Tickets for this year's musical theatre production are now available! Be sure to grab yours as soon as possible, as spaces are limited!
UCAS TRIP
We were delighted to take the Year 12s on a trip to the University of Surrey for the UCAS Fair. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to meet face-to-face with representatives from over 50 universities and employers, giving them the chance to explore degree courses and apprenticeship opportunities first-hand.
This is just one of the many highlights in our programme supporting National Careers Week 2025.
BOARDING NEWS
This week has been filled with star gazing, a close encounter with an escape room and celebrating ‘World Boarding Staff Day’.
On Friday evening, the boarders took to the skies for some exciting planet hunting. Using their phones for extra guidance, they successfully spotted Mars, Venus, and a host of other planets and constellations, much to their delight.!
On Saturday, the boarders were in Guildford for a day of teamwork and problem-solving. They faced the challenge of an escape room, where their collective effort paid off as they managed to break out with just two minutes remaining on the clock an impressive achievement! After their escape room success, the group enjoyed some live street music and indulged in a little shopping along Guildford’s high street, rounding off the day with plenty of laughter and good memories.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH BRONZE TRAINING
LITERARY EVENING
As part of World Book Week, pupils from Years 7 to 10 took part in a literary evening, where they shared their own writing inspired by the literature they have been studying in English this year. It was a wonderful celebration of their creativity, with some incredible pieces and poems performed with real
Well done to everyone who took part you all did a fantastic job and made the evening a truly memorable
WORLD BOOK DAY
This week, we have been celebrating World Book Week! As part of our celebrations, we welcomed author Kathryn Evans, who visited us and gave some inspiring talks about her work and writing journey. Our pupils were captivated by her stories and insights into the world of literature. Kathryn also hosted a creative writing workshop for some of our most enthusiastic writers, encouraging them to explore their imagination and improve their craft.
On Thursday, our catering team once again put on a stunning display of book and literature-themed goodies for lunch. The creative treats were a visual delight, and the students thoroughly enjoyed the delicious spread! It was a wonderful week filled with learning, creativity, and a love of reading.
UKMT INTERMEDIATE MATHS CERTIFICATES
Congratulations to all sixty-six pupils across Years 9 to 11 who participated in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge last month. Thirty-one pupils achieved an award, ranging from gold, silver, and bronze. Particular congratulations go to Kaitlyn C, Katharine R, Madison B, Yi Chun H, Ziying L, Isabel C, Nga Yin I, Isabella K, Ching Nam L, Khanyisile N, and Cara S for their silver awards. In Year 11, an incredible 74% of entries secured an award. Special mention goes to Katy H, Xieyi L, and Cheuk Chi L for their gold awards, placing them in the top 8% of entries nationally. The competition does not stop here, as these pupils progress to the follow-on round later this month. Why not test yourself with just one of the 25 questions they answered in one hour at the end of January:
The ages of Grannie’s seven grandchildren are consecutive positive integers. The youngest three grandchildren have a mean age of 6. What is the mean age of the oldest three grandchildren?
To discover if you’re right – and to tackle 24 more tricky questions – click here
NOTICES
FOST DATES
Sunday 9th March – Year 9 Air hop for St Teresa’s and Cranmore (Please contact FOST for more details)
Thurs 27th March - Easter Egg Hunt for Year 7
Fri 16th May FOST summer festival planning meeting – all/any help welcome - (Please contact FOST for more details)
Sixth Form - Thursday 20 March 2025
Mon 14th - Thurs 17th April
The course is suitable for players from Grade 1 up to Grade 6 and is open to children from Year 4 to Year 9.
The programme will include:
String Orchestra
Swing/Jazz Band
Full Orchestra Rehearsals
Sectional Rehearsals
General Musicianship
Recreational Time
Further details can be obtained from: Mrs Caroline Yalden, Director of Music (c.yalden@st-teresas.com)
SCHOOLPOST COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
You will have received an email about the new communication system with instructions on how to start getting your messages. If you have any questions please email info@stteresas.com
To Log in please go to: https:// stteresas.schoolpost.co.uk/
SCHOOLPOST NOTICE
If you are not receiving your School Post emails, please check your junk or spam folder, as we have had reports of messages being delivered there.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID QUALIFICATION
We are pleased to offer our Sixth Form students the chance to complete a Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health qualification on Friday 21st March 2025. This valuable one-day course will equip students with essential skills to support their own wellbeing and that of others, both at university and beyond. It will also enhance their UCAS applications. Please discuss this with your daughter and confirm her place by Friday 14th March 2025 via this link or by emailing a.burgess@st-teresas.com.
REMINDERYEAR 11
Year 11 GCSE English Spoken Language exams are happening Monday - Wednesday next week, we can't wait to hear your speeches!
