All pupils in Year 11 who completed 100% of their homework over the last week got a pop up reward of hot chocolate + all the extras during tutor time to recognise their effort and commitment. Keep up the fantastic work, Year 11!

We're pleased to introduce Mrs Page, our new Swim Teacher at Ark Charter Academy. Swimming and water safety are vital life skills. After-school swimming sessions: Tuesday, 3:30–4:40pm – Years 10 & 11 and advanced swimmers Thursday, 3:30–4:10pm – Beginners and improvers

Please note that the school will be closed on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th October due to staff INSET days. Students will return to school as normal on Monday 19th October.

Autumn Extracurricular Timetables for ALL YEARS are now available! You can access the full Extracurricular and PE Extracurricular timetables below.

Being on time, correct uniform and fully equipped helps create a positive learning environment where everyone can succeed. The way we present ourselves reflects our commitment to the values of Truth, Compassion and Respect and helps maintain the high standards here at Charter.

Our Year 9 students recently had the opportunity to meet Nathanael Lessore , author of Steady For This, What Happens Online, Like A Brother, Against All Odds and our current class read, King of Nothing. Students enjoyed hearing about Nathanael's journey as a writer.

A big thank you to Tesco Express on Isambard Brunel Road for their generous donation to our school pantry in the last weeks. We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our local community, which helps us provide practical support for students and families.

Charter is a school built on high expectations, and a commitment to helping every student succeed. Guided by our values of Truth, Compassion and Respect, we encourage students to work hard, show kindness, take responsibility and make a positive contribution to our community.

Moyin has been awarded the esteemed title of Young Poet Laureate for Portsmouth. Judges praised the distinctness of her voice, and whilst comparing all applications to a treasure trove of poetry, they compared reading her entries to ‘finding a diamond amongst the treasure chest.’

The flu virus changes each year, which is why annual vaccination is recommended. Getting vaccinated helps reduce the spread of flu and supports students to stay healthy in school throughout the winter months. Flu Vaccination Day: 9th November, available to all pupils with consent

We're asking every tutor group to bring in donations for local food banks and help us build a replica Spinnaker Towers from the items collected. All donations will help support local food banks provide essential food for families in Portsmouth area going through difficult times.

Congratulations to all the pupils who graduated from Fresh Start and Lexonic literacy programmes at the end of the Summer term! We were really pleased to see another 20 students improve their sounds and reading skills, in order to complete the programmes successfully.

This week’s menus are here! (28th September – 2nd October). Don't forget, our Food Pod also offers a selection of cold baguettes at every break and lunch.

This weekend, our Duke of Edinburgh participants put their skills to the test as they worked towards their Bronze Award. A huge well done to everyone involved for embracing the challenge and representing Charter so brilliantly!

Say hello to our new Medical Room! This welcoming space provides a calm environment for students who need medical support during the school day and supports student wellbeing.

MCAS (My Child At School) gives you access to your child's attendance, behaviour, homework, timetable and more, all in one place The app also includes a translation feature, making it easier for families whose first language is not English. log in online: mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCS…

UPDATE AS OF 22.09.26 🚨‼️ The Cheese & Ham Croissant on Wednesday break this week is NOT halal!!!!

We would like to thank Community at Fratton Park for their support of our school community through a generous donation of breakfast bagels for students, food for pantry and stationery gifts for staff!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Evening! Thank you to our staff and students for helping make the evening such a success. We loved meeting you all and hope to see many of you again soon as future Year 7s at Charter!

Wondering what’s on the menu next week? Weekly break and lunch menus are now available! Take a look at the photos below and plan your meals for the week of 21-25 September. Please regularly check the balance and top-up your child's iPayImpact account to access meals at school.