We hope you all had a lovely and restful half-term break — thankfully, the weather treated us a little more kindly than it has this week!

A huge congratulations to Arianna in Year 9, who has been selected to represent England in basketball for her age group! What an incredible achievement. We’re wishing her the very best of luck as she heads off to compete in two exciting tournaments — one in Greece and another at the Home Nations competition later this summer.

This week has seen two residential trips go out. Our A Level Geography students have been exploring the stunning landscapes of Wales, while our Year 10 French linguists have been immersed in the culture (and sunshine!) of Montpellier. Both trips have been action-packed and a brilliant learning experience for students and staff alike — albeit a little exhausting!

We also launched our smart device pouch system this week, and we’re pleased to report it’s been working really well. Students are adjusting quickly, and we’ve seen smooth transitions at the end of the day with no delays or disruptions. Just a quick reminder: while on school grounds, phones should stay in pouches at all times. If your child is staying for a club or attending a consequence after school, their phone should remain in the pouch until they leave the site — this is still part of their school day.

We’ve carried out several spot checks, and so far, the response has been overwhelmingly positive — only two phones have had to be confiscated. We truly appreciate your ongoing support with this policy. We’re confident it will have a really positive impact on students' focus and wellbeing.

Helping our young people understand that there's a time and place for phone use is an important part of their development. We're hopeful that these new habits will extend beyond the school gates too, encouraging healthier phone use overall.

Thank you as always for your support with such matters.

SENIOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM 2025-26

Meet the new Senior Student Leadership team..

HEAD STUDENTS  

Emmanuel, Michaela, Isaac and Arya 

WELFARE COMMITTEE

Amelia (Chair), Freda, Ruby and Isabella 

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

Sophie (Chair ), Freddie, Olly and Chloe

COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

Ella (Chair), Molly, Abi and Nina 

See news story below for more information.

CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S NEWS STORIES BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGES BELOW

Marvellous Mathematicians

Meet the 2025–26 Senior Student Team

Sixth Form Hosts Post-18 Pathways Day for Year 12

Pride Month at Charters

NEWS IN BRIEF

ARIANNA'S SELECTION FOR U14 NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM

We are delighted to report that Arianna in Year 9 has been selected to play for the U14 England National Basketball team following an exceptional performance at the Selection Camp. 

In a letter from Basketball England, the coaches and talent professionals on the selection panel commented that her skill, attitude, and potential stood out and that her achievement was a direct reflection of her dedication and hard work.  They were also impressed with the progress she had made.

Arianna will play in the England Talent Programme (ETP) Tournament in Greece this weekend and will also play in the home nations games later in the year.

Arianna should be incredibly proud of her selection and we look forward to hearing more about her representation on the International Stage.

ALUMNI ED'S DEBUT FOR COUNTY CRICKET TEAM

Congratulations to Ed a former student who has made his senior debut for Middlesex CC in a T20 against Surry this week. We wish him every success.

 

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A round-up of the sporting fixtures this week...

Well done to everyone!

ATHLETICS

• On Monday 2nd June, eight Year 7 students (Seren M, Stanley U, Aidan P, Owen W, Ben R, Ben N, Ben Y, and Reuben W) competed in the Year 7 District Athletics Trials at Thames Valley Athletics Centre.
   
• The event took place under hot weather conditions and the students delivered some excellent performances. We now await confirmation on whether any of the athletes have qualified for the Berkshire Championships! Well done all!

CRICKET

• On Monday 2nd June, the U15 boys team played in the Berkshire Schools Quarter Final against Herschel Grammar School. Despite a committed effort, Charters lost the match by 8 wickets.
   
• On Wednesday 4th June, the U14 boys played Forest in the Reading Cricket League. In a closely contested match, Charters ended up winning by 2 runs.  

YEAR 7 - TILLIA  7B

For asking loads of great questions and wanting to know more. 

YEAR 8 -  ALANA 8A

For being a positive member of the year group. Showing the highest level of motivation and enthusiasm during the school day.

YEAR 9 - ARIANNA 9H

A talented student who excels at Basketball, well done Arianna!

YEAR 10 - AUSTIN 10F

Austin consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic during tutor time. He approaches his tasks with focus and dedication, completing them efficiently and without prompting.

YEAR 12 - FINLAY 12B3

Finlay is such a kind mild mannered student. In maths  he shows his empathy and kindness by helping out fellow students who are struggling. He has a nice way of explaining and helps them achieve success.

CHANGE OF DATE The next parent & staff Book Club has been changed to Monday 23rd June @ 5.30pm in the school Library. Please register your interest here: https://forms.office.com/e/kqKbTDMa8v We'd love you to join us!

ADVICE FOR PARENTS/CARERS

Information and advice for parents and carers on Snapchat can be found here: Focus on...Snapchat

 Circus Tickets on sale NOW! 

 The Circus is Coming to Sunningdale! 

HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL - Summer Fundraiser!

Saturday 28th June 2025

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls—something extraordinary is coming to town! This year, we’re swapping our traditional Summer Fair for something even more thrilling…

*** A Summer Circus Spectacular! ***

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with laughter, excitement, and wonder as we raise money for our school. Marvel at the magnificent High Top Circus, where talented performers will dazzle you with daring acrobatics, jaw-dropping stunts, and hilarious clown antics!

There will be two circus showings, the first at 1pm and the second at 2.30pm. The stalls will be open from 12 noon and close at 4pm.

But that’s not all…

•  Classic carnival games with exciting prizes
   
•  Stalls brimming with fun and treasures
   
•  Delicious food and refreshing drinks
   
•  Lively entertainment to keep the fun going

Bring your family, bring your friends—don’t miss the biggest event of the summer! Get ready for an afternoon of magic, laughter, and pure circus joy! 

Early bird tickets are £10 per person, this includes your entry to the circus and general admission to the fair from 12 noon.

www.tickettailor.com/events/holytrinityschoolsunningdale/1676024

 

 

 

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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