Message from the Headmaster
At the end of last week, our Year 10 and 11 Drama GCSE pupils thoroughly enjoyed a visit London to watch a performance of Blood Brothers at the New Wimbledon Theatre. It was an opportunity to appreciate the characters associated with their course and reflect on their own performance skills.
The World Scholar's Cup regional round concluded on Monday evening at St Teresa's. It is an ideal opportunity for boys and girls from across the Trust to come together and compete at both an individual and a group level, celebrating their love of learning. The Cranmore pupils performed incredibly well, winning multiple medals, excelling in a variety of disciplines and qualifying for the global round. Well done to all those pupils who took part in this exciting two-day event.
On Tuesday, Year 7 attended a Lenten workshop at Wintershall, an opportunity to be together as a year group and explore the meaning of this key event in the liturgical year.
I would like to congratulate all those pupils who competed in the Surrey and National competitions in both hockey and rugby this week. There were numerous outstanding victories that reflected the desire and ability of our pupils to perform at the highest level.
Mr Everitt
World Scholars Cup
St Teresa's hosted the World Scholars Cup London-Surrey regional round for the fifth year in a row. However, it was the first time that teams from all three schools within the Effingham Schools Trust participated. Over 170 students and 20 teachers arrived early on Sunday morning to battle it out in either the junior or senior division in the four events of the competition. By the end of the first day, students in teams of three had completed the Team Debate, Collaborative Writing and Scholars' Challenge events.
Students returned on Monday to compete in the Scholars' Bowl in the morning, followed by the debate showcase in the afternoon. The closing ceremony saw the presentation of awards. Most of our teams have qualified for the global round, and a trip is being planned to Ljubljana, Slovenia in July to participate. Well done to all of our pupils who took part!
Book Week Quiz for Years 9 and 10
Years 9 and 10 enjoyed participating in our Book Week Book Quiz in the Auditorium on Thursday 6th March. They were challenged to show their knowledge of classic novels, the fantasy genre, famous first lines of novels and a music round linked to books.
Year 7 Lenten Retreat at Wintershall
On Tuesday, all of Year 7 took part in a Lenten Retreat morning at Wintershall. We arrived at around 9.20am. The weather was kind; it was cold but bright and pleasant. Throughout the morning pupils walked through the grounds of the Wintershall Estate, met the donkeys and experienced some very good dramas on the Life of Christ. We also took part in a number of Lenten reflections based on the Stations of the Cross. It was a fantastic, reflective morning. Pupils enjoyed getting out of school, feeling the sun on their faces and being able to pause and pray.
Surrey Rugby 7s
Age groups U12 to U16 have been participating in the Surrey Rugby 7s this week. Our U13s went undefeated and both the U15s and U16s had superb days - see the results below.
U16s Group Stage
vs Emanuel - won 41-24
vs Trinity - won 38-12
vs Tiffin - won 52-0
U16s Quarter Final
vs Dulwich - won 29-24
U16s Semi Final
vs John Fisher - draw (lost on first try scored) 33-33
*Final 4 schools out of 40.
U15s Group Stage
vs Dunottar - won 31-7
vs St John’s Leatherhead - won 24-12
vs Glyn - won 22-21
vs Claremont - won 24-19
vs Box Hill - won 36-0
U15s Semi-final
vs Hampton - won 17-12
U15s Final
vs Whitgift - lost 17-24
*Final 2 schools out of 42.
Our U13s rugby 7s team went undefeated and the U12s and U14s had a great day in their respective tournaments at John Fisher and Caterham. Our U16s travelled to Birmingham yesterday to play in the National Plate Finals. In hockey, our U13s hockey teams have faced Feltonfleet and Shrewsbury House this week. The U13A team played in the ISA tournament in Burgess Hill whilst the U15s played against Kingswood House. Football fixtures have taken place against Dunottar and Thomas Putney. Good luck to our U13 hockey teams playing against Kings College School tomorrow and to the U13 rugby side playing at the Feltonfleet 7s.
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
This Week
A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew
Jesus said to his disciples, 'Be careful not to parade your good deeds before men to attract their notice; by doing this you will lose all reward from your Father in Heaven. So when you give alms, do not have it trumpeted before you; this is what the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win men's admiration. I tell you solemnly, they have had their reward. But when you give alms, your left hand must not know what your right is doing; your almsgiving must be secret, and your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you.
Reflection
The season of Lent seems to go beyond our natural inclinations: to give things up, to go without. Yet Lent, this six week time of preparation, is a time of renewal; it is a time to take stock of our lives, to think about giving up anything that is perhaps drawing us away from God and to take up things that can draw us closer to the one who created us. In our modern way of life , much can distract us from the divine who resides in us and who speaks to us. This Lent, take time to listen to the voice that reminds us that we are loved; we are made in His sacred image and we have a purpose.
Prayer
Lord,
In 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
"Pray, hope and don't worry.
Anxiety doesn't help at all.
Our Merciful Lord will listen to your prayer."
St Padre Pio
Cardio Tennis - Thursdays @ 9:30-10:30am
Please join coach Ivor’s cardio tennis sessions for adults on Thursdays 9:30-10:30am at ESTA, St Teresa’s!
Cardio tennis is a fun, sociable group fitness class with a tennis twist and is open to all abilities - come and give it a try!
Please contact Kirsti at ESTA to sign up esta@effinghamschools.org
Easter Tennis Camps at ESTA
ESTA is excited to be running 4 days of tennis camp over the Easter holidays from Monday 14th to Thursday 17th April at St Teresa’s.
The timings are:
Y2-4 @ 9-12pm
Y5&6 @ 1-4pm
Y7-11 @ 1-4pm
Camp days are priced at £40 with a 10% discount applied for the full week.
Private coaching is also available from 4pm each day.
We look forward to seeing your children on court over the Easter break!
Please contact Kirsti at ESTA to sign up esta@effinghamschools.org
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)
Soup Soup of the day
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher Week
Main
Mild Beef Chilli Con Carne served in a taco & dips
Vegetarian
Sides
Additional
Mixed Bean & Quorn Chilli
Spicy rice
Steamed Sweetcorn
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Piri Piri Chicken with Pitta Bread, Baby Gem and Homemade Sauces
Cheesy Vegetable Enchilada
Potato Wedges Macho Peas
Rainbow Slaw
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
White
Honey Roasted
Gammon with Stuffing & Gravy
Freshly Battered
Fish or Breaded
Sweet & Sour Turkey Noodles
Sticky Teriyaki
Feta & Spinach Filo Pie
Quorn & Aubergine
Fish Fillet with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Macaroni
Cheese with a Crispy Onion Topping
Garlic & Thyme Roasted Potatoes Green Beans
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Steamed Rice
Broccoli
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Chunky Chips
Garden Peas
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Dessert
Citrus Drizzle Cake
Chocolate & Cherry Shortbread
Apple Filo Pie with Custard
Chocolate Brownie
Fresh Fruit Friday
