Please see the invitation to our next Effingham Sixth Form Open Evening, for those currently in Year 10, to be held on Monday 24th February 2025 from 6pm to 7.30pm.
We look forward to welcoming you then!
SIXTH FORM NEWS
Hi all,
I hope you have had a lovely week and welcome to halfterm!
This week marked the final week for the current Sixth Form Prefect Team before welcoming the new group. The Head Girl Team opened up the pre-loved shop, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as a final fundraising event for Toilet Twinning. We sold t-shirts, dresses, trousers, coats, bags and books. Thank you for all your donations and for all your purchases this week!
The Prefect Team also organised a thank you tea party for the kitchen staff. We each brought in a baked good and gathered in the Boardroom to celebrate.
On Friday, the new Prefect Team and Head Girl Team were announced. Congratulations to all those who have been appointed roles, especially the new Deputy Head Girls Tanvita K, and Mo S and the new Head Girl, Alice G.
BOARDING
We wish all of you the best of luck and we know you are going to be amazing.
On behalf of the Head Girl Team, thank you to all the prefects for all their hard work this past year and thank you to the entire school community for your constant support.
Have a lovely half-term, Amelia S-M (Deputy Head Girl)
On Saturday the boarders took a trip into Guildford to try some yummy food and shopping around for gifts to take home to their families in half term. Although the day was a bit dreary the boarders did not let it dampen their spirits.
As the half term break creeps closer the boarders have been participating in a variety of activities. These include regular pilates, trips to Dorking for some delicious Kokoro, weekend swims in the pool and indulging in some baking.
INTERMEDIATE ROTARY SEMI-FINAL UPDATE
On Thursday 13th February, one of our Intermediate Public Speaking Teams competed in the Rotary Semi-Finals held at Merrow Junior School in Guildford. The team: Erin C as Chair, Kaitlyn C as Proposer and Eva S as Opposer, competed against other schools in the district. They delivered an exceptional and memorable performance discussing the benefits and challenges of tourism in our world today. Congratulations to the team for their poise, charisma and team-work and a special mention to Kaitlyn C for receiving the award of 'Best Proposing Speaker' in the competition. Well done!
MEDICAL REMINDERS
Medicals for Year 7. W/C 3rd & 10th March
The school nursing team will be carrying out medicals for Year 7 pupils w/c 3rd & 10th March. Medical check-ups are important for the welfare of your daughter throughout their education. The medicals will be conducted by the school nurses and will consist of a private and confidential discussion about their health and wellbeing. We will also be checking height and weight if consented by them. You would have provided consent on the medical forms however if you no longer wish for your daughter to receive a medical please contact the school nurses.
HPV Vaccinations - Year 8. 17th March
The Children and Family Health Surrey Immunisation team is visiting St Teresa's on Monday 17th March to give the HPV vaccination to year 8 students. Please complete the e-consent form by 4pm on Tuesday 11th March 2025 by visiting: · www.surreyimmunisations.co.uk and entering your school’s unique code/URN number SR125402 · If you do not want your child to receive a vaccine, then please fill in the ‘No’ box.
Catch Up Vaccinations. 7th May
The Children and Family Health Surrey Immunisation team is visiting St Teresa's on Wednesday 7th May to offer catch up vaccinations for Years 8 & 9. If you have missed this opportunity and would like your child to receive these vaccinations, please complete the e-consent by visiting www.surreyimmunisations.co.uk and entering your schools unique code SR125402. If you do not want your child to receive a vaccine, then please fill in the ‘No’ box.
YEAR 9 EXPLORE INTERNET SAFETY DAY 2025
On Internet Safety Day 2025, all Year 9 students gathered in the Sixth Form Lecture Theatre to learn about this year’s theme: fraud. The session was led by Mr Chandler, Head of Computer Science, who delivered an engaging lecture about the various types of online fraud and how to stay protected in an increasingly digital world.
During the talk, girls discovered surprising facts about cybercrime, including that it now generates more money for criminals than illegal drug trafficking. They also learned how phishing scams work, with emails that impersonate legitimate organisations to steal sensitive information. Mr Chandler provided practical tips to help pupils spot fraudulent emails, such as checking for unusual email addresses, generic greetings, and urgent requests for personal information.
