Year 10 took part in a Sixth Form “Day in the Life” event this week, where they had the opportunity to experience first-hand the world of Sixth Form and A Levels, and get a taste of what life would be like not just at Effingham Sixth Form, but in post-16 education more broadly They had a lot of fun and also enjoyed getting to know each other and forming new friendships Students explored a range of subjects during the day, giving them a valuable insight into the options available to them. They also made the most of the sunny weather with a BBQ lunch and some relaxed garden games!
BOARDING NEWS
National Boarding Week!
This week, our boarders celebrated National Boarding Week with a fantastic line-up of activities designed to promote fun, friendship, and wellbeing Each day brought something new, from sweet treats to sporty challenges, and we could not be prouder of the energy and enthusiasm shown by everyone involved.
Monday – Fudge Making Fun
To kick off the week, we celebrated International Fudge Day in the sweetest way possible by making our own! The boarding kitchen was full of laughter and delicious smells as the girls made chocolate, Oreo, and Biscoff fudge.
Tuesday – Turf Team Games
Team spirit was the focus on Tuesday as the girls hit the turf for a series of sports games. The emphasis was on collaboration and communication, with everyone encouraged to support one another From relay races to mini-matches, it was a fantastic day of movement and teamwork.
Wednesday – Creative Tote Bags
Midweek brought out the girls’ artistic sides with a tote bag decorating session. Armed with fabric pens, paints, and plenty of inspiration, they created unique and expressive designs that showcased their individuality and creativity.
Thursday – Zen Colouring
Thursday was a moment to breathe and reset with a calming zen colouring session Gentle music and a peaceful atmosphere allowed the girls to relax, refocus, and enjoy some quiet, mindful time
Friday – Smoothie Creations
In honor of International Smoothie Day, the boarding kitchen turned into a smoothie lab! The girls experimented with frozen fruits, juices, and different types of milk to invent delicious (and sometimes adventurous!) new blends
Saturday – Sports, Pottery & Karaoke
Saturday was packed with excitement, offering a whirlwind of activities The day started with energetic sports, followed by a relaxing pottery painting session In the evening, the girls lit up the room with karaoke, singing their hearts out with friends!
Sunday – Self-Care Sunday
To round off the week, the girls embraced a slower pace with a self-care day. They baked warm chocolate chip cookies and treated themselves to a pampering evening of face masks and mini massages. It was a comforting ending to an incredible week.
ONE DAY FILM
Pupils from St Teresa’s thoroughly en part in a Trust-wide Film Day, hosted Cranmore, alongside pupils from our school, Manor House. It was a fantas creativity, teamwork, and fun as mixe collaborated to produce their own 1 Although not every group won a priz highlight was sharing and watching ea imaginative work there was plenty applause, and encouragement throug event was a wonderful opportunity t friendships across the Trust, and we are already looking forward to the next collaborative adventure!
SILVER D OF E
Our Silver DofE participants embarked on their qualifying expedition in the stunning Black Mountains
They tackled challenging terrain, pushing through overgrown ferns and thick heather an adventure that truly put their navigation skills to the test. Rising early each morning to beat the heat, they demonstrated great discipline and adaptability Their efforts were rewarded with a refreshing finish in the cooling rain on Sunday. Every single participant showed exceptional teamwork, resilience, and determination throughout the journey. Well done, everyone!
YEAR 9 CERAMICS
This term, our Year 9 ceramic pupils have been exploring the work of renowned female ceramicist Alice Ballard, celebrated for her distinctive hand-built pieces inspired by the natural world. Drawing influence from organic forms such as seed pods, petals, leaves, and bulbs, pupils have created their own threedimensional seed pod sculptures This project has encouraged students to observe nature closely, develop their hand-building techniques, and express their creativity through form and surface textures.
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
On Thursday 26 June, St Teresas's hosted our ann th EST Public Speaking Competition for our Senior p
The topics were wide ranging and included: cloning AI, the death penalty, conspiracy theories and the p
We are very proud and delighted to announce tha with Amelia B as Chair, Georgina W as Proposer and Ella G as Opposer The team delivered a very entertaining debate on the motion: Cloning is unethical. Runners up were St Teresa's Team 2 who spoke very emphatically about the abolition of the death penalty Catherine L was in the role of Proposer, Lucy T as Opposer and the team was chaired by Ava S.
Well done to all pupils who worked incredibly hard researching, speech-writing and rehearsing for the competition.
ALANA’S MUSICAL SUCCESS
We are delighted to celebrate Alana’s outstanding achievements this year. At the Reigate and Redhill Music & Drama Festival, Alana was awarded several medals and secured two winners’ performance places. She had the honour of opening both the Centenary Gala Showcase Concert with her Harp Quartet and the Festival's Special Talent Celebration Church Service, where she performed a self-written duet, Reigate Redhill Stars, with her sister Beatrix
Alana has also enjoyed wonderful musical opportunities through St Teresa’s, including accompanying opera singer René Blouce-Sanders in Edelweiss at the Spring Concert, festive duets with Ella J and Emily T, and performing in the school foyer at Christmas.
