HIGHLIGHTS 

This week saw the new Year 7 induction day take place.  It was fantastic to see the new students in school and also to see the prefect team supporting them in activities and navigation around the school.  They certainly threw themselves into all the tasks and challenges set for them despite the heavy rainfall.  As they left, their spirts were high having had a positive day in school.  In the evening parents came in to meet with the tutors and hear the key messages that are so important for success. 

Sports Day 2023, after rain earlier in the week the track was in perfect condition for the big day (thank you to Eric Smith our groundsman for his work in getting it ready). The day itself is a finals day, as events have been building up over the last few weeks, and the PE department does a wonderful job in coordinating the events and ensuring the day runs smoothly.  They were several PBs from the athletes and many school records broken - take a look at the news story below.  A special thank you also goes to Miss Stock and Mr Lunnon who compared the whole event for 4 hours, and at some points were quite funny.

This year there have been 55 school trips that have gone out, of which 16 have been residentials.  As OFSTED highlighted ‘Pupils enjoy being a part of the Charters community and experiences, such as trips, sports days and concerts, form a particularly important part of their time here.’ We believe that trips and visits are an integral part of a young person's education, thank you to all staff who give up their time to allow these trips to take place.

PARENT SURVEY

Thank you to all the parents who completed the survey and the many positive comments that people made alongside constructive statements about areas of development for the school.  Next academic year we are focusing on the culture we have at Charters and ensuring that our key expectations are applied consistently to students, staff and families.  This is a challenge but one we hope through clear communication at key points, all will understand what we are doing and why and therefore support the steps we take to ensure that our expectations are upheld to ensure all can succeed and feel safe in school.

DETACHED CAR PARK

We are extremely lucky to have this  parking facility  for the Sixth Form students and parents to use, but like any parking area individuals need to be patient and considerate.   When parking in this area for pick up or drop off please be mindful of others and patient as it can be very busy. 

EQUIPMENT LIST FOR NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

A list of required equipment for the new academic year can be found here

Useful information for new Year 7 students can be found here on the website.

NEWS

Click on the images below to read this week's news stories...

 

Sixth Form Entrepreneur

 

MP Discusses Vaping and E-Cigarettes With Deputy Head of Sixth Form

Rising Futures Students Visit Mercedes-Benz World

Handling the News Day

Sports Day

 

These are just some of the things that have taken place this week at Charters.  Take a look through our social media using these buttons to discover many more.

 

NOTICES

 

SUMMER FESTIVAL DRAW

Tickets for the Summer Draw are now live on ParentPay and we have a wonderful array of prizes.

1st - Perfect Treat Spa Day for 2 at the Berystede Hotel – Use of the spa facilities from 10am to 6pm, a 55 minute treatment and afternoon tea (available Mon – Thur)

2nd - Go Ape Treetop Challenge for 2 – Sponsored by Powell Construction

3rd - An £80 voucher and a bottle of prosecco for The Belvedere Arms

4th - £100 Zara Gift Card – kindly donated by a parent

5th –  Photoshoot at Venture Photography (Value £550)

Tickets are £5 each. You will not be issued with a ticket, but your name will be entered into the draw for each £5 spent.

Payments can be made on ParentPay until midday on 14 July and tickets for the draw will also be available to buy at the Festival from 11am until 1.30pm. Winners will be drawn at 2pm during the Summer Festival.

This draw has been registered with RBWM as a Small Society Lottery – SL0174

SILENT AUCTION

We have been able to source some wonderful items for the Summer Festival silent auction.

• Sunningdale Gold Club has kindly donated a twoball for the New Course and this is valued at £650. The minimum handicap required is 18 for men and 24 for ladies.
• Royal Ascot Golf Club have kindly donated a fourball which is valid until 31 December 2024 and is valued at £320
• Venture Photography has kindly donated a one-hour family photoshoot for up to 15 people, a private cinematic viewing of the images and a framed image of your bespoke artwork valued at £550.

If you would like to make a bid for any of these items please follow the link below

SILENT AUCTION

The highest bid for each lot will be successful and winners will be announced at the Summer Festival.

GCSE AND A LEVEL ART EXHIBITION

The Art department invites you to view their GCSE and A Level art exhibition on Wednesday 19 July between 4.30 and 6.30pm in the Sixth Form Common Room. This free event features a host of artwork designed by our talented students.

 

LOST PROPERTY COLLECTION

Lost property will be put out for collection on Thursday 13 July at Second Break. If your son/daughter has misplaced anything this term, please send them along to  outside M6 to reclaim it.

