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Saturday
SIXTH FORM TAKE TO THE FIELD WITH A WORLD CUP RUGBY PLAYER
Exciting afternoon on the pitch! Our Sixth Form students had the incredible opportunity to train with Italian international rugby player Silvia Turani.
It was a session full of energy, insight, and inspiration! Thank you so much Silvia for such
BOARDING NEWS
The boarders enjoyed an exciting trip to London, filled with sightseeing and laughter from start to finish Travelling by bus, they took in the city’s most famous landmarks on a guided tour, learning fun facts along the way.
Highlights of the day included seeing the iconic Big Ben up close, marvelling at the stunning architecture of St Paul’s Cathedral, and spotting many other famous sights across the capital From historic buildings to bustling streets, there was something new to see around every corner.
The trip was a wonderful opportunity for the boarders to explore together, make memories, and experience the energy and beauty of London.
They also enjoyed a yummy oktober fest themed dinner!
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
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On Tuesday 7 October, St Teresa's hosted our Effingham Schools Trust's Public Speaking Competition. We were represented by three teams from Year 8 who worked har choosing a motion; researching and preparing speeches; an delivering their presentations on the evening to their audience. Team 1 comprised of Lainey H as Chair, Evie E a Proposer and Ruby C as Opposer. They delivered a rivetin debate on 'homeschooling is more effective than traditiona schooling '
Team 2 was made up of Bethany D as Chair, Isabella G as Proposer and Amaya H as Opposer. Their chosen topic w 'every household should have a domestic robot' and their presentation was delivered with confidence.
Team 3 consisted of Coralie H as Chair, Isabelle K as Proposer and Lara K as Opposer and they discussed both sides of the motion: 'Schools should do more to educate on LGBGTQ+' which they did very skillfully.
Although they didn't win, the judges were very impressed with the quality of their speeches and Isabella G was recognised as 'Best Overall Speaker' on the evening. The competition was hosted by Willa S, Rose D, Nicci W and Chloe S Well done to all!
GECKO DRAMA WORKSHOP
Our GCSE Drama pupils were treated to an exciting and dynamic workshop hosted by Gecko Theatre, a world-renowned physical theatre company. The sess encouraged creativity, teamwork and bold performan choices as the girls explored movement, storytelling and physical expression.
Through a series of engaging activities, the pupils developed their confidence and discovered new ways to communicate ideas on stage. The workshop was both challenging and great fun – a fantastic opportunity to learn from professional theatre practitioners.
MENTAL HEALTH DAY
oday, we celebrated World Mental Health Day with a range of thoughtful and enjoyable ctivities focused on promoting wellbeing and elf-care
upils took part in our much-loved ‘Hug in a Mug’ event, enjoying delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows at break time.
At lunchtime, the Student Stop Spot offered a eaceful space to rest, refresh and enjoy a few moments of quiet reflection The YANA (You Are Not Alone) session created a welcoming nvironment for pupils to chat, connect and ake a mindful pause.
A real highlight was the Equine Therapy session, where pupils visited the stables to meet and pet he ponies an experience many found relaxing nd uplifting
St Francis Pet Blessing Assembly
Friday 3 October
The stormy weather on Friday couldn’t dampen the spirits for one of St Teresa’s most beloved annual events: the St Francis Blessing Assembly
The service is a chance to show gratitude for all animals, great and small, who mean so much to us.
Gentle Sidan joined many other much loved pets for the service. Whilst being the smallest pony at STE, Sid was by far the largest animal at the service and was a reminder of how beneficial horses/ponies can be to mental wellbeing. Animals as therapy/support companions is just one of the incredible and diverse ways animals benefit and underpin our lives. The Assembly was a really fun way to celebrate this
Equine Fun Fact
Horses can’t vomit or burp
Horses have a very strong muscle ring called the cardiac sphincter at the entrance to their stomachs, stopping food being expelled They are also physically unable to squeeze their stomachs with their abdominal muscles to force food back up the oesophagus
Since horses cannot expel toxins, it’s very important to be vigilant about what they eat.
NSEA National Championships
Addington 17 Oct—20 Oct 2025
GOOD LUCK!
Please join us in wishing the NSEA team the very best of luck as they head off to the National Championships at Addington next week.
Go girls!
You have worked so hard to get to this point and you deserve every success and should be so proud of all you have achieved so far.
This Week
Bible Reading
A reading from the Gospel of Matthew
Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit “the kingdom” prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.
Reflection
No sooner than we finish celebrating the feast of St Therese, we immediately celebrate the feast of not only one of the most popular saints, St Francis. The life of St Francis is rich with significance for today. He lived a life of extreme poverty, forsaking all other earthly possession, despite coming from a wealthy family. He is a model for us of a saintly life, one dedicated to becoming the person God calls us to be. He is perhaps best remembered by us today because of his great Canticle of Creation, where he recognises our closeness to the beauty of creation, God’s most abundant gift to us all. St Francis was a man with eyes that were open. He loved God not in the abstract but in the present moment, in each person and animal and flower that he encountered.
Prayer
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is error, the truth; where there is doubt, the faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Amen.
"Sanctify
yourself and you will sanctify society." ~ St Francis of Assisi
Diwali Menu
Soup Soup of the day Soup of the day
Pulled Pork
Main
Mexican Tacos with a selection of Dips and Cheese
Vegetarian
Pasta Bar
Smokey Bean Chimichangas
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Carbonara Sauce
Southern Fried or Grilled Piri Piri Chicken
Sticky BBQ Cauliflower
Wings and Corn Riblets
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Cheesy Pesto Sauce
Soup of the day
Slow Roasted Beef Lasagne with a Mozzarella Top
Spinach
Butternut and Feta Gnocchi Bake
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Mulligatawny Soup Soup of the day
Cari Poule (Mauritian Chicken Curry)
Aloo Gobhi
Adraki (Potato & Cauliflower with Ginger)
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise Sauce
Vegetable Pilau Rice
Hal Makhani
Freshly Battered Fish or Jumbo Fish Finger with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Onion Bhaji
Burger with Mango Chutney
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Four Cheese Sauce
Steamed
Sides
Vegetable Rice Corn on the Cob
Cajun Potato Wedges
Rainbow Slaw
Garlic Bread Broccoli
Indian Spied Greens
Gateaux Piment
Naan & Roti Breads
Boondi Raita, Chutney and Pickles
Skinny Chips
Garden Peas
Mushy Peas (Staff)
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Additional
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Dessert Chewy Flapjack Old School Cake
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Bramley Apple
Crumble with Custard
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Cardamon
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Biscuits or Saffron Coconut Rice Pudding Oreo Cheesecake