SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Saturday 17th January, the swim squad attended the Surrey Individuals Swimming Championships, competing across Junior, Intermediate and Senior age categories.
We fielded a very young Junior team, with four out of the five swimmers in Year 7, competing against predominantly Year 8 swimmers. The girls rose to the challenge admirably, with a special mention to Bella D, who finished an impressive 6th out of 30 swimmers in the 100m Breaststroke.
The Intermediate team were outstanding on the day and showed that they were capable of beating any opposition. The girls placed inside the top 10 in every race, with Jess P securing a silver medal in the 100 Fly and a 4th place for Eva S, which was a fantastic team achievement.
Despite being one swimmer down, the Senior team worked incredibly hard and delivered another strong performance They also achieved multiple top 10 finishes, adding a silver and bronze medal to our overall tally. Well done, Emily C and Darcey A. St Teresa’s finished an excellent 4th overall out of 30 schools.
It was a fantastic Saturday of swimming, and a huge well done to all involved as our exceptional year of swimming continues
SPRING TERM GROUP SESSIONS
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!
This Week
A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew
And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “ a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons” Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him
Reflection
The Presentation of the Lord shows us faithfulness lived quietly. Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the Temple in obedience and trust, offering what they have. In Simeon and Anna we see lives shaped by patient waiting, prayer, and hope. They recognise in this child the light God has promised a light that comforts, but also challenges, revealing truth and calling for response Candlemas reminds us that Christ comes gently, often unnoticed, yet his light changes everything.
Prayer
God of faithfulness and promise, you fulfilled the hopes of Simeon and Anna when they welcomed Christ into your holy temple As we celebrate the Presentation of your Son, shine your light into our hearts. Dispel the shadows of fear, weariness, and doubt. Teach us to wait with patience and to recognise your presence in ordinary moments.
Soup Soup of the Day
Soup of the Day Soup of the Day
Main
Vegetarian
Mild Beef Chilli Con Carne
served in a Taco with Dips
Piri Piri Turkey with Pitta Bread, Baby Gem & Homemade Sauces
Locally Sourced Oven Baked Pork Sausages with Onion Gravy
Cantonese Corn Soup Served with Traditional Milk Bread Soup of the Day
Gong Bao Chicken or Spicy Prawn
Noodle Stir Fry
Freshly Battered Fish, Breaded
Fishcake or Fish
Finger with Ketchup & Tartare Sauce
Pasta Bar
Sides
Mixed Bean & Quorn Chilli
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Pesto Prawn Sauce
Spicy
Basmati Rice Steamed Sweetcorn
Jacket
Potato & Baked
Beans
Freshly
Additional
Baked Bread
Salad Bar
Cheesy Vegetable Enchilada
Vegan Sausages with Onion Gravy
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bacon Carbonara Sauce
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise Sauce
Ginger & Soy Fried Tofu
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Macaroni Cheese with a Crispy Onion Topping
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Potato Wedges
Macho Peas
Rainbow Slaw
Jacket
Potato & Baked
Beans
Freshly
Baked Bread
Salad
Bar
Dessert Apple Crumble with Custard Fruity Flapjack
Mashed Potatoes Panache of Mixed Vegetables
Jacket
Potato & Baked
Beans
Freshly
Baked Bread
Salad
Bar
Fresh Fruit Platter
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Egg Fried Rice Garlic Asian Greens
Vegetable Spring
Rolls
Prawn Crackers
Jacket
Potato & Baked
Beans
Freshly
Baked Bread
Salad
Bar
Banana Spring Rolls with Toffee Sauce or Matcha & White
Chocolate Cookies
Skinny
Chips Garden
Peas
Mushy Peas (Sixth Form)
Jacket
Potato & Baked
Beans
Freshly
Baked Bread
Salad Bar
Valentine Themed Desserts
