Prep Bulletin 15 Mar 24

Spring Term

Palm Procession

Next Friday, we eagerly anticipate the return of Gizmo and Noodle to the Prep School for our Easter Assembly and Palm Procession. If your daughter has any allergies to donkeys, kindly inform the Prep School office.

Key Diary Dates:

This week you have received the following communications

Year 4-6: Tennis Pre-Season Training

Year 6: Chess Club Tournament with Cranmore

Whole School: Extra-Curricular Timetable - Summer Term 2024 GHS Schools Aquathon or Triathlon

Please contact the School Office if you need copies of any of this information prepinfo@st-teresas.com

Drama Stars

Year 3 Zoe for showing kindness to others and being an excellent member of her group.

Year 4 Sophie B for her creative modern version of the Hare and the Tortoise

Year 5 Evie R for her impressive soliloquy performance, demonstrating very good understanding of the words that she was saying.

Year 6 Flori H for her enthusiasm and effort when performing Joseph songs.

Golden Book

Well done to all of the girls in our Golden Books this week:

3RN Hollie G for her excellent effort and work in Maths this week. Hollie has answered problems on

Kitty N for her excellent effort in all subjects this week but particularly in RE when writing as one of the crowd seeing Jesus when we learning about Palm Sunday.

Annabella H for her contributions and effort in English this week. Annabella has tried hard using adjectives for description and forming longer sentences

3KC Emilia C for fabulous understanding of diversity in PSHE and giving examples from done Emilia.

Isabelle EN for gaining full marks in spellings this term and for applying this knowledge increasingly accurately in her independent written work. Well done Isabelle.

4LH Zoe G, Eloise and Cecily for their detailed research into the State of Alaska. You communicated and supported each other throughout the task, which is evident in the research you produced. I'm looking forward to seeing your final information text.

4AB Sophie B for always contributing relevant and interesting thoughts to discussions

Ania S for her fabulous rendition of Happy Birthday on a water xylophone

4CR Maggie M for her confidence to tackle challenges with a positive attitude.

Amelia H for her conscientious attitude and desire to further her learning, even completing extra work at home.

Carys D for her super improvement in her writing.

5HC Sofia G and Sophia SS for their brilliant and detailed character descriptions of Henry VIII in English.

Serena O for superb focus, concentration and determination to succeed when practising sewing techniques during our Tudor Banner DT project.

Bella D for her fantastic work on decimals this week in Maths building her confidence and problem skills.

5KH Sophie B for her wonderfully detailed description of Henry VIII, using excellent descriptive language and effective similes

Poppy E for her realistic description of Henry VIII, which linked important details together well and used effective language. She also worked on her target.

6MK Perla L, Sophia N and Amaya H for their fabulous intriguing books that that have created during book week

6JG Lottie C for her using her imagination to create the amazing world of Zondel.

Chaeah H for increased contributions to lessons across the curriculum.

6RW Catrin V for writing a very descriptive first chapter of an adventure story.

Olivia P for consistently working exceptionally hard in maths lessons.

Prep School News

Year 6 - LifeLab

Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to create their own businesses whilst working with the team from LifeLab this term. The process culminated today with business pitches to a panel of industry experts and a fantastic fair where a wide range of impressive stalls were set out to tempt the rest of the school. Well done girls, you have excelled yourselves.

Prep School News

Eco & Gardening club

In Eco and Gardening Club this week, we returned to the greenhouse to help Al, the gardener, plant some more seeds. The girls planted different varieties of radishes, broccoli and carrots and, after Al had shown them what to do, were very quick and skilful. We can’t wait for them to germinate!

Imogen's Just giving page

Imogen is taking part in the Cancer Research 100 skips a day in March challenge. She has raised around £180 already. Congratulations Imogen on a fantastic achievement!

If you would like to support her in her fundraising efforts please go to her just giving page: Imogen's Giving Page (cancerresearchuk.org)

SOCS

Parents can see team sheets and results by visiting the SOCS website: St Teresa's Effingham | Sports Home (stteresas.com) to check team sheets and use the password: stteresasteams

FOST Egg hunt 21/03/24

FOST are running their first Easter egg huts for the girls in Year 3 and Year 7. We are looking forward to what will be a fun event for them!

