This week, we were delighted to welcome back a former student who is now running an exciting start-up company developing educational AI platforms. Their innovative product is designed to support students with their writing and help them better understand assessment criteria. A group of Year 9 history students had the opportunity to trial the platform, using it to deepen both their subject knowledge and analytical writing skills. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and their final pieces of writing showed not only progress but real insight, an encouraging sign of how technology can enhance learning when used meaningfully.

We’re also very proud of six of our talented mathematicians from Years 7 and 8 who recently took part in the Junior Kangaroo Maths Challenge. Just qualifying for this stage is an impressive achievement in itself, and we were thrilled that two of our students earned Gold Awards! A huge well done to Louie, Rafe, and Charlie in Year 7, and Theo, Ava, and Unays in Year 8—what a fantastic accomplishment.

Over 100 of our Year 7 students have spent the week in Dorset on their residential trip, blessed with beautiful weather and a packed programme of activities. The focus has been on building confidence, teamwork, and having fun. We have no doubt they’ll return home today tired but happy, with memories to last a lifetime.

We’re also incredibly proud of the many ways our students step up to lead and give back to the community. Through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award—offered at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels—students are developing valuable skills while making a real difference. Every week, Charters students contribute over 215 hours of voluntary work in our local area as part of their DofE commitments. What’s even more heartening is that many continue volunteering long after the programme ends. It’s inspiring to see our young people giving their time and energy to support others

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An Exceptional Year for the DofE at Charters

Royal Visit for Students

Year 7 Take Learning Outdoors on Residential Adventure!

AI Meets History at Charters – A Lesson to Remember!

Students Reflect on Refugee Experiences for World Refugee Day

NEWS IN BRIEF

MISS DE'ATH IS CHASING THE SUN

This weekend, the incredible Miss De’Ath is embarking on a truly epic cycling challenge – the legendary "Chase the Sun" ride! She'll be pedalling from Kent all the way to Weston-super-Mare, covering a whopping 206 miles in just one day – starting at sunrise and aiming to finish before the sun sets on the pier. No pressure, right?

But it doesn’t stop there – this isn’t just a flat Sunday spin. Along the way, she'll be tackling a leg-burning 3000m of elevation – that’s like climbing a small mountain… on a bike… in a day. An amazing feat of endurance, strength, and a touch of madness!

Miss De’Ath isn’t just doing this for fun (though we hear she loves a challenge!) – she’s riding to raise funds for a brilliant cause: the Rona Sailing Project, a charity she actively supports and sails with. The Rona Project offers young people and adults from all backgrounds the chance to experience adventure, personal growth, and teamwork through offshore sailing – something that can be truly life-changing.

If you’d like to support her in this huge undertaking and help raise money for this fantastic charity, please check out her fundraising page here: https://wonderful.org/fundraisers/ndpjz 

Let’s cheer her on as she rides coast-to-coast with the sun!

BERKSHIRE SCHOOLS TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP

A big well done to the athletes who competed at the Berkshire Schools Track & Field Championships last weekend, the results are below:

Congratulations to Holly, Annabelle and Harry who bagged themselves a medal (Harry is pictured with his bronze below) and to Bethany (with a PB of 12.70sec in the100m) and Holly (300m) who have also qualified for the English Schools Athletics Championships in July – good luck, we’ll be cheering you on.

OTHER ATHLETIC RESULTS

On Sunday Bethany also took part in the Welsh Outdoor Championships (Swansea), winning her heat to get through to the final. The final was closely contested with a photo finish between Bethany and another athlete where Bethany received a silver medal and a PB – 26.03sec in the 200m. Well done to Bethany on her continuing success.

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YEAR 8 -  EMILY 8H

For being a positive role model to her peers. Always willing to help others in her lessons. Well done

YEAR 10 - ESME 10I

Nominated by tutor for always doing the right thing and is an excellent role model.

YEAR 12 - JAMES 12G1

 For persevering as far as he could with the Gold DofE with an injured foot. Unfortunately he had to be collected.

 

GARDENING DONATIONS NEEDED

On 8th July, our Year 8s will be having a biodiversity day and we need your help.  We are looking for any leftover gardening supplies that you may have that could be donated to the project.  We are in need of:

• Compost
• flowers to plant
• plastic or cardboard small plant pots
• slightly larger troughs 

If you are able to donate any of the above items, we would be extremely grateful.  Please bring your donations to the Main Reception.  Thank you for your support.

ADVICE FOR PARENTS/CARERS

Information and advice for parents and carers on the NGL (Not gonna lie) app can be found here: NGL - Adults

WATER SAFETY ADVICE FOR FAMILIES

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue have shared with us some vital water safety messages during this period of hot weather. Please click the image below for more details. 

 

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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