Happy Easter for the weekend just gone. I hope you and your families enjoyed some precious times together over the break.
A short week from Wednesday with delightful sunshine for our break times, an excellent assembly on Thursday from Mrs Morton (a Year 6 mummy) about life and work in the fashion / design industry which inspired many of our aspiring artists, designers and fashionistas. On Friday, Year 5 enjoyed the first of a series of lessons with Chef Harry for their ‘Adopt a Chef’ scheme where they learn all about healthy food, food preparation and cooking skills. They are eagerly awaiting Tuesday’s next instalment.
The news on Easter Monday of the passing of Pope Francis, God rest his soul, is a timely reminder to treasure every moment we have together in this life. The Holy Father’s wisdom and example of living a life of forgiveness, kindness and love are especially ringing ever clearer since his promotion to glory.
“I have a dogmatic certainty: God is in every person's life. God is in everyone's life. Even if the life of a person has been a disaster, even if it is destroyed by vices, drugs or anything else - God is in this person's life. You can - you must - try to seek God in every human life.” Pope Francis
“We have observed that, in society and the world in which we live, selfishness has increased more than love for others, and that men of good will must work, each with his own strengths and expertise, to ensure that love for others increases until it is equal and possibly exceeds love for oneself.” Pope Francis
“We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace.” Pope Francis
Have a peaceful weekend together with your loved ones,
Gareth Tindall
Summer Term Key Diary Dates 2025:
Message forYear 6 Parents
This week you have received the following communications on SchoolPost:
Whole School Flower Procession, 02/05/25
Class Photos, 13/05/25
Year 6
Year 6 Trip to France - Passports and completion of forms
Year 5 Final PGL Communication
Year 4 -
If you have any questions please email prepinfo@st-teresas.com
St Teresa’s SchoolPost Communication System
You will have received an email last term about the new communication system which is now being used. Go to: https://stteresas.schoolpost.co.uk/
Please remember to check your inbox, including your junk/spam, as the email may go to your junk box the first time it is sent.
If you have any questions please email prepinfo@st-teresas.com
Year 6 Medicals
The school nursing team have started the medicals on Year 6 pupils this week.
Medical check-ups are important for the welfare of your daughter throughout their education. The medicals will be conducted by the school nurses and will consist of a private and confidential discussion about their health and wellbeing. We will also be checking height, weight if consented by them.
You would have provided consent on the medical forms when you started the school however if you no longer wish for your daughter to receive a medical please contact medical@st-teresas.com
FOST DATES
Fri 16th May - FOST Summer Festival
FOST 2nd HAND UNIFORM SHOP
Submission forms are under FOST 2nd hand uniform on the St Ts website: Second-hand Uniform Shop
REMINDER: CASH or CHEQUE only please for the foreseeable future. Open Fridays 8.30am-9am and First Saturday of every month 10:30am 11.00am by appointment only: Please contact Wendy or Camilla: Fostuniform@gmail.com
Pastoral Pause
Active April! I spent the first week on the school ski-trip which was fantastic fun in Andorra and developed the skiing skills of all including myself.
I spent the second week serving my in-laws, out of love, well, I loved the Pembrokeshire scenery, I loved the amazing sunshine all week, I loved the fresh air and I loved getting to build a new walk-in shelter for their horses –so while it was an act of love to go, when we love others we benefit in return! I spent the third week walking and spending time with family and friends at home.
I hope your break provided opportunity for you to both get active and re-charge your energy.
Enjoy any little opportunity to continue to do these things over the coming weekend and week as we move from Active April to Meaningful May.
God Bless You,
Gareth Tindall
Well done to all of the girls in our Golden Books this week:
4 KC Monica H gave a fantastic explanation of what the equator is, where it's located on the world map, and what the weather is like there
Annabella H for fabulous effort on the Year 3 and 4 spellings this year improvement!
Liel G for fantastic independent work when dividing a 2 number.
4 LH Lulu, Ivy and Vivienne for their fact finding and amazing designs when creating posters about a specific state in the USA.
5 AB Sienna DN for her great work on percentages and converting them into fractions and decimals.
Primrose L for her thoughtful contributions to our RE discussion and her responses to various artistic representations of the Holy Spirit.
Ivy M for her focus and determination whilst sewing her Tudor banner, independently.
5 KH Electra B for her insightful interpretation of paintings demonstrating the Holy Spirit, and thoughtful questions.
Anna R for challenging herself to learn so many spellings.
6 SG Sophia SS for her fantastic result in her Science test, which led her to receive a Head Teacher's Commendation.
Summer C for her beautifully drawn and detailed map of Mexico. Summer independently researched and included a number of important human and physical characteristics!
6 MKApollonia C-D for showing great kindness towards a friend this week.
Etta C for displaying such a positive start to the new term.
Year 4
Year 6
Art Stars
Monica H for a wonderful investigation into watercolour techniques in readiness to create a Misty Mountain painting.
Dana M and Evie M for their use of a wide range of marks and super drawing of a hat, at the start of their project on, "Identity".
Drama Stars
Year 4 Ivy H for her thoughtful contributions to our lesson based on a story about friendship.
