This week, we were delighted to host the Sowers and Growers Thank You Evening—a celebration marking the opening of our brand-new support area in school, which will welcome its first group of students in September.

We are incredibly grateful to all the organisations and individuals who have helped bring this vision to life. Your generosity, time, and support have made this space a reality and we simply couldn’t have done it without you. A full list of contributions, along with an outline of the provision and its purpose, can be found HERE. 

As we wrap up the school year, here’s a look at just a few of the amazing things we’ve achieved together:

Our Year in Numbers:

• 157,597 achievement points earned
• 6,936 external exams completed
• 205 sports fixtures played
• 120 external speakers and careers visitors welcomed
• 91.8% average attendance across the school
• 87 trips taken (66 day trips and 21 residentials – with the final two happening this week!)

Thank you to everyone—students, staff, parents, and community partners—who have helped make this year so memorable. Your positive contributions continue to shape a vibrant, caring, and ambitious school community.

Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable summer break.

GCSE and A-Level Results Days

We look forward to welcoming our students back and helping to celebrate the results of all their hard work and efforts. Parents and students will be sent a letter with comprehensive details regarding the process for results collection, including links to the school website where information can be found regarding any questions you may have regarding the examinations.

The key dates for your diary are:

A-Level result day Thursday 14 August 8am

Students can collect their results from the Sixth Form Common Room from 8am and join the staff for a celebratory coffee and cookie.

Staff will be on hand to support with any queries regarding UCAS applications.

GCSE results day Thursday 21 August 9.30am

Students can collect their results from the Main Hall from 9.30am and join staff for a celebratory ice cream! Staff will be available to provide advice and guidance, and the Sixth Form team will be on hand to register students for their place at Charters Sixth Form or help deal with any queries regarding subject choices and entry requirements.

Start of Term September 2025

Term starts on Wednesday 3 September 2025 for Year 7 and Year 12 @ 8:30

Term starts on Thursday 4 September 2025 for all other year groups  @ 8:30

Uniform Policy

Equipment Requirements

Staff leavers this Year

I would like to thank all the staff below for their hard work and dedication to the students and the wider school community. I am sure you will join me in wishing them all the very best in their next adventure:

Staff leavers August 2025

Special mention goes to Ms Bennett, Mr Riches and Ms Potbury, who are retiring this year.  In addition, Ms Stock is leaving after 25 Years at Charters, having inspired many students to study languages and potentially to follow Bournemouth football club.

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

Magical Trip for Year 7 English Students

Biology: The Devonshire Edition

Oxbridge Aspirations Take Shape

Tesco Grant Supports Essential Parcels

LSC Students Enjoy a Well-Deserved Day of Fun

School Celebrates New Garden Space for Alternative Provision

Year 10 Food Students Rise to the Challenge – One Dish at a Time

Budding Horticulturist Helps School Garden Bloom

Students Soak Up Summer Cricket Spectacle at the Kia Oval

U13 Charters' Girls Cricket Team Celebrate a Memorable First Season

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

Well done to everyone!

ENGLISH SCHOOLS SUCCESS 11-12 JULY 2025

A huge congratulations to Bethany (9A), Holly (10D) and Olly (12 GREEN 2) who represented Team Berkshire at the 100th English Schools Athletics Championships at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Friday 11th July and Saturday 12th July. A summary of their results are below:

Bethany (9A)

Bethany competed in the 100m and achieved a fantastic time of 12.70s, equalling her qualifying time for English Schools. Bethany also competed in the 4 x 100m relay and finished 4th with Team Berkshire, just missing out on the Bronze!

Holly (10D)

Holly competed in the 300m and overall finished 10th out of 29 athletes. Despite missing out on the final by two places, Holly achieved a massive PB of 39.55s!

Olly (12 Green 2)

Olly competed in the 400mH and 4 x 100m. In the 400mH, Olly finished 3rd in his heat, secured a new PB and broke the Bracknell Athletics Club record! Not only that – but he got to be the flag bearer for Team Berkshire!

