This week we have had news of outstanding sporting success once again, Matilde, Year 12, finished 2nd at the Northampton Tigress Trophy U21 last weekend, she is competing in the English Women’s Open Stroke Play Championship at Stoneham Golf Club next week.  We wish her all the best for that.  We have had four students qualify for the English Schools athletics competition in Birmingham this year, they are Holly (Yr9) 800m, Annabel (Yr9) 200m, Josh (Yr13) 200m steeple Chase and Olly Yr 11 Long Jump.  We wish them all the best as well. Finally, Beri in Yr 7 finished 6th in the National Tumbling Championships last week.  One of her tumbles is on our Instagram account it was amazing to watch, such skill, aggression, and courage!

Our Year 10 students who are studying Spanish have this week been on a residential trip in Salamanca where they have had a wonderful cultural experience, in not only staying with Spanish families but immersing themselves in Spanish cultural.

Next week is National Thank a Teacher Day.  As a Student or parent if you would like to thank a teacher who has supported you or your child please use the following link which will take you to the Thank Teacher website.  

National Thank A Teacher Day - Thank a Teacher

Looking ahead to World Refugee Day on 20 June, our focus this week has been Unity, Compassion and Civility and the importance of inclusivity.

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.

Yr10 Geography Fieldwork

Sixth Form Students Become Mentors

Nature Workshop

DUKE OF EDINBURGH PARTICIPANTS AWARD

With only two weeks to go you've helped us raise £6533 which means there's under £3,500 left to go! This is amazing and we want each and every person and company who has donated to know how much it is appreciated. 

The team are training early in the morning, late in the evening and during their weekends so wouldn't it be fantastic if all that hard work paid off and we reached that £10,000 target. We want every student in our school to have an educational journey they can be part of and feel proud of. 

 If you have a business and would like to raise your profile, contact our Marketing Team who can tell you about all the sponsoring opportunity around the Three Peaks Challenge.

Individuals who would like to add to the total and sponsor the Terrific 10, can make donations by using the link below.

 

YEAR 9 CURRICULUM EVENING: SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD'S JOURNEY INTO GCSES

We will be holding an information evening on Thursday 27 June from 5:30 to 6:30pm in school. The evening will cover what to expect at key stage 4, how to build a strong foundation as well as how to support your child at home. Please confirm attendance here if you haven't already!

 

PRE-LOVED UNIFORM DONATIONS AND HELP

Our biggest Pre-Loved Uniform sale takes place at the Summer Fair in two weeks time. This is a great opportunity to have a clear out and donate unwanted uniform, especially for Year 11 parents.  We will be collecting uniform on Tuesday 25 June from 3 - 3.30pm under the shelter at the back of Sixth Form.  Please note that items must be clean and please only donate clothing that you would be happy for your own child to wear.  We then need volunteers to help sort and prepare donated items ready for the sale on the Saturday.  If you are able to help on Wednesday 26 or Thursday 27 June, please email the Marketing Team on marketingteam@chartersschool.org.uk   THANK YOU

HOUSE COMPETITION

Roll up! Roll up!  You can help make it all fun at the Fair by entering the next House Competition which is running next week from 17 – 21 June.

We're asking students to support their House by bringing in items for the Tombola.

Please bring in toiletries, chocolates, sweets, stationery, or small gifts… in fact anything new which has not been opened or used and could be added to the tombola at the Summer Fair on Saturday 29 June.  

Students will earn one House Point for each item donated and tubs will be available at each school entrance for them to leave their donations in from Monday 17 June to Friday 21 June.

Support Your House – Support Your School – Support Your Summer Fair

OUR GRAND SUMMER DRAW...

...is now live!  Have you got your ticket?  Or better still - tickets! There are some fantastic prizes for you to win including our super star prizes:

1^st - £100 voucher for The Belvedere Arms
2^nd – iFly Indoor Skydiving - 2 fights for 2 people
3^rd – Afternoon Tea for Two at The Royal Berkshire
4^th – Family Windsor Duck Tour Voucher (2+2)

Tickets are £5 each. You will not be issued with a ticket, but your name will be entered into the draw for each £5 spent.

You can buy tickets on ParentPay until midday on 28 June, and then by cash or card at the Summer Fair on 29 June from 12pm until 2.30pm. Winners will be drawn at 3pm on Saturday 29 June.

This draw has been registered with RBWM as a Small Society Lottery – SL0174

LIVING WALL 

We'd like to say a MASSIVE thank you to Hillier Garden Centre for donating this large trolley of plants so that we can re-plant our Living Wall. The project will encourage biodiversity on the school site & attract bees, butterflies & other pollinators. We would like to give a special mention to Hillier's manager, Chris, who so kindly arranged the donation.

SAFETY NOTICE

Please can we remind students who attend rugby club that they MUST wear a gum shield.  If they do not have a gum shield they will not be able to take part in the contact element.  Thank you.

 

TICKETS ON SALE FOR DRAMA PRODUCTION

Tickets for the Drama department’s Year 9 and 10 production of 'A Monster Calls' are now live!! Please follow the below links in order to secure your tickets before they go! 
Wednesday 10th July - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DMXR

Thursday 11th July  - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DMXS

Friday 12th July - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DMXT

  

MAIDENHEAD UNITED FC GIRLS ONLY (YEAR 7, 8, 9) SESSION 

Maidenhead United FC are excited to extend an invitation to all girls in school years 7, 8, and 9 to join our exclusive girls-only session at Braywick on Mondays from 5:50 to 6:50. This session is designed to provide a fun and empowering environment for young girls to engage in activities that promote confidence, teamwork, and skill development.

During the session, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their physical abilities, build friendships, and grow in a supportive community. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive space where girls can thrive both on and off the field.

We believe that this program will not only benefit the girls individually but also contribute to the overall well-being and development of our community. 

If you have any questions or would like to register for the session, please do not hesitate to contact us at warren@maidenheadunitedfc.org

WILDLIFE GARDEN AWARDS

Does your garden help support local wildlife?

Applications are now open for the Wildlife Gardens Awards around the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The Wildlife Gardens Awards are free to enter and aim to celebrate and encourage wildlife-friendly outdoor spaces. Participants are encouraged to include wildlife-friendly elements such as nectar-rich flowers, berries, bird-feeding stations, wildlife ponds, hedgehog access, wood piles and avoiding the use of pesticides and chemical weed killers. The awards offer three levels of recognition: Bronze, Silver and Gold, depending on the number and variety of wildlife-friendly features.

To enter the Wildlife Gardens Awards visit www.wildlifegardensawards.org before the end of July. You will also find lots of useful tips on how to make your garden wildlife friendly. All entrants who qualify will receive a certificate celebrating their success in creating vibrant habitats for local wildlife. Good luck! 

To get more involved with supporting nature around Sunningdale, Sunninghill and Ascot please take a look at www.wildlifeinascot.org for information about upcoming events and join us on Facebook at “Wildlife in Ascot Group” to post your local wildlife stories. To contact us please email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com.

BERKSHIRE PRIDE 2024
 

For information on LGBTQ+ events in Berkshire please follow this link:

LGBTQ+ Events and Resources | Berkshire Pride

 

 

 

SUNNINGDALE VILLAGE HALL CHARITY AGM 

...will take place on Thursday 20 June.  6pm for drinks and nibbles.  Meeting to begin at 6.30pm.  All meeting documents are available to view on the Sunningdale Village Hall website.

 

 

 

 

 

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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