Most recently, Alana received her full-size golden pedal harp from Pilgrim Harps, proud supporters of the National Youth Harp Orchestra of Great Britain, with whom she will tour the Channel Islands this summer!
YCHOLOGY SUCCESS
our Sixth Form students, Augusta and Angie,
o the Royal Holloway, University of London, for tional Psychology Poster Competition In March d to create a two-minute video to be sent h for pre-judging and on June 18th they had to t an A1 poster of their work in answer to the n: “How can Psychology help us shape er online behaviours?” After competing against 100 teams from as far away as Zürich, ting and defending their poster to two different the girls achieved first place! tulations!
CCF NEWS
On Sunday, I went to Guildford Cathedral to represent St Teresa’s cadets at the Armed Forces Day service. It supports the work of Surrey Joint Services’ Charities and to recognise the vital contribution of the Armed Forces Myself and four other cadets from different units read out prayers at the altar There was another air cadet, one army cadet, one police cadet, and one sea cadet. I spoke to all of them, and they were all extremely friendly After the service all the cadets headed outside and formed up before marching alongside the RAF band that was there I have to say how much I thoroughly enjoyed attending this service and the amount of respect I have for all other armed forces I would absolutely recommend joining the cadets not only is it great fun but you get so many memorable experiences – I never dreamed I would get the chance to sit in a red arrow at our summer camp last year- CCF encourages you to develop responsibility, self discipline, and respect Well done to the Armed Forces!
2 RAMBLE
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Who will be crowned the STE Pony/Horse of 2025?
All will be revealed when we announce the results of our secret ballot at our 10th Anniversary Open Morning and Prize Giving this Sunday from 11am-2pm. Join us to enjoy Anniversary cake, bubbles, tea and snacks as well as ridden displays and demonstrations.
Bambi
Bobby Charlie Cookie
King
Mouse Oliver
Red Rosie
Sidan Wizard
‘A Bright and Brave future’
Calling
all eager photographers!!
GSA’s Photography competition aims to find the best up and coming photographers in our schools today and to show the world through their lens
For this year ’ s competition generously sponsored by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), we invite students with the opportunity to explore the the theme of a ‘Bright and Brave future’ for all girls
Visit the GSA website for further information, and details on how to get involved!
Competition rules
1 You may interpret the theme in any way you wish
2. Entries are free.
3 Submissions can be photos in any aspect ratio – portrait, landscape, panorama, square etc All entries should be one photo only If more than one photo is submitted per application, the first photo will be selected as the one to be judged.
4 You can use any camera or device to take a photo – including iPads, phones, cameras – anything that has a camera, you can use to take your photo.
5 Please include your name, age, year group, and school on your submission
6 Please include a title for your submission
7. Please include a caption for your photo that is no more than 50 words and starts ‘A Bright and Brave future’
8. Only one entry per pupil allowed.
9 There are three age categories: There are three age categories:
• KS2 – Years 3 to 6 – most people will be aged 7-11 years
• KS3 – Years 7 to 9 – most people will be aged 11-14 years
• KS4 & KSS – Years 10 to 13 (including Sixth Form) – most people will be aged 14-18 years
Happy snapping!
NOTICE FROM MEDICAL:
We are in Tick season so please be vigilant for ticks What is Lyme disease and why do we need to be tick-aware? – UK Health Security Agency
A reminder from the Nurses that if you have sent in any medication for your daughter to keep at school, please do collect it before the end of term as all left medication will be discarded over the summer break
WARM WEATHER NOTICE:
With the hot weather continuing, please ensure your daughter arrives at school with suncream already applied and brings a clearly labelled bottle of suncream to top up during the day. It’s also essential that all pupils bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable in the heat.
BIO ART ATTACK COMPETITION
Over the next few weeks, the Biology Department will be supporting pupils who want to enter the national BioArtAttack Competitions. To enter you need to submit either: a) a drawing or painting of any endangered species with no labels, or b) a specimen drawing of any animal, plant or fungi with detailed biological labels. The Winners of each competition receive an experience day at the Royal Vet College plus either a prize bundle from DEFRA or a £50 cash prize. If you would like more information about either of the competitions, click on the link below and come to Lab 29 on Monday lunchtimes next half-term to get help with your entry.
You are, all of you, sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus
All baptised in Christ, you have all clothed yourselves in Christ, and there are no more distinctions between Jew and Greek, slave and free, male and female, but all of you are one in Christ Jesus. Merely by belonging to Christ you are the posterity of Abraham, the heirs he was promised
Reflection
A focus on the great feast of Corpus
On Sunday we as a church celebrated the great feast of Corpus Christi. This is a feast that celebrates the very real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist Here are some reflective words from Pope Leo XIV about Corpus Christi:
In saving the crowds from hunger, Jesus proclaims that he will save everyone from death. That is the mystery of faith, which we celebrate in the sacrament of the Eucharist For just as hunger is a sign of our radical needs in this life, so breaking bread is a sign of God’s gift of salvation.
Prayer
We continue to pray for peace in our word. Let us recite and echo the prayer of St Francis as we say together:
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
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other " - Mother Teresa
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