St Teresa's Prep Weekly Bulletin

Dear Parents,

This week we have celebrated values week with the culmination of our ‘Stained-Glass Window’ Art competition which has seen some amazingly emotive and thoughtful entries; we have participated in Breakeoke celebrations with our Senior School staff and girls and reflected on ‘Faith’ our Value of the Year.

Mrs Conrad commenced the week with an assembly on the upcoming election; one of our Year 5 girls has stepped forward in the value of compassion and created a bracelet stall to raise money for Cherry Trees charity which she is selling at lunch breaks; on Monday our U11 cricket team had an amazing day and won their tournament; Year 6 Joseph production work now has costumes and a stage – Mrs Gibson’s excitement is almost through the roof; we celebrated excellent swim medals for Zara in Year 5 during celebration assembly this morning including a gold medal for the medley and we sang happy birthday to Mr Tindall (myself) who was considerably older than Clara who turns 11 this week; and then our Year 5 Mathematicians went to their last masterclass!

While it has been a busy week of completing reports, analysing Progress results and teaching our lessons – it has felt oddly calm and we have even had moments to stop and enjoy the sunshine.

But hold on tight because we are flying into the last two weeks, get ready for: Tennis, T-Fest and the Summer Production ‘Joseph’ coming up next week.

However:

“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” Muhammad Ali

Best Wishes, Gareth Tindall

WATCH OUT FORTICKS!

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:

Please contact Mrs Johnson at the School Office by email:

Golden Book

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

3RN Millie G for her super explanation in science about how water resistance works.

Hollie G for her excellent detailed recount explaining what our day at Fishbourne Palace was like.

Ottilie H for her careful, detailed account of Roman inventions.

3KC Ivy for thinking carefully about the meaning behind historical evidence in Topic and drawing sound conclusions.

Sophia for fantastic editing of her 'Soar' playscript and improving the stage directions.

Flossie H for amazing work in Maths

4AB Matilda W for her tremendous effort in all lessons this week.

Ivy M for her super work on co

Jemima H for her enthusiastic and scientific approach to our potions experiments.

4LH Layla B and Isla S for their work on rhyme this week. They have some fantastic ideas, and I can't wait to read the finished piece.

4CR Ava

Sophia C for her fantastic language choices when writing her Macbeth rhyming couplets.

5HC Summer C for her reflective comments in the class discussion in English about the implied meaning of the short film "The Piano", showing a deep understanding of the themes within it and for her excellent work on synonyms for emotions.

Calista DJ and Eva C for their excellent work and progress in English trying hard to use the "Point, Evidence, Explain" technique when answering questions about a text.

5KH Alexa H, Amelie A and Natalia T for their imaginative ideas improving a 'dull story' in English, working on their writing targets and using techniques learnt this year.

6JG Clara O for her willingness to help in any given situation.

Tessa M for her dedication to solving puzzles.

Veronika K for her impressive work on her ID project.

6MK Florence D and Maysie R for the effort that they have put into their ID Projects this week, particularly the biographies about a close family member

6RW Abi F for writing an excellent biography about one of her family members.

Olivia P for writing a formal, detailed newspaper report about the 'True Story of the Three Little Pigs'.

Art Stars

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Florence D for her representation of "Character" as a stained-glass window.

Maggie M, for her beautiful interpretation of the theme, "Faith" as a stained-glass window.

Elodie B, Harlow G, Penny C and Eva M for their careful shading to draw an apple using pencil.

Elsie W, for her thoughtful image of a stained-glass window representing the theme of "Intellect"

Drama Stars

Year 3

Year 3

Year 4

Year 6

Isabelle E-N for impressive improvement in confidence when speaking in front of an audience.

Zoe G for her creativity in recent lessons

Zoe G for being consistently enthusiastic and positive in Drama lessons.

Emilia Z for excellent use of facial expression when singing.

Prep School News

Whole School: T Fest (Selected Students) Prep School Sports Day

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

Key Diary Dates:

Mon 24th Jun T-Fest, Mairlot Lawn

Jun Prep School Production, Mairlot Hall 19:00

Mon 1st Jul Moving-up afternoon and Year 7 Induction Day PM / All Day

Tue 2nd Jul Sports Day 13:00 - 16:00

Wed 3rd Jul Year 6 Leavers’ Liturgy followed by Tea on Mairlot Lawn 08:15 - 10:30

Thu 4th Jul Prep School Prize Giving 19:00 - 20:00

Fri 5th Jul

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Prep School News

Please RSVP here

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

Values Week—Breakeoke

This week, Baker Street was filled with an air of excitement and joy as the pupils from the Prep School joined the Senior School for a fun-filled “Breakeokee”. This event transformed our usual break times into a lively festival of singing, dancing, jumping, and even joining the Conga!

