On Wednesday 22 January Mr Metson and a group of Sixth Form students who took part in the national webinar that broadcast a live interview with a Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich, 89.  Her story of what she endured, the resilience shown and how important it is to be optimistic, was inspirational to hear. 

During the week, Year 10 students visited London Colney, the training ground of Arsenal FC, to help members of the Under 18 team by being 'the students' while they  were assessed for their coaching license.  This is now the third time that students from Charters have been invited along to take part in these sessions. We are invited back each time because the students’ behaviour is outstanding and they are a joy to coach as they listen and also support each other.  The experience of being in a high performing environment is one that I am sure will stay with the students for a long time. 

We are getting close to the school production and rehearsals are in their final stages and starting to come together.  Thank you to all who are helping out with late pick-ups, set constructions and moral support.  I am very much looking forward to seeing the production after all the hard work and dedication that has gone into it.  If you have not already done so, tickets can be purchased HERE.

It has been lovely to hear the impact that the Next Gen leader programme has had on those who are taking part. Sixth Formers work with individuals or small groups of students, supporting them in their studies and helping them to develop confidence and belief in their abilities. These small acts of giving up time to help the younger students in school is very much appreciated.

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LAUNCHING FESTIVAL OF FUN

STUDENTS HEAR FROM HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR

Year 7 students Ben and Stanley were part of the Berkshire team that won gold at the Indoor Athletics County Finals last week.  They have now been selected to represent Berkshire at the South East Regional Finals in Kent in February. Great news.

YEAR 8

MARIA 8B for always doing the right thing everyday. Being a positive, supportive member of the form group.

YEAR 10

LOTTIE 10G for always being polite, respectful and helping others.

YEAR 12

MIA 12R1 for showing resilience, grit and determination by battling through this week and coming in on days when she was under the weather.

YEAR 13

N/A as students are on study leave.

A round-up of the sporting fixtures this week...

BADMINTON

This week it was the Year 10 and 11’s turn to compete in the Cox Green Badminton Tournament. The boys played brilliantly to finish in 3rd place, whilst the girls team secured the win and brought back the trophy!

FOOTBALL

On Monday, the U12 Boys won against Ditton Park Academy (10-0) in round 1 of the County Cup and are now through to round 2!
 

On Wednesday, the U13 Girls unfortunately lost against St Bartholomew’s in round 1 of the County Cup, but as always, played with great determination and sportsmanship.

NETBALL

On Wednesday, the Year 8 Girls played fantastically in the Furze Platt Netball tournament, whilst the U18 Girls travelled to St Georges to play at the first AST Netball Tournament of the term. Great play from all the girls!

HANDBALL

The very first handball tournament of the term took place on Wednesday here at Charters with the U16 Boys playing against Furze Platt and Luckley House. The boys played excellently, taking the win against both schools (Charters 11-3 Luckley and Charters 7 – 2 Furze Platt).

WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

In the words of Troy and Gabriella...we're all in this together and we would love you to be too...

Tickets Selling Fast for High School Musical! 

Don’t miss this fantastic musical extravaganza brought to life by our talented Charters students! With amazing acting and singing on stage and a hardworking backstage crew managing lights, sound, props, and costumes, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Performance Dates:

Wednesday 5th February at 7:30pm

Thursday 6th February at 7:30pm

Friday 7th February at 3:30pm and 7:30pm

 Secure Your Tickets Today: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/73555

ADVERTS WANTED FOR PRODUCTION PROGRAMME

Do you know of a local business who would like to shake up their customer base?  Then they may be interested in placing an advert in the souvenir programme for our forthcoming play, High School Musical.  

Prices are:

£100 for a full A5 page (Portrait 297mm x 210mm)

£50 for a half A5 page (Landscape 133mm x 190mm)

£25 for a quarter A5 page (Portrait 133mm x 93mm)

As well as a full colour advert within the programme, all advertisers will also feature in this weekly newsletter which is emailed to our staff, 1700 students, and their families on the week of the production, with a live link to their business.

If you would like to place an advert, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/e/gpwWGm4iAX

Artwork will need to be sent to our Head of Drama g.ring@chartersschool.org.uk by 29th January so that it can be included in the programme before the print deadline.

We are always extremely grateful for the support of parents with local businesses

 

 

WERE YOU OUR INDOOR SKY-DIVE VOUCHER WINNER?

At our Summer Fair last June - one lucky winner won an Indoor Sky-Diving Voucher!  Was it you?  We've been notified that the voucher has not yet been used and is due to expire on 7 March 2025.  If you were the lucky winner or know who it was, give them a nudge so they don't miss out on this thrilling experience.

FOODBANK COLLECTION - MONDAY 27 - WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY

Between Monday 27th and  Wednesday 29th January we will be donating food to our local food bank – Kerith church, Bracknell.

• Each Student/Staff has the opportunity to bring in any dry stored food e.g. Canned foods, Cereals or other packaged food.
• Each item will contribute to your House total. At the end of the week the House with the most items will win the maximum points for their house.

Please bring your items in the morning of Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th or Wednesday 29th January – House captains will be at the front and back gates where you can drop your donations off.

Our House Captains have put something together to inspire you to bring in your donations. Help your House receive the most House points by bringing in your non-perishable food, toiletries and household items.Not only will you be helping your local community, you'll also be building up those points in the House Championship race!

 

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY

St Michael's primary school Sunninghill has an opportunity for September 2025, for an apprentice – the role of a teaching assistant but specialising in PE.

The main focus will be to support the PE teacher in PE lessons with all year groups, plus a small amount of in-class assistant work.

The role is aimed at 16-18 year olds.

To view full details, please click HERE

MORNING DROP-OFF AND AFTERNOON PICK-UP REMINDER

Parents are reminded to use the designated drop-off areas during morning and afternoon school times. To ensure sufficient parking availability for staff, it is important that parents drop off students and promptly leave the site without waiting. The same applies when picking up students in the afternoon. Staying on-site unnecessarily causes congestion and prevents staff from accessing parking spaces they require. Your cooperation in this matter is vital to keeping the car park functional and our staff and students safe. Thank you for your understanding.

START 2025 ON THE RIGHT TRACK

EVERY DAY STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING...

SUNNINGDALE VILLAGE HALL CHARITY

The Village Hall has been an important community space for over 100 years – home to the Pre-School, provider of affordable space for a wide range of leisure and recreational activities for people of all ages and abilities, from party central for children (of all ages), to polling station, with puppy classes thrown into the mix for good measure. You name it – the Village Hall is up for it.

But – the Village Hall is a charity and its continued existence very much depends on a dedicated group of volunteers – the Trustees – who are willing to give their time, their enthusiasm, and their life skills to ensure the Village Hall continues to thrive well into the future.

The Trustee Board, wishes to recruit an additional Trustee, ideally one who has a financial background to volunteer a few hours per month. If you value the role the Village Hall plays in the heart of our community and would like to find out more about what being a Trustee entails, please get in touch – we would love to hear from you.

You can email the Trustee Board at: admin@svhcommunity.co.uk

 

HOPE CHURCH FOOD SHARE

The Hope Church food share 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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