HIGHLIGHTS

The school concert held on Wednesday evening was a joy.  The sheer number and diversity of performances that were seen on the evening was testimony to the dedication of the music team and the students.  This was followed with Year 7 students having their African Drumming workshops as well.  A musical end to the term as a well as a hot one.

NEWS ROUND-UP

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

Find out how our Year 9 girls discovered the range of careers opportunities within the motor racing industries when they took part in the GIRLS ON TRACK day. 

Every student has a story to tell when they leave Charters and we have launched our NEW ALUMNI NETWORK so that their stories can inspire our current students.

The SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT was delightful this week, and students worked exceptionally hard to create this joyful event. 

PE CHAMPIONS OF THE WEEK

Our champions of the week this week are:

Eddie (8E) - Jumping 1.55m in high jump and pushing himself and other to reach their potential

Gabbie (8F) - For being the most supportive person whilst competing in the long jump, personally congratulating each athlete after every jump

NOTICES

START OF TERM – SEPTEMBER 2022-2023

Please do note down the times and other details for the start of the autumn term 2022-2023 in September. 

Thursday 01 September –          Staff Training Day (no students)

Friday 02 September –                  Staff  Training Day (no students)

Monday 05 September –             Year 7 (Meet on the tennis courts at the front of school at 8:25am. Students will finish at 3:00pm                                                                 
Year 12 (Meet in the Sixth Form Common Room at 8:25am. Students will finish at 10:30am)

Tuesday 06 September -              All year groups in school.

Year 8 to go straight to the Main Hall for an assembly at 8:25am.

Year 13 go straight the Sixth Form Common Room for an assembly at 8:25am

All other year groups go to tutor rooms. You can find the updated list here. 

Wednesday 07 September -      Normal school day routines start from this point. 

Please could we remined parents and carers at this point that it is important that you leave enough travel time to enable your sons and daughter to be on the school site by 8:25am, and that only designated drop off areas should be used. The front car park which is used a drop off for school coaches is not a drop area. It is important that we work together to ensure the safety of all students. Thank you for your support here.

UNIFORM LAST WEEK OF TERM

When we return to school on Wednesday, students competing in Sports Day will need to wear their PE kit.  Students who are not competing can wear PE kit or normal summer school uniform.

On Thursday and Friday students may wear PE kit or normal summer school uniform.

We continue to recommend that students find shade during breaks and do not run around.  We have shut the Astro and 3G for this reason.  Can you please reinforce at home the importance of looking for shade and remaining hydrated.

SPORTS DAY

It will now take place on Wednesday 22 July.  We will continue to monitor the weather conditions to check that the temperature is safe to compete in.

THE IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

At Charters School we have consistently promoted the importance of positive school attendance and the clear effect that it can have on a student’s education.  Over the past couple of years there have been a significant number of challenges for us all to face, but a lot of evidence remains to illustrate that attending school regularly has a positive impact on student academic achievement and overall wellbeing.

Please have a look at the entire report here. 

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LESSONS

Personal Development lessons next academic year will run every Monday P1 for all students in all year groups.

In order to enable the best access to many of the resources and platforms we use such as Unifrog and PiXL Edge, we would actively encourage students to bring a device such as a laptop or ipad (not a mobile phone) to support their learning in these sessions.

Students would need to know how to log their own device onto WiFi as we would not be able to provide individual technical support on site and students would be responsible for their own devices so we would advise bringing them in a protective case and not leaving them unattended during the school day.

We do run a  laptop loan scheme for families who qualify for Free School Meals where their child does not have access to a personal device to use at home.  If this applies to you and you would like more information on the scheme please contact Mrs Henly c.henly@chartersschool.org.uk

WATER SAFETY

As we near the summer break we have been sent two resources from Thames Valley Police regarding water safety. The first is a website from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service which outlines how young people should keep themselves safe around water, and the second is a video from the RNLI which outlines some survival techniques if you fall in to cold water.

As you know often young people can appear blasé about the very obvious dangers here, so we would appreciate it if you could discuss the content here with your sons and daughters.

TRIPS AND VISITS 2022-2023

The trips and visit calendar for next academic year can be found here

EQUIPMENT LIST FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR 

We expect all students to have the following equipment with them at all times in school, some summer sales are starting, so it might be a good time to get this equipment earlier before the rush.

UNIFORM 2022-23

Parents, please do remind yourself of the uniform expectations before buying.   A very simple message is that trainers of any colour are not part of the school uniform.  A full list of uniform expectations can be found here

ONLINE SAFETY 

As we move towards the Summer holidays, we thought we would share the following information regarding parental controls on age restrictions on social  Media.  The link can be found here  The Summer break presents an extended period of time when students may be on their phones for long periods of time.  We urge you to make sure that you check the content of their phone to safeguard against harmful material or content. 

COMMUNITY NEWS

SUMMER COURSES RUN BY RBWM 

The following gives information about RBWM’s FUEL courses this summer and additional information can be found here  .

The booking process has changed this year which is explained here:

We are able to offer some spaces to children who do not have access to FSMs but would benefit from the free spaces.  The Extended Eligibility Criteria is those that are:

• Accessing Pupil Premium
• Child in Care
• Ukrainian refugees
• Child being supported by Early Help or Social Care
• Children with an EHC (education, health and care) plan
• Young Carer

RE-CHARGE

 

 

CHARTERS TENNIS

Charters Tennis are delivering coaching sessions during the Summer Holidays. The sessions are open to all standards and all age groups from 5 years and above.  

All sessions take place in the morning 9.30am until 12 noon on the courts at Charters School.

The coaching is available from 1 August until 26August.  

The first week is fully booked so early booking is advised.  You can book and pay at our website www.Charterstennis.com or for more information you can email Charterstennis@btinternet.com

SUMMER STEM COURSES FOR YEARS 9 & 10

Is your Son/Daughter looking for a course they can do in their summer holidays once school is finished? Would you like to help them make well-informed choices about their future study and careers?

EDT and Industrial Cadets has arranged an insightful virtual course over the summer holidays, collaborating with multiple colleges, universities and companies to deliver their Virtual Routes into STEM programme and to showcase STEM courses, apprenticeships, degrees and careers.

Live content will run from 25 until 28 July and student can study the rest of the course content flexibly whenever suits them between 14 July - 4 August.

What is Routes into STEM? Routes is an innovative course which provides young people aged 13 to 15 with an understanding of the amazing opportunities offered by STEM based careers. If your Son/Daughter is enjoying their Tech, Design, Maths or Science subjects and would like to know what exciting future these subjects could lead to then by joining the course they will:

• take part in exciting projects for example, Tempest Cockpit Design challenge by BAE Systems, Biopharm challenge by GSK, Flight challenge by University of Cambridge, Let’s go Fission challenge by Babcock… and more!
• access live sessions and content from Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Abertay universities and many more!
• hear from graduates and apprentices at various companies about early careers, apprenticeships, and pathways into the industry.
• be inspired by professionals in STEM at Network Rail, Saint Gobain, Aquila Nuclear Engineering to name just a few!
• gain Bronze Industrial Cadets award, a highly regarded industry led accreditation that was inspired by His Royal Highness Prince of Wales, and be in a position to make informed decisions about their future.

Watch this YouTube video to take a sneak peek at what you can expect https://bit.ly/VirtualRoutesIntoSTEM

Do not miss out, apply online now https://www.etrust.org.uk/routes-into-stem-read-more

 

 

    

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