Monday 22 May - Tuesday 23 May………...Year 12 Higher Education Day
Monday 22 May…………………………………….Year 10 Textiles Exam
Tuesday 23 May - Wednesday 24 May……..…………..Year 10 Art Exams
Thursday 24 May……………………………..Year 10 Exams Commence
Friday 26 May……….…………………………….Trip to Rome Departs
Friday 26 May……………………………………...Boarding Closes 18:00
Friday 26 May……………………………………... HALF TERM BEGINS
This has been an incredibly busy and fun week for our Year 13 leavers with their final lessons, even a water fight breaking out in their last PE session, as well as their final assembly celebrations. We wish you all the best in your forthcoming examinations.
This weekend the girls went to Kingston to shop. In the evening the girls took part in our Eurovision competition whilst enjoying doughnuts and crisps in the Games room.
They all stayed up rather late, but thoroughly enjoyed the evening - Marta and Casilda won a Starbucks the next day.
On Wednesday, we held our half termly 'Come Dine With Me' competition with the Mexican girls; it was such an entertaining evening we danced, sang and ate great food. Well done girls!
On April 26, about 100 of the Years 7 and 8 students participated with thousands of other students from the UK and across the globe in the Junior Mathematics Challenge.
Grace
Rosie
Kathleen
Iris
Arabella
Emi
Matilda
Frankie
The Junior Mathematics Challenge is a 60-minute, 25 multiple-choice questions. It encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. The problems are designed to make students think.
Our students produced some excellent results and did themselves and our school proud. Congratulations to all the students who participated.
Frankie achieved the best result in the year and Matilda H achieved the best result in the school.
Adriana
Gabriella
Alice
Erin
Sophie
Zara
Alisa
Lucy
Isabella
Ophelia
Eva
Lucy
Bethany
Tabitha
Sophia
Kasia
Georgina
Best of luck to all GCSE and A level PE students for your examinations. Hopefully all the hard work across the course and fun revision lessons pay off. Well done to all those involved in moderation days.
All the best!
- Miss KayOn Friday, David Leech, founder of Crusaider First Aid and exHeadteacher, spoke to Years 8, 9 and 12 about mental health. He covered feelings, thoughts, sleep, healthy eating and stress. The girls were given really good advice on how to maintain a happy lifestyle. We look forward to welcoming David back in June for more pupil talks and an in-person parent talk - details to follow.
With guidance from their instructors the CCF have been learning how to shoot rifles this week.
Eco Tip of the week:
Did you know you can use compostable tea bags and coffee grains around your plants to add nitrogen and organic matter improving the soil structure.
The Religious Studies Department have arranged for all of Year 8 to attend an outdoor performance of The Life of Christ on Tuesday 27 June 2023.
Please return the consent form by email or hard copy to Mr Giles (m.giles@st-teresas.com) by Friday 16 June 2023.
The Geography Department has organised a day trip to the North and South Downs on Wednesday 14 June 2023 to study our region's geology and to consider how it impacts its geography.
We would be grateful if you could complete the consent form and update your daughter’s medical and dietary details, if necessary, by Friday 26 May at the latest.
Ms Hobkinson
The Geography Department has organised a day trip to Sondes Place Farm, Dorking on Friday 9 June 2023 to visit the farm as well as enjoy a hike across the local chalk escarpment.
I would be grateful if you could complete the consent form attached by Friday 26 May 2023 at the latest, to indicate whether you are willing for your daughter to participate in this trip.
Ms Hobkinson
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.
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
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.
The Year 10 Team have arranged for the whole year group to have a team building day out at Thorpe Park on Friday 9 June 2023. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend social time together following the Year 10 exams. The trip is taking place on the final day of exam week after the completion of the Maths examination. Moreover, the trip will also include a lecture about the science of rollercoasters.
Should your daughter not enjoy rollercoaster rides, Thorpe Park also has a beach and shallow pool, which is very pleasant during the warmer weather. Please return the consent form by email to h.benzing-shears@stteresas.com by Wednesday 31 May.
Year 9 Medicals will be running from 15 - 19 June. Please check the timetable emailed out to find out when your daughter’s time slot is.
Year 7 will be going to Hampton Court Palace at the end of exams week. The trip will take place on Friday 9 June with drop off and pick up times remaining the same. Girls should be in full school uniform for the trip. If you would like your daughter to participate in this event, please click and complete the Google form below by 9am on Monday 29 May at the very latest. Thank you
https://forms.office.com/e/RpPcb28nGx
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 has 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 29 May at the very latest.
https://forms.office.com/e/RWUs8KGsz9
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
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
CY = Mrs C Yalden
SW = Mr S Walker *
* = Visiting Music Teacher
PC = Miss P Cantwell
NH = Mrs N Haysted *
GW = Mrs G Wallace *
DS = Mr D Smith *
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)
Running Tuesdays 13:30 onwards for Years 10 and 11.
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.
Venue - Lab 32
Time - Wednesday 1:40-2:10
Come and experience the fun, excitement and magic of Chemistry in lab 32!
Please follow us on FOST instagram account: @fost_st_teresas_effingham
NEW DATE - TFIF Well Being themed Coffee Morning Friday 9 June @St T’s Nelson Sports Pavilion from 8.30am. Guests include -
*Neals Yard *
Products will be available to buy and mini treatments to indulge in
*Opening Statements*
Offering beautiful bouquets and top tips
*Baking it Yummy*
Back by popular demand with more of her delicious treats
TFIF…let’s get together!
On Thursday, we celebrated together the feast of the Ascension of the Lord.
On Wednesday evening we celebrated the Vigil with Evensong, sung once again beautifully by the Schola Cantorum. It is wonderful to see this becoming such a permanent feature of our Prayer and Liturgical life in the school.
Our main celebration was on Thursday when both the Prep and Senior Schools joined together with parishioners from our local parish to celebrate Mass together. It was wonderful to see the whole community joining together to raise our hearts and minds to God.
The feast of the Ascension, marking the forty day period following Jesus resurrection, was that occasion, after that period of teaching following the resurrection, when Jesus left his earthly life to return to his place at the right hand of God in glory. We struggle to fully grasp the physical elements of this. The Gospel writers speak of ‘clouds’, ‘ascending upwards’ and ‘angels in white garments.’ Each reflects that firm belief in a heavenly realm that Jesus has now returned to.
Fr Stephen in his homily reminded us of the reason for Jesus ascension. While on earth, Jesus, who was fully God, was also fully human and, as such, was limited by his humanity. His mission was to a small area of the Middle East, and his followers were limited to that region. But by returning to heaven, he opened the way for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost that would enable the message of the Gospel to be spread all over the world. In a very real way, we give thanks that we, two thousand years later, in a land far away, share in the joy of receiving and celebrating that Gospel.
We are excited to be running a tennis camp at ESTA from Tuesday 30th May-Friday 2nd June.
Please note the timings as follows:
9am-12pmYears 2-4
9am-12pm Performance Camp (invitational)
1-4pmYears 5&6
1-4pmYears 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
E-mail equestrian@st-teresas.com
Call 01372 750257
Booking System
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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 has become unpredictable, please make sure your child brings a raincoat for riding if the forecast is showing thick clouds or rain, and if it’s due to be hot then make sure they are wearing a shirt that covers their shoulders. It has been so variable lately that the staff are still bringing all their coats, just in case!
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.
The half term dates are available to book!
Have a look on our online site to book your spaces now!
Charlie has been feeling under the weather for the past week, so he has been having a break and has not been doing lessons. Good news, is that Tess is back! Her first day was last Thursday and we are pleased that she is back working at STE again!
Last Saturday, Wizard, Roxy and Oliver had a physio treatment and really enjoyed it, so they will have been more comfortable this week for their lessons.
The horse of the week is… Charlie!
~ Libby C
We wish you luck in the next competition!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Main
Chicken tikka masala with rice & poppadums
Pepperoni pizza slice with chef’s salad
Chef’s carvery – Roast Turkey breast with Yorkshire pudding
Pasta carbonara
Traditional battered fish / jumbo fishfingers
Eat healthy choice
Beef meatballs in a fresh tomato sauce & wholewheat fusilli pasta
Chargrilled chicken Caesar salad
Soy & honey glazed pork loin steak with rice noodles & Asian greens
Chicken fajitas with peppers & red onions
served with grated cheese & sour cream & chives & chef’s salad
Poached salmon with nut free pesto pasta & olive salad
Vegetarian
Vegetable & chick pea curry & rice
Cheese & tomato pizza slice
Stuffed peppers filled with roasted vegetables in a tomato sauce
topped with halloumi
Roasted butternut squash & pea
risotto
No-meat meat balls in a tomato sauce
Sides
Rice / pasta
Broccoli
Baked wedges Carrots
Roast potatoes
Mixed vegetables
Roasted new potatoes
Sweetcorn Chips
Peas
Additional
Dessert Apple pie & custard
Choc chip & coconut flapjack slice
Rice pudding with a selection of sauce
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Chocolate milkshakes Victoria sandwich slice
Jacket potato & beans Jacket potato & beans Jacket potato & beans Jacket potato & beans Jacket potato & beans