St Teresa's Senior Weekly Bulletin 3 March 2023

27 February 2023

This Week’s Headlines

This Week’s Headlines

Monday 6 March - Friday 10 March……………………...Year 7 Medicals

Tuesday 7 March…………………………………………...Music Festival

Tuesday 7 March…………………………………….Year 8 Tempest Trip

Tuesday 7 March…………………Costa Rica Information Evening 18:00

Wednesday 8 March………………………...International Women's Day

Wednesday 8 March……………………………………….Music Festival

Wednesday 8 March………………...Years 11 & 12 Spanish Theatre Trip

Wednesday 8 March…………………………….....Head Girls’ Tea 16:30

Thursday 9 March……………………….…...Oxbridge Conference Trip

Thursday 9 March…………………………………………….CCF Flying

Thursday 9 March…………………………….Ensembles Concert 18:30

Friday 10 March…………………………………………..Year 9 Retreat

Friday 10 March……………………….’Move It’ Dance Trip 8:00 - 17:30

WORLD BOOK DAY

To celebrate World Book day we welcomed Ruth Eastham give an inspiring talk about narrative structures and how to go about starting their own stories! The pupils were then treated to a wonderful themed lunch. A fun day was had by all!

SIXTH FORM NEWS

Hello everyone! My name is Julia and I am very happy to have the opportunity to write to you all every week updating you about life in the Sixth Form for this term. I applied to be a member of the Head Girl Team because I wanted to be a representative for the school. I am passionate about the wellbeing of every student at St Teresa’s and I aspire to be someone who anyone feels comfortable talking to.

Julia T - Deputy Head Girl

Last Friday, we welcomed back Teresa Baron for the Year 12 PSHE to receive another one of her informative talks on healthy relationships. A lot of things were discussed in the talk, such as unfair double standards for men and women, the features of healthy relationships, and differing gender portrayals in advertising. She spoke to several other year groups, and we all found it very interesting. Aleisha A

On Tuesday afternoon this week in the Sixth Form, we had our first Senior Prefect meeting where our Academic, Pastoral and Values Senior Prefects shared their ideas for the upcoming year. They already have great plans such as developing form time with interactive activities to start the day, introducing an ‘academic buddy’ system to promote kindness and peer to peer academic support within the school and “Universally Challenged”, a teacher vs student quiz to celebrate our Year of Intellect. On Tuesday evening there was an Explore Lecture about Interior Design in celebration of our value of the year.

I would like to say a big congratulations to our Year 13 students because, on Wednesday, they finished their mock exams! They have worked so hard and, as a treat, they attended a wonderful meditative Sound Bath on Friday afternoon. We are so proud of you all!

On Thursday afternoon the whole Student Leadership Team met to share their aim for this term. We learnt about lots of exciting projects that are in the planning stages at the moment. I look forward to sharing more information with you about the projects over the coming weeks. An example for this week is from our wonderful Art Captain Neve who is launching an exciting new Art Enrichment Club, starting on Wednesday 8th March in Room 25 for all students to unleash their creativity. She was inspired by female artists for International Women’s Day which is next week. She has also started up a photography competition, where you can submit a photo that fits the design brief of ‘The Natural World”. She has emailed all students about this and we look forward to seeing the results of the winning entries later on this term.

Wishing everyone an enjoyable weekend and I look forward to updating you about life in the Sixth Form again next week.

Julia T Deputy Head Girl

BOARDING NEWS

Welcome back! We hope you all had a great half term!

At the beginning of this half term we welcomed our new gap, Lara! Coming from a boarding school herself, Lara lived in a small country town (Scone, Australia) and is thoroughly enjoying being a part of the St Teresa’s boarding community as she engages with the girls and a range of areas across the school!

Upon the boarders’ return, staff heard everything about the girls’ adventures over the break. Over the past week they have all settled back into school routine very smoothly and are enjoying after school activities!

To end the week, on Saturday the girls headed out to paintballing! As the girls got armed up in head-to-toe camo, the fierce competition begun! Miss Ashleigh and Miss Lara by their sides, smiles were shared all round and the girls loved the new experience!