Morning: Year 3 Easter activities

Afternoon: Year 7 Egg hunt

Summer Uniform

Please may the girls in Years 3 to 5 return to school after Easter wearing their summer uniform. Summer uniform is optional for our Year 6 girls. However, they will be required to wear their winter uniform for special occasions such as Prize Giving and the Leavers’ Mass. As a reminder, the summer uniform consists of: pink and white striped dress; white ankle socks (not trainer socks); blazer and cardigan.

Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson our Co-Chair of Governors and his wife visited the Nuns in Sherborne and shared a Lenten Lunch with all the five Sisters living there.They were all in good spirits and send all their good wishes to the St Teresa’s community. We would like to thank Mike for his service to the St T’s community over the last 30 years and are delighted that he will become a patron of the Trust.

Prep School News

Book week Competition winners:

Here are the art competition winners from Book Week! We were so impressed with all of the entries and it was a very difficult decision for Mrs Halliwell our resident artist and judge.

Prep School News

Year 5 Art

Year 5 have nearly finished their "Take a Seat" project in art, these are just a few of the finished ones and a taster for next week's finale! Their task was to create a chair which reflected their personality, we hope you can see in each of these examples. The girls initially considered what kind of thrones the Tudors may have sat on, and then drew inspiration from a contemporary artist, Yinka Llora. Some designs include a small seat for a pet, a table for a drink or colours which represent their emotions. We will include a gallery of more chairs in next week's bulletin.

Year 3 Art

Year 3 exploded a colour wheel in their art lessons, and used only the primary colours to match all shades. They had to try and use just enough paint so it was thick and smooth, and to make sure their brushstrokes were in the same direction, to try and make it "flat". They concentrated brilliantly, and their sketchbooks are now full of colour.

Prep School News

Year 4 - NewYorkTopic

This half term, Year 4 were asked to choose an element of New York that interested them, carry out some research and choose a way to share or represent what they had found. We have heard the presentations, walked around the sites and learnt so much from each and every one of the girls. A tremendous effort!

Prep School News

Atom Learning Discount

The school discount code for parents to use is HALFTERM20 redeemed before the 8th of March.

Music News

Musicians of the Week

Year 3 Ottilie H for great recorder practice! Keep it up Ottilie – you’re doing great!

Year 4 Maggie M for amazing sight reading and ensemble playing in orchestra – well done Maggie!

Year 5 Imogen S for fantastic focus and beautiful singing when learning our Joseph songs!

Year 6 Bella G for playing so beautifully in the concert and fantastic sight reading in orchestra – well done Bella!

The music room was alive with the sound of Pachelbel’s Canon this week! The girls in Year 4 were working on their music reading and ensemble playing. They managed to play in 4 parts and Mrs Harris was very proud of them!

Music Groups

Orchestra 3.45 - 4.45, Monday

Assembly Band Monday and Friday

St Teresa’s Singers 4.15 - 5.00, Tuesday

Wind Band 10.55 - 11.15, Wednesday

String Ensemble 12.45 - 1.15, Wednesday

Chamber Choir 4.15 - 5.00, Wednesday

Rock Choir 12.45 - 1.15, Friday

Guitar Ensemble 12.45 - 1.15, Friday

Congratulations to Bella Z and Jessica T who played at G Live in a concert with the Senior School Symphony Orchestra this week. Mrs Yalden was very impressed with their playing – well done girls!

This Week

This week we considered the third account from Mark’s Gospel where Jesus reaches out and draws in those on the margins. On this occasion we looked at the healing of Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-520.

It is always significant when we hear the name of an individual in the Gospels. The name Bartimaeus means ‘Son of the Unclean.’ Clearly this was a term of abuse hurled at the poor man in the account, his blindness being seen as some sort of punishment for his sins or the sins of past generations. Jesus rejects this totally. Instead, as Bartimaeus calls out to him, Jesus removes his blindness.

