We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming our new Year 6 students as they begin their journey into secondary school. It was lovely to see them arrive in their smart primary uniforms, brimming with excitement and enthusiasm as they got stuck into a full day of activities. Later in the evening, we welcomed their parents into school for a chance to meet their child’s tutor, learn about the support and routines in place, and explore the wide range of extracurricular opportunities available to our students. It was a really positive and heartwarming evening all round.

At the same time, the other half of Year 7 has been away enjoying their adventure training week in glorious weather. From fishing to crate stacking, they’ve thrown themselves into all kinds of outdoor activities. It’s been a joy to see them growing in confidence, building teamwork, and developing resilience over the week.

Another real highlight came from our incredible Free and Equal Ambassadors, who delivered a powerful presentation to the senior leadership team. This amazing group of 18 students has been working hard on a project that celebrates what brings us together and promotes respect and inclusion across our school community. What makes it even more special is that it’s completely student-led. Their passion, thoughtfulness, and dedication really shone through, and it’s clear their work will have a lasting impact.

On Thursday, we welcomed back Peter Radcliffe for his annual talk on sexism and misogyny. With a sad increase in related incidents this year, Peter’s message felt especially relevant. His session helped students understand where these harmful attitudes can come from—and, more importantly, gave them the tools and confidence to challenge and change them. It was a powerful and thought-provoking reminder of the role we all play in creating a respectful and inclusive environment.

Also on Thursday, our Year 10 students completed their spoken language assessments as part of their GCSEs. These presentations give students a chance to explore topics they’re passionate about while building valuable communication and analytical skills. This year’s topics were incredibly diverse and thought-provoking—from the impact of football on British culture and personal experiences of ADHD, to the meaning of personal beliefs, the wonder of aquariums, whether the Harry Potter films do the books justice, and the mystery of life beyond Earth. The range of ideas shared was fantastic, and a real reflection of the curiosity and individuality of our students.

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Year 12 Gut Health Talk

Year 12 Students Gain Valuable Experience

Peter Radford Returns to Charters!

Aspiring Medics and Dentists Participate in Immersive Day

Portsmouth University Sports Science Workshop

NEWS IN BRIEF

Congratulations to Olly, who has qualified for both the U20 400m Hurdles and the U20 Decathlon at the English Schools Athletics Championships this year! No stranger to high-level competition, Olly continues to push his performance while balancing A-Level studies and a demanding training schedule. Best of luck in both events — we’re all behind you

Following on from Ben's success at the U13 Berkshire Schools Track & Field Champs (see below), he has gone on to achieved a new hurdles PB last Sunday at Bromley and Blackheath and officially made it to the No.1 spot on EA Power of 10 with a fantastic time of 11.95sec. Outstanding!​

Sonny, Rhys and Tom in Year 9 have been selected to play in the England National Futsal Final this weekend.  The team will be training today at Repton School and tomorrow at Derby University ahead of the big game.  We wish them all the best and look forward to finding out more about their successes in this exciting, fast-paced form of traditional football that originates from South America.  Futsal is played on hard pitches with small-sided teams and emphasis is on players' technical skill in restricted spaces.

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A round-up of the sporting fixtures over the past two weeks...

Well done to everyone!

ATHLETICS

• Monday 23^rd June – The Year 7s, 8s, 9s and 10s competed at the District Athletics Championships and performed brilliantly in the sunny weather. Well done especially to the Year 7 Boys and Year 10 Boys who finished 1^st overall!
• A summary of the results are below:

FOOTBALL - COUNTY CUP

• U14 and U15 Boys Finals – Congratulations to the U14 and U15 Boys who both finished runners up in their County Cup Finals!
• The U14 boys played Little Heath (reining champions for 3 years!) and the U15 boys played Reading Blue Coat.
• In what was a tight match for both games - both U14 and U15 teams should be very proud of what they have achieved!

ATHLETICS

• Wednesday 25^th June – Well done to all the athletes who competed at the U13 Berkshire Schools Track & Field Champs!
• A huge well done to Ben Y (7G) who also equalled the U13 Boys Championship record of 12.1s in the 75m HURDLES (currently held by Josh Zeller – a world championship hurdler!). 

• A summary of the results are below:

TENNIS

• Wednesday 25^th June – Congratulations to the U13 Girls who won their semi-final in the County Cup against Downe House School (8-4) and have now progressed through to the final! Good luck girls!

CRICKET

• Wednesday 2^nd July - Well done to the U15 Girls who won against Bohunt by 4 runs in the Reading Cricket League!

YEAR 7 -  JESSICA 7C

Actively Engaged in Lessons

YEAR 9 - JODIE 9C

A fantastic start at Charters school, we are really proud of her commitment, positivity and focus. 

YEAR 10 - NOAH 10H

Noah consistently demonstrates exceptional respect and support towards both peers and teachers. Their positive attitude and willingness to help others contribute greatly to a positive and collaborative learning environment.

YEAR 12 - TOBY AND LILLIA 12G3 & 12B3

For showing the true spirit of Unity in community by stepping in to cover for absent students during an assembly for another tutor group.

LOST PROPERTY

Students will have the opportunity to reunite themselves with any lost property next Wednesday 9^th July at 2^nd break outside the Student Services office.

ADVICE FOR PARENTS/CARERS

Information and advice for parents and carers on online safety can be found here: Online Safety Tips

YOUNG WRITERS COMPETITION - EXTENDED DEADLINE

Calling all budding authors!  The Windsor Writers Group who are running their Young Writers Competition again this year, have announced that they have extended the deadline for entry submission.

Free to enter, the competition is for young people who live, work or go to school or college in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. It will culminate in an Award Ceremony with a Guest Celebrity Author during the Windsor Festival on Saturday 11th October 2025 at The Old Court in Windsor.   This promises to be an excellent opportunity for young writers to demonstrate their talents at a major local event.

Submissions are welcomed in the categories of Short Story (up to 500 words) and Poetry (up to 30 lines); each entrant may submit a single entry or one in each category. Entries will be judged in three age groups – Years 6-7, Years 8-10, and Sixth Form or equivalent.

Students now have until midnight on Thursday 31st July 2025 to send in their work. 

The competition sponsors - Legoland, The Prince Philip Trust Fund, Chiltern Books and Tesco – have provided great prizes for winners, runners-up and commended awards, and Windsor Writers are keen to reward as many enthusiastic young writers as possible - so pick up your 'pen' and get writing.

Below are the instructions on how to enter....

1.  Save your work as a pdf and open an email.

2.  Important - please include all the following required information in your email:

a) In the subject line :

[Story or Poem] – [Title] – [Entrant’s Name or First Name / Class] – Entrant’s School Year

e.g. Story – The Watcher – Sam Smith – Y6    

If you prefer not to give us your surname at this stage, please give your class name instead.

e.g. Story – The Watcher – Sam [Miss Baker] – Y6    

b) Above your submission : (This does not count towards your word or line limit).

• Your name
• Your school year
• The name of your school/college in RBWM, or tell us that you work or live in the Borough
• Your contact email (for notification of results). IMPORTANT:  If under 16, you must include your parent / guardian email address and their written approval e.g. ‘My child has my approval for submission, [parent/guardian name] [parent/guardian email address]’
• The title of your story or poem
• The word count (in your story) or the number of lines (in your poem)

3.   You’re ready to submit your work! Send it by email to windsor.writers@gmail.com

You will be informed of the results by email and on the Windsor Writers’ website. Good Luck!

Full details can be found at WWG Young Writers Competition 2025- Windsor Writers Group

 

 

 

 

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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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