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ST TERESA’S Bulletin

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2 October 2026

This Week’s Headlines: This week has been filled with memorable opportunities for our pupils to learn, reflect and grow. Our Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition challenged pupils to demonstrate resilience, teamwork and determination, and we were proud of the enthusiasm and perseverance they showed throughout. We also enjoyed a wonderful Poetr y Day, welcoming a visiting poet who inspired pupils through workshops and creative activities, encouraging a love of language and self-expression. Finally, our community came together to celebrate the Feast of St Teresa, taking time to reflect on the values of faith, kindness and service that remain at the heart of our school. I wish all our families a happy and restful weekend.

Tuesday 6 October...................................................St Francis Pet Blessing Y6 & 7 08:35 Thursday 8 October..............................................Parent Forum with CEO 18:00 -19:00 Friday 9 October .....................................GCSE Year 10 Art Photography Textiles Trip

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BOARDING Our boarders had a wonderful time exploring London, making the most of some of the capital's most iconic sights and attractions. The trip included an exciting open-top bus tour, offering spectacular views of the city's famous landmarks, from the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben to the vibrant streets of central London. A highlight was watching the Changing of the Guard, a memorable experience that brought British tradition to life.

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SILVER DOFE PRACTICE EXPEDITION

Our Silver practice expedition along the Jurassic Coast was an enjoyable and memorable challenge. We were quickly won over by the cute farm pigs at our first campsite, and later enjoyed spectacular views as we passed the majestic cliffs at Harry Rocks. Throughout the expedition, everyone showed excellent teamwork and resilience, whether navigating our route, setting up camp, or cooking our own meals. It was great to see the group support one another and grow in confidence and independence over the course of the journey.

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POET VISIT

In celebration of National Poetry Day, Years 6-8 enjoyed an exceptional morning of poetry workshops led by renowned poet and performer Adisa, whose energy, enthusiasm and creativity captivated everyone from the moment he stepped into the room. Adisa began the morning with an inspiring presentation to Years, 7 and 8 followed by workshops with Year 8. Throughout these sessions, Adisa encouraged pupils to explore the power of language, self-expression and storytelling through poetry. Drawing on his own experiences and passion for the spoken word, he demonstrated how poetry can be used to communicate ideas, emotions and identity in a powerful and engaging way. Pupils were encouraged to discover their own poetic voices and took part in a range of creative writing activities, producing some moving and thoughtful work.

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CAKE COMPETITION

As part of Languages Week, our pupils took part in a fantastic cake competition! Well done to everyone who participated - all the cakes looked absolutely amazing. We were so impressed by the creativity and effort that went into each one.

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St Teresa’s Effingham is proud to stand as an ally to Appeer, a dedicated not-for-profit organisation based in Woking that supports autistic girls, women, and their families. Discover how their specialised programmes and resources can benefit your daughter or family by visiting the Appeer Website.

Our mixed 1st team delivered an outstanding performance against City of London Freemen's School, securing an impressive 5-0 victory. The team showed excellent skill, teamwork and determination throughout the match. A fantastic result and a great team effort from everyone involved. Congratulations to all the players!

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THE MASS FOR THE FEAST OF ST TERESA

On Thursday we celebrated the Feast Day of St Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower, our Patron Saint. The highlight of the day was the celebration of Mass, where our whole school community came together. We were delighted to welcome members of our local parish community, who joined us afterwards for tea and cake, strengthening the bonds that make St Teresa's such a special place. As we celebrate our Patron Saint, we also reflect on the remarkable story of our school. Founded in 1928 by the Sisters of the Religious Order of Christian Instruction, St Teresa's began with just four pupils from Belgium and a vision to provide an education rooted in faith, compassion and excellence. Nearly a century later, that vision continues to inspire everything we do. From nurturing curiosity and character to encouraging every pupil to be ambitious and fulfil their potential, we remain committed to helping young people flourish academically, personally and spiritually. Inspired by the courage, resilience and dedication of our founders, we continue to build a community where pupils are known, valued and empowered to make a positive difference in the world. A joyful reminder of the values that unite us, the heritage that shapes us and the bright future ahead for our St Teresa's family.