As part of our weekly activities in boarding, on Mondays we undergo an activity based around exercise. This week we did our first session of ‘Just Dance’ where the girls aim to replicate the dance moves on the screen coordinated to music. Lots of ‘questionable’ dance moves being performed, our most enthusiastic dancer was Casilda! All the girls involved now wish to do ‘Just Dance’ every week on Monday as their preferred exercise.

Mrs Wragg (Head of Boarding)

This weekend we are looking forward to a very adventurous activity in London - Gripped - High ropes and zip wires!

Georgia K (Gap)

DUKE OF EDINBURGH GOLD AWARD

TRAINING EXPEDITION IN THE PEAK DISTRICT

YEAR 8 RETREAT

YEARS 8-13 PSHCE TALKS

Dr Teresa Baron, research fellow at the University of Nottingham, presented to Years 8-13 in their PSHCE lessons. She spoke of the importance of healthy relationships, the warning signs when things go wrong and good mental health. We found her talk very useful and look forward to having her present to parents in the Summer Term.

MUSIC RECITAL

On Tuesday evening Mrs Yalden and the Music Department delivered a wonderful music recital in the chapel, showcasing a range of accomplished musicians from Years 8 to 12. The music recital provided a chance for these girls to perform on either their second instruments or showcase pieces that they haven’t had a chance to before. The experience of this music recital was truly compelling for the audience, and it displayed the talent and dedication of these young musicians. It was inspiring to see these young women and girls taking ownership of their gifts.

EXPLORE LECTURE

"Good interior design is more than paint charts and scatter cushions" says Georgie Postlethwaite, this week’s guest speaker.

Georgie has always been passionate about good interior design how it makes spaces function effectively, how it affects mood and well-being and, how the perfect blend of colour, texture, pattern and finish can increase the aesthetic value of a property. Her talk was very informative!

‘HELPINGYOUR

GIRLS TO HAVE HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS’ PARENT SEMINAR

FRIDAY 17TH MARCH 3:15-4:15PM

Alicia Drummond will be giving a parent seminar on friendships in the Sixth Form Lecture Theatre. Alicia will be giving a corresponding talk to Years 8 and 9 in their PSHCE lessons on the same day.

In this talk, we will explore the complex world of teenage friendships and what parents can do to help their daughters have happy, healthy relationships with others. We will look at how our interventions can help or hinder when they fall out with others, and what to do if we are concerned that bullying might be an issue.

If you would like to attend, please fill out this Microsoft form: https://forms.office.com/e/gQctw65Xrw

YEAR 12 TRIP TO BANK OF ENGLAND

The Business and Economics Department are delighted to offer your daughters an opportunity to visit the Bank of England. Here they may catch the very next interest rate change and will have the opportunity to visit the Museum to gain an appreciation of the purpose of the Monetary Policy Committee, an insight into the history of money and how inflation erodes it, whilst also having the opportunity to hold some heavy gold bars! We will leave school at 8.30am on Wednesday 8th March, take the minibus to Effingham train station and then on to London Waterloo.

Please return the medical form and consent form to indicate your consent for your daughters to participate in this trip.

ONE OCEAN

We have extra spaces available to attend the One Ocean workshops, you do not need to be an Eco Team member. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

If you have an interest in marine biology, conservation and microplastics this may be worthwhile; you can also add this to your UCAS application.

There will be a trip in the Summer Term to Brighton, so if you sign up and attend the talks you will automatically receive an invite.

There will be a further workshop on the 9th of March at 13:30 in Room 35.

NEW DEI PREFECT

I am Amarie A and St Teresa’s first ever DEI prefect. This role means a lot to me, as I think diversity, equality and inclusivity are very important things in making a school community a collaborative success. I am extremely grateful to be able to represent the POC (Person of Colour) community at our school. I come from a family of leaders and my great grandfather was a human rights activist in Nigeria. This inspired me to challenge and further educate people in beliefs and systems that will ensure that everybody feels valued and gets to join a level playing field. Personally, to lead in this new role means our team of DEI ambassadors will be able to work on projects, which will enhance and make a difference in our school. Please see below some exciting opportunities you can involve yourself in.