Prep School News

Year 4 Flamenco Workshop - Monday 24th June

Year 4 are invited to a flamenco workshop on Monday 24th June. The girls are welcome to bring a flamenco dress for this activity, if they have one, but this is not a requirement, so please do not worry if you don't have one. On that day, school uniform should be worn as usual and swimming kit should be brought in.

Chess Club Staff Invitation

Chess Club has invited Prep Staff for a Chess match on Thursday lunch time where Chess Club members will happily challenge us! It is the last club meeting before Summer holidays, and this will be their 'special event' to celebrate.

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 of Term

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.

MESSAGETOYEAR 6 PARENTS: INDUCTION DAY, MONDAY 1st JULY 2024

Please can your daughter arrive at the Prep School as normal on Monday 1st July. Please can she wear black leggings, t-shirt and trainers. She will then be escorted to Mairlot Hall for the Senior School Induction Day later in the morning by a member of the Prep School staff. Please can she only bring a pencil case with her. Any other bags brought to school will be left at the Prep School for collection after Induction Day ends. If you wish to collect your daughter from the Senior School at 2.30pm please let Mrs Charles know, in advance by Friday 28th June, so she can prepare a list accordingly. Any girls not on this list will be taken back to the Prep School for normal collection arrangements.

Prep School News

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming performance of ‘Joseph and the 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, 08:15 - 10:30

The Leavers’ Liturgy will now take place on Wednesday 3rd July from 08:45 – 09.45am in the Chapel. This event is replacing the Leavers’ Mass that was initially scheduled for 18th June.

Tea and coffee will be served in the Henderson Hall from 8.15am so that you are able to have a drink once you have dropped your daughter off at the Prep School. The service will then begin at 8.45am and further refreshments will be served afterwards on the Chapel lawn.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by this second change but hope that the new timings will mean our families with siblings across the Trust will be able to support all their children.

Parents and family members are most welcome to join us for both the liturgy and the refreshments. To confirm your attendance, please complete this form.

For this special event, we request that the Year 6 girls wear their winter uniform with blazers.

Music News

Musicians of the Week

Year 3

Isabelle C for consistently working hard and her wonderful attitude to learning.

Year 4 Olivia L for excellent effort and a positive attitude in Music.

Year 5 Summer C for a wonderful performance and super focus in Joseph rehearsals

Year 6 Lara B for an outstanding performance in her role in Joseph.

We are all very excited as the countdown begins! The highly anticipated performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is only a week away. The girls have stepped up their rehearsals, working incredibly hard to perfect every scene and song. We can’t wait to bring this vibrant production to the stage next Thursday and Friday!

In addition to our musical, next week also marks the annual T-Fest, where our talented groups – St T's Singers, Wind Band, String Ensemble, and Chamber Choir – will showcase their skills. We are looking forward to a fantastic evening filled with wonderful performances and hope to see you there. For detailed information, please refer to the letter sent out earlier.

Please note, due to the busy schedule with Joseph and T-Fest, there will be no rehearsals for the Orchestra or St T's Singers next week.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing these exciting events with you!

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

Instrumental Lessons

If your daughter is receiving instrumental or vocal lessons at school, please note you do not need to fill in another form. Lessons will continue in September unless you have given a term’s notice. If your daughter would like to take up an instrument, please email Mrs Harris for more details.

Sports News

U8 Manor House Athletics Meet

On Friday 14th a group of the U8 girls travelled away to compete in an athletics meet at Manor House. The girls competed in a range of throwing, jumping, short and long distance running events. The girls had a great meet and we were incredibly impressed by the athleticism on show throughout the afternoon. Well done to all the girls who participated at the meet, we cannot wait to see them all participating again at sports day! Some notable achievements include: 1st place in 80m sprint - Isabelle C, 1st place in 150m sprint Kitty N

St Catherines Tennis

On Saturday our Tennis players took on St Catherine's School. The weather was against us and this fixture really was a test of character. Through intermittent showers and some windy conditions the St Teresa's players showed fantastic resilience and determination. The girls did us proud and continued to smile and play despite the downpours. Most of the girls were victorious in their matches and should be commended for their stoicism.