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THE MASS FOR THE FEAST OF ST TERESA

St Francis of Assisi Feast Day Blessing of the Pets Important: Pets must be accompanied by their adult owners to ensure safety and comfort for all.

Tuesday, 6th October 2026, 8:40 - 8:55 AM YEARS 6 & 7 - MAIRLOT LAWN We warmly invite you to join us for a special outdoor service in celebration of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. This heartwarming event is a chance for our school community to give thanks for the beauty of creation and the joy our pets bring into our lives. Following the success of previous years, we are delighted to once again welcome pets from home to take part in the service. Whether furry, feathered, or scaled, all well-behaved animals are welcome to receive a blessing.

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Prep School News GOLDEN BOOK

Well done to all of the girls in our Golden Book this week: 6MK Sara W & Florence EN for their detailed research and informative fact files on climate change. Your hard work and understanding produced excellent pieces of work. Annabella H for her positive attitude towards learning and for actively asking questions to extend her knowledge and understanding. Your curiosity is helping you become a successful learner.

6RG Isabelle C for her fantastic attitude towards her learning, producing well organised work despite having her wrist in a cast! Ellie F for her fantastic effort with her writing and choice of figurative language for descriptions shown in her description of Narnia and woodland. Eloise K for her excellent effort to use exciting vocabulary, shown in her superb description of woodland, both a pleasant and a negative description.

DRAMA STARS Hollie G for her creativity when working in a group and her confidence in performance. Lulu for showing kindness to others when writing out stage directions. Maddie J for her enthusiastic involvement and subject knowledge. SCIENCE STARS Kimberley C in 6RG for her fantastic extension homework on classification keys. Annabella H in 6MK for her enthusiasm during our pond and woodland habitats exploration.

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PREP ART PREP ART CLUB CLUB To kick off the year, Art Club explored creating images that would represent them. They used pastels, watercolours, crayons, pencils and pens to create their image. Once completed they added their photo and affirmations that represent who they are and the kind of person that they want to be. What fabulous creations!

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Autumn Term, 2026 Prep Key Diary Dates: Mon, 28th Sep

Poet Visit in advance of National Poetry Day (Thurs, 1st Oct)

09:45 - 10:45

Tues, 6th Oct

St. Francis Pet Blessing

08:30 - 08:55

Tues, 13th Oct

Parents Evening - Online

16:30 - 19:00

Weds, 14th Oct

Parents Evening - In person

16:30 - 19:00

Fri, 16th Oct

Harvest Celebration

14:30 - 15:30

Thurs, 12th Nov

Senior Experience Day

09:00 - 13:00

Sat, 21st Nov

FOST Christmas Fair

13:00 - 16:00

w/c 23rd Nov

Maths Week

Whole Week

Mon, 7th Dec

Carols By Candlelight

17:30 - 18:30

Weds, 9th Dec

Poka Theatre Trip - Peter Pan

12:15 - 17:30 (TBC)

TBC

Santa Run

TBC

Fri, 11th Dec

Term Ends

15:45

St Teresa’s Prep Absence Form If your daughter is going to be absent from school either on the day for an unplanned occasion or for a planned absence, please complete the form found at the link below. For planned absences please complete the form a week in advance: St Teresa's Prep School Absence Notification and Evidence Form – Fill out form If you have any questions please email prepinfo@st-teresas.com

St Teresa’s SchoolPost Communication System Go to: https://stteresas.schoolpost.co.uk

Pre Season Please remember to check your Tennis inbox, including your Training junk/spam, as the email may go to your junk box the first time it is sent. If you have any questions please email prepinfo@st-teresas.com

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Message from the Chaplain

Son, go and work in the vineyard today.” He answered, “I will not,” but afterwards he changed his mind and went. Jesus tells this parable to remind us that what matters most is not simply what we say, but what we do. St Thérèse of Lisieux understood this truth well. She believed that holiness is found not in great achievements but in the daily choice to love God and serve others. Her "Little Way" teaches us that every act of kindness, every effort to forgive, and every moment of service matters in God's eyes. It was inspiring to see images of Pope Leo’s visit to France over the weekend. Christ continues to call all people to Him. You can see more about his visit here. Prayer Loving God, Thank You for the example of St Thérèse of Lisieux, who showed us how to do small things with great love. Help us to be people whose actions match our words. When we make mistakes, give us the courage to change our hearts and begin again. Teach us to serve You in the ordinary moments of each day, showing kindness, respect and compassion to everyone we meet. Amen.

