St Teresa's Weekly Bulletin

This Week’s Headlines

This Week’s Headlines

Monday 8 May…......Bank Holiday for the Coronation of King Charles III

Thursday 11 May…………………………………...Year 13 Dinner 18:00

Friday 12 May………………Year 11 Study Leave and GCSE Exams Start

Sunday 14 May……………………….Play your way to Wimbledon 11:00

OPEN DAY

We were delighted to welcome so many families to our Open Morning today. The girls led tours around the School, popping in to engaging lessons and seeing

SIXTH FORM NEWS

Hello everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful bank holiday weekend and a lovely sunny week.

Ariella W, a member of the Maths Masterclass project, has shared with us information about their event last Friday.

'Kirsten and Louise, two Year 12 A-level Maths students, had the opportunity to lead one of the Maths Masterclass sessions to Year 5 students, with the help of the rest of the class. The theme of the lesson was probability and students were able to use their knowledge and make dice, to allow them to see the patterns of probability and learn about the bell curve. The students really enjoyed it and are looking forward to the upcoming sessions.'

Ariella W

This week in the Sixth Form, we had Pastoral Check-ins for Periods 5 and 6 on Tuesday, with juice and brownies in the Sixth Form common room. It was very useful to have this time to catch up with our form tutors to discuss how the year has been and our plans for the future.

Pia, our Sports Prefect, shared how enjoyable attending the Sports Scholars’ Dinner was on Wednesday evening.

'All the Sports Scholars gathered in the Dining Hall to attend the annual Sports Scholars’ dinner. Everyone took part in a quiz and then enjoyed delicious Southern Fried chicken burgers and rocky road. After we ate, we were lucky enough to listen to Peace Proscovia, a famous netball player, who told us all about her inspirational life story and the whole room was captivated by her words. Peace also helped the Director of Sport hand out awards to some of the scholars. It was a lovely evening and very inspirational.’

Pia F

We are getting ready for a very eventful day on Friday, starting with Open Morning. The Year 12s are very excited to tour parents and prospective students around our beautiful school and welcome them as they arrive. We are very proud of our Head Girl, Jadwiga, who will be giving her first public speech before the tours begin! We will then go on to a whole school barbecue in the Dining Room and will finish the day with a bang at King Fest, where a couple of members of the Head Girl Team and Senior Prefect Team can be spotted as butterflies, snails and our St Teresa’s mascot, Teresa Teddy.

Have another fantastic Bank Holiday weekend full of Coronation celebrations and hopefully lots more sunshine.

Julia T Deputy Head Girl

BOARDING NEWS

Our Bank Holiday weekend was spent doing pottery painting in Dorking on Saturday. The girls all enjoyed a walk around the shops afterwards. We are certainly looking forward to collecting the girls' pieces in the next couple of weeks.

Boarding have been busy planting! Ms Forti and Miss Hill have planted seeds, beginning our new boarders’ gardening project just before Easter. The boarders have all had a taste of some of the radishes that we have grown. Staff were also given mint plants in the staff room to try.

We are looking forward to some homegrown tomatoes and cucumbers amongst other things and hoping that we get some sunny weather so our sunflowers will grow!

Casilda's birthday was celebrated with a lovely cake from Harrison’s.

Monday was our day to go to Harry Potter Studios. Mr and Mrs Wragg took the girls for the day to see the magical studios. What a great day!

We hope you have a great weekend and enjoy all the Coronation festivities. We will be watching and celebrating onsite - hopefully next week you will see all of the activities we have planned.

SPORTS SCHOLARS’ DINNER

Our Sports Scholars were treated to an inspirational talk from Peace Proscovia at their annual Sports Scholars’ dinner. Peace is a professional Ugandan netball player for Surrey Storm and the current captain of the Uganda national team.

The girls were enthralled by her speech on how you should never give up on yourself. She gave the pupils some fantastic advice on time management and how important it is to not compare yourself to others and do the best that you can!

YEAR 10 GEOGRAPHY TRIP

The Year 10 Geography students enjoyed a short residential trip to Dorset in order to complete the required fieldwork component of the AQA GCSE. On the drive down to Osmington Bay we stopped off at Barton on Sea to review the coastal processes and to consider the threat of erosion and how this is being defended against. We also stopped at Studland Bay for our packed lunch and to consider coastal processes and the development of sand dunes and how they are being managed; before making the walk along the headland to see the eroded chalk headland off which Old Harry rocks are located. In the evening, those who opted to participate enjoyed a silent disco.

