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NEWSLETTER - 8 DECEMBER

HIGHLIGHTS

The Winter Concert this year saw over 90 students, with support from staff, taking part in the concert performing everything from timeless Christmas staples such as Santa Baby and Sleigh Ride, to pieces from Fat Boy Slim and Snow Patrol, as well as Classical pieces from Tchaikovsky and Choral works by Vaughan-Williams. It was a delight to hear the amazing talent we have at Charters and a taster of what was performed can be seen below.

One of our former students (who performed the Winter Concert last year) went to Manchester University and as part of her application was awarded a Choral Scholarship. Two performances that she is part of in the build-up to Christmas and being broadcast on Radio 3 next week, if you are interested in listening the links are here: Monday 11 December at 9:30pm (BBC Radio 3 - Compline, Advent 2) and Choral Evensong at 4pm on Wednesday 13 December (BBC Radio 3 - Choral Evensong, St Paul's Church, Heaton Moor, Stockport)

This week, once again, we have had several trips out, the Sixth Formers enjoyed a trip to the London Eye and the Christmas market on Tuesday Evening – thank you to all the staff who supported the trip and I know from speaking to a few of the students who went that they had a fantastic time. Four other trips have gone out this week, Spanish, English and the Mock COP 28 Conference.

The REITH lectures are broadcast each year on Radio 4 is something that I always look forward to as it provides expert analysis and original thinking around key concepts and ideas that impact humanity. This year the lectures are being given by Professor Ben Ansell and are around politics and democracy in the 21^st century. You can access this year's and previous years' lectures HERE

Sixth form 10
There a just a few free tickets left for our first ever Musical Theatre Showcase! on Thursday 14 December at 7 - 8.45pm in the Main Hall. Students from Year 7-13 have been rehearsing multiple musical numbers from 'Nicest Kids in Town', 'Six' to 'Fabulous Baby'. Miss Annesley has thoroughly enjoyed working with such talented students throughout the year groups and seeing all age groups come together to put on such a special show! A huge thanks to Mia in Year 9 for her assistance on choreography for the number 'I Hope I Get it' and Henry in Year 11 for taking lead on lighting.

CLICK HERE to secure your free tickets

Keep your eyes pealed on the drama Instagram page for information about the Year 7-10 play auditions in the New Year and ticket info for our senior production of 'Our Country's Good'.

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

Thank you to everyone who wore a festive jumper on Thursday and supported the Save the Children charity by making a donation. So far £427 has been raised.

If you would still like to make a donation, this can be done by using this link https://bit.ly/4853bN9

CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS

Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated to our Wish Lists, the generosity that you have already shown is amazing. So far a staggering £3732 has been donated towards our departments' wishes.

If you haven't done so already and you would like to make a wish come true for one of our departments, please take a look at the list of Wishes. You can make a donation via CAF Donate, our secure online giving platform, where we can claim an additional 25% on your donation from the Government if you are a UK taxpayer and choose to tick the Gift Aid box. Once you have done this, please email our Marketing Team so that they can order your Wish and deliver to the department in the new year.

Thank you for all your support.

CHRISTMAS DRAW

SIXTH FORM

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There is only one week left to buy your tickets for the Christmas Draw. To be in with a chance of winning any of the prizes make sure you log on to ParentPay before 9am on the 15 December. Each ticket is £5 and all proceeds directly support our students thanks to the generosity of Mercedes-Benz World, Windsor Escape Experience, Knight Frank, Ascot and Hedley Clark who have sponsored our incredible prizes.

Buy your tickets here

PRE-LOVED UNIFORM

We will be collecting donations of pre-loved uniform between 3.00pm and 4.00pm next Monday, (11 December) in the outdoor shelter adjacent to the Leisure Centre car park.

We will then be selling the uniform on a 'pay what you feel' basis in the same location next Wednesday, (13 December).

All proceeds will go directly to our Unity Fund and as always, please only donate items that you would be happy for your own child to wear. Thank you.

NOTICES

WATER SUPPLY

I am pleased to report that the water issue in school has been resolved today. As such the school will be back to normal on Monday.

Once again we apologise for the inconvenience it caused and thank you for your patience.

LOST PROPERTY

We willl be holding a "Find Your Lost Property" at Second Break next Thursday 14 December.

UPCOMING CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES

All students have Personal Development lessons, part of which includes careers advice. Please click the image above 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.

NEWS ROUND-UP

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

Read our news stories this week by clicking the links below:

Food Bank Donations

Sixth Form Festive Trip

Mock COP26 Climate Change Conference

Whoosh English Lesson

Ascot Schools Photography Competition

Geographical Association’s Worldwise Quiz

ADVENT

Our Digital Advent Calendar doors this week are noted below - visit our social media to watch the animated versions and step into the festive season:




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FEARLESS

Our LPA Safeguarding Schools Officer from Thames Valley Police drew our attention to the Crimestoppers and Fearless confidential reporting lines. If any young person wants to pass on information to police whilst remaining completely anonymous, they can do so via Fearless/Crimestoppers via phone or online. Please visit the website below for more information:

Fearless: Anonymous Reporting for a Safer Community | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE THIS CHRISTMAS

With the Christmas festivities just around the corner, children are looking forward to receiving gifts. For many, this may be devices that allow you to go online. Even with the best intentions, many parents have a false sense of how to keep their child secure, or think their child is more secure than they actually are. This free resource HERE from RBWM partner Safety Net may be of use.

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