Well done to our Charters Athletes! You have made us all proud!

YEAR 7 - CALLUM 7B

Big change of attitude, whilst he is not getting everything right, he has managed to stay in lessons more and asks lots of questions, with a lot of teachers commenting that there has been a noticeable improvement 

YEAR 8 (LAST WEEK) - MUSTAFA 8H

Has been making significant progress this academic year. Mustafa has been a positive member to his peers recently. Well done

YEAR 8 - BETH 8C

Has been a positive influence with her peers. Always making a positive contribution in every lesson. Well done Beth.

YEAR 9 - BETHANY 9A

Excellent commitment and motivation in the classroom and on the sports field. Bethany is a talented athlete who always works hard and strives for excellence. 

YEAR 10 - BARNEY 10A

A polite and consistent member of the tutor group who is always keen to help others. Excellent motivation and effort in maths.

YEAR 12 - JACK 12B3

Jack has been amazing this week, playing Connect Four and interacting with a Year 7 student who finds things tricky. He has been the calm in the storm of what has been a difficult P2 in the LSC.

THE CHARTERS CHRONICLE

This magazine is written entirely by Charters students from across the school and is led by a dynamic Sixth Form editorial team. Click on the image below and dive into all things Charters! 

THE ALUMNI NEWSLETTER - JULY 2025

As we approach the end of another academic year, we’re pleased to share the latest edition of the Charters Alumni Newsletter with you.

Whether you're a former student, a past parent, current parent, staff member, or a friend of the school, your connection to Charters is part of what makes our community so special. We’d love to hear your stories and updates - where life has taken you since your time with us - and feature more of you in future editions. If you'd like to be included in our December issue, do get in touch: marketing@chartersschool.org.uk.

In the meantime, click on the image below to catch up on all things Charters.

Enjoy the summer—and remember, Charters alumni and friends connect the past and inspire the future.

 

A BIG THANK YOU SAVILLS

Savills Sunningdale is once again supporting Charters School! For every home sold or let through their office by a parent, carer, staff member or Trustee of the school, Savills will donate to Charters: £1,000 for each sale and £500 for each rental.

The company has longstanding ties to the school community, with many staff families having attended Charters over the years - including Regional Lettings Director Laura Lane, a Charters alumna.

As we approach the summer, please spread the word to friends or family who may be preparing to sell or let their home. Choosing Savills not only provides expert service but directly benefits our students through this generous fundraising scheme.

To take part, contact lauren.fell@savills.com and include “Charters School Referral” in the subject line.

WheelPower is proud to host our first-ever ‘Learn to Shoot’ event – a fun and inclusive introduction to the sport of Archery along with coaches from Milton Keynes Archery Club.

This event will be a perfect ‘thing to do’ during the school holidays.  Weather permitting, we will hold this event outside at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.

This exciting event is open to anyone with a physical disability aged 5-17 years old who are keen to try something new. No previous experience is needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to give it a go! Whether you’re curious about the sport, looking for a new recreational activity, or dreaming of becoming a Paralympian.

• Date: Thursday 7th August 2025
• Time: 10:00 – 12:00pm (5-11 year olds) & 1:00pm – 3:00pm (12-17 year olds). Please note, you will automatically be placed in the correct time slot.
• Venue: Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9PP.

** This is a FREE event, but participants will be required to pay a £15 deposit to secure their place. This will be refunded after the event. If you have any questions regarding these events please email sport@wheelpower.org.uk or call us on 01296395995

 

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has an exciting opportunity for anyone aged 13 to 17 years.

We are recruiting Fire Cadets to join our units in:

Maidenhead Fire Station

Crowthorne Fire Station

Whitley Wood Fire Station (Reading)

Newbury Fire Station

It is a completely free one year programme where Cadets meet once a week at a fire station to learn firefighting skills, make new friends and learn about the fire service.

The next programme starts in September 2025 and ends with a graduation ceremony in July 2026.

For further information or to apply for a place please click here

 

 

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).

Please CLICK HERE for more details.

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