What a week it has been of beautiful summer celebration events.
We kick started the week with amazing performances in T-Fest enjoyed in the sunshine on Mairlot Lawn, all those involved were fantastic and a big thank you to all staff involved in making such a delightful evening.
On Tuesday I was privileged to be part of the full governor’s meeting and Summer BBQ where a fond farewell was given by the governors to Miss Nelson in thanks for her 36 years of service!
Wednesday was packed full of Prep girls attending their ABRSM examinations on a range of musical instruments –well done, girls and we look forward to hearing your results.
Thursday saw the matinee and first staging of our Year 6 production of Joseph, both performances were excellent but I hear all girls from our Year 5 chorus to all our Year 6 performers really raised their game in front of their parent audience to spectacular heights.
In Friday’s celebration assembly we celebrated an amazing set of LAMDA qualifications from all our girls who achieved either a merit or a distinction! I am looking forward to seeing tonight’s performance and you will hear all about it in our report in next week’s bulletin.
I wish you and all our hardworking, tired Year 5 and 6 girls a well deserved and restful weekend. I leave you with these words of wisdom:
‘When everything seems to be against you, remember that the aeroplane takes off against the wind, not with it.’ Henry Ford
Best Wishes,
Gareth Tindall
Key Diary Dates:
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 Term ends (No After School Care) 16:15
Well done to all of the girls in our Golden Books this week:
3RN Olivia H for her detailed, informative and well non
Monica H for her super attitude in reading and also for her excellent investigation skills to explore who the mystery Roman was.
Caitlin I for brilliant spelling skills, remembering challenging words. Leila A for her thoughtful contributions in class, always offering additional information and extra insights.
3KC Emilia for showing fantastic improvement with her Maths learning, particularly finding and describing angles.
Vivienne W
4AB Sophie B for her wonderful creativity and description in her potion poem, using rhyming couplets. Electra B for her great contributions to discussions and participation in all lessons this week.
4LH Daisy B, Clemmie W, Abby V R for their wonderful performances of spells this week. The clarity of their speech expression and movement all added to the drama of their piece.
4CR Amelia H and Mary J for their fantastic partner work on their Macbeth poem Elizabeth L for her fantastic Macbeth work using super language.
5HC Mira M and Dana M for their excellent figurative language work on describing the emotions felt by the old man
5KH Sybella J for her excellent contributions in lessons, especially in RE and English this past week. Emily W for her fabulous Reading Record, filled with detailed and thoughtful responses to the books she has read this year.
6JG It would be impossible to pick out individuals this week for the Golden Book as they have all been 6MK amazing. Their talents on stage are there for all to see but it is their kindness, consideration of 6RW others and impeccable behaviour that has impressed us the most. Well done, Year 6, for being so wonderful!
Prep School News
This week you have received the following communications:
Year 3: -
Year 4: Bring your own Device (BYOD)
Year 5:
Year 5 & 6 Pupils late arrival, 28/06/24
Joseph Photographs
Year 6: Year 5 & 6 Pupils late arrival, 28/06/24
Joseph Photographs
Whole School: Summer Tennis Camps at ESTA
Please contact the School Office if you need copies of any of this information prepinfo@st-teresas.com
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 News
Year 3 HumanYoga Mandala
The girls in 3KC and 3RN created a human yoga mandala. A mandala is a sacred, circular, geometric design that is symbolic in Buddhist and Hindu cultures. In our Mandala, we thought about the symbol of a lotus flower. Each day the lotus flower breaks the surface of the water and opens out to the universe to reach its full potential. Each evening, it closes and returns to beneath the water ready for a fresh start the next day. This is a beautiful reminder that no matter how challenging life can be, we can triumph over adversity.
Prep School News
Year 4 Flamenco Workshop
On Monday, the girls in Year 4 learnt about Flamenco culture and dance. Some girls even brought their Flamenco outfits ("traje de flamenca"), the dress worn by women at festivals ("Ferias") in Andalusia, in Spain. Traditionally, the outfit can be completed with castanets ("castañuelas"), a fan ("abanico"), a shawl ("mantón de Manila") worn over the shoulders and the hair is in a bun adorned with flowers ("flores"), and perhaps a decorative hair comb ("peineta"). It was fantastic to see the girls make the most of their cultural class with Señora Gonzalez-Weekes and of their dance class with flamenca Señora Granada-Herbello. ¡Muy bien a todas las flamencas, que bailarinas fantasticas!
Prep School News
Year 4 Macbeth
The girls have worked hard to write their own versions of the Macbeth Witches' spell. They created the verses and then the refrain. Once complete, each group performed their compositions, showing their drama skills and collaborating well to create their own piece of Shakespearean drama.
