CLUBS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

GCSE English Drop In Clinic

Running Tuesdays 13:30 onwards for Years 10 and 11.

Chemistryyear 11

REVISION

When: Wednesday 1.45pm

Where: Room 28

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!

Medsoc Notice

When: Tuesday lunchtime at 1.45pm

Where: Room 28

All welcome: if you would like to attend even if you have not been before, please do come along.

MedSoc is a society open to anyone interested in all things medical.

Please email Dr Evans for further information.

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This Week

It was good to gather together and to continue our celebrations of the season of Easter. (Remember Easter lasts 50 days, so keep that supply of Easter Eggs coming!!)

In Chapel this week we reflected on one of the encounters that the disciples had with the Risen Lord., as we reflected on the Journey to Emmaus (Luke 24).

The account reminds us of the two disciples who had fled Jerusalem in the early hours of Easter Sunday. As they walked the long journey, dejected and empty at the news of the crucifixion of Jesus, an unexpected stranger joined them and explained how it was always necessary for the Christ to suffer in order to win his great victory over death. Only at the last moment, as Jesus breaks bread at their evening meal, do they recognise that it truly is him.

Perhaps, for us this week, we can remember three aspects of this story. Firstly, the two disciples were utter heart-broken at the news of Jesus. All their hopes had been dashed. In desperation, they were heading off in the absolute opposite direction that Jesus had shown. It can be reassuring that scripture presents us with models of discipleship that so often mirror our own experience.

But the second point is all the more significant as Jesus enters into that journey with them. With typical gentleness and compassion he accompanies these two disciples, even as they head in the wrong direction. Despite their confusion, Jesus explains the scriptures to them, and plants the seeds of hope in their hearts once again. They had been slow to recognise Jesus and slow to understand, but by entering into their journey, Jesus’ presence begins to transform the situation.

Finally, we have the image, so familiar to us from the frontispiece of the altar in the Chapel, of Jesus breaking the bread and the disciples coming to the realisation that Jesus has been with them throughout the journey. This can be what our journey through life is like. We live with the myth that we can make it on our own, relying, so we think, on our own initiative. Often we only recognise in retrospect the guiding hand of God in our lives as he gently supports and directs us in the right way.

As we continue our celebration of Easter let us pray that we would recognise that presence of God in our lives and cherish those moments when, like those disciples, our hearts burn within us as we come to see Jesus walking along side us.

Message From Esta

Men's Tennis Group

ESTA is delighted to introduce a Men's Group to its programme running on Wednesdays at 7:45-8:45pm!

Sessions will take place at St Teresa's for 9 weeks from 3rd May until the end of term. Players should be of an intermediate standard.

If you are interested, please contact Kirsti at esta@effinghamschools.org or on 07980 604372.

May Half Term Tennis Camp

We are excited to be running a tennis camp at ESTA from Tuesday 30th May-Friday 2nd June.

Please note the timings as follows:

9-12pm Years 2-4

9-12pm Performance Camp (invitational)

1-4pm Years 5&6

1-4pm Years 7-11

Camp days are priced at £39 per player with a 10% discount for the full week option.

Please contact Kirsti to sign up or for more details at esta@effinghamschools.org

Open Event at ESTA - Sunday 14th May

There is still time to sign up to our drills and skills event on Sunday 14th May! This is a FREE event open to all players from Years 2-11 and is a great opportunity to get on court and have a hit with our fabulous coaches. There will be a BBQ running at the clubhouse for players and parents to enjoy!

Please note the timings as follows:

11-12pm Years 7-11

12-1pm Years 2-6 *We are delighted to open this event up to Year 2 players!*

To sign your child up, please contact Kirsti at esta@effinghamschools.org by Friday 5th May.

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

We hope that you have had a lovely Easter break, and are looking forward to the final term of the school year!

A new pony arrived at STE over Easter! His name is King and he passed his council licence on Tuesday so will start to be slowly introduced to lessons. He is in the stable opposite Charlie and is very friendly so feel free to say hello!

May Half Term

The half term dates are available to book!

Have a look on our online site to book your spaces now!

STE had a variety of things going on over the Easter break, including hacking, lessons and Pony Mornings! This meant that the ponies did a range of activities to keep them fit and having fun. They also introduced a Day Camp and an Introduction to Dressage afternoon, which the ponies and riders enjoyed a lot!

Ponies and staff are happy to be back in the school term. The horse of the week is… King!

~ Libby C

NSEA News

On the last weekend in March, Lilly S went to BCA for the JwS (Jumping with Style) qualifiers. She had an amazing day winning both the 80cm and the 90cm, winning the 90cm by over 13 penalties!

Over the 1st/2nd April weekend, our grassroots riders had some great results at Coombelands. In the 60cm Jess R was 6th and Rosie C was 9th, both with double clears. In the 70cm the team of Jess R, Rosie C and Abbie K took a great win, with Rosie finishing 3rd and Jess 9th, qualifying the team for the Grassroots Champs at Hickstead in August!