Year 5 Carys D for reading her lines from 'Peter Pan' so beautifully.
Prep School News
Summer Term Uniform
Please may the girls in Years 4 and 5 wear their Summer Uniform. Summer uniform is optional for our Year 6 girls. However, they will be required to wear their winter uniform for special occasions such as the Leavers’ Mass and Prize Giving. As a reminder, the Summer uniform consists of: pink and white striped dress; white ankle socks (not trainer socks); blazer and a cardigan.
Warmer Weather Expected Next Week
As temperatures are expected to reach up to 24 degrees next week, we kindly remind you to apply nut sunscreen to your daughter before she comes to school each day. If they are bringing sunscreen to school, please ensure it is a nut-free product.
Additionally, we ask that each pupil brings a named hat and water bottle to school every day. Staying hydrated is important in warm weather, and having a water bottle will enable your child to drink water throughout the day.
Lastly, if your daughter suffers from hay fever, please ensure she has taken her hay fever medication before coming to school.
First Holy Communion
We are planning a celebration for the girls who are making their First Holy Communion this year.
If your daughter is, please can you complete this online form letting us know the Parish and the date of the First Holy Communion Mass so that we can plan the school event accordingly.
4LH - Class Assembly
Parents of girls in 4LH are invited to join us for their class assembly on Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 8.30am in the Henderson Hall.
Refreshments will be served in the Henderson Hall from 8.15am.
6MK - Class Assembly
Parents of girls in 6MK are invited to join us for their class assembly on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 8.30am in the Henderson Hall.
Refreshments will be served in the Henderson Hall from 8.15am.
Prep School News
After School Care Has Moved
BeyondYellow Assembly
This week we welcomed Mrs Morton to lead an assembly to the Prep School. She explained the process for creating a fashion item such as a dress, based on her own brand of “Beyond Yellow” She explained how product design begins with creating a mood board and then demonstrated the steps through to the final product. It was a fascinating insight, which was demonstrated by the many questions the children asked at the end.
Typing's cool
Typing's Cool club is offering an advanced typing skills course for students in Year 1 to Year 6. The sessions will be held every Friday from 12:45 to 1:15 pm.
Typing's Cool teaches students to type at speeds of 40+ words per minute using the correct fingers and posture. The club combines formal techniques with the latest app games to make learning both effective and fun. Students will have the chance to ride flying skateboards, zap aliens, and win cool movie outfits while improving their typing skills.
Proficiency in typing can significantly enhance academic performance in school and exams. The cost per place is £125.00, and we accept childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare. To apply, please contact Sarah Holt at sarah.holt@typingscool.co.uk
Summer Term Break and Lunch time fun
Prep School News
Pupil Fundraising
Layla in Year 5 took part in a sponsored hair cut for the Little Princess Trust over the Easter holidays.
The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or to other conditions. The charity is also one of the largest funders of childhood cancer research in the UK.
Layla has been growing her hair for the Little Princess Trust for over 18 months (approximately 50cm) and has also raised over £1,700 and awareness to the charity in less than two weeks.
You can donate to her JustGiving page by clicking on the link: Layla Bhatti is fundraising for Little Princess Trust
Pupil Success
Jemima recently appeared in a production of Billy Elliott with the Stagecoach Epsom West End Troupe at The Indigo Theatre at the O2 over the Easter Holidays. She was part of a small, talented group selected from five local Stagecoach classes to participate in this fantastic event. Jemima had the incredible opportunity to perform in front of an audience of more than 500 people.
Congratulations to Jemima and her fellow performers for their amazing achievement!
WonderDome mobile planetarium
On Wednesday 30th April , Harvey from Wonderdome is coming to the Prep School to give us an immersive 360° experience in the mobile planetarium.
It should be out of this world!
Prep School News
Year 6 Book Covers
Following the success of Book Week, the Year 6 girls were inspired by the workshop with Iszi Lawrence to create their own novels. They designed a map for their story's setting and meticulously crafted the title page and back cover, including an enticing blurb. They then embarked on writing the first chapter, introducing the characters and making it as exciting as possible. It was truly heartwarming to see the girls applying the writing skills they have been developing over the past few years. Watching their creativity and enthusiasm come to life in their stories was a proud moment for all of us.
Year 4 Dream Catchers
Year 4 spent their Topic lesson for Road Trip USA lesson was had by all!
Easter Music Course
It was wonderful to welcome so many talented children to this year’s Easter Music Course. Over four days, pupils refined their skills under the guidance of our Music department and instructors, all in preparation for a wonderfully uplifting concert on the last day.
Prep Sport
Pupil News
Well done to Thea B-H for competing in the Great British Schools Biathlon Championships. Thea came 2nd in both her swimming and running heat, overall she came 23rd out of 62 Year 5 finalists! Well done Thea!
If your daughter has completed any sporting achievements outside of school, we would love to hear about them. Please email the Prep PE department with a short description and photo to PrepPE@st-teresas.com.