Blindness, in the Holy Scriptures, is always more than a physical ailment. It refers to that inability, spiritually, to see what is all around us. In this season of Lent, we are called to remove that blindness in two ways. Firstly, we are called to recognise the needs of those around us, needs that so often we don’t even notice. We, like Jesus, by recognising those needs can also bring restoration to wholeness to those we see. Secondly, we are called to see ourselves with clear sight. Yes, on the one hand, to recognise where we fall short and need to change, but even more importantly, to recognise that God has made us good. We are wonderfully made! We are God’s work of art! While we may fall short, we need to be reminded that this is how God sees us, this is the fullness of life, the wholeness that God calls us to rediscover. Lent is a great time to remove the blindness from our eyes and to see things as they really are once again.

our school community and country a Blessed month of Ramadan.

U8 Netball Tournament

Huge congratulations to the Year 3 Netball team who took part in a netball tournament on Saturday at St George’s. They showed great teamwork and determination during every match. It was great to see all they have learnt throughout the year being put into place. They won 4 games, lost 1 game and drew one. This meant they received 3rd place and got a bronze medal!! Special mention to Arabella, Monica, Millie, Isabelle and Olivia.

U8 Netball

Well done to the Year 3 A-D netball teams who travelled to compete against Notre Dame. The girls demonstrated fantastic passing and communication, showing how they have improved their skills this academic year. Congratulations to Olivia, Kitty, Ivy and Scarlett who were awarded a well earned player of the match!

U9 Netball

On Friday the Year 4 girls played against Notre Dame school. The girls had a great afternoon where they were able to implement their skills developed during their lessons into game play.

The final scores were: Wins for 4 out of 5 teams. Well done to all the girls who participated in the matches and a special mention to Sophia, Sienna, Mary, Gemma and Sophia B who were all nominated as player of the match.

U10 Netball

On Tuesday 12th March the U10 netball teams travelled to St Catherine’s. All the girls played well playing against higher teams. Unfortunately St Catherine’s had some strong shooters and we were unable to seize a victory. Congratulations to the players of the match: Penny, Eliza, Apollonia, Eleanor and Amelie

It’s a Fish Out Lifesaving Competition!

On Saturday 9th March the U10 and U11 competed in the annual ‘It’s a Fish Out’ Lifesaving competition at Dorking Leisure Centre. The competition consisted of twenty-four 3-minute rounds with a total of 7 events to score points which were tallied up at the end. After winning last year we were determined to regain the trophy whilst having fun!

Despite being the youngest team in the competition, the U10’s battled hard and worked as a unit to consistently score good points in many events. The final 3 rounds the U10’s had to endure were considered the most challenging, and despite feeling exhausted, the girls never stopped giving their all and worked so well as a team. We set ourselves a goal at the beginning to get in the top 10, not an easy feat. As they results were read out, we were not expecting any trophy but suddenly St Teresa’s came over the microphone, the U10’s had won the most improved school at the competition placing 10th out of 24 schools. Well done, girls!

The U11’s started the competition well by gaining a good score in the question station. However, nerves were high for the following events. After the wobbles, the girls were reminded of how hard they had worked to get to this competition and if they wanted a top 3 position, they needed to dig deep and fight. For the next 4 events the girls showed courage and resilience to reset and come back stronger. They couldn’t quite make the top 3 but came a fantastic 4th out of 24 schools overall. A big thank you to all the coaches involved in organising and training the girls and a special mention to Klara J (Year 10) who, for the 2nd year in a row, helped coach specific skills for the event. What a great role model!

Fixtures (week commencing 18th March)

Saturday 16th March SSSA Primary Schools Swimming Gala @ Spectrum 5:30-9pm

Tuesday 19th March U11A-D Hockey vs Cranmore Boys (H) 2:30-4pm U11E&F V Cranmore Boys (A) 2:30-4pm

Friday 22nd March No clubs will be taking place

If you missed out on your chance to join us over the half term, have a look at what dates are available over the Easter Holidays. Also keep an eye out on the booking system for when we have cancelled lessons during the week. The spaces are being published for anyone to book in.

Design an Easter Egg!

Use one of the pre-made paper templates found in the equestrian office or design your own.

You can take it home, or if you pin it on the board STE will use them in Easter Egg Hunts over the holidays!

