Annual Presentation Evening

It was wonderful to see so many of our former students at our annual Presentation Evening, which this year celebrated the achievements of both A Level and GCSE students.

Our guest speakers were former students Peter Flower, who is currently studying Film Production and Television Production at the University of York, and Aaron Weston, who is studying a three year degree apprenticeship in Broadcast Engineering with the BBC. They spoke about 'life after Charters' and encouraged our students to make the most of every opportunity.

It was a real pleasure to recognise the successes our students and to celebrate individual achievement through our subject prizes and cups.

As ever, it was really difficult to decide who should receive the Peyton Cup as so many of our students demonstrated the values of our school but the worthy winner this year was Alanna.

 

We would like to thank The Rotary Club for their awards and K J Smith Solicitors for sponsoring the event.

Mrs Hill said, "On a personal note, as Head of Sixth Form I have watched, guided, and yes sometimes nagged, these young people to help them grow and develop and it is moments like this that remind me just how amazing my job is. Speaking to our Year 13 leavers and hearing all about their latest adventures in the world of work, apprenticeships and university was a joyful experience."

A list of all cup winners can be found below:

A LEVEL

The Rotary Club of Ascot ‘Service above Self’ Award is donated by the Rotary Club of Ascot for service to others – awarded to Lorcan

The Parker Cup is awarded to a student for outstanding achievement in English Literature - awarded to Hannaa

The Hammond Cup is awarded for outstanding achievement in Creative Arts - awarded to Zara

The James Jolly Cup was donated by a former student who believed that academic endeavour should be rewarded - awarded to Keira

The Colin Bailey Cup is presented in memory of Colin Bailey, a parent, Trustee and member of the associate staff, for a student who has been an inspiration to others - awarded to Alex

The Mills Trophy was given to the school by Sylvia Mills, a former Deputy Headteacher, and is awarded for outstanding service to the school - awarded to Lauren

The David Cross Cup was donated in memory of a former student (who was a former holder of the Peyton Cup) and is awarded for service to the Sixth Form - awarded to Joseph

The Westby Cup was donated by the parents of a previous Head Boy and is awarded for excellence at A Level across all subjects - awarded to Emilia

The Peyton Cup originates from a visit made by Her Majesty The Queen to the school in 1962 and is awarded to the student who has shown all those things which we wish to instil in all our students — our aims, our values and aspirations for the future. The winner of this cup personifies Charters School - awarded to Alanna

The Matthews EDGE Cup - awarded to Tom

Headteachers' Special Award - awarded to Isla

GCSE

The Charters School Association Cup is awarded in recognition of outstanding service to the school - awarded to Henry

The Dame Marcia Twelftree Cup was awarded to the school by a previous headteacher and is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest average points score across all GCSE subjects - awarded to Daniel

The John Waddleton Cup was given to the school by our first headteacher and is given to the student who has made the most improvement and performed beyond expectation - awarded to Eva

The Joy Whitting Trophy was gifted to the school by a former teacher of Food Technology and is awarded to the most improved practical food technician - awarded to Jake

The Kemp Cup is awarded to the outstanding all-rounder in Year 11 - awarded to Joe

The Wallace Ames Cup was donated by a former Chair of Trustees and is awarded to the student who has shown all those things that we wish to instil in our students; our aims, values and aspirations for the future. The winner of this cup personifies Charters School - awarded to Catriona