COMPETITION - WHO ISYOUR MODERN DAY MARY SEACOLE?

We have an exciting opportunity to enter the Young Seacole Trust's upcoming competition: 'Who is your modern-day Mary Seacole?'

Entries can be a written story, a song or poem, a video or picture! there are plenty of options to unleash your creativity!

Please see the entry requirements and guidance booklet HERE to be considered. If you would like to enter, simply send your submission to: a.burgess@st-teresas.com

ART NEWS

Next week on Wednesday 8th March, we will be resuming the art enrichment club at lunchtime in Room 25. This is open to all year groups, and we will be looking at female artists as a part of international women's week. Look forward to seeing you there!

We also have a new photography competition where you can submit a photo that fits the design brief: The Natural World. This can be in any form; from something you find within nature to a composition you have arranged yourself. There will be a winner from each year group, and they will get the chance to have their work shown in the school bulletin and will receive merits for their hard work; this is open to all ages. All submissions should be emailed to neve.scott@st-teresas.com and must be in by Monday 27th March. We can’t wait to see your creations!

VALUES WEEK HISTORY COMPETITION

The school values are Faith, Character, Community, Compassion and Intellect. As you know, this year the value we will be focusing on is Intellect. Participating in this competition will broaden your historical knowledge while also developing important skills of reflection, research, curiosity and resilience.

This is an extra-curricular project, which means you will have to find time for it outside of lessons/clubs. You will have a set amount of time to complete the project. During Values Week, your entry will be displayed, and you will have an opportunity to showcase your work to the rest of the school.

KEY DATES

27th February - launch of the competition

27th March - meet with Mrs Marsden-Wilkins to discuss your progress (venue TBC)

22nd May - meet with Mrs Marsden-Wilkins to discuss your progress (venue TBC)

15th June - all projects must be submitted to Mrs Marsden-Wilkins

Week of the 19th of June - Values week begins and you will present your work

During Values Week your work will be judged, with the winners in each year group receiving a prize worthy of the Value of Intellect.

YEAR 7

Objective: Examine the different types of castles between 1066 and 1500

• Research the history of castles using a variety of resources

• Explain the development of castles over time

• Show your understanding of why changes took place over time

YEAR 8

Objective: Who was the greatest Tudor monarch?

• Research the lives and reigns of the various Tudor monarchs

• Explain the actions and policies of the monarchs

• Evaluate their reigns and decide who the greatest Tudor monarch was

YEAR 9

Objective: What was the biggest turning point in WWII?

• Research the events of three crucial moments in WWII

• Explain the outcome of these events and their impact on WWII

• Evaluate the events and decide which was the biggest turning point in WWII

PARENTS’ EVENINGS

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We would like to invite you to your daughter’s forthcoming virtual parents’ evenings via the Parents’ Evening Module on the following dates:

Year 12 Thursday 16th March 2023

Year 13 Thursday 16th March 2023

YEAR 9 RETREAT

For this year’s annual Retreat Day, Year 9 will be travelling to the Wintershall Estate on Friday 10th March.

The team at Wintershall will work alongside our school staff to provide a day workshop and activities as a reflection for Lent. Building on the great success of previous Retreat Days, this will be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Lent in the spectacularly beautiful environment of Wintershall. This is a trip for the whole year group.

Please return the CONSENT FORM by email to Deacon Simon (sp.conrad@st-teresas.com) by Monday, 6th March.

FASHION WORKSHOP

The DEI ambassadors have been working alongside our charity project to enhance understanding of disability in collaboration with Cherry Trees. If you would like a day of creative fashion experimentation, then please feel free to join our associated workshop on Saturday 11th March as there are still a few places available for St Teresa’s Students to be involved. The workshops will take place at Frensham Heights School 10am-4pm.

