Saturday 25 January………………………………………….Offer Holders Day
SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
Please see the invitation to our next Effingham Sixth Form Open Evening, for those currently inYear 10, to be held on Monday 24th February 2025 from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Please can you complete the online form by Monday 10th February 2025 to confirm if you will/will not be able to attend the event.
We look forward to welcoming you then!
PARENTS’ EVENINGS
Year 8 - Thursday 6 March 2025
Year 11 - Thursday 6 February 2025
Sixth Form - Thursday 20 March 2025
SIXTH FORM NEWS
Hi all,
I hope you have had a lovely week; we have been very busy in the Sixth Form.
On Monday, Year 13 were given a talk by Mr Clouston about Study Skills. As the mock season edges closer, Year 13 are continuing to prepare and revise, looking to create good habits
On Tuesday, Year 12 were introduced to the Student Leadership process by Miss Pitchford. They were given information about all the different roles from Head and Deputy Head Girl(s), Sports Captain, Prefects, and many more, and how to apply for each of the positions. Good luck to anyone applying! Year 13 had a celebratory breakfast to mark the end of the UCAS process. Well done to all of Year 13 for all the hard work and perseverance during this process!
On Wednesday, Year 13 had a talk about mock exam rules and regulations with Mrs Wolff, our Exam Officer and given the exam timetable. The Sixth Form, collectively, also continued with the Sports Tournament for this term, with more points being scored.
On Friday, the Sixth Form were given a PSHCE talk by It Happens Education on future relationships whilst some of the Year 12 mathematicians delivered their Maths Masterclass to younger students in the school.
Just a reminder that the Head Girl Team are collecting clothes/accessories for the St. T’s Boutique and would appreciate any support!
Have a lovely weekend,
Amelia S-M
(Deputy Head Girl)
SIXTH FORM NEWYORK TRIP
YEAR 11 &12
A new year and an exciting opportunity awaits! All current Year 11 and Year 12 pupils intending to join the Effingham Sixth Form are invited to make memories in New York City during the first week of the October half term 2025.
We will be flying out of London Heathrow or London Gatwick around Monday 20 October 2025, but the final dates have been left flexible. The trip will include four days in New York, flying home during the fourth night. We are proposing visits to The Empire State Building Observation Deck, The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Times Square, Central Park, Grand Central Station, The American Museum of Natural History, The Museum of Modern Art, Ground Zero and a tour of The United Nations Headquarters. We have included activities that relate to the full breadth of subjects across the Sixth Form curriculum, as well as sightseeing opportunities.
Mornings will be spent visiting New York’s iconic venues and landmarks that connect pupils’ A Level subjects with the best that this magnificent city has to offer. During the afternoon, the group will come
BOARDING NEWS
The snowy beginning to the term created some winter fun in the boarding house, creating cozy memories in the freezing temperature. On Wednesday evening, boarders from different year groups built a snowman, the collaboration bringing about a new frosty friend.
A fun Friday movie night gave a break for the studious year 11s revising for their mock exams.
Over the weekend the boarders went bowling. They gave it their best shot and quickly decided that bumpers were necessary. They decided to put competitiveness aside for the game and instead focus on helping each other get as many strikes as possible, cheering loudly for the successes made.
INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC SPEAKING
On Wednesday 15th January, our two Intermediate Public Speaking Teams took part in the Regional Rotary Public Speaking Competition. Team A comprised of: Erin as chair, Sophie G and Grace C and they put forward the two sides of the debate that 'fashion companies should not be allowed to manufacture clothing abroad.’
as chair, Eva S and Kaitlyn C. They debated the motion that 'tourism benefits the world.' Both teams were commended for their excellent voice projection; engagement with the audience and overall passion for their chosen topics. The competition was very strong and both teams did exceptionally well with Team B being awarded the prize of second place. Well done to all excellent participants!
Applications are welcome from pupils in Year 7, 8, 9 10, 11 and 12
Duties and Responsibilities:
• To attend the weekly Values Commitee meeting, including the taking of minutes for perusal by Dr McShane, chaired by the Senior Values Prefect.
• To contribute meaningfully to the above meetings, bringing creativity and enthusiasm to the meetings.
• Assist with the design and delivery of Values Week activities, focusing on the particular value of the year, considering its meaning, creating and organising activities, helping to run activities, being a visible presence throughout the week, liaising with staff and the Senior Prefect for Values, and, if necessary, be prepared for public speaking. Enthusiastic participation in Values week activities is obligatory.
• Assist with the design and delivery of events throughout the year to explore and celebrate the school value, committing to values being at the heart of life at St Teresa’s.
• To design and assist with co-curricular and academic values-based activities, reflective of the school value for the year, working with teachers, Miss Pitchford and Mr Stephens, and Chaplaincy.
• Liaise with the Senior Prefect: Values to design and deliver assemblies.
• To participate in value-based activities and to act as a role model for your peers by embodying the five values of St Teresa’s.
You can now enter the 2025 BBCYoung Writers’ Award with Cambridge University. Entries close at 9am (GMT), Monday 24th March 2025.The BBCYoung Writers’ Award is open to writers between the ages of 14-18 years. You can submit your story here
Make sure you've read the entry instructions andTs&Cs - available here
The course is suitable for players from Grade 1 up to Grade 6 and is open to children from Year 4 to Year 9.
