Years 3 to 6 Spring Concert,Wednesday 6th March
Key Diary Dates:
This week you have received the following communications
Year 5 Information pack from the PGL Information evening Whole School Gymnastics Club – Summer Term 2024
Please contact the School Office if you need copies of any of this information prepinfo@st-teresas.com
Spring Term
Mon 4th Mar Whole School, World Book Week All Week Tue 5th Mar Visiting author for World Book Week All Day Wed 6th Mar Whole School Spring Concert, Mairlot Hall 18:30 19:30 Thu 7th Mar World Book Day Dance Workshop All Day Fri 8th Mar Whole School, Dress up for World Book Day All Day 6RW Class Assembly, Henderson Hall 08:30– 09:00 Wed 13th Mar Year 4, Parent Meeting for Wild Child trip 16:30 17:00 Thu 14th Mar Year 6, Parent Meeting for France trip 16:30 17:00 Fri 15th Mar Year 6, LifeLab, Final Pitch, Henderson Hall AM Year 6, LifeLab, Enterprise Fair, Henderson Hall PM Wed 20th Mar Year 5, Trip to Hampton Court All Day Fri 22nd Mar Easter Assembly and Palm Procession 08:30 Term Ends Thu 2nd May 5HC Class Assembly, Henderson Hall(PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE) 08:30– 09:00 Wed 15th May 6MK Class Assembly, Henderson Hall(PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE) 08:30– 09:00
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in the Mairlot Hall on Wednesday 6th March 2024 at 6.30pm Refreshments will be served from 6.00pm
Conrad and Mrs Harris would like to invite Prep School Parents to our Spring Concert
Prep School News
Book Week, 4th—8th March
M.G. Leonard will be visiting us on the 5th March. She will be leading a whole-school assembly, followed by interactive presentations for Year 3 and Year 4 and creative writing workshops for Year 5 and Year 6.
On Thursday 7th March there will be a “Bringing Books to Life” Dance Workshop based on 'Butterfly Lion' by Michael Morpurgo
On Friday 8th March we look forward to seeing everyone coming in to school in a Book Character costume for World Book Day
World Book Day 2024: Dressing Up Resources - World Book Day
3RN Class Assembly
Year 3's explosive assembly this morning was all about their topic Rocks, Relics and Rumbles. They entertained us with songs, poetry, drama and fascinating facts about volcanos, fossils and Mary Anning. We learnt that Geology truly "Rocks"!
Prep School News
6RW Class Assembly
Parents of girls in 6RW are invited to join us for their class assembly on Friday 8th March 2024
at 8.30am in the Henderson Hall
Refreshments will be served in the Henderson Hall from 8.15am
Year 6 Open Book
We were delighted to welcome parents to the Year 6 Open Book Morning last week. Our Year 6 girls were able to proudly share their hard work.
Golden Book
Well done to all of the girls in our Golden Books this week:
3RN Liel G for excellent effort in English and Maths this week. Liel at listening carefully to what is expected and applying what she has learnt to her work. A fantastic understanding of our class text, predicting what may happen next.
Millie G with both unit and non unit fractions.
3KC Mikayla O
the meanings of words quickly about fire using a dictionary and thesaurus. Well
Florence H about tornados. We loved hearing all your ideas Flossie!
4LH Isla M for her resilience with fractions this week and excellent use of mathematical vocabulary.
Layla B
4AB Harper A
Ivy M for her effort and focus on her fractions work
4CR Mary J
Thea B H
Sophia H
5HC Matilda G attention to the success criteria.
Jena W
multiplying fractions.
5KH Eleanor B
reading choices
Lottie F
Zara H
6MK Stef VE
Jessica L for making huge progress using dialogue in narrative writing
Maysie R for showing resilience and maturity this week
6JG Jess R for showing confidence and enthusiasm in lessons this week. Clemmie for an outstanding attitude to her English work
6RW Isabelle D for an increased effort in Maths this week
Isabel R for writing a fantastic descriptive story based on The Blitz
Drama Stars
Year 3 Isabelle C for continued commitment and impressive contributions to small group tasks
Year 4 Bea St G for her confidence in performance and creativity when devising.