PODCAST

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MUSIC NOTICE

The following groups will be taking part in the concert on Thursday 9th March

All of Year 7

Symphony Orchestra

Sinfonia

String Ensemble

Concert Band

Rock Guitar Group

Senior Choir

Schola Cantorum

Sixth Form Choir

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th March

All Day Chapel

Thursday 9th March

Inter House Music Festival

6:30PM Mairlot Hall Ensembles Concert

Friday 17th March

6:30PM Mairlot Hall Jazz Evening

Monday 20th March Evensong for Lent

Wednesday 22nd March

6:30pm Chapel Classical Concert

1:15-1:45pm After School

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 (starts after half term)

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

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

WEDNESD

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

PERFORMING

(TERESA’S DANCE TEAM)

TDS (TERESA’S DANCE SQUAD)

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES’ TIMETABLE SPRING 2023

WEDNESDAY TDC (TERESA’S DANCE COMPANY) YEAR 913

CLUBS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Year 8 Chemistry Club

Venue - Lab 32

Time - Wednesday 1:40-2:10

Come and experience the fun, excitement and magic of Chemistry in lab 32!

GCSE English Drop In Clinic will be running Tuesdays 1:30 onwards for Years 10 and 11.

GCSE English Master Class for Year 11:

- Thursday 9 March 'Jekyll and Hyde' room 43 1:35

- Thursday 16 March 'An Inspector Calls' room 43 1:35

CHEMISTRYYEAR 11 REVISION SCHEDULE

When: Wednesday 1.45pm

Where: Room 28

Date Topic

1st Electrolysis

8th Organic (triple and trilogy)

15th Quantitative chemistry (triple and trilogy)

22nd Required practicals

29th Chemical analysis (triple and trilogy)

MEDSOC NOTICE

Exciting club open to all Years 10 to 13. 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, 1:15-1:45pm, Room 29 Please email Dr Evans for further information.

Year 11 Revision Clinic Days

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Chemistry Physics RS Biology History (Mr Breeze)

German Maths Further maths lesson (opt)

@fost_st_teresas_effingham

Calling Senior parents please!!

If there are any small groups of parents who are keen to volunteer and get involved on an ad hoc basis to run an event or two (eg a movie night, social or fun evening) for our Senior School girls, please let Jo Clark (joannaclark121@gmail.com) know if you would be happy to volunteer.

Thinking of Joining FOST?

FOST is always looking to increase its team size, especially with parents from Senior School, so we can do more in terms of events and improvements for our school community! Should you be interested in assisting on an ad hoc basis or joining the FOST committee, please get in touch via email fosteffingham@gmail.com; through an existing committee member; or a class representative.

School Uniform Shop

School uniform shop - open (within term time) Mondays and Fridays 8:30-9am.

First Saturday of every month 10am-10.30am - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Please email whipple.fost@gmail.com or camilla2ndhand@gmail.com to book.

This Week

We began our reflection on the season of Lent remembering the 40 days that Jesus spent preparing in the wilderness.

We particularly remembered that during this time Jesus was tempted. When we recall that Jesus was a human like us, we also recall that he experienced all the same emotions and feelings that we experience, and, as a consequence, was tempted in the same ways that we are. While we will all have experienced those pangs over the past few days as we have begun our Lenten fast the temptations that Jesus experienced cut to the very heart of his being.

The first temptation was to turn stones into bread. This is understandable given that we know that Jesus had spent the 40 days fasting. The temptation that both Jesus and every one of us face, is to put our own needs first, particularly those need that bring us pleasure. While pleasure is a good thing, if we make the seeking of pleasure our primary goal, we will always go astray. Jesus rejects the temptation, instead recognising that only God gives us the fulfilment that we so persistently seek.

The second temptation was about self-centredness. Jesus is tempted to fling himself from the peak of the temple, knowing that God would protect him. We all face the temptation of placing ourselves in the centre of our own private universe, believing the lie that we are the most important person in the world. While it is true that we are precious and unique, that deep value that God puts on us is realised as we reach out to others, recognising that we are to be a gift to others.

