HIGHLIGHTS

Due to the weather, we were unable to have our normal Service of Remembrance on the Astro. One of our Year 9 students still played the Last Post in the blustery conditions, the sounds of which drifted across the school site.  We use this moment to reflect on all service personnel who have lost their life in conflict, in particular, we remember Ben Reddy a former student of Charters and a Royal Marine who was killed in Afghanistan in March 2007.  Our thoughts are with all service families who sacrifice a great deal to keep all safe in the United Kingdom.

On Wednesday Evening we hosted the DofE Presentation Evening, this evening celebrates the achievement of students at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.  The Main School Hall was full of students and families celebrating the successful completion of the award.  The audience listened to a speech from Libby in Year 13 about her experience with the Gold Award and the impact it has had on her.  Well done to all the students who have demonstrated resilience and motivation in completing the award.  The award is not just about the expedition but encompasses learning a new skill, volunteering and physical activity.    We are very pleased to have already enrolled the maximum number of students on to the Bronze and Gold programmes for 2023-2024. If any student in Year 10 would like to complete their Silver award, please contact Miss De’Ath using dofe@chartersschool.org.uk

CHARTERS CHARACTER                                

Next week will see our second Character Focus Week – Integrity.  At Charters we define Integrity as ‘We do the right thing even when no one is looking; we are honest and have strong moral principles.’

PDL and assemblies will obviously be slightly different for each year group but with Integrity as the overriding theme. 

For those of you who would like to continue this discussion with your child at home a few conversation starters might be:

• What does it mean to have strong moral principles?
• Where do we learn our moral principles?
• Are there be any repercussions (unintended consequences) if we are not demonstrating integrity?
• How do you show integrity in your day to day life?
• Does it affect those around you if you do not act with integrity?
• Is being thought of as someone with integrity important to you? Why, or why not? How would you feel if someone accused you of not having integrity?

Below are links to videos that some year groups will be watching which may also be of interest to you and you make like to discuss with your child.

• Ted Talk - what can you learn about Integrity?
• Integrity and using your moral compass in future careers
• The Emperor's Seed

Nb Yr. 7 will be doing things slightly differently and thinking about Integrity during Tutor Time as they have a visiting theatre company in during PDL next week looking at Sexism and Misogyny.

CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS

We are launching our 2023 Wish List today!

Each department has put together a list of Wishes that would help to enhance the curriculum and bring the syllabus alive for their students, and we would be so grateful if you could make some of their wishes come true.

Please take a look at the list and if you would like to grant a Wish for a department, please make a donation via CAF Donate, our secure online giving platform, where we can claim an additional 25% on your donation from the Government if you are a UK taxpayer and choose to tick the Gift Aid box. Once you have done this, please email our Marketing Team so that they can order your Wish and deliver to the department in the new year.

Last year, the generosity of our wider community raised £3551 to enhance the resources within departments. We appreciate that the cost of living is rising for everyone and more than ever we are grateful for every Wish that you grant. 

Those who prefer to donate via ParentPay can do so this year, as we have added the 'Wish Lists' to the site.

Thank you for all your support.

BLACK FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

As we approach this year’s Black Friday, we would love you to use Shop&Give, a great fundraising site that lets you raise donations for Charters School whenever you shop online. It’s easy to use and doesn’t cost you (or us) a penny!

Shop&Give is powered by TheGivingMachine, a fundraising charity setup to help other charitable causes raise money online. By signing up and shopping online via Shop&Give you will generate a free cash donation for us. With over 2,200 of your favourite retailers, including Ebay, M&S, Tui, Sainsbury, John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners, you are bound to find what you need and generate a donation.

To start raising free donations go to https://shopandgive.thegivingmachine.co.uk/causes/charters-school and join – it’s that easy.

To make sure you never miss a donation download the free Shop&Give mobile app and the free desktop reminder app https://shopandgive.thegivingmachine.co.uk/shop-and-give/

Plus, click the Daily Bonus Donation button to raise a free donation every day – no purchase necessary! Find out more here https://shopandgive.thegivingmachine.co.uk/news/view/daily-bonus-donation/

Over the past few years we have raised over £1,300 through this platform. Thank you so much for your support.

REUNION 1 DECEMBER 7pm - 9pm

If you left Charters Sixth Form in 2015 or 2018 we'd love you to join us on Friday 1st December for a Pre-Christmas Reunion. If you are still in touch with any of your school friends, tell them about the event and ask them to register using this link: https://bit.ly/3ugAY7N
We're looking forward to catching up with you all and will be inviting a few staff that you're sure to remember as well!

The House photography competition was won by Eagles! Well done to all those who took part. Take a look at this presentation booklet showcasing the work of students and staff.

A fantastic £1044.52 is what we have fundraised this last half-term.  The two charities we raised for were:

Hello Yellow – we supported young minds and received online donations of £122.50

Show racism the Red Card was a non uniform day – we had cash collections in school and online donations – our total raised here from all was £922.02

thank you to everyone who showed their support.  

UPCOMING CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES

All students have Personal Development lessons, part of which includes careers advice. Please click the image above to take you to the Upcoming Opportunities page which is updated regularly with information and advice. 

NEWS ROUND-UP

Take a look through our social media using the buttons above and check out this week's news stories below.

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

Chesney Sings for Charity

Join Us at the Sunninghill Street Fayre

We Will Remember Them

NOTICES

CHRISTMAS LUNCH FOR YEARS 7-11

• Date: Thursday 7 December
• Sittings: Christmas lunch will be held over two periods of 45mins on Thursday 7 December. 
• Tickets: £3.50 available on ParentPay
• Deadline: Friday 1 December
• Free School Meal students: will automatically be given a Christmas lunch
• Students who do not want a Christmas lunch will still be able to make purchases from The Street Kitchen

For more information please click here

SUNNINGHILL STREET FAYRE

We're taking part in the Sunninghill Street Fayre this Sunday, November 19th from 12 noon to 4 pm. Come along and see if you can find where the Charters School treasure is buried.

X marks the spot on our treasure map!

 

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