The following day, we completed our human fieldwork in Weymouth, where the girls surveyed contrasting residential areas and then moved on to Upperwey to complete the physical fieldwork of measuring the river channel characteristics. The girls showed great resilience in spite of the heavy rain, but were glad to return to the centre for a hot shower and to change into dry clothes. In the evening, some of the girls participated in a quiz/challenge laid on by the centre staff. The skies cleared for our return journey which involved a stop at West Lulworth, walks to Durdle Door and

JOE’S BUDDY LINE WORKSHOP

We have been invited to attend a Workshop with Joe’s Buddy Line on Thursday 13 July 2023 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. This is the second workshop in the series and we will be looking at Coping Not Overwhelmed, this will support parents to help their children/our students to help manage their workloads and pressures of exams, tests, everyday life.

All parents are welcome, we look forward to seeing you.

Places must be booked

To book a place please email: Amanda.Collyer@thehoward.thpt.org.uk Places must be booked by Wednesday 28 June 2023.

YEARS 7 & 8 SILENT DISCO

A Silent Disco will be held in the Dining Hall on Friday 16 June 2023. The event commences at 19:00 and will finish at 20:30. This will be an exclusive event for St Teresa’s pupils in Year 7 and Year 8 with supervision provided by the pastoral team. This will be a free event and carries no cost. If your daughter wishes to attend, please can you complete the Microsoft Form below:

CLICK HERE

It should be noted that there will not be any provision for pupils to stay in school between the end of the school day and the commencement of the Silent Disco.

DSM ZOOM PARENT WORKSHOP

Subject title: I Wish I’d Known – a workshop for parents and carers on young people, drugs and decisions from the DSM Foundation

We would like to invite you to a drug and alcohol awareness workshop by webinar for our parents and carers by the drug education charity: Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation. This will be held on Monday 15th May from 6.308.00pm and led by Asha Fowells and Anjali Jayanty.

The workshop will involve finding out about:

· levels of young people’s exposure to drugs and alcohol –what, where, when and how

· what young people, and their parents and carers, need to know about the risks of drugs and alcohol

· factors that affect young people’s decisions about drugs and alcohol, including teenage brain development

· how to have effective conversations with your child, and practical suggestions for what you can do to support them to stay safe

· where to go for more information and support.

Please click the link below to register for the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/

CCF SUMMER CAMP

This year’s Summer Camp will run from Sunday 9 July until Saturday 15 July. Places are limited and will be awarded on progress throughout the year in CCF. Please contact m.stephens@st-teresas.com if you would like your daughter to take part.

YEAR 7 DRAMA FESTIVAL

The Year 7 Drama Festival will be taking place on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th of May.

Pupils will have the opportunity to finalise any technical and last-minute rehearsals before being able to perform their pieces on the Wednesday evening on the Mairlot Hall stage. This has always been a brilliant opportunity for pupils and one they will learn an awful amount from. This will be an informal in-house event and an opportunity for all of the Year 7 girls to perform in a production without the pressure of a public audience.

On Tuesday 9th pick up will be 19:30 from Mairlot Hall and on Wednesday 10th pick up will be at 20:00, with dinner being provided on both evenings. No other extracurricular activities will be running on these evenings to ensure that pupils will be able to attend.

YEAR 7 TRIP TO HAMPTON COURT PALACE

Year 7 will be going to Hampton Court Palace at the end of exams week.

We will be partaking in three educational sessions while at the palace:

• Henry To Mary: A Religious Rollercoaster (which will supplement the history lessons taking place in school)

• Tudor Kitchens revealed

• Wellbeing: exploring historic gardens

The trip will take place on Friday 9th June with drop off and pick up times remaining the same. Girls should be in full school uniform for the trip. A packed lunch will be provided, consisting of a sandwich, drink and piece of fruit. If you would like your daughter to participate in this event, please click and complete the Google form below by 9am on Monday 29th May at the very latest.

https://forms.office.com/e/RpPcb28nGx

YEAR 9 CEMA TRIP

A trip is being organised for Year 9 to visit The Centre for Experimental Military Archaeology for the end of exams week.

CEMA was established in 2021 in Detling and aims to become a site for research, education and film. They have recreated an authentic World War One trench and the site is also a popular film location, with the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 choosing to shoot on site.

We will be partaking in five educational sessions while at the site:

• Trench tour

• Medicine in the trenches

• The Blitz and RAF Detling

• Dressing ‘Tommy’ – weapons, uniform and equipment

• WWII Home front

If you would like your daughter to participate in this event, please click and complete the Google form below by 9am on Monday 29th May at the very latest.

https://forms.office.com/e/RWUs8KGsz9

VALUES WEEK HISTORY COMPETITION

The school values are Faith, Character, Community, Compassion and Intellect. As you know, this year the value we are 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

MUSIC DEPARTMENT EXTRA CURRICULAR 2022-2023

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8.00-8.35am

Lunchtime

1.15-1.45pm

1.45-2.15pm

6th Form + Staff Choir (PC) M2

Grade 6 Theory (CY) M3

Grades 1-5

Theory (PC and CY) M2 and M3 Concert Band (NH) MH

String Ensemble (GW) M2

After School

CY = Mrs C Yalden

Jazz Group (SW) M2

Symphony Orchestra (CY) MH

Sinfonia (PC) M2 Senior Choir (CY) Chapel

Yr 7 Ukulele (CY) M3

1.15-2.00pm Schola Cantorum (CY) MH

Rock Guitar (DS) M3

SW = Mr S Walker *

* = Visiting Music Teacher

PC = Miss P Cantwell

NH = Mrs N Haysted *

GW = Mrs G Wallace *

DS = Mr D Smith *

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES’ TIMETABLE SPRING 2023

ACTIVITY/CLUB TIME, ROOMING AND STAFF

WEDNESDAY TDC (TERESA’S DANCE COMPANY) YEAR 913

MARK JERMIN STAGE AND SCREEN (7-13)

FRIDAY THE ELITES (COMPETITION DANCE GROUP)

(BY AUDITION)

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.

Please follow us on FOST instagram account: @fost_st_teresas_effingham

Thank FOST it’s Friday coffee morning on 26th May will have a Well Being theme to get us ready physically and mentally for Summer! Please diarise and watch for further details…

This Week

Nicknames can be strange things. Very often a single, unexpected or unusual event results in a nickname being given, and that name can stick for years.

Nicknames, and the reputation that is often associated, can last for months, years, decades and, in the case of our Gospel reading today (John 20), millennia!

We reflected this week on the character of Thomas who famously was not present with the other disciples on Easter Sunday when Jesus first appeared to them in the Upper Room. Thomas reacted with disbelief to the news, so enthusiastically conveyed by his friends, that Jesus had indeed risen from the dead. ‘Unless I see the hands in his feet and place my hands in his side, I will not believe,’ says Thomas, with such confidence.

We can only imagine Thomas’ reaction the following week when Jesus once again joins the disciples. Perhaps we can imagine him cowering at the back of the room as he realises that all his confidence was misplaced. Yet Jesus approaches Thomas directly and, we can imagine, shared his peace most particularly with this confused soul. ‘Here, Thomas, see the holes in my hands and in my side. Doubt no more and believe!’

For centuries Thomas’ nickname seems to have been sealed at this moment. And yet what follows is far from a moment of doubt, as with renewed conviction Thomas is the first to declare Jesus as ‘Lord and God.’

While we are certainly called to make that same declaration, perhaps we can also learn from this episode. We, like Thomas, all too often make mistakes, sometimes serious ones. And yet we are all able to change, to leave those mistakes behind us and to step out anew, often in an entirely different direction. There is a deep injustice that Thomas is so often referred to as ‘doubting’ - surely, ‘believing Thomas’ would be a far better title after his first great declaration of faith.

As we remember this great turnaround, let us also recognise those times when we too easily label others - and ourselves!too quickly, without recognising that we are all forgiven those past mistakes, and are all called, equally, to forgive!

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.

E-mail equestrian@st-teresas.com

Call 01372 750257

Booking System

st-teresas-equestrian.ecpro.co.uk

Visit our website www.st-teresas.com/ equestrian

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

We hope that you have had a good week.

As the weather looks like it’s getting warmer, we just want to remind you that shoulders must be covered when riding, and around the horses, and shorts are not to be worn during the clubs.

If there are any school trips or events that your daughter will be doing instead of riding, then please let the office know by phone or by email. If you wish to cancel a lesson, we do require 48hrs notice or more in order to offer credit. Any later and we are unable to fill the slot with a rider for a catch up lesson or off the waitlist.

May Half Term

The half term dates are available to book!

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

The chiropractor came to do a treatment on Mouse and Charlie last Friday, they loved it and are feeling much better!

The new pony King has had a few lessons and is doing really well! He will gradually be introduced to more as he gets used to the new routine.

The ponies have also been moved to the summer fields and are loving the fresh grass!

The horse of the week is… Red!

We wish you luck in the next competition!

Menu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Main

Eat healthy dish

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

Pork & Chinese vegetable chow mein

Pan fried beef strips with fresh coriander, lime & chilli served with avocado salad

Lemon & basil chicken breast served with Italian, mozzarella & olive salad

Vegetarian

Spiced quorn mince & bean wrap

Roasted vegetable & mozzarella bake

Chilli glazed tofu with peppers & red onions

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

Sides Jacket wedges Broccoli

Roast potatoes Mixed vegetables

No chicken teriyaki noodles & Oriental vegetables

Rice Carrots Chips Peas Baked beans

Dessert Rocky road Raspberry cheesecake

Fruit & berry crumble & custard Sliced melon platters

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