Year 5 Elodie B for her excellent participation in lessons
Year 6 Jessica T for her clear explanation of what she would like to gain from taking part in the school production.
Edo and Gardening Club
In Eco and Gardening Club this week, we went to plant seeds in the greenhouse with Al, the gardener. He taught us how to plant seeds using two types of compost, and a spoon to make a hole. We planted lettuce and pepper seeds. Thank you for all your help.
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 Scarlett S for her wonderful enthusiasm, participation and singing – well done Scarlett!
Year 4 Cecily P for amazing progress on the Toot – keep it up Cecily!
Year 5 Jasmine N for always bringing a smile and working hard in music.
Year 6 Viola K for consistently trying her best and singing like a star in Rock Choir!
Thank you to Evie R and Ruina Z who both played the piano beautifully for us in assembly this week
Years 3 to 6 Spring Concert,Wednesday 6th March
The girls have been working very hard and are very excited to sing and play for you at our Spring Concert on Wednesday next week! Please bring your best clapping hands and some tissues!
Mairlot Hall on Wednesday 6th March 2024 at 6.30pm. Refreshments will be served from 6.00pm
Easter Music Course
Further details and booking details can be obtained from: Mrs Caroline Yalden, Director of Music c.yalden@st-teresas.com
Chamber Choir
There will be no Chamber Choir on Wednesday after school due to the Spring Concert.
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
String Fever
Some of our string players have been to Cranmore today to take part in a workshop and watch the amazing group “String Fever”. A full report next week!
This Week
We are reminded that the three great themes and tasks of Lent are to pray, to fast and to give generously to others. To help us with these tasks, for the next three weeks we are looking at the example of Jesus in three passages in Mark’s gospel, where Jesus’ important messages that our hearts and minds to God’s call in our lives.
The first passage we looked at was the account of Jesus healing the man with leprosy (Mark 1:40-45). To be a leper in Jesus time meant that you were totally rejected by society, having to live outside the walls of the town, with no contact with family, friends or community, and having to call out ‘Unclean! Unclean!’ whenever someone approached. The lepers were feared and hated in equal measure.
In a miraculous moment, Jesus heals the man who has fallen before him. Yet the cure is perhaps not the greatest miracle here. We can imagine the watching disciples’ disbelief as Jesus, rather than fleeing the presence of the leper, approaches him and, in what must have seemed a moment of utter recklessness, gently reaches out and touches the distorted skin of the leper. This touch, a sign of acceptance and welcome as well as healing, is surely the greatest miracle.
There are times when we feel that we are like that leper. Perhaps we feel outcast from our community or society. Or perhaps we feel that something we have done deserves that rejection, by others and, perhaps, even by God. In fact, that healing hand that reached out to the leper just as surely reaches out to each and everyone of us, drawing us into that relationship of love. Nothing we do can ever separate us from that love. The invitation is always there, if we choose to accept it.
Similarly, if we have been so wholeheartedly welcomed back, so we in our turn are called to reach out to others and to welcome them back. Whatever judgement the world places on people, we are called to reach out in loving friendship to everyone, just as Jesus did! Have a good Lent!
Sports News
U10B Netball
On Saturday morning, the under 10B team played in a tournament at Danes Hill. The girls showed improvement over the course of the tournament as a result of being receptive to feedback. The team were able to effectively move the ball down the court through the use of accurate and powerful passes. The team were consistent in their ability to move ahead of their defender to receive the ball.
The team placed 5th overall in the tournament. Well done to all the girls who participated!
Cross Country
Well done to the U8-U11 girls who ran in the GHS cross country event on Monday. Despite the windy weather, everyone ran with determination and pushed themselves, competing against 9 different schools. With hundreds of students taking part, St T's did fantastically well to achieve many top 20 places. St Teresa’s overall place was 5th, just one position behind GHS. Well done to everyone who competed!
