Dear Parents,
This week we welcomed our Sixth Form Prefect, Elizabeth Menzies, and her team who led our Monday assembly informing Prep girls all about the significant Holydays of Chinese New Year, Ramadan and Passover; during the remainder of Monday our LAMDA examinations were held in the Senior School Library – well done to all girls (even one coming in from her sick bed!) who completed the assessed pieces.
On Tuesday, the ever-effervescent Ruth Jampel returned to school for our annual Judaism workshop, and each year got to experience hands-on journeys through significant aspects of the culture and religion (see Mrs Canning’s report later).
On Wednesday Year 3 travelled back to ancient Roman Britain on their trip to Fishbourne Palace, surviving not only Mr Tindall’s driving but also his lunchtime hill-rolling challenge too.
We had much to celebrate in our end of week assembly including a first place win for Isabella in Year 6 in the 800m, taking St Teresa’s Prep School to another championship event this term!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, especially if you are attending the Regency Ball.
And to end this week, quotes from the three cultures we have explored during assemblies and workshops: “Teachers can open the door, but you must enter it yourself.” Chinese Proverb
“I will be patient, until even patience tires of my patience.” Imam Ali
“Do not be wise in words – be wise in deeds.” Jewish Proverb
Best Wishes,
Gareth Tindall
WATCH OUT FOR TICKS!
Please be mindful that we are in tick season and would like to remind the girls to check themselves regularly, particularly after sitting or walking through grassy areas. Ticks can carry Lymes disease. Please see this leaflet for more information: Tick awareness
Prep School Contact Details:
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Golden Book
Well done to all of the girls in our Golden Books this week:
3RN Liel G for her engagement and thoughtful questions and answers demonstrated during the Fishbourne Palace trip. Liel often contributed extra information that was relevant and interesting throughout the day.
Zoe G for her excellent work in comprehension this week. She wrote neat, detailed and accurate answers to all questions set, well done!
3KC Isabelle C every week.
Ellie F for her super Maths work this week.
Mikayla O for her incredible dedication and engagement with her daily reading.
4AB Harper A
Sienna D
Primrose L for her effective and interesting playscript.
4LH Bea St to read your final playscript.
Zoe G for her enthusiasm as we discussed different religions this week including our workshop on Judaism.
Olivia L for her resilience and adaptability to ensure she has maintained her learning and all without complaint.
4CR Carys D for her super effort on her potion work and comprehension answers.
Thea BH for her effort to develop her understanding, especially in Maths.
Sophia H for her improvement in her writing.
5HC Eva M and Darcy for their excellent work in English where they were asked to rewrite a "boring" story, using all the techniques learnt in Year 5, to make it a more interesting and enjoyable story to read.
5KH Eleanor B and Ruina Z for their thorough research on the different climate zones around the world and the beautifully presented pieces of work that resulted from this.
6JG Bee DW for showing resilience and maturity when overcoming challenges.
Jessika R for contributing so positively to class discussions and asking pertinent questions.
6MK Harriet L and Ella McK for their detailed and incredibly life-like self-portrait drawings which they completed in pencil.
6RW Olivia P and Sophia C for planning excellent newspaper reports in English this week.
Art Stars
Year 3 Caitlin I for her warm-hearted and clear design interpreting the theme of "Character" as a stainedglass window.
Year 4 Elizabeth L for her wonderfully bold and striking interpretation of the theme of "Faith" as a stainedglass window.
Year 5 Ruina Z for her detailed, sensitive drawings of kingfishers for the start of the project, "Allotments".
Drama Stars
Year 4 Cayrs for performance during her radio play of 'Little Red Ridinghood'.
Year 5
Isabella M for her portrayal of a seven year old president in a very amusing group improvisation task.
Year 6 Alice F in taking responsibility for where the blocks are placed in each scene for Joseph.