Prep School News
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.
MESSAGE TOYEAR 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
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
Year 4
Year 5 For being the BEST chorus! Thank you girls!
Year 6 For an amazing first performance of Joseph. We are SO proud of you!
A Delightful Evening at T Fest: Celebrating Our Talented Prep School Girls
This past Monday, our community came together for an enchanting evening at T Fest, where the Prep School girls dazzled us with their performances. The weather was perfect, with beautiful sunshine setting the stage for a memorable event.
As families and friends gathered, the atmosphere was lively and there was even ice cream! The festival featured a vibrant variety of acts, from live music and dancing to captivating solos and ensembles. Our Prep School girls truly shone in their performances, showcasing their incredible talents and hard work and the applause they received showed that the audience appreciated it too!
We are immensely proud of our girls for their dedication and creativity, which made T Fest an unforgettable celebration. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our young performers. Your presence made the evening all the more special.
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. We have a number of instruments to hire if you would like to try out.
Sports News
U10Tennis
On Monday the U11 tennis players took on Manor House at home. It was a glorious summers evening, a stark contrast to that of the St Catherine’s fixture the previous weekend. Throughout the fixture the girls excelled at demonstrating their knowledge of the rules and confidence of making correct calls during the games. Well done to all the girls that participated, the girls did exceptionally well and won many of their games.
U10 & U11 Athletics Meet
On Tuesday a group of U10 & U11 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 afternoon of athletics in the sun, where the girls put into practice their knowledge developed in PE lessons and athletics clubs. Well done to all the girls who participated at the meet, we cannot wait to see them all participating again at sports day!
Important Notices
STASH Summer Holiday Sports Camp, 8th - 12th July
£45.00 per day or £200 per week 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. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Hitchman: a.hitchman@st-teresas.com
Clubs
Please note that we do not have any prep sports clubs running the last week of term this includes swimming.
SPORTS DAY
The Prep School Sports day will be held on Tuesday 2nd July on the Senior field 1 - 4pm
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
We hope that you are enjoying the weather, and are looking forward to the end of term!
A reminder to our weekly riders that we are not running any lessons, bookings or clubs next week commencing Monday 1st July.
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.
If you are not attending then do not worry for we will send out the results before the end of the term!
First Holy Communion
On Tuesday, First Holy Communicants across the Trust gathered at the chapel in St Teresa’s. We celebrated the great faith of our young pupils and truly met Jesus, fully present in the Eucharist. In this world faith is such a great gift and in our Year of Faith we have come to discover how important it is to open the eyes of our hearts to His presence and love.
Celebration of the Good Shepherd
On Thursday, six pupils from Cranmore and seven pupils from St Teresa’s travelled to Worth Abbey to be with Bishop Richard and celebrate as a Diocese. There are seventy-seven Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. It was a wonderful celebration where we gave our lives once more to Jesus and asked for his help and support.
Moore Street Coffee Truck was very popular on Thursday and Friday morning with our parents and pupils. They will be back in September to welcome us into the new term.
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:
We are especially in need of Senior blazers, Short sleeved shirts & pink polos from 30” upwards. All sizes of skorts
Menu—w/c Monday 1st July 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
Roasted winter vegetable
Beef Bolognese pasta bake
Main
Eat healthy choice
Beef bolognese pasta bake
Hand breaded chicken breast nuggets
Hand breaded chicken breast nuggets (school council request)
Chinse style pork, noodle & vegetable stir fry
Vegetarian
Vegetable & chick pea curry & rice
Pasta in a fresh tomato sauce
Leek & potato
Roast chicken & Yorkshire pudding
Chef’s carvery – Loin of pork with Yorkshire pudding
Beef meatballs in a fresh tomato sauce served with vegetable rice
Whole school BBQ
A selection of burgers, hot dogs & chicken drumsticks
Roasted red pepper & tomato
Fish goujons / fishfingers
Traditional battered fish / jumbo fishfingers
A selection of salads, sauces & bread rolls
Poached salmon with nut free pesto pasta & Italian style salad
Vegetarian style nuggets
Stuffed peppers filled with roasted vegetables in a tomato sauce topped with halloumi
Roast potatoes
Vegetarian options as above
No meat meat balls in a tomato sauce
Sides
Additional
Jacket potato & beans
Dessert Apple crumble & custard
Baked beans
Rice pudding with a selection of sauces
Mixed vegetables
Jacket potato & beans
Chocolate milkshakes
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Ice lollies
Jacket potato & beans
Dessert of the day
Chips Peas
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