Science week has been in full swing over the last 5 days, with Dr Herbert leading assemblies looking at this year's theme, Adapt and Overcome. Throughout the week, there has been an ongoing competition to design the best paper aeroplane to sustain the longest flight.  I must admit I was concerned that we would be awash with planes across the school.  This has not been the case, I am glad to report.  Winners will be notified in due course by the department.  Well done to all who have taken part.

Over this week, we have focused on punctuality in our lessons across the school.  It has been positive to see that 95% of the school population have been in lessons on time, clearly, we would like this to be 100%.  If students are more than 5 minutes late to their lessons, they have not been allowed to enter. We have had a maximum of 9 students that this has impacted.  Out of a school population of over 1700, this is encouraging.  We will continue this focus over the forthcoming week.

We had the fantastic news this week that Finlay Cunnison, a former student, has signed a professional contract with Harlequins and has been selected for the England U18 Rugby squad.  We wish Finlay all the best as he progresses in his rugby career.

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EMPOWERING STUDENT VOICES AT CHARTERS SCHOOL

ENGLISH 'BIG LECTURE' REVISION SESSION

BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK FUN AND FASCINATING ASSEMBLIES

A-LEVEL STUDENTS INSPIRED BY SPANISH STUDY DAY AT BFI

YEAR 7 - ELISSA 7E

For always being positive and upbeat. Demonstrates good community spirit by picking up rubbish that others have dropped outside the tutor room.

YEAR 8 - HOLLY 8F

For always being a positive member of the year group and for always helping and supporting her peers.

YEAR 9 - ARCHIE 9C

A big improvement and commitment to his learning and progress, he has been a star this week, well done!

YEAR 10 - HANNAH 10I

For being a brilliant role model.

YEAR 11 - RONAN 11H

For his untiring work in the school community. Representing his tutor group in the school council and working in the library to make people feel welcome being just some of the recent activities. 

YEAR 12 - TED 12B3

For being an exemplary Sixth Former. Always working hard and always so polite and respectful. Also well done for delivering an amazing presentation on tennis this week that had clearly taken a lot of thought and preparation.

YEAR 13 - JORIS 13R3

Joris reviewed his PPE outcomes comprehensively, has acted swiftly and effectively to his own evaluations and to advice which is excellent.

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

FOOTBALL

EBSFA League

• The U16 Boys lost 2-1 against Ranelagh on Monday
• The U15 Girls won 3-2 against Ranelagh on Monday
• The U12 Girls lost 1-0 against Kings Academy Easthampstead on Monday
• The U12 Boys won 4-1 against Sandhurst on Monday
• The U15 Boys drew 1-1 against Brakenhale on Wednesday
• The U13 Boys lost 3-1 against Forest on Wednesday
• The U12 Boys won 2-0 against Edgbarrow on Wednesday

Sixth Form League

• The U19 Boys won 3-0 against St Bernard’s on Monday

County Cup

• The U14 Boys won 2-1 against Piggott in Round 2 of the County Cup on Wednesday! Well done – on to the next round!

Gordons' Tournament

• The U13 Girls travelled to Gordons on Wednesday to play in the U13 Girls Invitational. The girls had some tough opposition in their pool but played brilliantly despite this – well done girls!

CRICKET

• On Tuesday, the U13 Girls travelled to Herchel Grammar School to complete in the ECB Indoor Nationals. The girls played some fantastic matches and ended up taking home the participation award!

NETBALL

• On Tuesday, the Year 7 A, B and C teams played against Marist at Charters in a friendly. It was great to see the courts full and all girls playing some great netball!

COME ON YOU STAGS!

Clear your diaries because the match of the decade is taking place on Saturday 29th March between the Mighty Charters Stags and Camberley RFC.

This clash of the titans is sure to delight not just rugby fans, but the entire Charters School community!

Get your tickets on ParentPay to see Mr Tachon, Mr Watts, Mr Myburgh, Will & Lewis from Sixth Form, and ex-student Joe lace up their boots to raise funds for our school.

Miss Joel will be on the mic as compere for the event, and Mr Hoare will be making sure the crowd are pumped with music.

Don’t miss out! Get YOUR ticket today.

A RARE PIECE OF RUGBY MEMORABILIA 

Bid for a Signed Jonny Wilkinson Rugby Ball!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to own a rare piece of rugby memorabilia—a signed rugby ball from England legend Jonny Wilkinson! This exclusive item will be up for grabs in a silent auction, going live on Friday 21st March 2025 and closing at midnight on Friday 28th March.

The winning bid will be revealed during the Charters Stags v Camberley RFC Charity Rugby Match on Saturday 29th March. This special event will see our staff and students take to the field to raise funds for the school, and we’d love for you to be there to cheer them on!

Reserve price: £300

Auction opens: Friday 21st March

Auction closes: Midnight, Friday 28th March

Winner announced: Saturday 29th March at the Charity Rugby Match

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of rugby history while supporting our school! Place your bid when the auction goes live and join us for an action-packed match. Get your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/76315

SHOUT OUT FOR DUKE OF EDINBURGH REUSABLE KIT

Can you help us make the Duke of Edinburgh initiative as sustainable as possible? If you have any unwanted but usable DofE kit such as roll mats, fleeces, boots & more, please drop them into the collection box at Reception. Let’s recycle and support future adventurers! Thank you!

MISSING SCHOOL FOOTBALL KIT - PLEASE CHECK AT HOME

MESSAGE FROM THE PE DEPARTMENT

We are currently missing several school football shirts and pieces of kit which have been taken home after fixtures and not returned, meaning we do not have full sets available for upcoming fixtures. Please could we kindly ask both parents and students to check at home for any school football kit that may have been taken home?

If you find any items, they can be returned either to the main reception or directly to the PE office with the students dropping it off.

Thank you for your help and support.

BE PREPARED

EVERY DAY STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING...

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).

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