Prep School News
This week you have received the following communications:
Year 3: Staffing for 3RN
Uniform for Fishbourne Palace trip
Year 4: The Good Shepard (Selected Students only)
Class Choices reminder (Selected Parents)
Year 5: Jospeh Production
Year 6: Art Projects (sent to students)
Jospeh Production Year 6 Leavers Liturgy
Whole School: Prep School Production: Tickets
Prep School Prize Giving Fees in Advance
Please contact the School Office if you need copies of any of this information prepinfo@st-teresas.com
Key Diary Dates:
Mon 17th Jun Values Week
Fri 21st Jun Year 5 Primary Mathematics Masterclass
Mon 24th Jun T-Fest, Mairlot Lawn
Tue 25th Jun First Holy Communion Eucharistic Service
Thu 27th Jun The Good Shepard Celebration 11:00 - 14:00
Thu 27th Jun Prep School Production, Dress rehearsal, Mairlot Hall 14:00 Prep School Production, Mairlot Hall
Fri 28th Jun Prep School Production, Mairlot Hall
Mon 1st Jul Moving-up afternoon and Year 7 Induction Day
Tue 2nd Jul Sports Day
Wed 3rd Jul Year 6 Leavers’ Liturgy followed by Afternoon Tea on Mairlot Lawn 14:00 - 15:30
Thu 4th Jul Prep School Prize Giving 19:00 - 20:00
Fri 5th Jul Term ends 16:15
Mon 8th - Fri 12th Jul STASH Summer Sports Camp 09:00 - 16:00
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STASH—Summer Holiday Sports Camp, 8th - 12th July
£45.00 per day or £200 per week.
It will be open to all children in Years 3-6, if you would like your daughter to attend STASH this summer (Monday 8th - Friday 12th July), Please could we ask you to complete this form
Below is information of the activities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Hitchman: a.hitchman@st-teresas.com
Prep School News
Yr. 3 FishbourneTrip
Year 3 enjoyed their trip to Fishbourne Palace this week. They took part in a workshop which allowed them to experience life as a Roman. This included: using a stylus to draw onto a wax tablet; writing their name in Latin into papyrus paper; and spinning raw wool into thread. Favourite moments also included dressing up as royal children or slaves. It was amazing to hear that one full-time role was to simply hold a toga in place, and not let it slip off the wealthy owner's shoulder! The girls then had the opportunity to see the mosaics and palace remains. Highlights were the fabulous portrayal of Cupid on a dolphin and seeing the structure of a hypocaust. It was a fabulous trip!
Prep School News
Judaism Workshop
On Tuesday, we welcomed Ruth Jampel from Judaism in Schools for a whole school assembly and year group workshops as part of our Other Faiths project in Religious Education about Judaism. We found out a huge amount about Jewish beliefs, worship and day-to-day life. Year 3 investigated what you would find inside a Synagogue, Year 4 developed their understanding of the Jewish scriptures particularly the Torah; Year 5 learnt about the Exodus story and how it is celebrated at Pesach (Passover); and Year 6 reflected on the Jewish new year celebrated at Rosh Hashanah. It was wonderful for the girls to have this first hand experience and to work with real artefacts. We hope you enjoy these images of the day.
Prep School News
Year 4 Potions
Year 4 have enjoyed learning about different medicines and lotions and potions as part of their 'Potions' topic. They designed and then created potions with a range of purposes with wild and wonderful results. The variety was enormous, including invisibility, super speed, shrinking potion, flight, under-water breathing, super springy shoes and even a cure for baldness! Homework then involved making their own concoctions and there was a lot of sparkle and shimmer and even some gingerbread men! But beware, follow the instructions carefully because if you take too much or too little, who knows what might happen to you!
Prep School News
Year 3 PSHE Dental Health Talk
Within their PSHE lesson, Year 3 listened to Dr Haselden, our very own dentist who also works at St Teresa’s, to hear about teeth hygiene. The girls considered factors such as diet, how frequently it is best to eat, as well as how to brush your teeth. We loved seeing her wear her special glasses she wore!
Handmade bracelets for Charity
Our very own Year 5 student, Penny, has been crafting beautiful handmade bracelets using string and beads. Her mission is to support Cherry Trees, a local charity dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children with disabilities. Each bracelet is priced at just £2. For those who wish to add a personal touch, Penelope is also accepting custom orders. Penny will be selling these bracelets at breaktime until the end of term, we kindly ask everyone to bring in the exact amount as change will not be provided. Please show our support for her hard work and the wonderful cause she’s championing.
Update on Extra-Curricular Activities for the Final Week ofTerm
We are pleased to inform you that the following clubs will continue to operate during the last week of term:
• ESTA Tennis lessons
• LAMDA
• Dance
• Gymnastics
However, please note that the following clubs will not be in session:
• Prep Sports
• Teacher-led clubs
• Music
• Equestrian
Additionally, we would like to remind you that there will be no After School Care available on Friday, 5th July. On this day, school will conclude at 4:15pm. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Chess Club
After hearing about a 3D-printed Chess Set, Chess Club were excited to actually see it, study the beautifully created pieces, and some girls played a match too. Thank you to Mr Bradford for telling the girls all about how he created it using a 3D printer; the board as well as the pieces. It was a real treat to see this and we all loved Mr Bradford's enthusiasm for the game. We're hoping he, and other teachers, will join us to play some matches in Chess Club at the end of term.
