This Saturday the boarders enjoyed their final trip of the term in Guildford. One last opportunity for the girls to finish off some festive shopping before they head home for Christmas and to see in the New Year!
On Saturday evening the girls were delighted to be surprised with a Silent Disco Christmas Party! Along with a takeaway pizza dinner, the girls danced up a storm and belted out their favourite songs. It was the perfect opportunity to celebrate an amazing start to the year in Boarding with many giggles shared and memories made by all!
On Sunday, after a lovely Advent Mass at the local church, the girls were overcome with excitement as we watched the first sprinkling of snow settle across the school grounds. Even in the freezing temperatures the girls managed to have an absolute blast in the snow, with even one or two snow fights.
All of the Boarding Team would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the St Teresa’s community a safe and wonderful Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2023, Happy Holidays!
Mrs Zoe Wragg Head of BoardingAs the end of our gap year approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to thank St Teresa’s for providing us with such an amazing opportunity. It has been a privilege to work in the Boarding House this year and watch the girls blossom into such beautiful young women. We would also like to thank the entire Boarding Team who have been instrumental in making this year so memorable, you really all have gone above and beyond in creating a home away from home for us. We would particularly like to extend our gratitude to Mrs Zoe Wragg who has been not only a phenomenal Head of Boarding and Gap Supervisor but has become a cherished friend and we simply cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for us.
We both couldn’t recommend taking a gap year enough. We have been lucky enough to travel to so much of Europe this year, creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
While we are so sad to close this chapter, we are so thankful for everything we are taking away from our time here and we are both so excited for our futures ahead back home in Sydney.
Over the last half term Year 9s have been learning about reproduction. In order to display everything they have learned, they comprised a play in their groups to depict 'The Great Sperm Race'. They demonstrated the hostile environments sperm have to go through and how fertilisation of the egg takes place. There were prizes for the winning group but overall it was a superb effort. The girls all went above and beyond with fun and innovative ideas and they all demonstrated their key understanding of the topic. Well done Year 9!! Ms Willis
This week has been a very festive busy week for the Sixth Form!
The Aspirations Newsletter, which was edited by Kirsten and Jess in Year 13, came out this week. It consisted of a collection of reading suggestions, online exhibitions and articles.
The First Edition of MODE, a new Sixth Form Fashion and Current Affairs Magazine was released. Thank you to Rose and her team for creating this new magazine and we look forward to their next edition in the Spring.
The Student Leadership team have been working towards the Winter Edition of the St T’s Student Magazine. The editor of this edition was Pippa M supported by the co-editor Sophie R. The edition has been sent to all students and parents today and we hope you all enjoy it.
We all really enjoyed our last week before the Christmas Holiday. The Events Committee organised the Sixth Form Christmas Party on Monday which we all thoroughly enjoyed and the whole school enjoyed Inter House Arts.
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas.
Emma W (Deputy Head Girl)Year 8 enjoyed their Santa Fun Run on Tuesday
We are looking forward to an exciting Spring term of tennis at ESTA!
After sending out priority booking links to our current players, we are pleased to now offer places in our group sessions to anyone else keen to play on a first come first serves basis. Please follow the relevant links below to sign up or contact Kirsti on esta@effinghamschools.org for more information.
If your child has private lessons (individual, joint or small group), these invoices will be emailed to you shortly.
We look forward to seeing everyone on court during the Spring term.
Merry Christmas from all of us at ESTA!
Mondays Years 9&10 @ 5-6pm
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/LeeChildsCoaching/BookCourse/9f24fb0f-c3b1-4140-9a73-ef496a454ca0
Mondays Years 11-13 @ 6-7pm
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/LeeChildsCoaching/BookCourse/0dda3edb-8315-4690-8bf8-d8ad61c88d46
Tuesdays Years 7&8 @ 5:15-6:15pm
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/LeeChildsCoaching/BookCourse/1b3e07db-7e10-4827-a384-04bf0cf131ae
Tuesdays Boarders @ 6:15-7:15pm
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/LeeChildsCoaching/BookCourse/4ab9bb73-cccc-4505-81b8-e114cb49b2da
Wednesdays Performance Squad (invitational) @ 6:15-7:45pm
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/LeeChildsCoaching/BookCourse/9a90006c-93ab-4382-8ccc-0e2525ae6113
Thursdays Boarders @ 6:15-7:15pm
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/LeeChildsCoaching/BookCourse/71e79c33-6547-44f1-b2de-a3434aae4d07
Fridays Performance Squad (invitational) @ 6-7:30pm
On the evening of Tuesday 13th December, a team of enthusiastic chemists from St. Teresa’s came third in a regional heat of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Top of the Bench competition.
Eight other schools brought teams to Farlington School to undertake a series of practical challenges and theory problems. The combined scores of the St Teresa’s team enabled the team of Alice P, Lucie B, Gabriella DPG and Isabel C to come third in the competition. The Top of the Bench competition enthuses and excites children with chemistry and encourages them to consider further education and careers in chemistry.