U11 Netball
The U11A-D teams played against Feltonfleet away on Tuesday. It was a fun afternoon where the girls were able to demonstrate all they have been learning in Games and at club.
The final scores weredecisive victories for 3 out of our 4 teams!
Well done to everyone who participated in the games and a special mention to Olivia, Tabitha P, Bee and Izzy R who were awarded players of the match.
U10 Netball
The U10A-E teams played against Feltonfleet at home on Tuesday. It was a fun afternoon where the girls demonstrated great sportsmanship, communication and teamwork. It was great to see the girls implementing skills and knowledge developed in games and club.
Well done to everyone who participated in the games and a special mention to Serena O, Zara and Liberty who were awarded players of the match.
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
Friday 8th March
Friday 8th March —
Saturday 9th March —
Fixtures (week commencing 4th March)
U9A-E Netball V ND (H) 15:00pm
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U8A-D Netball V ND (A) 14:45pm
U10 & U11 ‘It’s a Fish Out’ @ Dorking Leisure Centre 5-9pm
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.
Topic of the week: Fitness
It is important to keep your horse fit for the work that they do to reduce the chance of injury and to benefit their overall heath. When riding out on a fit horse, you will find it more enjoyable to go out for longer rides as well as perform better at the disciplines you love.
If your horse is unfit, they might have trouble recovering from exercise, be out of breath easily, and have ‘soft’ muscles which means they lack muscle and tone.
Unfit horses, or horses coming back into work, need to follow a strict fitness program to improve their stamina, muscle tone and their oxygen circulation.
~ Libby C
Holidays Activities 2024
We have released our holiday activities on our online booking system for the rest of the academic year!
Easter Holidays, May Half Term and Summer Holidays
We will be running a variety of Pony Mornings, Pony Afternoons, Private Lessons, Lunge Lessons, Day Camps and a few others. They are all on the EcPro system and you can book a place now!
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
Menu—w/c Monday 4th March 2024
Hot lunches include a selection of family favourites and suitable alternatives for children with allergies and intolerances.
Monday
Soup of the day
Tomato & basil
Roasted butternut squash & sweet potato
Prep Beef lasagne & crusty bread
Chicken breast goujons
Main Beef lasagne with crusty bread
Eat healthy choice
Vegetarian
Chargrilled sweet chilli chicken with little gem, cherry tomato, sweetcorn & carrot salad
Vegetable & spinach lasagne
Sides Crusty bread Peas & sweetcorn
Additional
Salad Bar Summer Fruit Platter
Dessert Chocolate chip cake & custard
Chicken katsu curry with steamed rice & prawn crackers
Pan fried beef strips with fresh coriander, lime & chilli served with avocado salad
Spiced quorn mince & bean wrap
Rice Broccoli
Salad Bar
Summer Fruit Platter
Fruit & berry crumble & custard
Leek & potato
Roast chicken breast/gammon with Yorkshire pudding
Honey roast gammon with Yorkshire pudding
Country vegetable & lentil
The Witches’ soup
Mild beef chilli with rice & nacho’s
Mild beef chilli nachos, grated cheese, guacamole, sour cream & salsa
World book week lunch
The battered goldfish boy
Barry the fish with fingers fish fingers
Chicken & vegetable chow mein
Roasted vegetable & mozzarella bake
Turkey & winter vegetable hot pot
Ottoline at Sea linguine
Chilli glazed tofu with peppers & red onions
Roast potatoes Mixed vegetables Rice Carrots
Salad Bar
Summer Fruit Platter
Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Salad Bar
Summer Fruit Platter
Rocky road
The twits wiggly worm noodles
Monster & chips
The runaway peas Bogtrotters’ beans
Salad Bar
Summer Fruit Platter
Charlie & the chocolate factory cake
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