HIGHLIGHTS

One of our Year 13 students used the lifesaving skills learnt as part of his Duke of Edinburgh award to give a man who collapsed in the road CPR.  The paramedic who arrived on scene 7 minutes later said that Harry’s intervention saved the man's life.    Harry’s ability to think clearly under pressure and take control of the situation shows how important it is to take opportunities to learn this life saving skills.

It was wonderful to see treats being handed out to the 150 students whose names had been randomly selected from those students who, over the course of this half-term, had achieved at least one two-week block of 100% attendance.

I also had the pleasure of attending the school's Chamber Concert for this half-term.  It was great to see the talent on show across a number of different instruments.  What was striking to me was the sheer joy, determination and resilience of the performers.  Developing performance skills and the courage to perform is very important and these concerts really help with that. I would like to thank the Music Department for organising the concert and Ben in Year 11 for doing all the ‘tech’.

DRUG DOGS

Last week we had the search dogs in school as part of our random drugs search procedures.  The dogs where in school for five hours and worked across the school to help us keep the school site safe.  I am pleased to report that there were no indications of drugs on people in school, nor that any area of the school were being use for drugs.

FRENCH TRIP

This weekend, the French Department have taken Year 8 students to Calais to experience French culture and food.  Tomorrow morning they have a challenge in a French food market to find and purchase certain items that they will then use to create their packed lunch.  They will then visit Chocolat de Beussent to discover how chocolate is made!

TRIPS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR THIS HALF-TERM

We believe that extra-curricular trips to help develop individuals' experiences of the world as well as supporting the curriculum are vitally important.  So far this school year the following trips have happened, including two residentials.  Thank you to all the staff who organise these trips and support them.  For many of them, this means giving up their own family time to facilitate the trips.

Trips this half term
Trip Name	Subject	Term	Dates	Residential	YG
Cote D’Opale	MFL	Autumn 1	21-23 Oct 22	Yes	8
An Inspector Calls	English	Autumn 1	14-Sep-22		10
Barbican Music Trip	Music	Autumn 1	14-Oct-22		10 - 13
An Inspector Calls	English	Autumn 1	15-Sep-22		11
Berlin	History	Autumn 1	7-9 Oct 22	Yes	12

HOUSE CHRISTMAS PICTURE COMPETITION - YEARS 8-13

The Headteacher would like students to participate in a half-term holiday HOUSE Christmas Picture Competition.

Our Year 7 students have just completed Christmas cards in their Art lessons which will automatically be included, therefore this call-out is for all other year groups (8-13) to take part.

Deadline for entries to be submitted by Teams is Tuesday 8 November at 9 am.  

We would like students to design a Christmas themed picture or pictures, these are to show the spirit of good will at Christmas and to be representative of the School and its motto (Unity Respect Excellence).

 

Although we have not yet reached the autumnal markers of Halloween or Guy Fawkes night, our thoughts are moving forward to Christmas and the annual Draw which raises funds for our school.

If you own a local business and would like to donate an item for our Draw or would like to sponsor a prize, please contact our Marketing Manager.

We are looking for sponsors for:

Junior Zoo Keeper for a Day Experience - £170

Indoor Sky Diving Experience for two - £90

All sponsors will be:

• Thanked on our social media channels
• Included in the weekly newsletter in the run-up to the draw with a live-link to the sponsor’s website
• Featured on the Christmas Draw fundraising page on our website with live links to the sponsor’s website

The Berystede Hotel and Spa has already sponsored a ‘Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two’ package and we are extremely grateful for the wider community’s continued support.

