Friday 7 March………………………………...Year 10 - 13 Move it Dance Trip
Sunday 9 - Monday 10 March ………………...World Scholars Regional Round
NEW HEAD GIRL TEAM!
We are thrilled to announce our new Head Girl team for this year!
Congratulations to our Head Girl, Alice G, and our Deputy Head Girls, Tanvita K and Mo S.
BOARDING
The boarding community is once again buzzing with energy as the pupils return from their half-term break. The girls have come back full of enthusiasm, sharing stories of their adventures whether it was time spent with family, exploring new places, or simply catching up on some well-earned rest.
For our Year 13 boarders, the focus is shifting towards study leave, with the anticipation of exams growing closer. While their mocks might not be the highlight of their term, they are certainly looking forward to the independence and structure that study leave will bring in Magdalen House.
The next four weeks will be filled with excitement as we have a variety of Saturday trips planned. From shopping outings to thrilling escape rooms and unforgettable theatre performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. These trips provide a great opportunity for the girls to bond, unwind, and make lasting memories outside of the boarding house.
We are looking forward to a busy and enriching few weeks ahead!
SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
It was wonderful to welcome so many Year 10 families to our Effingham Sixth Form Open Evening this week. They had the opportunity to explore ALevel options, meet teachers, and hear about our exciting new developments. The evening was a great opportunity for pupils to ask questions and start planning their future studies.
YEAR 8 TRIP TO OAKWOOD ACTIVITY CENTRE
Year 8 recently visited Oakwood Activity Centre, enjoying a fun-filled day of outdoor challenges and mountain boarding. From high ropes to
JEKYLL AND HYDE
Year 10 English pupils attended a fascinating lecture, exploring the psychology behind gave pupils valuable insights into the characters’ duality and the psychological themes within the text, helping to deepen their understanding for their GCSE studies.
YEAR 7 HISTORY TOURS
This week, Year 7 have been taking part in fascinating history tours around the school as part of their PSHE programme. It has been a wonderful opportunity for them to learn more about the rich history of the school and its former residents.
The tours have taken them to parts of the school they rarely, if ever, get to see, including a secret cellar hidden beneath the building!
A huge thank you to everyone involved in making these tours possible. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed exploring the school’s past, uncovering hidden stories, and gaining a deeper sense of connection to their surroundings. What a fantastic experience for all!
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)
Year 8 - Thursday 6 March 2025
Sixth Form - Thursday 20 March 2025
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.
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)
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
Booking System
st-teresas-equestrian.ecpro.co.uk
NSEA NEWS
Visit our website www.stteresas.com/equestrian
Or find us on Facebook “St Teresa’s Equestrian”
St Teresa’s NSEA equestrian team have been busy competing and have finished half term with a whole host of fantastic results and qualifications in Dressage, Show Jumping and the two disciplines which incorporate arena eventing: The Eventers Challenge and Jumping with Style.
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part and a big thank you to their coach, Lucy Collins.
County and National Dressage Championships 15th February at Parwood Equestrian Centre
Olivia S, Lilly S, Rosie C and Sophia S came third in the open team class
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Lilly S came second individually in the open preliminary class which crowned her Surrey County Champion and qualified her for the Inter-county Championships at Hickstead in May and the NSEA National Championships at Addington in October. *
Rosie C came 6th individually in the Novice class.
NSEA Eventers Challenge Championships qualifier Sunday 16th February at Coombelands Equestrian Centre
St Teresa’s Eventers Challenge team (Electra B, Lilly S & Rosie C) won their 80 cm class, qualifying them for the NSEA Eventers Challenge Championships at Hickstead in May.
Show Jumping and Jumping with Style (JWS) classes Sunday 23rd February at Felbridge Equestrian Centre
The 70cm JWS team (Electra B, Florence B and Olivia S) came second.
The 80 cm JWS team (Lilly S, Rosie C and Olivia S) won their class. Olivia S also won it individually and Lilly S came 4th . Both teams (and Olivia and Lilly individually) have qualified for the NSEA JWS National Championships in October.
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The 80 cm Show Jumping team (Electra B, Harriet L, Olivia S and Rosie C) came 4th, qualifying for the NSEA Plate Championships.
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The 90 cm Show Jumping team (Chloe B, Izzy L, Lilly S and Rosie C) also came 4th, qualifying for the NSEA Plate Championships.
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Amber B then secured two individual second places in the 1M and 1.10 M classes, qualifying her not only for the NSEA National Championships but also the Hickstead Elite Championships in May. WELL DONE TEAM!
Bible Reading
A Reading from the Gospel of Luke
“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Reflection
This week we are confronted with a challenging message from Jesus. To not just Treat other as we would like to be treated but to go a step further and love our enemies. This is certainly against our natural inclinations. Yet the divine nature is greater than our human nature. God loves each of us unconditionally and He looks at each and every one of us with eyes full of love. This week as we begin to prepare for Lent may we too be filled with the Divine Spirit and recognise God’s presence within us and within others. Now there’s a challenge. Lord Open the eyes of our hearts.
Prayer
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
MENU
Week 2 Monday Tuesday
Soup Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Main Pepperoni Pizza
Pasta Bar
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Chicken & Vegetable Korma
Honey Roasted
Gammon with Stuffing & Gravy
BFG's Fat Finger Hot Dogs
Vegetarian Margherita Pizza
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Spicy Sausage Sauce
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise Sauce
Sides
Additional
Potato Wedges Corn on the Cob Cesar Salad
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Paneer & Spiced Root Vegetable Dhal
Steamed Rice
Sautéed Asian Vegetables
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Leek and Potato
Bake with Crunchy a Top
Herb Roasted New Potatoes
Panache of Mixed Vegeatables
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Freshly Battered Fish or Fish
Cake with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce Macaroni Cheese
Dr Seuss' Green Eggs and Vegetable Frittata
BBQ Pulled Mushroom Bap
Dessert
Rice Pudding with a Selection of toppings
Pancakes with a Selection of Toppings
Apple and Pear Crumble with Custard
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