U11 Cricket

The U1 cricket team competed in the final of the Surrey Starburst Competition after progressing through the two previous rounds. The team was drawn in a group with Croydon High School and Manor Park Primary. The first game against Croydon high School was a close match but thanks to Olivia. P’s batting, the team surpassed Croydon’s total. The next group game against Manor Park Primary was more comfortable with the team hitting boundaries and plenty of dot balls bowled by the bowlers. This result meant we topped the group and progressed to the semifinals. In the semifinals, St Teresa’s faced Wimbledon High School. We won the toss and put Wimbledon into bat first. Excellent wickets were taken by Alice. F and Lilia-Anna. H with many runs being saved by the girls in the field. Wimbledon set us 244 to win. Our batting started slowly which made it a cagey affair. Rachel. H and Stefanie V E stepped up by scoring 33 runs in two overs which helped us over the line to progress into the final.

In the final we met Holy Cross Preparatory School, who were a very organised team in the field with some fast bowlers. St Teresa’s batted first and set a target of 245 for Holy Cross. In defence of our score, the girls all bowled fantastically taking 5 wickets across the innings which included some excellent deliveries and brilliant fielding resulting in catches and run outs. This significantly helped and meant that Holy Cross could only score 239 runs meaning St Teresa’s were crowned champions. A huge congratulations to the team who all played important roles!

Fixtures (week commencing 24th June)

Monday 24th June—U10&U11 Tennis Vs Danes Hill (A) 4:30pm-6pm

Tuesday 25th June –U10&U11 Athletics meet @ Manor House 3:30pm

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

Don’t forget to vote for your favourite STE pony!Your vote may count towards them winning the Best STE Pony Rosette at Prize Giving on the 30th June!

The ballot box can be found in the STE office.

If you are not continuing with us from September, then please email the office now to let them know.

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.

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.

FOST would like to thank all the wonderful generous people that helped pull the fabulous Summer Ball together.

We thought we would share some of the feedback:

‘The Marquee looked magical …fantastic everyone dancing till the very end’

‘Oh what a night, that was one of the best parties I’ve been to in a long time’.

‘Cathy and FOST did themselves proud, amazing floral displays, a Harpist playing Bridgertonesk music, plentiful canapes and champagne. I could go on…’

Menu—w/c Monday 24th June 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 Tomato & Basil Spring Vegetable & Lentil

Prep School

Pork Sausages & Mash

Pasta Bolognese & Crusty Bread

Main Locally Sourced

Pork Sausages & Mashed Potato

Eat Healthy

Dish

Vegetarian

Roasted Red Pepper, Tomato & Turkey Coated Wholemeal Pasta with House Salad

Cumberland Style Vegetable Sausages & Mashed Potato

Sides Mashed Potato Broccoli

Dessert

Additional

Chocolate Brownie

Salad Bar Summer Fruit Platter

Spaghetti Bolognese with Crusty Bread

Spanish Style Chicken, Chorizo & Roasted Vegetable

Ragout with Roquette, Cherry Tomato, Radish & Spring Onion Salad

Ratatouille & Mixed Bean Filled Roasted Peppers

Crusty Bread Peas & Sweetcorn

Peach & Raspberry Crumble & Custard

Salad Bar

Summer Fruit Platter

Minestrone

Chargrilled Fillet of Chicken Goujons

Beef Bourguignonne

ST T’s Chargrilled Chicken Station with A Selection Of Sauces Served With Themed Salad Bar (Caesar)

Leek, Potato & Mature Cheddar Bake

Parsley New Potatoes Mixed Vegetables

Pan Au Choc Bread & Butter Pudding

Salad Bar

Summer Fruit Platter

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

Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato

Chicken & Vegetable Rice

BBQ Style Pulled

Pork with Pitta Bread & Chef’s Salad

Leek & Potato

Cod Goujons or Fish Fingers

Traditional Battered Fish Fillet or Jumbo Fish Fingers

Paella With Crusty Bread

Red Lentil & Vegetable Tikka Masala with Rice

Chef’s Salad Carrots

Chocolate Sponge & Chocolate Sauce

Salad Bar

Summer Fruit Platter

Chinese Style Noodles & Oriental Vegetables

Macaroni Cheese with Green Salad

Chips Peas Baked Beans

Summer Berry Cheesecake

Salad Bar

Summer Fruit Platter