6 JANUARY 2025
Message from the Headmaster
Welcome back to everyone this week and I am delighted to see that the pupils have returned with great energy and enthusiasm for the start of what promises to be busy Spring term. Year 9 and 10 have been diligently focused on assessments throughout the week and have been reminded about keeping the exams in perspective. I’m sure they will enjoy a welcomed break this weekend. Year 11 will begin their GCSE mock examinations on Monday with continued access rearrangements by the Sports Hall, predominantly at pick up times. Thank you for your help and assistance in ensuring we keep any disruption in that area to a minimum over the next two weeks.
There is a save the date notice in the Chronicle this week for our Year 10 pupils. In February, pupils will be able to experience A Day in the Life at the Effingham Trust Sixth Form with an event planned for parents to join them that evening.
Congratulations to Year 11 pupils James O and Jake B who represented Harlequins U16 Academy against Bath during the holidays. Both players had great performances against a very good Bath side.
Finally, our facilities team have been gritting key areas due to the cold snap this week; please can I ask you to be diligent about using the footpaths in the car park at all times to ensure we keep everyone safe at school.
This Week
A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew
After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother.
This week we reflected on two words relating to the Epiphany.
The First word was Unexpected.
The three Wise men were seekers. We too this term must seek Jesus and find Him in unexpected places.
The second word is Gift.
The three wise men of course like all good visitors bring gifts. They come to the Christ Child to give their gift. Each gift is unique, important and has a distinct purpose. The same is true of us. We all bring our own gifts and talents into our school community. We too must recognise the gifts that we can offer. On arriving they realise that they have not come only to give but to also receive. To receive the great gift of God’s only begotten son, the Word made flesh. When we look to give we end up receiving.
Notices
Please see below the invitation to our next Effingham Sixth Form Open Evening, for those currently in Year 10, to be held on Monday 24th February 2025 from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Please can you complete the online form by Monday 10th February 2025 to confirm if you will/will not be able to attend the event.
We look forward to welcoming you then.
Soup Soup of the day
Main
Vegetarian
Chicken & Vegetable Korma
of the
Paneer & Spiced Root Vegetable Dhal
Slow Cooked Beef Lasagne
Roast Pork with Yorkshire
Pudding, Apple Sauce & Gravy
Roasted Vegetable Lasagne
Sides
Naan Bread
Pilau Rice Green Beans
Additional Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Garlic Bread
Roquette & Balsamic Tomato Salad
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Braised Lentil Cottage Pie with a Sweet Potato Top
Thyme
Roasted Skin on Potatoes
Sauteed Cabbage
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Loaded Mexican Chicken
Nachos with Sour Cream, Salsa & Cheese
Cajun Aubergine & Bean Taco with Sour Cream, Salsa & Cheese
Vegetable Rice Green Beans Carrots
Freshly
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Battered Fish or Jumbo Fish
Finger with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Vegan Frankfurters
Chunky Chips
Garden Peas
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Fruit Smoothie Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher Menu
Dessert Lemon & Poppyseed Drizzle
Chewy Flapjack Shortbread Chocolate Marble Cake
