This week has seen two major events in school, The Spring Concert and the Careers Fair.  It is always a joy to attend The Spring Concert.  The breadth of musical styles and the skills on display are wonderful to hear.  From the Foo Fighters to Schubert and everything in between.  The concert is the last one that the present Year 13 will perform in school.  We would like to thank them all for their commitment to their music, the support they have given younger students and all the wonderful performances they have given for so many to enjoy over their time with us.  We wish them all the best in their exams and the next stage of their education.

The annual Careers Fairs took place with over twenty companies and further education institutions represented - this is an opportunity for students to talk with employers and understand some of the opportunities that exist for them.  Thank you to all who supported the event as it forms a valuable part of our career education offer in school. 

Free & Equal Ambassador training took place this week.  This is a scheme whereby twenty students have received training to help them be Ambassadors for Equality across the school.  There are some other training sessions planned to help students advocate for individuals in school as well as help our school community identify issues and deal with them quickly and effectively.  Thank you to the Free and Equal campaign for providing the training. 

Over the last month, students have been working on their entries for the Show Racism the Red Card Competition. Through this competition, students creatively expressed anti-racist ideas using a range of media including artwork, poetry and music. 

In total, we had over sixty entries in school with most students designing T-Shirts or football boots. The winning entries for the school were those with the most meaningful anti-racist messages. This competition provided an effective method of getting students to galvanise around anti- racist messaging and demonstrate unity, which is one of our core values at school. 

This is particularly relevant this week as we celebrate International Day for the Eradication of Racial Discrimination today March 21. This day is supported by the United Nations to encourage people across the globe to stand up against racism in all its forms.  

As a community we are committed to supporting this cause, not just today but every day so everyone in our immediate school community can feel a sense of belonging.

Congratulations to Theresa Year 10  - Winner in her category (Poetry) and Amare Year 7 - Winner in his category (Music).

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

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

'Periodic Table of Books' Mural, Merging Science and Literature

Neurodiversity Week

Charters School Spring Concert Brings Music to Life!

Inspiring Futures and Expanding Horizons

Free & Equal Ambassadors Programme Launches

YEAR 7 - FINN 7D

For consistently demonstrating commitment to his learning, by being actively engaged and motivated in his lessons. 

YEAR 8 -  DAISY 8E

For always being a positive member of the year group. Highly engaged in all lessons. Well done

YEAR 9 - NEVE 9I

An outstanding student, quietly confident and exceptional commitment to our core values of Unity, Respect and Excellence

YEAR 10 - TOM 10A

For being punctual and always doing the right thing and helping others.

YEAR 11 - EMMA 11A

For putting in great efforts towards her learning during lessons.

YEAR 12 - HARRY 12B2

For giving his time generously to mentor a younger student for Maths.

YEAR 13 - CHLOE 13G2

For being a reliable and thoughtful member of tutor group - always upbeat and does the right thing day in, day out.

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

FOOTBALL

EBSFA League

• The U15 Boys won 1-0 against Ranelagh on Monday
• The U18 Boys lost 3-1 against Garth on Monday
• The U14 Boys won 3-1 against Kings Academy Binfield on Wednesday
   

County Cup

• The U18 Boys played a fantastic match against Reading School in the QF of the U18 Boys Walsh Cup which eventually went to penalties! Whilst Reading took the win, the Charters team were a credit to the school and should be very proud!

NETBALL

• On Wednesday, the Year 10 girls travelled to Furze Platt to play in the Furze Platt netball league. The girls played brilliantly – winning 5 games and only conceding 6 goals during the whole tournament!

CRICKET

• Big success for the U15 girls who won the ECB Girls Indoor National competition at Herschel Grammar School on Wednesday! The girls returned home with a shiny trophy and overall had a fantastic day!

HOCKEY

• A big well done to the U14 girls who finished runners up and took home the plate in the South Central Hockey State School Competition on Tuesday!  

COME ON YOU STAGS!

It's the final countdown!  Just a week to go until the match of the decade which is taking place on Saturday 29th March between Charters Stags and Camberley RFC!

This mighty meeting of staff, students and alumni against the formidable Camberley RFC will thrill not just rugby fans, but the entire Charters School community!

Get your tickets on ParentPay or Trybooking HERE to see Mr Tachon, Mr Watts, Mr Myburgh, plus Will and Lewis from Sixth Form, and a host of alumni and ex-staff muddy 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 tickets today!

A RARE PIECE OF RUGBY MEMORABILIA 

IT'S LIVE!

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 is now up for grabs in a silent auction via THIS LINK.

Bids will be taken until 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 and we’d love for you to be there!

Reserve price: £300

Auction NOW OPEN

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 today and join us for an action-packed match. Get your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/76315

BE PREPARED

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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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