SPORTS CLUBS ARE BACK ON AS NORMAL NEXT WEEK: W/C 28TH APRIL
Monday lunchtime: U9 Tennis Club & Prep Street Racquets Club
Monday afterschool: U10 & U11 Tennis Club - Cancelled due to the two U10 and U11 tennis fixtures.
Friday lunchtime: U11 Squad Tennis Training - Invitational
Friday afterschool: U9 - U11 Cricket Club
For any questions related to Prep Sports, please contact the new Prep PE email at PrepPE@st-teresas.com or reach out directly to the specialist teachers.
Fixtures (Week Commencing 28th April)
Monday 28th April: U10 Tennis vs Tormead (A) 4:15pm, U11 Tennis vs Cranmore (A) 4:15pm
Tuesday 29th April: U10 B-D Cricket vs HSA (A) 2:15pm
Friday 2nd May: U9 Tennis vs Cranmore (A) 4:15pm
As a reminder, SOCS can be accessed through the St Teresa’s Senior Sports page: St Teresa's Effingham | Sports Home
Here you will be able to access fixtures for the day, alongside the Sports Calendar which can provide you with all the sports fixtures weeks and months in advance.
If a team sheet has been published for a particular fixture, the blue ‘person’ symbol will be available to click on. Simply click on the blue symbol next to the fixture to access the team sheet.
A Reading from the Gospel of Luke:
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Then they remembered his words.
Reflection
This week we will certainly have in our thoughts and prayers Pope Francis who passed away peacefully on Monday 21 April. The world over the coming weekend will gather in Rome to say farewell to this beloved Pope who spoke often of the mercy and love of God. As Christians we are called to be people of the Resurrection and just as Christ overcame death we too can be confident of a world beyond this one. Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis and remember the wonderful things he did, said and wrote.
Concluding Prayers
We pray for the soul of Pope Francis. We thank God for his life of service and place him into the hands of the merciful father. May he be comforted and rest in the peace of your love.
We pray also for the soul of Sister Carmel who passed away over the Easter holidays. May the spirit of God who rose Christ from the grave also rise Sister Carmel to new life in heaven.
We pray for all within our school community, as we embark on a new term. May we grow closer to the risen Lord and feel His presence more and more in our lives. Lord Jesus, give us the strength to meet the various challenges we will encounter and help us to find the joy of your resurrection in unexpected places and people.
Amen
Booking System: st-teresas-equestrian.ecpro.co.uk
For more information, please visit our website www.st-teresas.com/equestrian
Welcome Back!
You can also call direct on 01372 750257 or email: equestrian@st-teresas.com Find us on Facebook: St Teresa's Equestrian | Leatherhead | Facebook
We’ve enjoyed welcoming back all our riders this week. The horses have certainly missed the attention that is lavished on them during term time. We do hope you all had a restful break over Easter.
Interested in Riding?
Ad hocs now available in term time
If you are interested in riding but don’t have the availability to commit to termly lessons, we are now offering ad hoc private lessons during term time which can be booked via Ecpro. Please check the website to see our availability. If booking less than 48 hours in advance, please also email equestrian@st-teresas.com so that we can ensure we have an appropriate pony available.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Interhouse Dressage 2025
The Interhouse Dressage was a huge success and all the participants did so well in their different classes.
Rosettes and scoresheets will be handed out in the coming days. With special congratulations to:
Equitation
1st place Olivia H
2nd place Lily S
3rd place Sybella J Walk & Trot
1st place Tabitha P
2nd place Liberty B
3rd place Vivienne W-S Prelims
1st place Beth B
2nd place Hanna K
3rd place Ariella V-H
Prep School Summer Production
CPA & FOST
Invite you to a fun filled ‘Big May Fair’! A celebration of our schools and community – don’t miss the biggest event of the season! Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit!
Tickets only £5 per family and can be purchased from: www.tickettailor.com/events/cranmoreparentsassociation/1666988
Let’s make memories together at St Teresa’s May Fair
Menu—w/c Monday 28th April 2025
Hot lunches include a selection of family favourites and suitable alternatives for children with allergies and intolerances.
Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Soup Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day
Freshly
Main
Vegetarian
BBQ Chicken or Pepperoni Pizza Mexican Turkey Fajitas
Grilled
Margherita Pizza
Pasta Bar
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Halloumi & Mediterranean Vegetable Stack
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bacon Carbonara Sauce
Sides
Additional
Dessert
Potato Wedges Sweetcorn Cesar Salad
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Shortbread Finger
Spicy Rice Broccoli
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Jam and Coconut
Sponge with Custard
Roast of the week with Yorkshire Pudding, Stuffing & Gravy
Leek and Potato Bake with Crunchy a Top
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise Sauce
Herb Roasted New Potatoes Steamed Carrots
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Homemade Milkshake
Chana Masala with Pulled Chicken
Battered Fish or Fish Cake with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Chickpea Saag Aloo
Pea, Mint and Feta Frittata
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Tuscan Sausage Sauce
Naan Bread Pilau Rice Green Beans
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Chocolate Rice
Crispy Square
Pasta with Tomato Sauce & Basil or Macaroni Cheese
Skinny Chips Garden Peas
Mushy Peas
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Lemon Curd & Blueberry Crumble Cake
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