The end of term reports have been published on the St Teresa’s School Parent Portal. Please find a link to the Parent Portal below:
https://effinghamtrust.parents.isams.cloud/api/homepage
If you have any technical queries or have forgotten your password, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr Graham Allen (g.allen@st-teresas.com).
May I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
Kind regards,
Mr Stuart Field Deputy Head (Academic)
I am very excited to be writing to you about a trip I am organising in the New Year to Hampton Court Palace for the Year 13 historians.
We will be exploring the palace and its grounds in order to understand the architecture of the building and Henry VIII’s intentions behind using it as his main seat of power. We will also have an opportunity to explore the kitchens of Henry VIII and how the palace was modified throughout the Georgian period.
The trip will take place on Wednesday 18th January with drop off and pick up times remaining the same. We will be returning to school in time for lunch, but the girls may wish to bring a snack with them, or money for the café in the Palace.
The total cost will be no more than £20 and will be added onto the end of term bill. If you would like your daughter to participate in this event, please click and complete the Google form below by 9am on Monday 9th January at the very latest.
https://forms.office.com/e/ZJYHhL867C
Yours sincerely
Mrs Marsden-Wilkins
Head of History (m.marsden@st-teresas.com)
I am writing to let you know that Miss Buckett has been promoted to Director of Sport. I am sure you will join me in congratulating her on her promotion.
This means that Miss Buckett cannot continue as your daughter's form tutor. St Teresa's has recently appointed Miss Sarah Fogwill as Head of Swimming and Miss Fogwill will be taking over from Miss Buckett from January.
However, Miss Buckett will continue to be part of St Teresa's Year 10 pastoral team going forward and will continue to support your daughter.
Dr Benzing-Shears
Head of Year 10
EXTRACURRICULAR
1:15-1:45pm
Monday DJ Club Years 7+8 with Mr Fuller in M2
Grade 6 Theory with Mrs Yalden in M3
1:45 – 2:15pm
Sixth Form and Staff Choir with Miss Cantwell in Mairlot Hall
Tuesday Grades 1-2 Theory with Miss Cantwell in M2
Grades 3-5 Theory with Mrs Yalden in M3
1:45 – 2:15pm
Trombone Group with Mr Caister in M3
Pop Group with Mr Palmer in the drum room
Wednesday Concert Band with Ms Haystead in M2
Thursday
8:00-8:35am
String Ensemble with Mrs Wallace in M2
Year 7 Ukulele with Mrs Yalden in M3
Music Technology Years 9-11 with Miss Cantwell in M2
Year 7 Choir (occasional) with Mrs Yalden in Mairlot Hall
Friday
1:15 – 2:00pm
Schola Cantorum with Mrs Yalden in Mairlot Hall
Rock Guitar group with Mr Smith in M3
After School
Jazz Group with Mr Walker in M2
Symphony Orchestra with Mrs Yalden in Mairlot Hall
Sinfonia Orchestra with Miss Cantwell in M2
Senior Choir with Mrs Yalden in the Chapel
GCSE/A Level Composition Clinic with Miss Cantwell in M2
GCSE/A Level Composition Clinic with Miss Cantwell in M2
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Chemistry revision clinic is on! Now's the time to start, so don't delay.
Venue- Lab 32
Time- Wednesday 1:45-2:15
Come and experience the fun, excitement and magic of Chemistry in lab 32!
Exciting club open to all Year 10s to Year 13s
If you are interested in all medical (including dentistry and veterinary science) related issues and like to discuss ethics, assess case studies, be up to date with current affairs in the field and listen to speakers then let Dr Evans know so you can join the team.
We meet on alternate Tuesday lunch times, 1.45-2.15pm, room 29
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We hope that you have an amazing end to the term and are looking forward to the Christmas Holidays!
We’d like to wish Inde W the best of luck as she is riding at the London International Horse Show at London Excel over the next week and is sponsored by St Teresa’s School! If you are attending the event, do keep an eye out for her at the Shetland Grand National, she will be in the red colours with a white star.
If we will not be seeing you over the holidays, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and will see you in 2023 for the Spring Term!
I’m sure that you noticed it snowed this week! Temperatures went down to -4 degrees and it got a bit chilly, but the ponies have been wrapped up in their rugs to help keep them warm. Unfortunately, the weather meant that the lessons at STE were cancelled and the NSEA competition last weekend was also cancelled.
The equestrian team have been getting ready for Christmas by decorating their office, and it looks really nice!
Merry Christmas!
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Libby CThe last NSEA competition was unfortunately cancelled due to the weather, but we wish the riders the best of luck in any competitions they are attending over the Christmas. And the biggest well done for all of their success this year!
May the unexpected wonder of the shepherds be the wonder that fills your homes; May the exultant joy of the angels be the joy that lifts your hearts; May the comforting warmth of the stable animals be the warmth that you share with family and friends; May the bright light of the star be the light that enlightens and guides you May the humble worship of the Magi be the worship that you give May the faithful service of Joseph be the caring service that you offer to others May the trusting love of gentle Mary be the love we share with family and neighbour
The Word of God made flesh, Emmanuel, God with us –be with you, your families and all those you love this Christmas and forever.