Horse Breeds: Dutch Warmbloods

There are over 400 horse breeds in the world, one of them is the Dutch Warmblood. The Dutch warmblood breed has been around for almost a century, and are typically used for showjumping and dressage, but they learn quickly so can be used for most disciplines.

They can vary in temperament, but are known to be sharp and a bit challenging. And the long-standing bloodlines of the breed can make them expensive to purchase. Therefore not all Dutch Warmbloods are suitable for a first horse

~ Libby C

Dates for your diary:

Easter Holiday Activities

6th April - NSEA Inter House Show Jumping

May Half Term Activities

30th June - STE Prize Giving

1st-5th July - Inter House Dressage

8th-10th July - NSEA Camp

Summer Holiday Activities

Booking System: st-teresas-equestrian.ecpro.co.uk

For more information, please visit our website www.st-teresas.com/equestrian

You can also call direct on 01372 750257 or email : equestrian@st-teresas.com

Find us on Facebook: St Teresa's Equestrian | Leatherhead | Facebook

Easter Camps

Horsley & Send Cricket Club

HSCC are busy preparing for the cricket season! Children are welcome to come along for a free taster session at the beginning of the season.

If you would like any further information please do get in touch: membership@horsleyandsendcc.co.uk

If you have any questions regarding the Easter Cricket Camp please contact Tom Collins: tomcollins@horsleyandsendcc.co.uk https://hscc.as.me/eastercamp2024

Please follow us on FOST instagram account: @fost_st_teresas_effingham

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Saturday 15 June 2024

FOR ST TERESA’S FIRST

Regency Ball

Are you a business owner or an employee at a business?

Would the business you are involved in like to advertise to our wider school community whilst supporting FOST in their fundraising endeavours?

If the answer is yes, we have the perfect solution for you!

On Friday 15th June, we are hosting our FOST Summer Ball at the school. The event is a fun evening for parents with great food, dancing and a silent auction.

It’s a great opportunity to promote your business with space for five event sponsors with 4 spots still open.

There are sponsorship packages to suit different budgets allowing you to decide which will best suit your needs.

By becoming an event sponsor, you will be helping us celebrate and support the school while showcasing your business to our school community.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Summer Ball, please email Cathy Hastoy (Chairman of FOST) at: fosteffingham@gmail.com

We look forward to partnering with you and making this year's event a success!

Menu—w/c Monday 18th March 2024

Hot lunches include a selection of family favourites and suitable alternatives for children with allergies and intolerances.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Soup of the day

Prep

Tomato & basil

Creamy chicken curry & rice

Main Chicken tikka masala with rice & poppadum’s

Eat healthy choice

Vegetarian

Beef meatballs in a fresh tomato sauce & wholewheat fusilli pasta

Vegetable & chick pea curry & rice

Sides Rice / pasta Broccoli

Additional Jacket potato & beans

Dessert Apple pie & custard

Roasted winter vegetable Leek & potato Spiced roasted butternut squash

Freshly baked pizza slice

Pepperoni pizza slice with chef’s salad

Roast turkey / chicken & Yorkshire pudding

Chef’s carvery: Roast Turkey breast with Yorkshire pudding

Pasta carbonara / chicken wraps

Pasta carbonara

Roasted red pepper & tomato

Cod goujons / cod fishfingers

Traditional battered fish / jumbo fishfingers

Chargrilled chicken Caesar salad

Cheese & tomato pizza slice

Soy & honey glazed pork loin steak with rice noodles & Asian greens

Stuffed peppers filled with roasted vegetables in a tomato sauce topped with halloumi

Baked wedges Carrots

Tomato pasta

Choc chip & coconut flapjack slice

Roast potatoes

Mixed vegetables

Jacket potato & beans

Rice pudding with a selection of sauce

Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher

Chicken fajitas with peppers & red onions served with grated cheese & sour cream & chives & chef’s salad

Roasted butternut squash & pea risotto

Poached salmon with nut free pesto pasta & olive salad

No meat meat balls in a tomato sauce

Sweetcorn Chips Peas

Tomato pasta

Jacket potato & beans

Victoria sandwich slice Shortbread biscuit