PARENT PORTAL
To access the parent portal simply CLICK HERE, you can also find a link to it at the bottom of our school website https://st-teresas.com/
The parent portal gives you access to many useful tools! Some of these are:
• Your child's weekly merit total
• End of term reports and grades
• Easy access to the wellbeing hub
• Ability to modify your personal details
If you experience any difficulties whilst using the parent portal, please alert our IT Support Team at the following email address: techsupport@st-teresas.com
E-mail equestrian@st-teresas.com
Call 01372 750257
st-teresas-equestrian.ecpro.co.uk
Visit our website www.st-teresas.com/ equestrian
Or find us on Facebook “St Teresa’s Equestrian” Booking System
Spring is here!
It has been such a wonderful treat to have such stunning weather this week. The ponies have been enjoying basking in the sun and frolicking in the fields.
Summer Term Riding and Pony Stars Sessions
We are putting our schedules in place for the Summer Term riding lessons and the Challenge Awards (Pony Stars for younger riders). Even if your child doesn’t ride with us, the Pony Stars is a wonderful and immersive way for the children to spend time with the ponies and learn more about them. We have availability on a Friday at 4pm or Saturday at 2pm. Sessions last an hour. If you are interested, please contact the office.
Pony Stars – the Junior Challenge Award (ages 5-11)
The aim of Pony Stars is to encourage pupils to discover, develop and nurture their love for ponies and the outdoors.
As part of the programme, each student will receive their own ‘My Challenge’ book to log their achievements. As they progress through the various challenges, there will be stickers, badges rosettes available to keep pupils engaged and motivated.
There are four levels which enable long-term progression and a range of activities: *Shetland Striders *Dartmoor Dazzlers *Welshie Wizzers *Connemara Champs
In each group, pupils will work through sets of challenges that make up topics within set themes. At STE, these fun, interactive hour-long sessions are delivered in a group setting and are an ideal way for pupils to make friends and to learn in a group environment.
Easter Holiday Activities
(Monday 31st March to Saturday 19th April)
There are lots of Pony Mornings/Day Camps and Private Lessons to choose from over the Easter holidays
Bulk booking discount
If you would like to book a series of three 45-minute or three 30-minute private lessons, we are offering a discount of 10% for the Easter holidays. Please click on the ‘Tokens’ button on the Ecpro homepage to purchase the token. You can then book your three lessons.
Please visit st-teresas-equestrian.ecpro.co.uk to view what is available. You don’t need to be a regular termly rider but you do need to register as a user to view the availability and book.
Bible Reading
A Reading from St Paul’s letter to the Ephesians
Never have grudges against others, or lose your temper, or raise your voice to anybody, or call each other names, or allow any sort of spitefulness. Be friends with one another, and kind, forgiving each other as readily as God forgave you in Christ. imitate God as children of his that he loves and follow Christ, loving as he loved you.
Reflection
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, we had our service this week. For many, our first reaction when we hear Lent is to ask, ‘What are you giving up?’ with the usual answer being sweets, chocolate, cake, and other treats. This is often the way we introduce the idea to young children, but perhaps, as we grow, our understanding of Lent should also grow.
During Lent we are asked to do three things, to fast, to pray and to give. We were encouraged to reflect with deep honesty about three possible areas of our lives where we could focus our hearts and minds this Lent.
By focusing in this way we can make sure that we use this season of Lent to leave behind that which hinders us, and to work towards becoming the people we are called to be. Have a good Lent!
Prayer
Lord,
as we begin this holy season of Lent, may we turn back to you with all our hearts, in prayer, in fasting, and in giving alms to the poor; that our sins be forgiven and our hearts mended.
Amen
MENU
Week 3
Soup Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day
Main
Pasta Bar
Mild Beef Chilli Con Carne served in a taco & dips Turkey & Bacon Pie
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Cheesy Pesto Sauce
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise Sauce
Locally Sourced Oven Baked Pork Sausages with Onion Gravy
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Roasted Pepper, Chicken & Chorizo Sauce
Macaroni
Vegetarian
Sides
Additional
Mixed Bean & Quorn Chilli
Spicy rice Steamed Sweetcorn
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Cheese with a Crispy Onion Topping
Steamed new Potatoes Broccoli
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Piri Piri Chicken with Pitta Bread, Baby Gem and Homemade Sauces
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bacon Carbonara Sauce
Vegan Sausages with Onion Gravy Cheesy Vegetable Enchilada
Mashed Potatoes Panache of Mixed Vegetables
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Potato Wedges Macho Peas Rainbow Slaw
Freshly Battered Fish or Breaded Fish Fillet with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Pasta with Tomato & Basil
Feta & Spinach Filo Pie
Skinny Chips Garden Peas
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Dessert
Citrus Drizzle Cake
White Chocolate & Cherry Shortbread
Fresh Fruit Platter
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