Prep School News
T-Fest - 24th June 2024
After the success of our inaugural T-Fest last year, members of the St Teresa’s Singers, Chamber Choir, String Ensemble and Wind Band are invited to perform at our T-Fest concert on Monday 24th June 6.30 - 8.30pm. This will be an outdoor concert on Mairlot Lawn, and we very much hope that parents, family and friends will attend.
Guests are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy the musical entertainment. The music will be provided by girls from the Senior and Prep Schools as well as pupils from Cranmore.
Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming performance of ‘Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat’, scheduled for Thursday, 27th June and Friday, 28th June.
Join us for refreshments on the Mairlot Lawn before the show from 6:30pm Please note that the auditorium doors will open at 6:45pm, and we kindly ask that you refrain from entering before this time. The performance is expected to run for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, without an interval.
To ensure adequate seating for all our guests, we request that you reserve your seats for the either or both performances by Monday, 24th June here. While you will not receive specific seat numbers or physical tickets, rest assured that we are carefully planning the seating arrangements. We regret that we will not be able to accommodate last-minute changes to ticket allocations, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.
We eagerly await your presence and hope you have a delightful evening at the performance!
Year 6 Leavers Liturgy, 3rd July, 14:00 - 15:45
The Leavers' Liturgy is replacing the Leavers' Mass initially scheduled for 18th June. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change, especially given the clash with the Cranmore Sports Day. Unfortunately, we were unable to secure a priest for the original date, and this was the only alternative available. We apologise for any confusion caused by the bulletin's earlier announcements and appreciate your understanding.
Mrs Conrad would like to invite our Year 6 families to celebrate their time at the Prep School with a special Leavers’ Liturgy followed by a cream tea and refreshments in the school grounds.
The liturgy will take place in the Chapel and the refreshments will follow at 3pm. Parents are most welcome to join us for both. Please may you complete this form to confirm your attendance.
Please may the Year 6 girls wear their winter uniform with blazers for this special event.
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Music News
Musicians of the Week
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 5
Florence Davis for consistently working hard and wonderful attitude to learning.
Beatrice St G for excellent effort and positive attitude in music.
Mira M for wonderful performance and super focus in Joseph rehearsals.
Coralie H for an outstanding performance in her role in Joseph.
Introducing theYear 5 Chorus for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"!
This week, our talented Year 5 Chorus had their first rehearsal with the Year 6 cast, marking an exciting milestone in our school's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The rehearsal was a vibrant blend of enthusiastic singing and dynamic dance routines, and our Year 5 students were thrilled to be part of the magic. Their dedication and energy were evident as they listened intently and practised alongside the Year 6 performers. The harmonies are already sounding fantastic, and the dance numbers are coming together beautifully. A big shoutout to our Year 5 Chorus for their hard work and brilliant start. Keep up the great work, Year 5 your voices are truly helping to bring this production to life!
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
Sports News
U11A IAPS Cricket Competition Ashford
The U11A cricket team travelled to Ashford School in Kent on Wednesday to take part in the hardball IAPS competition. The girls were very excited and couldn't wait for their first match to get started. It was against Saint Ronans School, unfortunately our girls were not mentally prepared, missed out on valuable runs and we lost this first match. However, that didn't stop them going in at full force for the second match against Ashford School. This was a tight game with Ashford School batting second knowing the runs they needed they won by 2 runs. So Close and very frustrating for our girls! The last match was played mostly in the rain and our girls had a fantastic last game to finish. Some close fielding, excellent bowling and great batting meant we finished with a win! The girls should be super proud of their achievement this year with hardball cricket.
U10 & U11 WSA Athletics
On Wednesday the U12-U14 girls competed in the WSA meet at Guildford spectrum. Well done to all the girls who participated, we are incredibly proud of them and how well they did in their first proper athletics event! Some highlights of the day include: Zara H achieved 4th place in the High Jump. Isabella K achieved 1st place in 800m (PB and invited to represent west Surrey at the
Fixtures (week commencing 17th June)
Monday 17th June U11A Starburst Cricket Finals Day (A) 8am U8&U9 Tennis Vs Tormead (A) 4:15pm Friday 21st June U8 Cricket Vs St Catherines (A)
SOCS
Parents can see team sheets and results by visiting the SOCS website: St Teresa's Effingham | Sports Home (st-teresas.com) to check team sheets and use the password: stteresasteams
You may have noticed that we are now one horse short since the May Half Term. The lovely Roxy has gone home and has moved to a local track livery where she has settled in and is very happy. We are very grateful to Roxy and her owners for being a joy to look after and we will miss seeing her gorgeous face greeting us in the mornings.
