The PE department organised the annual leadership day for Year 9 students on Tuesday.  The day is about developing team building and leadership skills amongst the students. Over the course of the day, the students took on different activities to help develop these skills. From the activities, 78 students have been identified to take on leadership roles within the department. It was wonderful to see the students throwing themselves (literally in some cases) into the activities, supporting and coaching each other as well as developing confidence in public speaking. Thank you to Mrs Richardson, who organised the day and all the other staff who gave up their time to make it happen.  This is one of a number of enrichment days coming up over the next three weeks for different year groups.

As many parents and carers will be aware, we periodically invite a company into school which specialises in drugs detection. This is primarily done as a preventative safeguarding measure and part of our proactive and robust approach against use of illegal substances. Today, we had our final visit of the year, this time unannounced, and we are delighted to report that there were zero indications over the day. We intend to maintain a high profile and zero-tolerance approach in the area and continue to focus on educating students on the dangers of illegal substances. This includes the uncertainty of what may be in vapes. We do appreciate the support that we have received from the school community regarding our actions here and thank you for delivering a consistent message at home.

Congratulations to Ben in Year 7 who ran 12.1 seconds for the 75 metres hurdles in the recent Berkshire Athletics Championship, equalling the meets fastest time, set by Josh Zeller a current GB high hurdler. The time is the fastest in the country for his age group this year!

Congratulations to Ms De’Ath, who officially beat the sun  last weekend!  Taking part in the Chase the Sun race, she started at 5:02 am in Minster-on-Sea in Kent and arrived in Weston-Super-Mare 206 miles away at 19:44, a total time of 11hours 42mins. An amazing achievement.

Ms De'Ath reported that it was an epic day with sunshine, rain, headwinds for the last 15miles and even blistering heat as they tackled the climbs in the Mendips.  If you’d like to donate to the Rona Sailing Project that Ms De'Ath rode for, please go to her fundraising page here: https://wonderful.org/fundraisers/ndpjz

Monday & Tuesday Heat

The temperature is due to rise about 30 degrees, students will be able to wear school PE kit if they wish to. Can I recommend that parents to make sure that they have sunscreen on and have a water bottle with them.

Thank You

To all the parents who left lovely comments for staff, these have been passed on and I know that staff have been pleased to receive them. Thank you for your ongoing support. In addition, thank you to all who completed the parents ’ surveys. Heads of Year will be writing to you in September with the feedback for your child's year group.

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Inspiring Induction for Sixth Formers

Building Leaders Through Sport

NEWS IN BRIEF

Year 13 student Matilde has been selected to represent England at the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, that will be played in Japan next week. Matilde is arrived in Tokyo on Monday and is looking forward to the event.  
This is a great achievement for Matilde who has been selected with with just two other girls to take part and it is an amazing opportunity to compete with the strongest U18 players in the World.  We wish her every success. 

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YEAR 7 -  LEXIE 7A

Lexie deserves Star of the Week for always bringing a positive attitude to the classroom. She is consistently smiley, enthusiastic, and fully engaged in all tasks and lessons. Her cheerful energy lifts those around her and sets a great example for her classmates!

YEAR 8 -  FARRAH 8E

for zero behaviour point this week and having a positive impact on the students around her.

YEAR 9 - AMBER 9D

An outstanding and highly valued member of the year, a brilliant Chair in the Student council Meetings, represents the school and gets involved in Extra-Curricular activities. 

YEAR 10 - ZACH 10H

Consistently demonstrates outstanding behaviour, showing respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude in all aspects of school life. Their kindness, maturity, and strong sense of integrity set a shining example for others.

YEAR 12 - DREW 12R1

For displaying integrity - for addressing the bullying issue on the bus.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO SORT UNIFORM

Are you free on MONDAY 30th June from 3pm?  We are looking for some kind-hearted volunteers to help us sort all the pre-loved uniform that has been generously donated.  If you are available to help on Monday afternoon for half an hour or so, please email g.reidsmith@chartersschool.org.uk   Thank you.

COAT-HANGERS

If you have any spare coat-hangers that you can donate to us for the pre-loved uniform, please leave in the box at the front of the Main Reception on Monday 30th June ONLY.  We can only receive them on this day.  Thank you for your help.

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.

1st Sunningdale Scouts have been active in Sunningdale for over 100 years and have always been very popular, with most Sections full. But they currently have places free for new Explorer Scouts - young people aged 14+. We have spaces free now or for those old enough in September. Explorers get to participate in a programme of activities and events in the Scout Hut and beyond, with past trips including sea kayaking, wild camping, yachting, hiking and caving, as well as camps in the UK and recently to Morocco.

You don't need to have been in Scouts before to be an Explorers - it's open to everyone - and we regularly have new young people join us who enjoy joining in the activities with a group of like-minded friends. To find out more, and to join us, email enquiries@sunningdalescouts.org.uk or visit www.sunningdalescouts.org.uk/wp/get-involved/apply-to-join-a-section/

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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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