The programme will include:
String Orchestra
Swing/Jazz Band
Full Orchestra Rehearsals
Sectional Rehearsals
General Musicianship
Recreational Time
Further details can be obtained from: Mrs Caroline Yalden, Director of Music (c.yalden@st-teresas.com)
WORLD SCHOLARS CUP
St Teresa’s School, Effingham will be hosting the Surrey-London Regional Round of the World Scholars Cup competition. This is an international academic competition that celebrates learning and bringing together those who love learning.
The regional round will be held at St Teresa’s on Sunday 9th and Monday 10th March 2025. Pupils will compete in teams of three against each other, as well as teams from other schools over the two days of competition in the following events:
• Team debate – pupils work together to convince an adjudicator that they have the best arguments.
• Collaborative writing – pupils brainstorm ideas together, write individual essays and edit these together.
• Scholars Challenge – a multiple-choice test taken individually.
• Scholars Bowl – a team quiz with some exciting twists.
All Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 pupils attending the World Scholars Cup club in the Effingham School’s Trust are invited to take part in the competition. If you would like your daughter or son to take part in this exciting enrichment opportunity, please could you give your consent using the EVOLVE system.
The venues for the global round of the competition have now been announced and I have begun planning for our qualifying pupils to attend the Ljubljana Round which will involve an overseas residential trip running in mid-July 2025. The provisional dates are 10-17 July. You can find out more details about the World Scholars Cup competition on their website https://www.scholarscup.org/.
For more information please contact:
Ms Sue Hobkinson
(s.hobkinson@st-teresas.com)
CAREERS OPPORTUNITES
Work experience at The Met Office
The Met Office work experience programme consists of two distinct phases. The first is an online work experience. You can then apply for a second phase of work experience - a two to three day in-person placement, for which limited places are available.
The Telegraph Media Literacy Programme
The Telegraph’s Media Literacy Programme provides an insight into what it’s like to be a journalist at an award-winning, multimedia news brand. The programme is open to 16-18 year olds across the UK. It highlights the importance of trusted and accountable news, and equips you with some of the tools and skills to think critically about world events.
The programme will help you understand the different roles in the newsroom and provide information on how to get a career in journalism.
Content: Online sessions with a range of journalists from departments across the business including news, sport, beauty, music, social media.
Each week you will also get the chance to practise various skills such as headline writing, interviewing and travel writing – with vouchers awarded for the best submissions!
Completing the programme: If you take part in all four sessions, you will receive a Telegraph Media Literacy Journalism Certificate. You will also have the option to join our future talent pool to stay up-to -date with entry level opportunities at the Telegraph.
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your application, go to telegraph.co.uk/MLP
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”
Extreme weather and lessons
Whilst the sunny skies and freezing temperatures created a beautiful winter scene, the STE team are all pleased that the Arena has had chance to thaw out to allow riding to resume this week.
Cancellation of ridden lesson
It is always a difficult decision for the Yard Management team to cancel ridden lessons. However, the safety and welfare of both riders and horses is paramount. If the ground in the Arena freezes, it becomes too hard to ride on: frozen ground causes problems for the horses’ joints and increases the potential for them to trip on frozen ruts and endanger the rider.
Substitute lessons
If a lesson is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, the ridden aspect is replaced by a Stable Management lesson. These sessions are invaluable as they provide an opportunity to go through riding theory and goal-setting as well as practical lessons in preparing the pony to be ridden - grooming and tacking up. The sessions enable the rider to get a better understanding of the ponies they ride as well as understanding horse and rider bio-mechanics, allowing them to become more independent and confident riders.
February Half Term Hacks
Thursday 20th February
For those under 13, booking is open for a 45-minute lead-rein hack on Thursday at 1.15pm
For those over 13, and a Level 8 rider, booking is open for an off-site hack with Georgie at 10.30am
There are only 2 spaces left for the off-site hack and 3 for the lead-rein, so please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
There are a few spaces left for our Pony Mornings and Afternoons and private lesson availability. Please contact r.orme-smith@st-teresas.com if you are having problems booking.
Bobby being a living diagram as part of the Stable Management lessons this week
This Week
This week we focus on the Baptism of Jesus.
A reading from the Gospel of Matthew
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
Jesus replied,“Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”Then John consented.
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water.At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.And a voice from heaven said,“This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
The story of Jesus reminds us that each of us has a divine vocation.A calling if you will. May the Lord reveal His calling to each of you.
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Mild Beef Chilli Con Carne served in a taco & dips
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Cheesy Pesto Sauce
Turkey & Bacon Pie
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise Sauce
Locally Sourced Oven Baked
Pork Sausages with Onion Gravy
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Roasted Pepper, Chicken & Chorizo Sauce
Piri Piri
Chicken with Pitta Bread, Baby Gem and Homemade Sauces
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bacon
Carbonara Sauce
Vegetarian
Sides
Mixed Bean & Quorn Chilli
Feta & Spinach Filo Pie
Vegan Sausages with Onion Gravy Cheesy Vegetable Enchilada
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Fish Fillet with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
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Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
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Panache of Mixed Vegetables
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
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Potato Wedges
Macho Peas
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Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
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Skinny Chips Garden Peas
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Citrus Drizzle Cake
White Chocolate & Cherry Shortbread
Apple Filo Pie with Custard
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