It is always sad to say goodbye to one of our beloved four-legged friends, but we know that they cannot stay with us forever and that they have a home to go back to who will love them as much as us.
You can still vote for Roxy and Mr T for Best STE Pony for Prize Giving, the ballot box is in the STE office!
Summer Holidays
There are still spaces over the summer holidays for you to book! We are running private lessons, Pony Days and Day Camps. Check out the website to find out more! Have your own horse and want to join in? You can bring your horse up for a private lesson, or to one of the Sunday clinics that we run.
We have the following spaces over the next few weeks due to cancellations:
Monday 17th June at 6.15pm
Tuesday 18th June at 6.15pm
Wednesday 19th June at 4pm
Saturday 22nd June at 10.30am and 11.45am
Saturday 29th June at 10.30am, 11.45am and 1.45pm
Please note that we do have a height and weight limit of 180cm and 65kgs and cannot accommodate anyone over this limit at the time.
Also, if the space is not showing as available, it is likely that we do not have an appropriate horse available on that day.
If you’d like to book, head to st-teresas-equestrian.ecpro.co.uk
Date for your Diary
Equestrian Prize Giving is on Sunday 30th June at 11am at the Equestrian Centre.
We will be giving out a full range of awards to include Most Improved Rider, Recognition of Volunteers and Dedication to Riding NSEA Achievements, and Best STE Horse. Invites have been sent out to RSVP to.
Our Summer Ball Auction is LIVE!
On the 15th June we are hosting our highly anticipated Summer Ball where we will be raising valuable funds for the school.
If you are unable to join us you are still able to take part in our silent auction - there is plenty to be won - you do not have to be attendance at the ball to win.
FOST Silent Auction Site
Simply create an account by entering your contact information and start bidding! If you are one of our top bidders when the auction closes at 22:00 on the 15th June, you will be notified by email and text, and payment will be taken.
If you’re coming to the event you can still bid online now, but we encourage you to bid on the night using your individual bidding brochures that you’ll find at your table.
All winning information will be shared on the 17th June Happy bidding,
Uniform Shop
Submission forms are under FOST 2nd hand uniform on the St Ts website.
REMINDER: CASH or CHEQUE only please for the foreseeable future.
Open on Mondays & Fridays 8.30am-9am and the first Saturday of every month by appointment only: Fostuniform@gmail.com Second-hand Uniform Shop
Uniform needed: Short sleeved shirts & pink polos from 30” upwards. All sizes of skorts
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Menu—w/c Monday 17th June 2024
Hot lunches include a selection of family favourites and suitable alternatives for children with allergies and intolerances.
Soup of the day
Prep School
Main
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Tomato & basil
Chicken & tomato pasta
Chicken & tomato pasta bake drizzled with fresh herb oil
Eat Healthy Dish
Vegetarian
Sides
Creamy coconut beef & fresh vegetable curry
Thai green vegetable & quorn curry
Rice
Garlic & basil bread
Peas & sweetcorn
Dessert Raspberry & vanilla milkshake
Additional
Salad Bar Summer Fruit Platter
Roasted butternut squash & sweet potato
Pork sausage hot dog
Locally sourced pork sausage hot dog with chef’s salad
Cajun style chicken, chorizo & roasted pepper bake
Vegetable sausage hot dog
Baked wedges Broccoli
Leek & potato
Roast gammon with Yorkshire pudding
Honey roast gammon with Yorkshire pudding
Sticky Chinese style chicken drumsticks with crunchy vegetables
Oriental style tofu & Chinese style vegetables
Roast potatoes
Mixed vegetables
Vanilla sponge topped with icing Summer berry mousse
Salad Bar Summer Fruit Platter
Salad Bar Summer Fruit Platter
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Country vegetable & lentil
Chicken pie
Chicken & sweetcorn pie
Turkey & bacon Caesar salad
Roasted vegetable & bean chilli topped sweet potato
New potatoes Carrots
Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce
Salad Bar Summer Fruit Platter
Roasted red pepper & tomato
Fish fingers
Traditional battered fish fillet or fish fingers with tartare sauce
Fresh vegetable burritos with house salad
Vegetarian style spaghetti bolognese
Chips Peas
Baked beans
Banana & choc chip cake
Salad Bar Summer Fruit Platter
