HIGHLIGHTS

This week after an 18 month process we are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the National Wellbeing Award for schools.  This is in recognition of the support that is given to both students and staff in creating an environment that is supportive.  The report highlights that the school openly discusses wellbeing and supports individuals who need help in a variety of ways.  It stated that...

Although the final performance of Private Peaceful was last Friday, after four shows, there is only one word to describe the whole production, performance and staging - Wonderful.  The performance even brought tears to people’s eyes due to the powerful nature of the story and the way it was performed.  

NEWS

Click on the images below to read this week's news stories.

Some of our Sixth Form students entertained at the local care home

Be amazed by the exquisite entries and find out who are our winners

Two students visited Malawi at half-term to support an HIV/AIDS charity

These are just some of the things that have taken place this week at Charters.  Take a look through our social media using these buttons to discover many more.

NOTICES

FOOD BANK

The Student Leadership Team is running a collection for Kerith Foodbank all next week.

As a team, they are conscious of the impact that the cost of living crisis has on family budgets in the local community and strongly believe that nobody should go hungry this winter.

The Senior Students will be collecting food between Monday 5^th and Friday 9^th December. They will be setting up collection boxes each morning from 8.00 am - 8.30 am under the canopy outside The Dining Hall and there will also be a collection station for the Sixth Form in the Common Room before registration each morning.

The collection tubs will be coloured coordinated to correspond to the House colours and students should place donations in their House tub. Each item donated will earn a point for your House so make sure you pick the right tub!  The winning House will be announced at the end of the week.

See full list of suggested donations here.

WISH LISTS

Last week we launched our Wish Lists and we have been humbled by the response.

Each department has put together a range of items that will help to enhance the curriculum and bring the syllabus alive for their students.

We appreciate that the cost of living is rising for everyone and more than ever we are grateful for every 'Wish' that you grant. 

A complete list of ‘Wishes’ can be viewed here. Thank you and merry Christmas.

CHRISTMAS DRAW

Small Society Lotteries - SL0174

Do you know someone who loves animals and would like to be a zoo keeper for a day at London Zoo? Maybe you've always wanted to experience the feeling of skydiving, but never had the opportunity. Ever wanted to visit Windsor as a tourist and view one of our nation's most famous towns from both the river and the road? Or is a luxury afternoon tea more your style?

To be in with a chance of winning these experiences, why not take part in this year's Christmas Draw!

We would like to thank the following local companies who have kindly sponsored these amazing prizes. Thanks to their generosity our wonderful array of prizes are sure to light up the faces of the lucky winners!

Tickets are £5 each and are now live on ParentPay. Each £5 will give you one chance of winning, so if for example you paid £30 on ParentPay your name would be added to the draw six times.

Click on the live links below to find out more about the companies who have generously supported our school:

London Zoo Junior Zoo Keeper for a Day Experience - Kindly donated by a parent (Value £170)

Indoor Sky Diving Experience for Two  sponsored by Sunninghill Carpets and Flooring (Value £139.98)

Windsor Duck Tour Family Experience sponsored by Berkeley Homes (Value £70)

Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two sponsored by Berystede Hotel and Spa (Value £60)

FLU BOOSTER

The Flu Booster is scheduled to take place at Charters School on 9 December 2022 for Years 7,8 and 9.

Please ensure that you have completed the consent form before 9am Tuesday 6 December after which the online form will close.  

Visit the Immunisation page of the website for full information.

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

We're taking part in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 8 December and this year, its going to be twice as good as ever before! That's because the government has promised double the amount raised!

Donations can be made through Save the Children's donation page here, but we hope that all staff and students will wear their favourite festive jumpers even if they are unable to donate.

FUTURE FIRST

This year, Charters School is working with the charity Future First to help us connect with former students, local businesses, parents/carers and the wider school community to inspire our current students. It can be daunting for students to imagine their future career path, but by sharing your experiences since leaving full time education, you could help to motivate and inspire them to feel more confident in making decisions about their future.

We recently contacted our wider community to introduce this initiative and people have connected with us from an array of business backgrounds' we've even registered a doctor who is currently working in Australia!

We would love to hear more career journeys. Whether you attended university, undertook an apprenticeship or had a variety of jobs before finding your ideal career, each individual has a story to tell so please join our Future First network by using the button below:

WINTER CONCERT

On Tuesday 6 December,  the Winter Concert which is sponsored by GIlbert Homes, will take place in the Main Hall from 7.00pm.  Students have been rehearsing since September to provide an exciting programme!  Tickets to the concert can be found on ParentPay at £4.00, and will also be available on the door.

Everyone is welcome and our students will greatly appreciate your support!

YEAR 13 PARENTS EVENING

PARENTS EVENING: Parents of Year 13 students, please remember that the Year 13 of Parents’ Evening is on Thursday 8 December.  The evening is in person and bookings for teachers appointments can be made until Wednesday 7 December.

SIXTH FORM APPLICATION DEADLINE

SIXTH FORM APPLICATIONS: The deadline for making an application to join our Sixth Form in September 2023 is Friday 9 December 2022.  Please click here to apply.

#HELLO YELLOW

Each year we take part in the #Hello Yellow Day which raises awareness for Mental Health and is organised by the charity Young Minds.

Students raised £556.50 for the charity by wearing yellow accessories such as hairbands and socks.

At Charters, we encourage students to take time for their mental wellbeing.

Any student needing support can contact worried@chartersschool.org.uk for help and advice.You can also speak with your Tutor or Head of Year.

FUEL

The FUEL Christmas programme is ready and families educated in RBWM who access free school meals (FSMs) are able to book onto FREE activities across the borough. This link provides all the information needed for families and professionals https://rbwm.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/community-information/information-and-advice/fuel-holiday-activities-and-food-programme 

The programme is able to offer some spaces to children who do not have access to FSMs but would benefit from the free spaces. The Extended Eligibility Criteria is those that are:

·  Accessing Pupil Premium
·  Child in Care
·  Refugees
·  Child being supported by Early Help or Social Care
·  Children with an EHC (education, health and care) plan
·  Young Carer

This year all families wishing to access the FUEL programme or professionals referring a family who meet the extended eligibility criteria will need to complete the basic expressions on interest form - Expressions of interest form. 

VACANCIES

Are you looking for part time work and would like to join our school community.  If so, take a look at our new vacancy for an Exams Invigilator, details of which can be found here. 

To view all the current vacancies at Charters, please click for the Vacancies page.

COMMUNITY

 

USEFUL INFORMATION

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