After the lecture, the girls put their new knowledge to the test with a practical activity identifying phishing emails. The session concluded with a fun and competitive group quiz, where teams answered questions on internet safety while strategically “stealing gold” from one another to boost their scores. The atmosphere was lively, with girls enthusiastically applying their learning to win.
Congratulations to the top three pupils, who received Haribo sweets as prizes for their efforts! The event was a fantastic reminder of the importance of staying vigilant online. As technology evolves, so do the tactics used by fraudsters – and Year 9 have now gained some essential tools to navigate the internet more safely and confidently.
SCHOOLPOST COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
You will have received an email this week about the new communication system which will start to be used after half term. A letter from Dr McShane was sent out with instructions on how to start getting your messages. If you have any questions please email info@st-teresas.com
PARENTS’ EVENINGS
Year 8 - Thursday 6 March 2025
Sixth Form - Thursday 20 March 2025
FOST DATES
Fri 28th Feb Thank Fost it's Friday Coffee morning
Sunday 9th March – Year 9 Air hop for St Teresa’s and Cranmore (Please contact FOST for more details)
Thurs 27th March - Easter Egg Hunt for Year 7
Fri 16th May FOST summer festival planning meeting – all/any help welcome - (Please contact FOST for more details)
BUDDENS ACTIVITY CENTRE TRIP
YEAR 9
A Year 9 residential trip has been organised for the weekend of 6th–8th June 2025 at Buddens Activity Centre in Dorset, run by Rockley Watersports. Pupils will enjoy a mix of water and landbased activities, including paddle boarding, axe throwing, and climbing. An information evening will be held on Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 17:45 in the Sixth Form Lecture Theatre.
M&S ART
If your daughter is interested in coming on this trip, please do complete the linked Microsoft Form, or scan the QR code. Registration of interest will close on Friday 14 February.
COMPETITION
AGES 5 - 16
Design a yellow sweatshirt or hoodie for the 2025 YoungMinds Hello Yellow kidswear collection, sold in M&S stores and online!
Open to ages 5-11 and 12-16, the winning designs will help spread the message that one chat can change everything. Be bold, be bright, and enter by 11:59pm on 31st March 2025. Good luck!
Find out more here: https://mnsyoungdesignercompetition.powerappsportals.com/
Mon 14th - Thurs 17th April
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)
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
st-teresas-equestrian.ecpro.co.uk
Happy Half Term Break
Visit our website www.stteresas.com/equestrian
Or find us on Facebook “St Teresa’s Equestrian”
This first half of the term seems to have gone by in a flash. The team at STE have been very impressed with how resilient and enthusiastic the girls have remained throughout some very dark, cold nights at the stables. Everyone has realised the necessity of a good pair of gloves! We’re looking forward to the next half term as we move into longer and (hopefully) more clement weather.
We wish you all a restful and restorative half term break.
Bambi
We have all been excited by the arrival of a new little pony called Bambi, who is on trial with us from a local owner. Bambi is currently in the ‘isolation’ stables to ensure that she is free from any contagious diseases before she is brought up to the main stables. This is an important process at any stables as there are some very nasty diseases such as Strangles, which can be highly infectious to other horses.
Easter Holiday Activities
Our half term holiday activities are now fully booked but we have lots of opportunities available in the three week Easter break. In response to requests, we have increased the number of 45minute private lessons that are available during this period.
Early Bird Discount
If you book any Pony Mornings, Camps or Private lessons before the end of February, you will receive a 10% discount. Please use the code EASTER25 when booking.
Bulk booking discount
If you would like to book a series of three 45-minute or three 30-minute private lessons, we are offering a discount of 10% for the Easter holidays.
Please visit EcPro to see what is available.
NSEA NEWS
Good luck to our 2 teams and individual riders competing at the NSEA County and National Dressage qualifiers at Parwood Equestrian Centre this Saturday.
Bible Reading
A Reading from the Gospel of Luke
One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore.Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon,“Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered,“Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
Reflection
Jesus calls the disciples. He calls them to put out into the deep. This is a great moment where reason meets with Revelation. It seems unreasonable for Simon Peter to start fishing again.They have fished all night and caught nothing. It is time to leave it for now.And yet Jesus’ words and commandments bring life and hope.They sustain us and make the impossible, possible. Put out into the deep.
Prayer
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
