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On Tuesday 23rd July, a new art installation was unveiled at Sunningdale railway station featuring the work of four local schools.

Charters School in Sunningdale is exhibiting work created over a three-week period, which explores the theme of Environments, under the sub-headings of war and peace, recycling, human rights and politics.

Mr Mark Hall, teacher of art at Charters School said, “The students found and studied news articles related to the theme and analysed related artists before producing their final piece. I am proud of the mature, skilful and personal approach that each student has taken to their work.”

The objective of the installation, which is a collaboration between The Arts Society Englemere and South Western Railway stations, is to inspire young people to engage in the arts.

Marie Armand, Platform Assistant at the station said, “Exhibiting the artwork of local school students is a wonderful way to brighten the environment for our customers and really brings the local community into the station.”

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Papplewick old boy James Haskell, ex England rugby union player and fitness guru, returned again to his old school on Tuesday 10th September.  James who is embarking on a new career in the heavyweight division of Mixed Martial Arts enjoyed a game of handball with the boys at breaktime and quickly came to the conclusion that becoming a World MMA champion was more likely that becoming a Papplewick Handball Champion!  After picking up some top tips from the U9s he then visited the famous herpetology club in the science lab and did some 'overcoming of fears' training making friends with a python and a tarantula!

Headmaster Tom Bunbury said " James was on top form as always, and many thanks to him for being such a good sport - it's always a pleasure to welcome him back."

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The Holy Trinity Church Summer Festival, took place on the Holy Trinity School field, in glorious sunshine, on Sunday September 15th.  The ladies tug ' war team overcame the men's team, as pictured above.  The event was hugely enjoyed by local families with attractions such as football darts, live music, refreshments by Rendezvous Cafe, and appearances by a police vehicle and a fire engine. There was a short presentation about their forthcoming production - Little Shop of Horrors, by Ocean Theatre. The Hope Trust was also promoting their forthcoming production, the Mikado, at the Cordes Hall in October, while the Rotary Club of Ascot took the opportunity to promote the 2020 New Year Fancy Dress Wheelbarrow Race.  The afternoon rounded off with the Silent Auction, which offered superb prizes such as a round of golf at Sunningdale.

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Pictured Above: Guest Speaker Ben Ajayi-Obe

On Monday 15th July, Charters School in Sunningdale hosted  their annual Sports Presentation Evening, an event that recognises the dedication and sporting achievements of students throughout the school.

Ascot Fire Brigade Trust, who have a long-standing relationship with the school, once again awarded four £1000 bursaries to talented athletes to support their sporting careers.  These awards make a huge difference and this year went to Ethan Donovan, Stanley Ratcliffe, Matt Dean and Ben Searle.

NK Fitness also award two bursaries as they are keen to expose young athletes to the strength and conditioning support that has historically been the preserve of elite pathways. This year the support was given to Sienna Rutherford and Toby Jackson.

Throughout the night, many awards were given to a range of students whose dedication, resilience and achievements have continued to keep sport at the centre of school life at Charters.

The individual winners of the Sports Personality of the Year award were: 

Local road safety schemes, footpath improvements and flood defences are all set to receive a cash boost following approval by the RBWM Cabinet, including flood prevention works in an area of North Ascot.

Cabinet members approved plans to allocate funds to a number of highways and flood defence schemes following the announcement that further funds would be allocated to highways projects in the 2019/20 budget. 

These schemes include:

• Local safety improvements on Courthouse Road in Maidenhead.
• Footway improvements will be made to Kings Road, Sunninghill, Shirley Avenue, Datchet and Kings Road, Windsor.
• Flood prevention improvements to Oaklands Drive / Oaklands Court, Ascot and Horton and Wraysbury drains.

  The schemes benefitting from the funding include:

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On Wednesday 17th July, Charters School in Sunningdale held the annual Celebration of Achievement Evening, which this year was sponsored by a number of local businesses.  The event celebrates the progress and achievements of students not sitting public exams during the current academic year and Ascot Grange, Dormy House Care Home, Ascot Racecourse, Londis of Sunninghill and Coworth Park each sponsored a year group’s prizes.  Certificates, cups and special awards for both academic achievement and effort were awarded by Ms Ellie Wallace, Chair of Trustees.

The event, which is always exceptionally well supported by parents and staff, is one of the school’s most prestigious events and is a wonderful opportunity for all those connected with Charters School to recognise the hard work and dedication of the students. The addition of the sponsors really added an extra dimension to the proceedings as each company delivered a short speech before their year group received their awards, allowing the audience to hear how well regarded the school is viewed throughout the local community.

Students were also selected for awards for their contribution to school life. The school recognises that students make progress all the way through their school career and develop skills in many areas; this is reflected in the number of the awards presented to students for their contribution to school life.