The weather this week may not have delivered the glorious June sunshine we had hoped for, and unfortunately this has meant that our Year 9 Leadership Day has had to be postponed. While disappointing, we look forward to rescheduling what is always a highly valuable experience. The day provides students with opportunities to build confidence, develop their teamwork skills and practise communicating effectively and concisely in a range of situations.

Meanwhile, our Year 10 students have been enjoying the annual homestay trip to Salamanca, Spain. Not only have they been immersing themselves in Spanish culture and developing their language skills, but they have also managed to escape the less-than-summery weather here at home! Both of these experiences are excellent examples of how our extensive personal development programme supports students in broadening their horizons, building confidence and developing skills that will benefit them well beyond the classroom.

This week, Year 10 Religious Education students welcomed a guest speaker who explored aspects of the GCSE curriculum, encouraging students to consider some of life's biggest questions, including why suffering exists if there is a God. The students engaged thoughtfully with the discussion and enjoyed the opportunity to take part in lively and challenging conversations. Our thanks go to Mrs Grant-Miller for organising this enriching experience.

Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome a number of former students back to school to speak with our Year 12 students. Sharing their experiences since leaving Charters, they offered valuable insights into the different pathways available after sixth form and encouraged students to keep an open mind when considering their future options. It is always wonderful to see our alumni giving back to the school community and helping current students develop a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

This weekend, a group of Year 8 students will be travelling to Belgium to take part in the First World War Battlefields Tour. This promises to be a memorable and thought-provoking experience, bringing history to life and providing students with a powerful opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by previous generations.  Having been on similar tours myself it is sobering to visit the Commonwealth War graves to realise how many people from different ethnic backgrounds came together to stand up for what was right and stop tyranny, not only in the First World War but also since.  Individuals standing up for the values that bind our communities together.

As we move to the start of the World Cup I would like to highlight the need to be in school on time after the games, by the nature of the time zones, many games will not finish until late in the evening or even early morning.  Students need to be alert in school and not tired because they have watched a game the night before.   Whatever team you support I wish them the very best of luck, unless, of course, they are playing England.

LITERARY FESTIVAL & SUMMER FAYRE FREE WORKSHOPS

A rare chance to meet real-life authors and creators, ask questions, develop skills and discover that your own story could be the next one waiting to be told

We are proud to announce the launch of our first Literary Festival and Summer Fayre – Saturday 4th July from 12pm to 4pm - bringing together nationally recognised authors, professional writers, artists and the local community in a celebration of the National Year of Reading.

The Festival will showcase an exceptional programme of free workshops led by acclaimed author Ashley Hickson-Lovence, award-winning novelist and playwright Barney Norris, illustrator and graphic novelist Philip Kavvadias, members of Windsor Writers Guild, professional storyteller Ruth Jasmine and Charters School’s own drama specialist Miss Jordan, who trained at the renowned Rose Bruford College.

Ashley Hickson-Lovence – Step into the world of a celebrated author whose powerful stories have been shortlisted for major literary awards, and discover how your own experiences, ideas and imagination can become stories that deserve to be told.

Barney Norris – Meet an award-winning novelist and playwright whose books and plays have reached audiences across the world, and learn the secrets of creating unforgettable characters, gripping plots and stories that truly connect with people.

Philip Kavvadias – Unleash your creativity with an illustrator and graphic novelist who will show you how drawings, design and imagination can bring incredible worlds, heroes and adventures to life on the page.

Workshops will fill up quickly so book your place by clicking on the image below to acceSs a document with live links, select the workshop you'd like to do from the coloured boxes, and secure your place today. The event has been designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading and creativity among young people, while also offering opportunities for families and the wider community to engage with literature in new and exciting ways. The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Libraries team will also attend, highlighting the wealth of reading opportunities available across the borough.

Alongside the Literary Festival, visitors will enjoy a traditional Summer Fayre, creating a day of celebration for the whole community.

