I have been reading through the applications from our Year 12 students wanting to be part of the Senior Student Team next year.  The applications are incredible!  Reading some of the letters is so inspiring in terms of what individuals have done in the past, what they are doing now and their aspirations for the future. Thank you to everyone who applied, I enjoyed reading your letters and I wish you all the best if you are selected for an interview.   I admire every single one of you for putting yourself forward.

This week we received the results of the intermediate National Maths Challenge.  This is a voluntary competition for students in Year 9 and Year 10, over 130 students took part with 4 students gaining the Gold Award, 22 Silver and 42 Bronze.  Well done for all of those who took and in particular to the students earning Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.

Members of the Year 11 Football squad have come back from a trip to Arsenal's training ground where they were put through their paces by members of the Arsenal football club and having to demonstrate their coaching skills for coaching qualifications.  They were lucky enough to meet members of the first team squad and see the fantastic facilities. All the students has a wonderful time, even the Spurs fans!

Our Sporting Teams continue to go from strength to strength, the Year 10 Boys Football have progressed to the Semi-finals of the County Cup while the girls squads have received their new kit.  Thank you to Osbourne Heath for sponsoring them and you can read more about the team and their sponsor in our News story below.

Year 11 students are now in full flow as they build towards their exams in the summer, rehearsals are going on for Drama and Music assessments.  I had a lovely conversation with a Year 11 student this week who said that they are looking forward to the exams as it is a chance to show everyone what they can do.  They also said that they were nervous about them but what gave me great heart was them saying that being unsure and nervous is natural, you just have to give it your best shot and work towards what you want.  Very wise words on young shoulders. 

We have had several school visitors on site this week who have all commented on the wonderful environment that we have in school - both in the outside spaces, daffodils in full bloom, and the indoor environment.  I would like to thank all the students who help us maintain this high standard, with over 1800 people on site each day it is wonderful that the environment is so positive.

With World Book Day approaching on 7 March, we have been looking at 'Curiosity' with some pertinent  assemblies involving Mrs Olding, our School Librarian dressed as a character from Alice in Wonderland - curiouser and curiouser!   Our focus next week will be 'Curiosity, Motivation and Confidence' which ties in with National Careers Week commencing on Monday.

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

Some opportunities on this page involve a cost. Any student who feels that the cost of a course on this page is prohibitive, please do consider asking your parents/carers to apply for support through our Unity Fund or if you are in the 6th Form the Bursary Fund. 

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

Japan Club Trip

Osborne Heath Sponsor Football Kit

Southampton Geography Trip

Borneo - Are You Ready For The Challenge?

Curiouser and curiouser...

YEAR 7 NETBALL

The Year 7 Netball Team took part in 5 matches against local schools on Tuesday night at St George’s as part of the Under 12 Ascot Schools Competition. They did really well and it is great to see them growing in confidence and resilience as a team and rising up to the challenge of playing against very strong opposition. Special thanks goes to Ruby and Nina in Year 11 who did an amazing job of coaching the girls and umpiring the games. They are really wonderful aspirational role models for our young players.

#LETGIRLSPLAY

We're taking part in the #LetGirlsPlay initiative on 8 March and making sure we're part of the biggest EVER football session! We're making a pledge to England Football that over 250 girls will be playing football in PE lessons throughout the day. No barriers, no stereotypes.

All students are able to wear football kits for PE lessons on Friday 8 March.

CALLING ALL YEAR 10, 11 & 12 STUDENTS...

ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?

We are very excited to announce that we are partnering with Camps International to offer students the opportunity to go on a life-changing, 4-week expedition to Borneo, during the Summer of 2025. Students will work on a variety of meaningful and sustainable projects as well as undertaking a 4–5-day trek through the heart of the Jungle.

SAVE THE DATE TO COME ALONG AND FIND OUT MORE:

TUESDAY 5 MARCH 2024 AT 6PM IN THE MAIN HALL

Please register your interest for attending the meeting by using the link below and entering our school code of 9074

Register your interest

During our meeting, parents and students will be able to hear more about Camps, the expedition and fundraising, as well as how to join the team.

In the meantime, to get an insight into the expedition, you can see photos from previous teams on the Camps Instagram page

FREE DELIVERY EVENT ON UNIFORM

We are pleased to inform you that Direct Clothing have a free delivery event running for all orders placed between Monday 11 March to Friday 15 March as summer uniform items are now in stock.

Please choose delivery to home and the shipping cost will be removed at the payment stage.

If at any point you require assistance with your order, please get in direct contact with the Customer Service Team via email or phone

Email: customerservice@directclothing.co.uk

Telephone: 01344 872299 Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

www.directclothing.co.uk

MEET REGIONAL POLICE COMMISSIONER

The Thames Valley Regional Police Commissioner, Matthew Barber will be holding a meeting at Cordes Hall Sunninghill on 5 April between 7pm and 9pm.  The purpose of the meeting is for Mr Barber to introduce himself and take questions. 

THANK YOU FROM THE ECO SOCIETY

Costco in Farnborough have kindly donated £100 so that we can re-stock our #LivingWall this Spring! This biodiversity project will help increase the number of pollinators on the school site which will support other insects, birds, bats, mammals & everything else up the food chain

CHARTERS THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE 28-29 JUNE 2024

This summer an intrepid group of staff from Charters aim to raise £10,000 for our Unity Fund by climbing the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in under 24 hours! This iconic undertaking is known as the Three Peaks Challenge and to celebrate we will be hosting a Summer Fair to coincide with the completion of the challenge.  You can find out more about our plans HERE.

We will announce the names of those taking part by posting clues to their identity on our social media channels, so look out for the clues we post each week before the big ‘reveal’ each Wednesday!  We'll also bring you updates on our staff's progress as they start their training and look forward to sharing their highs and lows over the coming months.  

Our first team member is Mr Metson, and you can keep an eye on your favourite social media platforms to see if you can work out who will be joining him on this challenge.

VACANCY

We are seeking to appoint additional Exams Invigilators to support both external and internal examinations in our busy School.   Please visit our Vacancies page for full details.

Find out how out students got on at their sports fixtures this week...

Football:

• The Year 10 Boys Football Team won against Kings Academy Binfield in the Quarter Finals of the County Cup by 5-3! The boys are onto the Semi-finals now – we wish them luck!
   
• The Year 7 Boys Football team won 3 out of 4 matches in the Sandhurst B Team Football Tournament! Overall, the boys placed 3rd which is a fantastic achievement.

FUNDRAISING

Use code CHARSCHOOL when booking Queen Anne Enclosure tickets for the Spring Family Raceday at Ascot Racecourse on 24 March & generate a 25% donation for our school!

It’s FREE for U18s &there’s lots to do - Animal encounters, roaming entertainers, arts & crafts, cinema screening & lots more...

Book tickets here: bit.ly/3uD8QvY

HOPE CHURCH FOOD BANK

The Hope Church food bank takes place each Tuesday from 12pm-1pm. 

The items include mainly fresh food and bakery items donated from local supermarkets. The food is at the end of its shelf life (but still perfectly fine to eat!) and would otherwise just go to waste. Bring a bag to fill up, stop for a chat and a cup of tea (and cake!!) and warm up in the church. ALL welcome, no voucher/referral required.

Hope Church, Sunningdale, The Hope Centre, High Street Sunningdale, (next to Nag’s Head).

Please CLICK HERE for more details.

 

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