St Teresa's Senior Bulletin December 13 2024 by Effingham Schools Trust

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Monday 6 January……………………………………….Boarders Return 16:00

Tuesday 7 January……………………………………………..Term Begins

Wednesday 8 January……………...GCSE Dance Trip: Swan Lake 16:30

Friday 24 January…………………….Year 11 Mock Examinations

SIXTH FORM NEWS

Hi all,

I hope you have had a lovely week!

To start of the festivities in the last week, the Events Committee organised an ice-skating trip on Monday evening at Somerset House.

On Tuesday, the wonderful kitchen staff prepared a special Christmas lunch for the Sixth Form. We ate chicken burgers and chocolate cake and icecream for pudding!

We then decorated gingerbread men in the Reading Room on Wednesday with icing.

House Arts then began! The House Captains were busy teaching dances, music, drama lines, and making props, all culminating into five wonderful shows on Friday morning. Thank you for all your

Amelia (Deputy Head-Girl)

Congratulations to the Year 13s who have had more university offers and all the preparation for interviews.

Have a wonderful holiday,

INTERHOUSE ARTS

The girls put on some very impressive acts for Interhouse Arts this year! We really enjoyed seeing all the creative costuming and choreography. huge congratulations to Dominic for taking the prize this year!

LUNCH

Harrison’s prepared an exceptional Christmas lunch, featuring a stunning display of beautiful handmade gingerbread houses and an amazing array of cakes and treats that left us all spellbound!

BOARDING NEWS

As the festive season draws near, our week has been filled with the joy and warmth of holiday celebrations! Monday evening brought us another highlight: the boarders’ end of term Christmas dinner. The evening was alive with chatter, laughter, and dancing, as everyone came together to share delicious food and joyful moments. The festive spirit was contagious, and it was heart-warming to see everyone enjoy the celebration so wholeheartedly.

into the Christmas spirit as we prepare for the holidays ahead. Wednesday evening was filled with Christmas joy and the spirit of community whilst Christmas carols where sung by all.

On Thursday, a big group of boarders were delighted to visit the enchanting Wisley Glow Christmas Light Show. Wandering through dazzling displays and magical gardens illuminated with festive colours was a truly awe-inspiring experience. It was the perfect way to embrace the season’s charm and enjoy each other’s company!

CAROL CONCERT

Well done to all our pupils who took part in the Carol Concert on Tuesday evening. You all sang and played beautifully, bringing a wonderful festive cheer to St Teresa’s.

ESCAPE ROOM

Year 9 took part in an exciting escape room activity on Wednesday. Their first objective was to escape their classrooms by solving a series of puzzles. This led them to different locations in a treasure-hunt-style challenge. The final destination was the library, where they had to decipher a riddle to find the missing star and save Christmas!

CHRISTMAS BAKES

It’s been a busy week for Food Preparation and Nutrition! Our pupils have been creating some delicious Christmas bakes.

Year 10 participated in a Yule Log making competition over the course of three lessons. They made fondant decorations of their choice, made a Swiss roll filled and covered it with buttercream.

The winners this year were as follows:

Class 1:

1st Myla B

2nd Olivia L

3rd Poppy G

Class 2:

1st Sofia M

2nd Matilda H

3rd Amelie D

BLESSING POEM

7BA have been writing poems about blessings in their lives, inspired by the poem 'Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker. Such a beautiful and thought-provoking poem by Amaya H.

Home

That feeling of warmth, As you cuddle up next to a crackling fire, A roof over your head, Water at your well. Full tummies…

Chocolate-covered faces smile and laugh, not a care in the world.

Boom !

Houses shatter like glass, under the wrath of the sky. Broken families struggle for breath, Bomb verses child, Lives lost in seconds, Run !

They have no choiceRUN !

NSEA WORKSHOP

The NSEA team members took time out on Tuesday for a team building session . They looked at how a team works best together to support and encourage and how that translates into words and actions at competitions. They explored team values and training and competition goals for this coming year. What a fantastic opportunity that was!

As war-torn countries fight for survival, You open lavish presents, But still wanting moreMoreMore gifts, More food, More sweets.

Spare a minute on Christmas Day, Amongst all the blessings in disguiseeveryday things others can only dream ofFood in our tummies, A loving family, And most importantly of all… Home.

By Amaya H, 7BA

ROTARYYOUTH COMPETITIONS

The Rotary Club is once again running its Young Artists competitions this year. The theme is 'Wonderful Water'.

You can find out more information at: https://www.rotarygbi.org/projects/young-people/ competitions/

Alternatively you may click on each of these posters to go straight to their respective page.

Please send your submissions to Mrs Uren by Monday, 10 February 2025.

We look forward to seeing all your wonderful submissions!

PARENT PORTAL

To access the parent portal simply CLICK HERE, you can also find a link to it at the bottom of our school website https://st-teresas.com/

The parent portal gives you access to many useful tools! Some of these are:

• Your child's weekly merit total

• End of term reports and grades

• Easy access to the wellbeing hub

• Ability to modify your personal details

If you experience any difficulties whilst using the parent portal, please alert our IT Support Team at the following email address: techsupport@st-teresas.com

E-mail: equestrian@st-teresas.com

Call: 01372 750257

Booking System

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Visit our website www.stteresas.com/equestrian

Or find us on Facebook “St Teresa’s Equestrian”

All quiet in the Stable at Christmas?

Whilst termly lesson ended last week, this has been a very busy week for the Equestrian team with visits from the farrier, saddler and vets. All the horses will be Christmas-ready!

If we will not be seeing you next week or over the holidays, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and will see you in 2025!

New to riding at STE?

If you haven’t ridden with STE before, the Pony Mornings and Afternoons are a great introduction. There are two spaces left, one on Monday 16th (pm) and one on Friday 20th (am) December.

If you are interested in riding more regularly with us, then booking a private assessment riding lesson is a good place to start These are 30 minutes and £45. We currently have spaces on:

Monday 16th December (am)

Wednesday 18th December (pm)

Thursday 19th December (am)

Thursday 2 January (pm)

Saturday 4 January (am)

Please email us on the above email address if you are interested.

Grass Roots Regional Final

Unfortunately with the arrival of Storm Darragh, the Grass Roots Regional Final had to be postponed. It will now take place on Saturday 18th January 2025.

This Week

Through our Carol Services we have once more be drawn into the story of Jesus’ birth. This moment in history when God becomes flesh and dwells amongst us. God enters into our human story. And the great miracle of Christmas is that Jesus wants to be born within each one of us. To become present in each beating heart. “Behold I stand at the door and knock.” The divine enters into our world and our world is changed forever.

Try not to Miss the mystery of Christmas this year, but rather recognise the Divine love is all around us.

When we are silent, when are phones are put away, when we spend quality time with our friends and family and put the needs of others first. Then we will become more aware of Jesus’ presence amongst us.

Let us Pray

Jesus come to us. May your divine love be born in us today.

Still our beating hearts that we may hear you are.

Help us to make room for you this Christmas.

Remain close to us. Amen

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