A very warm welcome back to the Summer Term! We hope you all had a relaxing break and enjoyed time with your families over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.  Over the next few weeks, the A-level, BTEC, and GCSE exams will begin. We wish all the students taking these during this stressful time all the very best. 

The latest infographic from www.kidsonlineworld.com and be found here.  It focusses on how parents can unwittingly provide photographs and information on their own social media accounts about their children and the dangers of doing this.

Thank you for all the parents who have children in Years 7,8,9 & 10  who have completed the questionnaire regarding changes in approach to smart devices in school.   If you have not already done so the link is here

After 35 years of service to the school, Eric Smith is retiring as our groundsman.  People have said that Eric is like a stick of rock with Charters written through him.  From marking out pitches, the running track and maintaining the detached field and the other sports areas in school Eric has always had one thing in his mind: perfection.  He has supported the school during snow days, building works in ensuring that the site is as safe as possible.  In 2008, he was instrumental in the school winning the best kept school award.  The maintenance of the school site is amazing and down to his dedication and hard work, we wish Eric all the best in his retirement.

Equipment for School

As well as your pencil case, full of all the equipment you need, don't forget to pack your reading book and water bottle! Start the summer term smartly.

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Farewell Eric, and Thank You!

Students Shine on Ski Trip to Italy

NEWS IN BRIEF

ATHLETICS UK NATIONAL FINAL

On Saturday the 12^th April, Stanley (7E) represented the South-East of England, by running for Berkshire in the UK National Final for athletics.  The meet was for the regional winners from all over the UK.

We are very proud to report that Stanley and his Berkshire teammates won the overall team silver medal! Very well done!

UKMT TEAM CHALLENGE

Congratulations to four young mathematicians, Woody, Jessica, Zara and Andres who participated in a Regional UKMT Team Mathematical Challenge at Vyners School in Uxbridge with Mr McNamara last month.  The Team Maths Challenge (TMC) promotes mathematical dexterity, teamwork and communication skills. It also gives students the opportunity to compete against students from other schools in their region, including Eton, Vyners, Heathfield and Merchant Taylors. Given the tight competition and the fact it was their first time to partake in the challenge since Covid, they did Charters proud and had lots of fun in the process too!  A massive thanks to Mr McNamara for taking them!

MISS MALE TO RUN LONDON MARATHON

Miss Male, our PE teacher is running the London Marathon this Sunday the 27^th April. She is running for Parkinson's, a charity that is close to her family's heart as she sadly lost her granddad last year to it. Training hard, Miss Male completed her first half marathon (pictured above) and is raring to go for London.

If you would like to donate to Miss Male's fundraising page, please follow this link:

https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/kate-male-parkinsonlondonmarathon25

We wish her all the very best for the 26.2 miles!

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CONSULTATION ON THE VICTORY FIELD RECREATION GROUND 

Consultation is open until 31 May 2025

The Parish Council is responsible for taking care of Victory Field Recreation Ground, making sure this remains a wonderful space for all our residents and visitors to enjoy.

Most of the current equipment is at the end of its utility life and we are looking to improve the playpark and provide an exciting, inclusive and challenging play space for residents and visitors.

We’re planning a project to fully refurbish the area; our goal is to improve the facilities for the health and wellbeing of all who use this space.

Victory Field Recreation Ground, Sunninghill, SL5 7DG, was purchased in 1919 for the local community and for the children of Sunninghill to have a playing field. Soldiers who had just fought in the First World War were employed to level off the ground to create a football pitch, with a steep bank to provide a natural grandstand. Since 1919, Victory Field has been well used by Sunninghill residents for recreation, children’s play, tennis, an outdoor gym and as a skate park, amongst other uses.

We really want to hear your thoughts. Your input is vital to help us ensure our ideas match what you, our residents, want. The closing date is 31 May 2025.

Please follow this link to take part in the consultation: Victory Field Consultation Survey

Further information can be found on our website: Victory Field Consultation – Sunninghill & Ascot Parish Council

 CHANGES TO WINDSOR BUS ROUTE

We have been advised by White Bus of some minor changes that may affect some pay as you go passengers. The changes will mostly affect Multi Journey Tickets purchased Sixth Form students. 

Passengers that did use the Toby Carvery or Bells of Ousley bus stops at Old Windsor going to Charters School will need to now use the Clayhill Lane bus stop at Old Windsor, this is the first stop on the route 23 service.   Clayhill Lane will also be the last stop in the afternoon.   A link to the new timetable is here: https://www.whitebus.co.uk/media/1719/charters-school-route-23-from-23-april-2025.pdf

GENERATION JUICE

FUNdraising opportunity on Sunday 8 June - Three Counties Cycle Ride.

See our facebook https://www.facebook.com/ThreeCountiesCycleRide/ or our website for details and to register a cycling group https://3ccr.org/  

BE PREPARED

EVERY DAY STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING...

HOPE CHURCH 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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