CHARTERS TENNIS SUMMER HOLIDAY COACHING

We are offering Holiday Coaching sessions during the Summer Holidays every morning from 24 July to 25 August.  We will have two sessions - one for 7 years upwards and one for Academy players or players of the same standard who are at least 11 years old. 

For more information, please email Charterstennis@btinternet.com

or you can book at www.charterstennis.com

COMMUNITY

The Met Office has today issued a YELLOW Heat Health Alert for the South East, starting at midday this Friday (7 July) until 9am this Sunday (9^th).

Yellow alerts are issued when the level of heat is likely to impact those particularly vulnerable, such as the elderly with multiple health conditions and on multiple medications. This is because they’re likely to struggle coping due to the increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm.

This also means that minor impacts are probable across the health and social care sector, including:

• Increased use of healthcare services by the vulnerable population
• Increased risk of mortality among vulnerable individuals
• Increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm

Below are some key resources you may find useful:  

General Guidance  

·       Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

·       Hot weather and health: supporting vulnerable people - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Specific guidance for your setting or sector   

·       Heat-Health Alert action card for the voluntary and community sector - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

·       Heat-Health Alert action card for commissioners - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

·       Heat-Health Alert action card for providers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

 

 

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY ANNOUNCES PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON STATION CHANGE PROPOSALS

Wednesday 5 July 2023

• Alongside train operating companies nationwide, SWR is launching a public consultation on plans to modernise and update stations across its network
• Changes to customer service operations at 153 stations (out of 190 on the network) will be consulted on
• Proposed changes include training more colleagues to become multi-skilled, with a clear focus on helping customers

South Western Railway (SWR) is launching a consultation on a station change proposal, with new arrangements at 153 of SWR’s 190 stations to be consulted on. 

The proposed changes include creating a single team of colleagues at each station, who will work together to help customers with different aspects of their train travel from journey planning to ticket purchasing.

The proposals would mean the closure of all ticket offices, but more face-to-face support for customers, greater visibility of colleagues throughout stations, and a higher proportion of colleagues trained to support customers with their retail choices.

The proposed changes would help modernise station retailing, for the first time since the rules on how to sell tickets were set well before the invention of the smartphone. These changes come as a result of the generational shift in customer behaviour and digital capability that has resulted in many other industries taking similar steps to modernise their customer experience. 

The proposals would deliver a large-scale change in the operation of stations across the network and SWR are committed to working with customers, stakeholders and colleagues to ensure a smooth transition.

Claire Mann, Managing Director, South Western Railway, said:

“In developing our proposal to modernise and update our stations, we’ve focused on delivering improvements for our customers, while also recognising that our people are the key to doing so.

“Our station colleagues play a vital role in delivering a positive customer experience. This proposal recognises their talent and dedication by opening up opportunities for career progression and comprehensive re-skilling.

“By multi-skilling our colleagues, we can offer a customer service that aligns with what customers actually want and need, in line with their expectations from modern retailing.

“Technology has already enabled significant change at our stations, with 75 per cent of passenger journeys made using smart media today. Our proposal simply seeks to build on these existing trends.

“We are consulting widely on our proposals and welcome feedback to help ensure a smooth transition to a more modern, customer focussed experience at our stations.”

Full details of SWR’s station change proposals can be found at southwesternrailway.com/stationchange and customers have until 26 July to comment on the proposals via Transport Focus or London TravelWatch. 

Notes

Customers can read our full consultation document at southwesternrailway.com/stationchange

Independent passenger watchdogs Transport Focus and London TravelWatch will facilitate the three-week consultation. 

The consultation will close on 26 July and customers can respond via the websites of Transport Focus transportfocus.org.uk or London TravelWatch londontravelwatch.org.uk  

FOOD BANK - EVERY TUESDAY

12:00-1:00PM
SHARE Hope Church, Sunningdale
High Street, Sunningdale, SL5 7LY (next to Nag’s Head Pub)

Hate food waste? Come along to Hope Church Sunningdale FOOD BANK, open to ANYONE. We have 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!) It 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.

We operate a  one (standard size) shopping bag per family policy and use ticketing system to stagger entrance to the food bank. We ask that you enter through the side door. Tea/coffee/biscuits are available from 11:15 and during the food bank. Entrance tickets will be distributed just before the food bank opens at 12:00. We may need to limit some items so there is enough to share with everyone.
 

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