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NEWSLETTER - 11 FEBRUARY
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
The highlight has to be the GCSE Food practical. The smell coming from the Food Tech rooms was fantastic on all three days, and the skill on show, from fresh pasta making to filleting of Sea Bass, was impressive. Students were taking on some challenging dishes that required a high degree of precision, such as souffle and choux pastry. I must admit I nipped in and grabbed a profiterole or two to ensure that the teachers had graded correctly. There was also a lovely meringue. Well done to all, a really impressive array of dishes cooked well and delivered on time; Gregg Wallace would be impressed!
I was also pleased to present the Photography winners with certificates for their fantastic entries to the Rotary Club Young Photographer Competition. If you haven't seen them yet, click here to have a look.
NEWS ROUND-UP
Read our news stories this week by clicking the links below.
FILIP SECURES PLACE AT PRESTIGIOUS MUSIC SCHOOL
FREE CLARINET LESSONS FOR YEAR 7 STUDENTS
NOTICES
SIXTH FORM OUTDOOR SEATING AREA
A new covered outdoor seating area is being built for the Sixth Form and is due to be finished over the half-term break. A very big thank you to Sunninghill & Ascot Parish Council and Sunningdale Parish Council who have provided the money.
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DETACHED CAR PARK
The detached car park is for staff and Sixth Form students to park in. Any parental visitors should use the visitor bays at the front of the school. The detached car park is becoming too congested with parents ‘hovering’ to pick up their children. This, in turn, leads to congestion and lots of frustration for people who are parked.
Please do not arrange to pick up your son/daughter from the detached car park, as with last week's message, a short walk to another suitable pick-up point would make the whole situation in the area a lot easier for all.
NOTICE OF PARENT TRUSTEE ELECTION
The closing date for nominations for our Parent Trustee vacancies passed on the 27 January 2022. Five nominations have been received and the Board of Trustees is delighted by the response.
Unfortunately, there are only two vacancies available, so a secret ballot must now take place. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will secure the role of Parent Trustee for a four-year term of office. In this election the Governing Board is looking for parents with experience in the legal field or in marketing and or communication or in events management or fundraising.
Parents and carers were emailed on 8 February with a voting link. Each parent or carer with a child attending Charters School is entitled to one vote regardless of the number of children they have in school.
Please vote using this SurveyMonkey link by 3.00 pm on 16 February 2022.
Each candidate has been asked to provide a statement of up to 300 words in support of their nomination. Please remember that you are voting for the person that you consider has the skills and experience to undertake the role successfully, it does not matter if you do not personally know the candidate whom you consider would have the right skill set for the role.
Emails were sent to all parents who had registered their email address with us. If for any reason you have not already been able to vote electronically please use the link above. If you would prefer a paper copy, please contact Alison Coates, PA to the Headteacher who can post one out to you.
Please address any queries to Laura Law, Clerk to the Trustees at l.law@chartersschool.org.uk
PHOENIX DANCE SHOW
After two years of no Dance shows, we are rising from the ashes and making a come back with our annual show. Miss Hamilton-Eadie is pleased to announce this year’s show……
PHOENIX
The show will take place on Wednesday 9 March and Friday 11 March at 6.30 pm. It will be an evening celebrating the Dance Department at Charters with pieces created by our Junior and Senior Dance companies and our GCSE Dance students. It is a show you do not want to miss.
For tickets please follow this link: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BLUZ
UNNAMED LOST PROPERTY RECLAIM
There will be a final opportunity to reclaim any unnamed lost property that has been handed in this term during second break on Monday and Thursday this week.
Tables will be set up under the canopies outside M6 for students to have a look. If this could apply to your family, please remind your child(ren). The accumulated value of the unnamed lost property continues to astonish us.
Anything that has not been reclaimed by the end of the week will be recycled.
❤️ VALENTINE'S DAY BAKE SALE ❤️
MONDAY 14 FEBRUARY
MAIN HALL - SECOND BREAK
Please bake or donate your cakes, muffins, cookies, biscuits and include an ingredients list for allergies - strictly no nuts. Remember to bring in money to buy cakes on the day! All money raised goes towards our House charities. Thank you from the House Team
CHARTERS SCHOOL CHARITY QUIZ
FRIDAY 4 MARCH 7 PM
Back by popular demand and after a two year enforced break, is the ever popular Charters School Charity quiz. For details and to book tickets please visit: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BLJI
COVER MANAGER VACANCY
Charters School is seeking to appoint a Cover Manager who will be responsible for the management of cover. This includes managing pre-planned and daily cover, line management of cover supervisors and supply teachers. You will be expected to cover lessons, break duties and registration during the school day.
ATTENDANCE OFFICER VACANCY
We are offering an exciting opportunity to work as an Attendance Officer within our successful and welcoming school. The core focus of this role is to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for implementing the School’s Attendance Policy and improving the attendance of students. Please click here for full details.
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