THIS WEEK

HIGHLIGHTS ARE...

Being informed about a hearing-impaired student in Year 8 who participated in a presentation for Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service as part of Deafness Awareness week.   Gabbie joined the online session and spoke confidently about some of her experiences. She also answered questions put forward by a parent, offering advice and suggestions about the use of hearing aids. The members of the community on the call where very impressed with her openness and presentation skills, well done Gabbie for supporting the local hearing-impaired community. 

Congratulation to the Year 12 Young Enterprise company who won the regional Teamwork Award at least nights Final.  They had to present to a panel of judges as well as answer questions on their business.  They also posted the highest revenue and gross net profit than any other team.  Well done on the whole team and thank you to all who have supported them on their journey.  You can read more on their story here.

GOLF SUCCESS

Congratulations to Matilde in Year 10 on her continued golfing success.  Surrey Golf magazine has recent written an article about her titled ‘ The One to Watch’.  Matilde plays off a +1 handicap which is amazing for someone so young.  Her recent successes have seen her finish up with pro golfers.  You can read about Matilde in our news section too and we wish her all the best for the forthcoming season.

EXTENDED SUBJECT READING

The following link has a list of subject specific reading that can really help individuals extend their understanding around subjects.  Each subject at Key stage 3 4 and 5 have offered suggestions to help students develop their reading skills and understanding of the subject.  This is part of our Speak like a Scholar approach in which we encourage students to obtain a wider understanding of the subject and use subject specific vocabulary. 

DUKE OF EDINBURGH 

Well done to the fifty students who completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award practice expedition in the New Forest on May bank holiday weekend.  You can read the full story in the News section below. 

Forty seven students have also completed their Bronze Award. Completion of the Bronze Award shows a high level of persistence, and the students should be proud of their achievements. They will receive their certificates at an assembly next month and many of them are working hard on their Silver Award. 

If your child has not finished their award and requires some help, please ask them to email c.taylor@chartersschool.org.uk and I will work through any outstanding sections with them

GIRLS INTO ASTROPHYSICS

We are very proud that Yaprak in Year 10 has been selected to participate in the Girls into Astrophysics course, run by Royal Holloway University.

With only fifty spaces available nationally, she has done brilliantly to be selected. Information about the course can be found here.  We can't wait to hear what she learns!  

NEWS ROUND-UP

Read our news stories this week by clicking the links below.

NEW FOREST - SILVER DUKE OF EDINBURGH

MATILDE EXCEEDS AT GOLF

YOUNG ENTERPRISE RECEIVE AWARD

NOTICES

HYDRATION

Can you please remind your children of the importance of filling up their water bottles during breaktimes.  They should not, at the end of a break when they are due in a lesson, be going to fill up their water bottles as this means they are late to, and disrupt the start of, the lesson.    

YEAR 9 IMMUNISATION

Please can we remind parents/carers of Year 9 students that the Meningococcal acwy & tetanus, diphtheria and polio teenage booster is scheduled to take place at Charters School on Thursday 19 May.  If you have not already done so, please can you give consent by completing the form on the Immunisation page.  If you have already submitted your consent, please do not do again. 

COMMUNITY

ROYAL HOLLOWAY MENTAL HEALTH STUDY 

There is a study taking place at Royal Holloway that is currently recruiting participants. The study is in females aged 17-25 and is examining an intervention for brain, behaviour and well-being/mental health using food supplements. If you are interested in taking part or would like further information, please contact Eloise Crowson on eloise.crowson@surrey.ac.uk

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY GUILDFORD SCHOOL OF ACTING

BA Musical Theatre performance of The Wind in the Willows at Racks Close, Guildford will take place over the Jubilee Weekend.

This summer join the impulsive Mr Toad as he lands himself in great trouble and in danger of losing his home to the wicked Wild Wooders. With the help of his dear friends Badger, Mole, and Rat, Mr Toad must embark on a thrilling adventure to clear his name, but will he ever change his ways?

Written by Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey, with Olivier Award-winning composers and lyricists George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, The Wind in the Willows is perfect musical summer fun for all the family to enjoy over the Jubilee Weekend in an outdoor setting.

Friday 3rd June at 7.30pm

Saturday 4th June at 7.30pm

Monday 6th June at 7.30pm

Tuesday 7th June at 7.30pm

Wednesday 8th June at 7.30pm

Tickets can be booked via their website. 

 

 

    

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