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An Autumn Day at the Stables On sunny autumn mornings, When the sky is clear and bright, The leaves dance from the treetops, In shades of gold and light.

By midday Charlie starts his tricks, With mischief in his mind, He's always playing little pranks Of the funny, harmless kind.

The stable yard begins to wake, As daylight starts to grow, And all the horses wait to see Where this new day will go.

Bambi loves attention best, A cuddle is a must, She'd happily spend the whole day long With people making a fuss.

There's Chuffy, tall and strong, A giant through and through, Yet kind and gentle with his friends, As giant horses do.

Lovely Belle is known by all, Wherever she may roam, For her flowing mane, the longest there, Flows all the way home.

Then little Sydan, snowy white, The smallest pony there, Who's always first to spot the feed, And hopes for an extra share!

Good old Bobby can be cheeky too, A mischievous little boy, Finding ways to cause some fun, Sharing lots of joy.

Old Wizard lifts his noble head And proudly takes his turn, For years he shone in dressage rings With ribbons hard to earn. Sweet Rosie loves to call aloud, Her voice rings clear and true, She's always checking on her friends And what they're planning to do. Then gentle Mouse looks quietly on, With thoughtful, friendly eyes, Watching drifting clouds parade Across the autumn skies.

And Cookie loves to jump and spring, With energy to spare, She bounces over poles with ease As though she's flying through the air. So when autumn paints the countryside, With amber, gold and red, The horses and ponies spend their days, In comfort, care and warmth instead. From misty dawn to evening stars, What happy lives they share, Pampered, groomed and dearly loved, With kindness everywhere.

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October Half Term Horse Riding Activities Mon 19th October -31st October

Pumpkin Pony Mornings Planned and taight by experienced instructors Activities ranging from Treasure Trail rides to Gymkhanas Maximum of four riders

Hacking Off-site hacking available in the afternoons

Private Lessons AAvailable in the afternoons

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Harvest Donations

Please bring any Harvest Donations to Chapel from Monday 5th Thursday 8th October

ALL DONATIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO LOCAL FOODBANKS

For more information please email s.jakubowski@effinghamschools.org

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MENU Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Soup

Soup of the day

Main

Slow Cook Beef Dutchi with Cheesy Jalapeño Bread or Jamaican Ginger Beer Marinated Chicken

Smokey Chorizo Macaroni Cheese with Crispy Onions

Braised Beef Cottage Pie with Cheddar and Parsley Mash

Korean Pork Bulgogi

Freshly Battered Fish or Breaded Fish Fillet with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce

Vegetarian

Loaded Quorn Smashed Sweet Potato

Traditionally Baked Macaroni Cheese

Greek-style Panko Crumb Moussaka with a Grainy Cous Cous

Spicy Singapore Noodles

Plant Friendly Homemade Cheeseburger

Pasta Bar

Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce or Seafood Linguine

Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce

Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bacon Carbonara Sauce

Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise Sauce

Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce

Sides

Lion Rice Sautéed Mixed Greens

Steamed New Potatoes Broccoli

Vichy Carrots Roasted Roots

Egg Fried Rice Asian Green Stir Fry

Additional

Jacket Potato & Baked Beans Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar

Dessert

Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Coconut Sauce Or Mango Smoothie

Chocolate Brownie

Mixed Berry Crumble and Custard

Astronomy Themed Dessert Table

Biscuit Tin Rocky Road

Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher

Chunky Chips Garden Peas