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NEWSLETTER - 24 NOVEMBER

HIGHLIGHTS

As you may be aware we have an extensive student voice system in school to help us tap into the ideas of the students to help us have a better school and to listen to any concerns they may have. This week saw two examples of student voices being acted on in school, so I would like to thank all the students who took part in the development of the ideas. Last year older students were very receptive to a series of talks given by Peter Radford on sexism and misogyny and felt that it would be a positive step to introduce these issues lower down the school, as they felt that these views and use of languages happen lower down the school as well. As a result this week we had a production led by a leading school theatre group tackle these issues and present to Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9. More details can be found below.

In addition to this on Friday Peter Tatchell, a leading Human Rights and LGBTQI activist delivered a talk to Year 12. He focussed on young people being change-makers and having the confidence to stand up for injustice. His presentation was inspirational. It is extremely exciting for our young people to have access to talks such as this from speakers with an international reputation.

Our highly successful Under 16 Boys football team have continued where they left off last year (you may recall they reached the quarter-finals of the Youth FA Cup) by progressing through the cup rounds, they reached the 4^th Round with a home fixture coming up next. We wish them all the best and let us hope the cup run continues

CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS

Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated to our Wish Lists.

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.

If you haven't done so already and you would like to help, please take a look at the list of Wishes. 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.

It would be amazing to be able to receive as many wishes as possible and we might even beat last years brilliant total of £2245 which helped to enhance the resources within departments. We are so grateful for every Wish that you grant as we are extremely aware of the rising cost of living.

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

Why not snap up an early Christmas gift or buy yourself a treat in today's Black Friday event, and benefit Charters in the process. 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.

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A reminder for Year 11 students that they need to make their Sixth Form Application to continue studying at Charters Sixth Form by Friday 8 December.

Admissions for Charters Sixth Form to start in September 2024 can be made below:Sixth Form Application

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.

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Discover AWE’s Apprenticeships: A Parent’s Guide
Wed 29 Nov 2023 | 17:30 - 19:30

Are you a parent looking to explore options for a young persons future?

Join our event to learn about AWE’s apprenticeship programmes, spanning Level 2 to Level 6 in diverse fields such as Business, Laboratory Technician, Nuclear Engineering, and more! With AWE’s wide range of exceptional opportunities tailored to suit your child’s ambitions and interests, they will be supported in gaining a professional qualification, while working on projects that they won’t find anywhere else.

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Year 8 Emma was invited to perform at the Egham & District Music Club Young Performers Platform, which took place on Sunday, 19 November.

The only vocalist to perform, Emma first sang two pieces from her Trinity Grade 8 syllabus - 'Widmung' by Robert Schumann, and 'I'd give my life for you' from the musical Miss Saigon, composed by Claude-Michel Schoenberg. In the second half, Emma performed the modern piece, 'From the Start' by Laufey Lin Jonsdottir, and the Christmas classic, 'Santa Baby' by Tony Springer.

This was a wonderful opportunity for the young performers to demonstrate their skill in front of a live audience, and Emma represented Charters proudly.

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

Be A Change-Maker - Peter Tatchall Visit

Year 11 Student's Article Published In Mirror

Theatre Company Tackle Sexism

Food Waste Heroes and Cucina

NOTICES

EPQ SURVEY

A message from one of our Year 12 EPQ students who needs your feedback:

"I am a Year 12 student undertaking an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) investigating genetic diversity and health of dogs and have a short, anonymous, multiple-choice survey to aid my research.

You don't need any prior knowledge to complete it and I appreciate every response, thank you!"

The link or QR code wIll take you to the survey.

https://forms.gle/UhR2NG6QxXPemedy6

SIXTH FORM APPLICATIONS

A reminder for current Year 11 students that they need to make their Sixth Form Application to continue studying at Charters.

Admissions for Charters Sixth Form to start in September 2024 are open and will close on Friday 8 December 2023.

please use the link below to apply:

https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/60/sixth-form-applications-2024

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

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MESSAGE FROM THAMES VALLEY POLICE

As part of the proactive approach from Thames Valley Police on their campaign on knife crime we have been asked to share the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiKSCEPcseE. Thank you for your support here.

ALEXANDER DEVINE APPEAL

Click the image below to hear about this charity's Christmas appeal.

USEFUL LINKS

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