YEAR 13 STUDENT SUPPORTS HOMELESS

We were so proud to hear that Year 13 student Lulu is planning to take part in the Windsor Homeless Project's "Sleepout 2022" next month. The event, which is taking place at Windsor Football Club, will raise funds for this fantastic local charity which helps those who are homeless and supports them to rebuild their lives. Please click on the flyer below for more information:

BOOK CLUB

Our first 'Staff and Sixth Form Book Club' meeting was a massive success. Lots of interesting and insightful discussions about 'Exit West' by Mohsin Hamid were had. The book was given an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5. A big thank you to Libby and Eva who helped to run the session and all of our amazing attendees. All of the attendees nominated a recommendation for our next book, and one recommendation was picked out of a hat... If you would like to read along with staff and students, the book we are reading for our next meeting is:

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NOTICES

WHEN A STUDENT IS UNWELL

Students are reminded that they should NOT be using their mobiles during the school day. If they are unwell, they should go to Student Services/Medical Room first in order to be assessed. Parents/carers will be then contacted individually if the student requires further medication, permission to go home or any additional investigations.

Students will not be allowed to go home if they have contacted parents/carers themselves.

MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER: PARENT SUPPORT SESSION 6 PM

On Monday 7 November, we will be holding a Parent Support session on How to support your child with organisation, workload and revision at KS4. The sessions will be a 20-30 minute presentation at 6 pm on Zoom. Please register your interest using this Form to receive a Zoom link. Please note, there are a limited number of spaces and these will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

When we return after the half-term break our thoughts will turn to Remembrance Day, which takes place annually on 11 November. This day is an opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms, and our students will hear about this in greater detail throughout the week in assemblies led by our Head of History, Mr Espensen. On Friday 11 November, our staff and 1,730 students will come together to take part in our Remembrance Service, where we will share a moment of quiet reflection.

Throughout the week, there will be an opportunity for students and staff to purchase poppies to show their support for the Royal British Legion’s fundraising efforts. Students with small donations will be able to purchase a poppy from Student Services, and if you would like your child to participate please remember to send them to school with 50p or £1.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

There are lots of online Careers events taking place in the coming weeks which may interest students and parents/carers alike. Take a look at the Upcoming Opportunities page on our website for information regarding the various events and use the links to register your interest.

NAME THAT COAT

If you have not already named your child’s uniform, including their “big coat”, please do so over the half term holidays. If an item is named and handed into lost property, we can email you and your child to let you know.

This is the time of year when we receive piles of unnamed coats handed in to lost property which remain unclaimed. By the end of the year, local charity shops do very well out of us.

Whether you write on the label, sew on labels or use iron on labels please name your child’s coat.

 

COMMUNITY

HALLOWEEN MESSAGE  FROM THAMES VALLEY POLICE

As you will all be aware, Halloween falls on the Monday of the second week of half-term. Although we do know that the greatest majority of Charters School student will uphold our school values if they are trick or treating, Thames Valley Police have asked us to share the two documents regarding responsible behaviour. We would ask that you reinforce the very clear messages shared in the links below.

HALLOWEEN 2022 GUIDELINES

IF YOU SEE THIS POSTER - PLEASE DO NOT TRICK OR TREAT

ASCOT RACECOURSE FIREWORKS

Use Code CHARSCHOOL to get cheaper tickets to this year's RoundTable fireworks display which will be held

at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 29 October.

Using the code also means that Charters School will receive 15% of the ticket sale!

https://bit.ly/3Tb2vhP

AFTERNOON TEA WITH SANTA

The Berystede Hotel, who are sponsoring one of our Christmas Draw prizes, would like us to make you aware that they have arranged to have Afternoon Tea with Santa on Sunday 18 December. For more information on how you could meet with the big man himself, see below:

GIRLS' EMPOWERMENT DAY 

Girls Empowerment Day on Saturday 5 November in The Old Court, Windsor.  This event is for 12 to 19 year old girls.  This is a conference for young girls and women in RBWM with female empowerment at its core. The theme of the day is “The women who came before”.

Guest speakers are Vee Kativhu, a girls’ education activist from Zimbabwe and the UK, and Wasps Rugby player and coach developer at England Rugby, Hannah Edwards.  These will be joined by a panel of inspiring women who work and live locally and make a big difference in our community.

You can book on by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link below....

RBWM Girls' Forum - GIRLS EMPOWERMENT DAY

HALF-TERM SPORTS CAMPS

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