Finally, Jesus faces the temptation of pride. Of all the sins, this is potentially the greatest as we seek to secure our position with the flimsy cloak of earthly power. We can never be truly ourselves if we elevate ourselves to dominate others. Instead we are called to serve, as Jesus served. Only then will we become the person God calls us to be.

We hope that you are all well, but please remember to pack enough layers for riding. It has been very bitter with the wind lately and we don’t have too many spare coats on hand!

It was an incredible result of NSEA competitions last weekend, have a look on our Facebook page for a video of the events!

There was an NSEA competition at Merrist Wood last weekend and there were really good results from the riders!

At STE, the Chiropractor came round and gave some of the horses a really good treatment. And we are happy that the lessons are back on as normal from this week!

The horse of the week is… Mouse!

~ Libby C

NSEA News

An incredibly busy weekend for the STE NSEA teams; two venues, two disciplines, heights from 40cm-1m, some riders at their first competitions and with new ponies, great riding, great team spirit and they all went back to school for a rest on Monday!

At Merrist Wood show jumping on Saturday, Claudia B went double clear in the 70cm for 8th and Harriet L jumped a brilliant double clear at her first ever competition.

In the 80cm we had two teams, the Blue team of Amber B (individual 4th), Lilly S and Saskia TvV all jumped double clear for 2nd place, and qualified for the Champs in October. Meanwhile the Green team of Claudia B, Antonia S (10th) and Pernille A finished 4th, qualifying for the Plate Champs in October.

The 90cm team of Amber B, Lilly S, Chloe B and Izzy L finished 2nd, also qualifying for the Champs in October with an individual 4th for Chloe and 7th for Amber.

Onto Sunday, and it was a very busy day at Coombelands with Arena Eventing and Show Jumping going on.

In the Arena Eventing Pernille had a great round in the 70cm to finish just outside the top 10. In the 80cm there were lots of great rounds jumped but highlights were an individual 4th for Lilly S and 9th for Amber B. The 90cm team of Lilly S, Chloe B and Lulu S finished 4th, with Lulu placing 4th and Chloe 5th individually. Lulu S also did the 1m as an individual to come 7th.

In the showjumping, Holly C and Jess R both had great rounds in the 50cm for a double clear finishing just outside the placings. In the 60cm Jess R finished 2nd, and Antonia S also finished 2nd in the 80cm.

In the 90cm Windsor Qualifier the team of Amber B, Chloe B, Antonia S and Izzy L put in a strong performance to finish on 4 faults and 5th out of 12 teams, with Chloe finishing 3rd individually out of 45 riders.

A mammoth weekend and a huge thank you to all the parents, supporters and riders for all their hard work and representing the school so well! We are very proud and look forward to continuing the great teamwork and camaraderie throughout the rest of the year and beyond!

Menu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Main Beef lasagne with crusty bread

Southern fried chicken fillet burger with shredded iceberg & piri piri mayo

Honey roast gammon with Yorkshire pudding

Mild beef chilli nachos, grated cheese, guacamole, sour cream & salsa

Traditional battered cod fillet or fish fingers with tartare sauce

Eat healthy dish

Chargrilled chilli chicken & roasted vegetable traybake

Pork & Chinese vegetable chow mein

Marinaded Cajun beef strips with rustic coleslaw & chef’s salad

Lemon & basil chicken breast served with marinated olives

Seafood & chilli spiced linguine with roasted green peppers & fresh herbs

Vegetarian

Vegetable & spinach lasagne

Quorn mince & bean tomato bake

Root vegetable & lentil cottage pie

Malaysian style squash & seitan curry

Roast potatoes

Crusty bread

Sides

Dessert

Peas & sweetcorn

Lemon & Blueberry slice

Jacket wedges Broccoli

Mixed vegetables

Apple pie & custard

Raspberry cheesecake

No chicken teriyaki noodles & Oriental vegetables

Rice Carrots Chips Peas

Baked beans

Fruit & berry

crumble & custard

Rocky road

Additional Salad Bar Summer Fruit Platter

Salad Bar Summer Fruit Platter

Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher