Autumn Term
15 MARCH 2021 Issue 1 : 4th September 2020
Dear Parents, It barely seems possible that, having been back into the swing of things for a fortnight, this time next week we will be breaking up for the Easter holiday. We started the week treated to an absolutely incredible assembly, led by Ruby, our Senior Prefect (Pastoral). She spoke movingly and with conviction on the vital work of the Eco Council, and also offered us some useful and practical advice that we could all incorporate into our daily lives to aid in preserving the environment. I am considering offering Ruby the permanent job of delivering Monday morning assemblies because she knocked the spots off any of my offerings. My thanks to Georgia for playing the piano so beautifully while Saskia, Senior Prefect (Academic) led the reflection. Last Friday, I also received an email from a pupil who wished it to be announced on Monday that we remove the straps from any disposable face masks before throwing them away, because they represent a danger of entanglement to bird life. I feel the future is in safe hands. On Tuesday, I was walking round school at lunchtime only to discover Mr Stephens engaged in blowing something up, with members of Year 8 watching on - at a safe distance. This was a hangover from last week's Science Week as there was a need to blow things up in a covid -safe manner, requiring year group bubbles. Mr Stephens is also taking girls on a D of E expedition tomorrow - much-delayed, but finally given the all clear. After the explosion, I went into the lab to call in on the ducklings.
It is wonderful to hear the sounds of whistles, shouts and whoops from my study now that sporting activities are back in full swing, and the netball courts were absolutely chock-ablock at 5.15pm on Wednesday as I made my way home to log onto the Sixth Form parents' evening; my thanks to all who took part in this very positive occasion. I also spent a wonderful hour or so in boarding this week, taking the register, chatting to the girls and watching them leave to go to Into the Woods drama rehearsals, netball, and hockey. The Music Department was proud to present their Spring Soiree, via Teams, on Monday evening. We may only be here for three weeks before breaking up again, but it is truly like we have never been away. Dr Claire McShane
ART WORK OF THE WEEK COMPETITION Our winner of this week’s art competition is Isabelle T in Year 7. Please do send your entries to n.menzies@st-teresas.com
The Art Department would like to give Grace H in Year 8 a special mention for producing this great alphabet from objects found around the home.
BOARDING NEWS This weekend we enjoyed making Lavender heat bags, one girl loved hers so much she wanted to give it to her mum for a Mother's Day gift. In the afternoon we had a delicious afternoon tea made by our lovely Bev; this is always a lovely treat for the girls as it brings them all together in the afternoon. Chocolate Easter Egg Cookies were made on Sunday with Miss Mentz. They were devoured as soon as they hit the table! Next weekend will be the last weekend on the hill so we will be starting to pack for the holidays. It has come round so quickly.
ENRICHMENT 7SA have been working hard on their Enrichment Projects this term, here are a few of their chosen topics...
MEDICAL NEWS Covid Home Testing Children will be coming home with more Covid testing kits before the Easter holidays; government guidelines now recommend all children are tested twice a week throughout the Easter holidays. Mask Wearing Many of you and your daughters may be struggling with glasses fogging up whilst wearing a face mask; please see picture of Anti-Fog Lens Cloth that may be the solution, this one is approximately £5 and available on Amazon.
HPV Vaccinations
Just a reminder that the HPV vaccinations will take place on Monday 22 March for Year 8 girls. Please can you ensure your daughter wears a short sleeved shirt that day and brings a water bottle. Thank you.
Medical Team
ECO COUNCIL Global Recycling Day takes place annually on 18th March, this is a great opportunity for us to think about what we throw away. See tips below from our Eco Council. The last decade has been the hottest on record and if we don’t make significant changes global temperatures will continue to rise
MUSIC NEWS The Interhouse Music Festival was a magnificent celebration of the musicmaking at the school and the standard this year was very high. Special category winners were: Francesca, Ruby, Lara, Charlotte, Jadwiga, Ella, Georgia and Olivia.
The winning house was St Dominic and the Musician of the Year 2021 is Isabelle (pictured). Well done to all the performers who took part.
SPORT NEWS Staff v Sixth Form Netball matches are taking place every Friday lunchtime 13.30-14.10 in the Sports Hall Last Friday the staff team won 12-0. Players of the Match were Vikki B (staff team), Hannah and Charlotte (Year 12) Thank you to Polly for umpiring.
HOCKEY GOAL KEEPERS
If you have a school goal keeper kit please can you return the full kit before the Easter holidays so they can be inspected, cleaned and any safety fixes made. Thank you. Check out the Fortitude coaching courses over Easter. Miss Kay PE Department
TENNIS IN THE EASTER HOLIDAYS ESTA is delighted to be offering tennis camps and private lessons during the Easter holidays! Our tennis camps are running from 9-12pm and 14pm each day of the holidays and are open to players aged 7+. Parents can either create their own 'readymade' bubble of players (maximum of 8) or we can try to place your child within the appropriate group for their age and ability. Private lessons are also available from 4pm each day. Please email Kirsti at esta@effinghamschools.org to book your child's place. We look forward to seeing your children on court over the Easter holidays!
Visit our website www.st-teresas.com/ equestrian
E-mail : equestrian@st-teresas.com Call: 01372 750257
Or find us on Facebook “St Teresa’s Equestrian”
Who could have predicted those strong winds last week?! We almost got blown over up here at equestrian. Good job to the riders who battled the weather in their lessons! We’re slowly getting the hang of our new booking system and have introduced those of you who are booked in to Easter to it. Next week we will email out about the summer term and lessons. We hope you’re as excited as we are to get back into the swing of things! If you don’t want to continue riding with us, or want a change of time or day, please let us know next week after we’ve contacted you. Our office staff are still on part-time furlough, so if you need to call the office please only do so on Mondays and Thursdays. We are trying to stay active on the emails Monday to Friday, but please bear with us if there is a slight delay.
Easter Pony Afternoons We have a few spaces left for our more advanced riders on our Pony Mornings. Mornings run from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Priced at £50 a session. Please contact the office for all Pony Day bookings, and payments will be made on our new system.
For those who have booked in, or are thinking about booking in for the Easter Holidays, please bring your own hat and boots to ride in as we are not lending out equipment until it is deemed safe to do so.
NSEA Reports Competitions will be opening from Monday 29th March, and we hope our NSEA riders are as excited as we are to get out and about competing for 2021! We have some riders already booked in for a show jumping competition on the 8th April at Felbridge Showgrounds. We wish them the best of luck!
Puffa Jackets Puffa jackets are still available to girls in Years 5 and up. Please contact h.wood@st-teresas.com if you would like to order one. What’s next? We’ve raised a fantastic amount of money towards our 2nd hand uniform cabin but there’s still some work to do to make it a reality…We’d love to hear your ideas so please do get in touch and get involved – we’re always recruiting new members! Fostst2020@gmail.com
YEAR 7 SCIENCE CLUB Last week in science club we celebrated the return to school with a boomerang competition. The winner was Kelly C-H who had a very impressive flight. Our finalists were Katy H, Eris R, and Layla G, who also gave splendid shows. Special mention goes to Scarlett H and Jessica J who seemed very determined to assassinate Dr Evans and Ms Edwards!
-Saskia C.
This Week It is hard for us to imagine what it must have been like for Jesus as he approached the events of Holy Week. When we remember that he experienced all the same emotions and feelings that we have - but without sinning—we can recognise that the anticipation of this final week, and his execution by the authorities, must have filled him with terror. Yet, as was evident, as he hung on the cross, His thoughts were not for himself, but rather for those who were with him. So, at the Last Supper, he gives the words of reassurance, ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God still and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house, and I go to prepare a place for you.’ Even at the time of his greatest trial, he wishes to reassure his followers that his actions are for their salvation. And we should recall these words at those times when we face the greatest difficulties and greatest moments of sadness in our lives - yes, even when we face the death of a loved one. Jesus knew the sadness of the death of a friend. In the shortest verse in the Bible (John 11:35) we hear ‘Jesus wept’ when we heard the news. Yet in that sadness, he knew of the power of God to overcome event those moments when we ‘walk through the valley as dark as death. (Psalm 23:4) Indeed, this was the path that Jesus walked as he submitted to death, death on a cross. But by entering in to the very depths of human existence, and confronting that real horror, he overcame death. And through that death, gave us, and our loved ones, the sure hope life with him in those heavenly rooms he has prepared for us.
Menu Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main
Southern Style Chicken Breast with Rustic Cajun Slaw
Mild Beef Chilli served with Rice & Nachos
Pasta Carbonara
Chicken Tikka Masala
Traditional Battered Cod & Cod Fishfingers
Chef’s
Tomato & Cucumber Salad/Caesar Salad
Sliced Iceberg Lettuce & Sliced Beef Tomatoes
Chef’s Salad
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Chef’s Salad
Vegetarian
Roasted Vegetables & Halloumi
Fresh Vegetable & Bean Chilli with Rice & Nachos
Spaghetti Neapolitan
Vegetable & Chickpea Tikka Masala
No-Meat Meatballs in a Fresh Tomato Sauce with Rice
Sides
Roasted New Potatoes & Mixed Vegetables
Sweetcorn
Green Beans & Carrots
Rice & Broccoli
Fries & Peas
Additional
Jacket Potato & Beans
Jacket Potato & Beans
Jacket Potato & Beans
Jacket Potato & Beans
Jacket Potato & Beans
Dessert
Chocolate Fudge Slice
Carrot Cake
Lemon & Blueberry Slice
Sticky Toffee Traybake
Easter Special Chocolate Oreo Milkshake
Trolley
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher