Throughout the year we will be hosting themed 'SLTeas' to provide parents with an opportunity to have an open conversation with the leadership of the school.
The first of our SLTeas will be on 17th October .
Please RSVP by CLICKING HERE if you wish to attend this event.
SIXTH FORM NEWS
Hi all,
I hope you have had a lovely week.
Year 13 have been continuing with their UCAS applications; congratulations to the early applicants who have submitted so far!
On Thursday, we celebrated Mental Heath Day. Our Mental Health Prefects organised for hot chocolate to be sold at break time – a ‘hug-in-a-mug’ – in collaboration with the Mental Health Ambassadors from across the school.
We have also continued on with our Enrichment Programme. Year 13 have been attending Ethics lessons every Friday discussing relevant topics such as the death penalty, abortion, and doping in sports. We have undertaken research in relation to these topics and then debated them as a year group. The Sixth Form has also been attending Current Affairs lectures helping us to stay up date to date with news from around the world. Our self-defence lessons have also continued!
The Year 12 Mathematicians have also started their Royal Institute training. This allows Sixth Form students to teach a Maths topic of their choice to pupils in Year 5 from across the school Trust. It is a great experience to include on a Personal Statement and a chance to get involved with younger members of our community.
Have a lovely weekend,
Amelia (Deputy Head Girl)
BOARDING NEWS
Another fantastic week in boarding! The girls were busy with a variety of activities that truly made the week special. We kicked things off by celebrating several birthdays, complete with delicious cake and joyful renditions of "Happy Birthday."
On Saturday, the girls enjoyed a delightful outing to Covent Garden in London, where they explored shops and savoured a lovely lunch. This trip was a wonderful opportunity for them to experience a bit of independence and enjoy some quality free time.
For International Boarding Day, we embraced our diverse cultures by cooking traditional dishes from our home countries. Sharing these meals not only allowed us to explore new flavours but also sparked meaningful conversations about our different backgrounds and traditions.
As we look ahead to the holidays, we’re excited to hear about the girls' plans and experiences!
YEAR 7 PGL
Year 7 had a fantastic time on their trip to PGL earlier this week! The girls participated in a variety of exciting activities, including shelter building, laser tag, and even braving the giant swing. It was a brilliant way to wrap up the half term!
KEW GARDENSTRIP
level Art students recently enjoyed a wonderful trip to Kew Gardens, where they gathered first-hand research through sketches and photographs. Surrounded by the beautiful gardens, they had a lovely time exploring nature’s beauty, which will inspire and inform their upcoming projects. We cannot wait to see the incredible work they create in the year ahead!
SILVER D OF E PRACTICE
EXPEDITION:
“Over the weekend we travelled down to the isle of Purbeck, Dorset for our D of E practice expedition. When we arrived, we set up our tents and cooked our dinner, all filled with excitement to start walking the next day. Early Saturday we packed up our tents and set off from our starting point, Arne. Throughout the day we learnt new map reading skills and had great fun with our group and instructor. We encountered a pig, some Highland cattle and lots more cows! We got to pass Corte Castle and see the best views where we took lots of photos before resting and having our lunch. My group had the best time over the weekend as we all worked together keeping our spirits up and each having a go with map reading, whilst creating fun videos on our Go Pro. The weather was perfect, and we only experienced some light rain as we trekked the last few minutes on Sunday to our end point! We finished at Studland Ferry and when we arrived, we were cheered on by other groups and our instructors. Finally, we got ready to go back home after a great weekend, and we even got a well earned McDonalds! I had so much fun, and I can’t wait for our qualifying expedition!”
MATHS MASTERCLASS
The Sixth Form students participated in the launch of the Royal Institution Masterclass workshops held at St. Teresa’s. They were given a rundown of what a Masterclass is, how to deliver one, and also participated in the Codebreaking and Cipher off-the-shelf workshop provided by Ri. Soon they will be leading their own sessions for a group of KS2 students from local prep schools.
HUG IN A MUGMENTAL HEALTH DAY
Hug in a Mug raised £179 for charity yesterday as
BODY CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP
part of our World Mental Health Day event. The girls all pitched in to help with the hot chocolate sale, and Yogi, our therapy dog, joined in the fun. It was a great opportunity for everyone to enjoy some time together and show real community spirit.
Pupils and parents also had the opportunity to attend an empowering workshop on ‘Body Confidence’, led by Tallulah O'Hear, as part of our Mental Health Day events.
If you missed out you can find a recording of the parents workshop HERE
ECO COUNCIL NEWS
The Eco Team have been hard at work on Thursday, planting flowers to add greenery around the school. They also recycled older plants, repotting them to be placed in classrooms throughout the school, saving plants that would have otherwise been thrown away.
GARDENING
ENRICHMENT
Year 7 continued their enrichment lessons with a gardening session led by our groundsman, Allen.
Saturday 9th November
DUKE OF EDINBURGH
BRONZE -YEAR 9
Training Day: Saturday 1 March at St Teresa's (with Year 10)
Practice Expedition: 14-15 June 2025
Qualifying Expedition: 13-14 Sept 2025
BRONZE -YEAR 10
Training Day: Saturday 1 March at St Teresa's (with Year 9)
Practice Expedition: 17-18 May 2025
Qualifying Expedition: 7-8 June 2025
You can sign up here
SILVER -YEAR 11
Training Day: Sunday 29th September 2024
Practice Expedition: Friday 4th - Sunday 6th October, 2024
“OH
WHAT A LOVELY WAR” REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR NEXT
W/C 14th October Lunch (13:1513:45) 4:15-17:15 17:15-18:00
Monday
WEEK: ALL CAST PLEASE BE OFF SCRIPT AFTER HALF TERM! Mark Jermin’s workshops run monthly for actors aged 9-18, there are some exciting casting opportunities in the months ahead!
OME, JNH, DGR 16:15-18:30 Full Run Through All Cast and Crew
THEATRE WORKSHOP
YEAR 11
The English department has arranged for the superb Box Clever Theatre to come into school on the afternoon of Monday 4 November. The performance will begin after lunch in Mairlot Hall and will be followed by a workshop. This will be an excellent opportunity for all pupils to revise and consolidate their understanding of this GCSE text ahead of their mock examinations.
Make sure to confirm your attendance using THIS FORM
SHOEBOX APPEAL
The Children in Distress charity has been sending shoeboxes as gifts to the marginalised and needy in Romania for the past 30 years. This program has provided hope to thousands of Romanian families and we have been glad that as a school community we have been able to support this endeavour.
Please bring your shoeboxes into school in the week beginning Monday 14th October and no later than Friday 18th October. This leaflet contains the information regarding how the shoeboxes should be packed. Please pay particular attention to the section entitled ‘How to pack your Christmas Gift SHOEBOX’ on the second page. Hard copies of this leaflet are available at the Main Reception.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Wednesday 16 October
As a community we want to reach out to those who need a helping hand in our local area. This year, we will be collecting goods for the Cranleigh Food bank. A list of suggested items will have been sent to you. All donations will be most gratefully received and they will be placed directly in the hands of those who really need them. Pupils should bring all offerings to Chapel on the morning of Wednesday 16 October between 8:00 to 8:30am.
SIXTH FORM & YEAR 11 SPANISH TRIP TO BFI SOUTHBANK
The Spanish Department has arranged for the Sixth Form and some Year 11 pupils of Spanish to attend a workshop at the BFI Southbank London, on Friday 15 November from 10:30 am till 3:30 pm, about the film Volver by Pedro Almodóvar. The Workshop is an introduction to director Pedro Almodóvar’s themes and styles and will be structured in response to the AQA A level specifications. Please do complete the link sent to confirm attendance.
E-mail: equestrian@st-teresas.com
Call: 01372 750257
Booking System st-teresas-equestrian.ecpro.co.uk
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We hope that you have had a good week.
A reminder to bring appropriate layers for the weather as it has been chopping and changing this past month as we only have a limited number of waterproofs to borrow. Please remember that no hoods or jewellery are to be worn when riding or around the horses.
Please enquire at the office or by email for more information.
If you want to spend time looking after a pony, go for a hack around the fields, or hone your riding skills?
Dates for October Half Term, Christmas Holidays and February Half Term are available to book!
We are running Pony Mornings, Pony Afternoons, Private Lessons and Lead Hacks!
Have a look on the EcPro booking system to see what is available.
NSEA News
Addington entries and stabling have been booked! The team is ready to go next Thursday 17th/ Friday 18th October for the NSEA Championships 2024!
Join us in wishing the girls the best of luck!
This Week
Bible Reading
The disciples woke him and said to him,“Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,“Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
He said to his disciples,“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
They were terrified and asked each other,“Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
Mark 4
Reflection
Sometimes as we journey and move through life we can face storms.
These can often take us by surprise. Life can be unpredictable.
The Disciples recognise Jesus as Teacher, but after this miracle as more than a Teacher.We too may think we know Jesus. But we must continue to grow in our knowledge of the one who can calm the storms.
Prayer
Lord, bring peace and calm to the storms I am facing or may face in the future. Remind us all that you are with us and that you control the waters.We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.Amen.
Notice: 1-3rd November Catholic Youth Event at Worth Abbey
“May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.” St Teresa of Lisieux
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Tomato & basil
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Roasted winter vegetable Leek & potato
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