The whole school community came together in joy and gratitude to honour the Feast of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a woman of profound faith, courage, and love whose ‘little way’ continues to inspire us all. As a school community, we reflected on her wisdom and compassion during a beautiful Mass, and then shared in celebration together with cake, marking the day with both reverence and joy.
At the weekend, the boarders enjoyed a fantastic day out at Thorpe Park. Spirits were high as we set off, and we were fortunate to have great weather for our adventure
Once inside the park, everyone made the most of the day – braving the big rides, laughing together, and creating lasting memories. From thrilling rollercoasters to water rides, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
It was wonderful to see the boarders supporting each other, sharing in the excitement, and making the most of the chance to spend time together away from school We returned tired but happy after
We welcomed our Year 6 pu and their parents for their transition morning — a speci as they explored the Senior S and began to picture themsel part of our Senior communit sparkle of excitement in their ey and their eagerness to discover new possibilities were truly heartwarming, and we cann to walk alongside them on exciting new chapter of the journey.
It was a joy to welcome so many o beloved pets to our St Francis Ble today, perhaps our greatest turno date! During the service we gave all those animals, great and small, mean so much to us. Thank you t everyone who joined us for such a wonderful celebration!
We were delighted to welcome rap Kimba, who joined us to celebrate National Poetry Day. He inspired pu from Years 5-8 with his fun approach creative rap battles. Our creative wr club later enjoyed a very special workshop and produced some fabulo poems of their own.
On Thursday 2 October, on the Feast of the Guardian Angels, pupils from across the Effingham Schools Trust took part in a Pilgrimage of Hope to Arundel Cathedral.
The day included a walk in Arundel park, a Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard in the Cathedral and ice creams by the river. It was a joyful day!
It has been a full and busy week at STE with termly lessons now in full swing
Please remember to come 10 minutes before your lesson to allow you enough time to prepare.
We are very lucky to have such lovely horses and ponies and they all have such different personalities This summer we said a fond ‘farewell’ to the gorgeous King who has been retired back to his owner in Dorset and is now living his best life in a field with his horse buddies We will miss King but it’s great to know that he is enjoying his retirement
Did you know that horses have the same amount of bones in their necks as giraffes?
Can you guess how many bones a horse has?
Please see the answer at the b ottom of the page
The St Teresa’s NSEA team were competing at Felbridge this weekend and now have a total of 9 teams qualified for the National Championships as well as individual qualifications across the disciplines. This is absolutely outstanding and all down to their hard work, perseverance and resilience
80cm Showjumping
Harriet L and her pony Trevor had a clear and fast round for a second place, qualifying them individually for the National Championships
90cm Showjumping
Amber B, Rosie C, Harriet L and Lilly S won their class against some stiff competition, qualifying them for the National Championships. Amber finished second individually as well giving her an individual qualification at this height for the Nationals too.
1M Showjumping
Rosie C and her horse flew round the tough 1M course to earn an individual qualification for the Championships
As a result of all of the team’s successes at qualifiers over the last year, they have gained sufficient points to qualify for an extra class at the Championships: The Mixed Heights Finals. This is very exciting for the team as it is the first time that they have qualified for this. It’s a real testimony to the team's success over the last year.
Bible Reading
A reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
This week we focus on two major celebrations. The Feast Day of St Teresa of Lisieux and being a pilgrim of hope. St Teresa teaches us that it is through our small acts of love that we can find the risen Christ. In an ever complex world of pressure and complexity this week we had a timely reminder that God is found in the simple things. We also took pupils on a Secondary Pilgrimage to Arundel. In this Year of Jubilee the Church invites us to travel closer to God and become and become pilgrims of Hope. Prayer Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel Amen.
“May today there be peace within May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be ” St Teresa of Lisieux
Main
Smokey Chorizo Macaroni Cheese with Crispy onions
Pork Schnitzel Stroganoff
Braised Beef
Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash
Vegetarian Macaroni Cheese
Pasta Bar
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Quorn and Mushroom Stroganoff
Autumn Vegetable Filo Parcels with a Grainy Cous Cous
Korean Chicken Bulgogi
Freshly Battered
Fish or Breaded
Fish Fillet with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Sides Steamed New Potatoes Broccoli
Additional
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Dessert Chocolate Brownie
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Creamy Tuna & Sweetcorn Sauce
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bacon Carbonara Sauce
Gemistra Greek Stuffed Peppers
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise Sauce
Cheese and Vegetable Empanadas
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Egg Noodles
Steamed Rice Green Beans
Vichy Carrots Roasted Roots
Asian Green Stir Fry
Skinny Chips
Garden Peas
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Chocolate Chip
Jaffa Cake Traybake
Peach Crumble and Custard
Sponge and Chocolate Sauce Cornflake Tart
