It’s been another fantastic week in school, with opportunities both inside and beyond the classroom helping our students to grow, achieve and succeed.

Our Year 10 students have spent three days this week taking part in work experience placements. This is a hugely valuable part of their education, giving them a real insight into the world of work and helping them to develop key skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving. Experiences like this allow students to begin thinking more clearly about their future pathways, whether that be further education, apprenticeships or careers, and help them understand the importance of the knowledge and habits they are building in school. We are incredibly grateful to the employers who have supported our students and helped make this such a meaningful experience.  Thank you to all the parents and Mrs Hicks who have done an incredible job in organising the opportunities.

In addition to the work experience several Year 10 students were also taking part in their expedition as part of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award.  Well done to all who took part, carrying their packs for three days and camping.  I am sure their were a few blisters, staff reported that the groups were very positive and determined to get ‘the job done’

We are also delighted to celebrate the success of our Year 10 girls’ football team, who have been crowned East Berkshire cup champions. They played very well as a team overcoming Sandhurst School in the Final at Ascot UTD ground to win 2-1.  This is a fantastic achievement and reflects not only their skill and determination, but also their commitment to teamwork, resilience and representing the school with pride. Sporting success plays an important role in school life, building confidence, promoting wellbeing and fostering a strong sense of belonging within our community. Well done to all the girls who have played in the team this year.

Well done to all of our students for their continued effort and enthusiasm—we are very proud of you.

We also hosted our Local MP, Jack Rankin today who spoke to Year 12 students about the importance of understanding politics and getting involved by using their voting rights when they are 18. He was also interviewed by the student’s staff running he school newspaper ‘The Charters Chronicle.’ 

Year 12 students went to the UCAS Discovery Conference this week as part of their preparation for life after Charters.  The conference had a series of lectures as well as exhibitors across a wide range of universities to help students start to galvanise their thinking about the next stage if their education, whether that be at university or starting apprenticeships.  

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SATRO Finalists

Year 12 Students Explore Future Pathways at UCAS Discovery Event

Year 8 Students Excel in Their FPQ Presentations

ICE Cityzen Award

Year 13 Cooking Workshop

Autism Awareness Month

Samurai Exhibition at British Museum

U15 Girls Crowned East Berkshire Champions

 

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

7	Aymaan	Every day he does his best, he is polite, engaged in tutor time and PDL, he listens and contributes well. Aymaan is a decent decent young man and having him in my tutor group is a real asset.
8	Evie	Evie has shown fantastic dedication and commitment by volunteering to lead the tutor assembly presentation next month. She has approached this responsibility with enthusiasm and a positive attitude, demonstrating confidence and a willingness to step outside her comfort zone. Evie’s effort and reliability make her a great role model for others. Well done!
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10	Sophia	Sophia is a kind, conscientious and focused student who always strives for excellence. Sophia has had a great week, especially while out on her work experience placement.
11	Bailey	For his resilience and determination in catching up with his studies and meeting coursework deadlines
12	Jake	Great start to this half term - four achievement points already for HW and positive contributions in PDL. Well done!
13	Jad	Jad is a student who has shown an outstanding commitment to improving his revision across all subjects over the break. He has demonstrated real maturity, consistency, and determination in strengthening his knowledge and understanding. What is particularly impressive is not only the effort he has put in, but also the humble way in which he approaches his achievements. Despite clear progress and success, he remains grounded, focused, and always willing to keep improving.

Here is a round-up of the fixtures from the past week

Help Make the Summer Fayre a Success

Charters School Literary Festival & Summer Fayre will be taking place on Saturday 4th July, 12:00pm–4:00pm! This is set to be a fantastic community event, bringing together students, families, local businesses, and community groups – all in our beautiful school grounds. Funds raised will go directly towards supporting the school and enriching student experiences.

We would love your involvement in a few ways:

1. Artisan Marketplace: If you run a small business and would like to be part of our artisan marketplace, pitches are available for £50. This is a great opportunity to showcase your products to a wide audience.
    
2. Volunteering: We are looking for volunteers to help set up before the event, run a stall during the day, or help pack away at the end. Your time and support will make the day run smoothly and ensure everyone has a great experience.
    
3. Donations for Prizes: If you have a business and could donate a sizeable item for our Summer Draw or Silent Auction, it would be hugely appreciated. While we’ll ask for tombola items closer to the event, at this stage, any prize donations, sponsorship, or creative ideas to make the day extra special would be fantastic.

If you can help in any of these ways, or know someone who might, please email us at [email protected] with your details.

SCHOOL BIRTHDAY / UNITY DAY MUFTI

Thank you to all those who wore mufti yesterday as we celebrated the school’s 68^th birthday with our annual Unity Day.

The event is an opportunity to recognise our heritage and raise funds for our Unity Fund - over £900 has been donated.

It was wonderful to see so many staff and students wearing red, white and blue, and we thank all those who have already donated £1 via ParentPay.

If you have not yet done so, and you are in a position to help, please make your donation over the weekend.

We thank you for your support.

SUMMER ECA TIMETABLES UPDATE

The Summer timetables for general ECAs has been updated.  All ECA timetables can be found on the school website HERE.

TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant, read the job advert here: https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/7545/vacancies-1

GOOD LUCK MR BENNIE

Mr Bennie has collected his Marathon bib & is ready for Sunday. He would like to thank everyone who has already generously donated to the fund. The money raised so far is enough for 50 students to be able to complete their bronze award! Amazing! Good luck Mr Bennie - we're cheering you on every step of the way!  If you would like to donate, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/4mKTUmf 

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

SUNNINGHILL WHEELBARROW RACE
Message from St Michaels School PTA

We’re delighted to share that the Sunninghill Wheelbarrow Race will be returning on Monday 4th May (Bank Holiday) along Sunninghill High Street.

This much-loved community event is a fantastic day out, and we would be thrilled if your school community could get involved—whether by coming along to cheer on the racers or by supporting the cause through our online raffle.

Proceeds from the event will primarily go towards supporting the Ascot Day Centre and the Rotary Club, helping to make a real difference in our local community.

We’ve attached the event programme, which includes a list of our generous sponsors and supporters. We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us spread the word by sharing this event through your newsletters and social media channels.

You can purchase raffle tickets or sponsor the event using the link below:

St Michaels School PTA

Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there!

 

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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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