It was lovely to see, as always, on a Thursday after school the high participation rate in the girls' netball club. Not only seeing the high numbers of students taking part, but also the Sixth Form students helping to run the drills and umpire the practice matches. The younger students are not only learning netball skills from the Sixth Formers but also seeing how leadership and giving back to the community is an integral part of school life.

Year 11 students have been completing their GCSE Pre-Public Exams (PPEs) this week in their non-core subjects. These help the students understand what they know and, more importantly, what they don’t know or understand to help them with their work and revision over the coming months. Additionally, it also helps them understand the pressures and the inevitable worry they have about exams (these feelings are natural), which is why it is important that they experience this before the summer, so they can develop ways of dealing with the stress that comes with exams.

As you know, attendance is a core focus for us and many schools at present. The Department of Education has launched a national strategy for schools, it is important that, as a school, we put this into our local context. Before the pandemic, the 2018/2019 Charters' overall school attendance was 94.4% last academic year; it was 91.6%. We want to work with you and your children to ensure that their attendance is as high as possible and move attendance back to pre-pandemic levels. Which is why we regularly communicate with you about your child's attendance, so we can work together to unpick any issues there may be, as well as celebrate high attendance.

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A huge well done to all our Stars this week...

7	CHLOE	Chloe has been actively engaging in form time activities and PDL. She is consistently punctual, well-organised & polite. She manages all of this with her hobbies outside of school, and was a fantastic school rep for student council. Well done Chloe!
8	AMELIE	Always focused, polite, cooperative and engaged in lessons.
9	CHRISTINA	Christina is a very positive student who is a postivie role model to her peers. She makes wonderful contributions in every lesson. Well done
10	WOLFY	has achieved a great number of achievement points, and has made valued  contributing to class discussions. An excellent student who consistently demonstrates effort,
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12	BRONWEN	A student who has made an excellent start since joining the Sixth Form. She is kind, supportive of friends and committed to her studies, making the most of every opportunity available
13	LILLIA	Lilia is always thoughtful, level-headed, and professional in everything she does. She has shown great initiative by volunteering to be part of the School Council, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive contribution to the school community. Lilia is consistently fair in her responses and approaches every situation with maturity and respect. She is a real role model for her peers

Below is a summary of the results from the past week – well done to everyone!

WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP

Tickets are selling fast for the Wreath Making workshop which takes place in the Main Hall on Wednesday 3^rd December from 6-8pm. The event has been kindly sponsored by local estate agent H.Prestige Estates Ltd which is owned by one of our parents.  

Make sure you don’t miss out by securing your ticket today via ParentPay.

Make a beautiful wreath to adorn your front door, whilst sipping a glass of ice cold fizz and munching mince pies. Bring along a friend to get into the Christmas mood, or come along by yourself and meet other parents.

The £35 ticket includes all equipment and we just ask that you bring along your own secateurs.

Join the Fun. Support the School. Create a Community.

We are delighted that The Royal Estate will be supporting our first fundraising event by providing us with foliage, however, if you have any of the following that you are happy to donate, boxes will be outside Main Reception on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December where items can be left.  

List of Desired Foliage:

Holly
Eucalyptus
Mahonia
Skimmia
Laurel
Boxwood
Bay
Ivy         

Thank you!

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

This half term we are focusing on supporting students to attend school even on days when they may not be feeling 100%. Many young people experience mild coughs, colds, headaches or period discomfort, and with the right support in school they are often still able to manage their day successfully. Our team in Student Services is here to help, and we want every student to feel confident coming in.

WISH LIST 2025 NOW LIVE

This Christmas, you can help bring even more joy to our classrooms!
Our departments have carefully created their Wish Lists for 2025 — and each item helps enrich learning experiences for our students.

1. Choose a gift
2. Donate through ParentPay or CAF Donate: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/29504  CAF Donate allows us to increase your donation by 25% if UK tax payers tick the Gift Aid box, making your donation go even further
3. Email marketing@chartersschool.org.uk so that we can order your wish & deliver to the department

Browse the lists here - https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/10123/department-wish-lists-2025 - and make a wish come true for students and staff at Charters School.

Our Upcoming Opportunities page is constantly updated with new and exciting Careers opportunities.

BE PREPARED
EVERY DAY STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING...

HOPE 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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