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

7	Cora & Ben	Cora has made and organised a World Cup sweepstakes (no money) and spent hours printing and cutting up countries. In tutor time, Ben helped Cora by writing out all the tutor groups names and recording which countries each picked from Cora. Ben was super excited for everyone who picked a strong side, congratulating them even if they weren’t in his immediate friendship group. The kind and thoughtful act by Cora brought people together talking and being excited who perhaps hadn’t spoken before - further uniting the tutor group.
8	Luke	Luke displays the schools motto on a daily basis showing teachers and peers respect.
9	Ellie	For consistantly doing the right thing and being a fantastic role model.
10	Nicole	Nicole is a thoroughly deserving Star of the Week. She consistently gives her very best in all that she does. Nicole is a resilient student who approaches learning with a positive and determined attitude, her commitment to excellence sets a fantastic example to others.
12	George	Everyday excellence shown. Representing your tutor group in the Year council and preparing well for D of E - Well done George!

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

 

Congratulations to Thomas in Year 13 who was awarded the Chobham Rugby Club Colts Clubman award. Thomas has played with Chobham Rugby Club since he was 4 years old and has show outstanding commitment, dedication and sportsmanship to the club. A brilliant achievement.

 

Help make our Tombola a success?  We would be grateful for any donations of chocolates, toiletries, candles or other prizes. These can be sent into school with students, while alcohol donations must be delivered by parents/carers. Please drop off at Reception. Thanks for your support!

Additionally, if you would like to get involved with helping with any of the different aspects that go into creating a successful Summer Fayre, please sign-up to  help by using the link HERE.  Thank you!

RBFRS WATER SAFETY AWARENESS

Drowning Prevention Week 13-20 June 2026.

RLSS UK exists to prevent drowning and support everyone to enjoy water safely. We are committed to saving lives by leading in lifesaving, lifeguarding and water safety education, and we aspire to have communities free from drowning. With your support we can achieve this.

Drowning is preventable and nobody should drown.

Please CLICK HERE for a letter from the RBFRS regarding water safety.

FREE SHIPPING CODE

Direct Clothing are offering free shipping on uniform between 22st June - 31st July.  Please use code FreeShippingCharters when making your purchases.

HOUSE WORLD CUP SWEEPSTAKE

The House World Cup Sweepstake is now underway, with every tutor group taking part and representing a country throughout the tournament.  Tutor groups all picked their country this week (click HERE to see list) and are now in the draw for the Sweepstake. The first House Competition challenge for tutor groups is to design an A3 poster promoting their assigned country, which will be displayed on tutor boards.

Teams will earn points from every match they play: 5 points for a win, 3 points for a score draw, and 2 points for a goalless draw. As countries progress through the tournament, they will continue to collect points and climb the leaderboard. At the end of the World Cup, all points from each house’s teams will be combined to determine the winning house, with the result contributing to the overall House Competition scores for the academic year.

Weekly leaderboard updates will be shared so tutor groups can track their country's progress and celebrate their success during tutor time.

Good Luck!

Go Bulldogs, Eagles and Panthers!

FACE SUPPORT

FACE (Family Advice, Communication Education) offers Live Talks which are aimed at supporting and empowering parents to confidently approach and deal with issues that can affect any young person. 

If you register for a course and then cannot make the actual session a link will be sent to you and you then have 48 hours within which to watch it.

School have purchased a membership which makes your attendance FREE.  There is usually a fee of £24.00 for parents/carers to attend, however you can access these courses for free by using:  CH310126

Please click image below for information on the forthcoming FACE Family Advice talk on 25 June 2026. 

 

For resources and support on SEN issues, please CLICK HERE.

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

 

Support our school while enjoying a fantastic family day out at Ascot’s Summer Mile Family Raceday!

When booking Queen Anne Enclosure tickets, use code CHARSCHOOL and 25% cashback will be donated to our school.

Kids go free!

Book now and help raise funds while having fun.

 

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).

Please CLICK HERE for more details.

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