YOUR ESSENTIAL ROUND-UP FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING 26 January 2026
Tuesday 3 February Art Scholars Trip
Wednesday 4 February....................GCSE Drama Trip: Blood Brothers 18:00 - 22:30
Thursday 5 February............................................Year 11 Parents Evening 17:00 - 21:00
Friday 6 January............................................................Ski Trip Info Evening 16:30 - 17:30
We were delighted to welcome alumna Freya W back to school. Freya inspired all our pupils in assembly by sharing her personal journey and the incredible challenge she is taking on later this year in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, the charity she is supporting as part of her trek up Mount Kilimanjaro next August. Funds raised will help provide vital specialist care, emotional support and practical help for young people facing cancer.
We will be holding a mufti day to support Freya’s fundraising and look forward to hearing all about her expedition in the months ahead.
If you would like to support her cause please click here to visit her Just Giving page!
Our Year 11 girls had a fantastic time at Poetry Live this week! This invaluable experience gave them the chance to hear the renowned poets they have been studying bring their work to life. They also attended insightful sessions with AQA Chief Examiners, gaining key tips on tackling unseen poetry and comparing poems for their upcoming GCSE English Literature exams.
A truly inspiring and enriching day for all!
Our boarders enjoyed a truly lovely weekend filled with fun, friendship, and a touch of adventure. On Saturday, the girls spent the entire day in London, beginning with lunch and shopping before heading to the theatre to enjoy a fantastic show. “It was so nice having a whole day in London with my friends,”and “The show was amazing and shopping beforehand made it even better.” were some lovely comments we had.
Sunday was a more relaxed pace but just as enjoyable. After church and a trip to Sainsbury’s, the girls headed out for an evening of bowling, where there was plenty of laughter and friendly competition late into the evening “The bowling was definitely my favourite part of the weekend,” said another boarder. “We laughed so much and it was great staying out late together.”
Some girls enjoyed sleepovers at friends’ houses, while others opted for a quieter Sunday, popping into Dorking for a coffee and a catch-up. “It felt like a perfect mix of busy and relaxing,” one pupil told us.“Everyone did something they enjoyed.”
Overall, it was a weekend full of smiles, shared experiences, and happy memories thoroughly enjoyed by all.
We visited the girls taking part in the Dance Squad this week to see the fantastic moves they’ve been learning. Dance Squad takes place on Wednesdays at lunchtime for Years 7–9 and is just one of the many extra-curricular clubs running around the school. Check out our website to see what else is on offer this term!
ESTA is delighted to be accepting bookings for group lessons during the spring term. Sessions will run from Tuesday 6th January through to Friday 27th March (11 weeks).
Group sessions will run at the following times:
Y5 - Wednesdays @ 4:15-5:15pm
Y6 - Mondays @ 4:15-5:15pm
Y7&8 - Tuesdays @ 4:30-5:30pm
Y9&10 - Fridays @ 5:15-6:15pm
Performance Group (invitational) - Wednesdays @ 6:15-7:45pm
Boarders' Group - Tuesdays @ 6:15-7:15pm
Please contact Kirsti to book your child’s place at esta@effinghamschools.org
ESTA also offers private coaching for adults and children throughout the week.
We look forward to welcoming everyone on court during the spring term!
The annual Interhouse Dressage competition is a fun way for riders of all abilities to experience what is involved in equestrian competitions in a familiar and supportive setting. There are three ‘Classes’:
Equitation/Trec
Intro - walk/trot
Prelim - walk/trot/canter
Open to all STE termly riders
St Teresa’s riders can earn House points through the competition
The last week of the Spring Term Riders are allocated a 20 minute slot between 4pm-6.30pm during the weekday or 10am-12pm on Saturday Where possible these will be on the day of a rider’s termly lesson
Your child’s instructor will prepare them in their Spring Term lessons Group Practice sessions are available in February Half Term - Fri 20 or Sat 21
Email equestrian@st-teresas com if your child would like to take part Entry fee is £20
While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
In the story this week we are reminded of how Jesus calls His first disciples Calling ordinary people to do extraordinary things On Saturday 31 January the Church celebrates the life of St John Bosco. Saint John Bosco (1815–1888) was an Italian priest, educator, and founder of the Salesians, known for his compassionate work with disadvantaged youth Using a gentle, encouraging approach, he focused on reason, religion, and kindness rather than punishment. Bosco created schools, workshops, and homes that offered not only shelter but also practical skills and spiritual guidance His legacy continues through the global Salesian family, dedicated to helping young people grow in dignity, faith, and opportunity.
Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefit which you have given me; for all the pains and insults which you have borne for me. O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother, may I know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day, Amen.
Main Chicken & Vegetable Korma
Vegetarian
Pasta Bar
Sides
Additional
Paneer & Spiced
Root Vegetable Dhal
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Cheesy Pesto Sauce
Naan Bread Pilau Rice Spiced Greens
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Pepperoni or Spicy Chicken & Jalapeno Pizza
Margarita Pizza
Honey Roasted
Gammon with Stuffing & Gravy
Leek and Potato
Bake with Crunchy a Top
Chicken Katsu Curry
Freshly Battered Fish, Breaded
Fishcake or Fish
Finger with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Sticky Sweet Chilli Cauliflower
Teriyaki Glazed Aubergine in a Steamed Bun
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Mixed Potato Wedges
Corn on the Cob Cesar Salad
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise Sauce
Herb Roasted New Potatoes Cauliflower Cheese
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bacon Carbonara Sauce
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Four Cheese Sauce
Skinny Chips
Steamed Rice
Sautéed Asian Vegetables
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Garden Peas
Mushy Peas (Sixth Form)
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Dessert
Pineapple & Cherry Tatin with Custard
‘Rocky Road’ Cookie Tray Bake
Apple and Pear Crumble with Custard Chocolate Rice Crispy Square
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Unicorn Sponge