I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and refreshing half-term break It has been a pleasure to welcome pupils and staff back to school this week.
I would like to start with a special thank you to our Estates Team for their hard work over the holidays, particularly on the Sports Hall development. The new cricket nets are a fantastic addition that will further enhance our sports and co-curricular provision
The week began with a live webinar for Year 11 pupils, offering valuable insights into life in the Sixth Form and helping them begin to consider their next steps On Tuesday, students sat their GCSE English Language exams with great focus, while those interested in medical and healthcare careers attended an inspiring talk by Dr Madden, who shared personal insights and guidance Wednesday saw our pupils take on the IGCSE Mathematics paper with commendable composure. That evening, we held our virtual Year 10 Parents’ Evening, and it was encouraging to see such strong engagement and constructive conversations
We also marked National Green Careers Week, encouraging pupils to explore environmentally focused career paths through assemblies, tutor time discussions, and subject-specific activities.
As we move forward this term, I’m heartened by the enthusiasm and sense of purpose across our school community My sincere thanks to our staff for their dedication, to our parents for their support and to our pupils for their continued positivity
Monday 10 - Friday 14 November
Monday 10 - Friday 14 November..........................................................Year
Monday 10 November...........................................................................................Beyond
Monday 10 November..............................................................................................................Lamda
Monday 10 November... Effingham
Thursday 13 November..............................................................Year
HOUSE CHARITY WEEK
The Inter-house Rowing Challenge week results are in for House Charity Week! All pupils had the opportunity to join a rowing competition at break and lunch to support their House’s chosen charity. The total distance rowed was 207,941 metres with St Tabitha as the winners ! All the results were very close so well done to everyone that took part
If you’d like to donate to these fantastic causes, scan the QR code below or visit https://linktr.ee/HouseCharityWeek to show your support
SIXTH FORM NEW YORK TRIP
Our Sixth Form had an amazing time on their New York trip! A wonderful week away visiting famous landmarks and taking part in exciting activities. A fantastic opportunity to
Form
Exciting times in our Sixth Form as many of our students submit their UCAS applications. After our early Medicine and Oxbridge applicants submitted before half term, we are celebrating offers coming in every day! A snapshot so far includes offers from Exeter to study Chemical Engineering, SOAS to study PPE, Queen's University in Belfast to study Biomedical Science and Bath to study Psychology. Watch this space for more updates.....
SHOPHIE’S PHOTOGRAPHY
SUCCESS
We’re delighted to share that Sophie H has made through to the next stage of the GSA Photography Competition.
Well done.
This Week
Bible Reading
A reading from the Gospel of Matthew Jesus taught his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns And yet, your heavenly Father feeds them Are not you more important than they? Can any of you add a single moment to your life by worrying about things like that? "
Reflection
This week we focus on the Festival of the Harvest. Across the Trust we have sought to live out our value of Compassion by collecting donations for the Dorking and Cranleigh Foodbanks as well for the LeatherHEAD START Homeless Hostel. At this time of year let us seek to be thankful for all we have received and grateful for all we have been given. We are also encouraged to be open hearted to the needs of others and recognise more fully that it is giving we receive.
Prayer
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is error, the truth; where there is doubt, the faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Amen.
"Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society." ~ St Francis of Assisi
Week 2
Soup Soup of the day
Smokey
Main
Vegetarian
Chorizo Macaroni
Cheese with Crispy Onions
Traditional Baked Macaroni Cheese
Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day
Freshly
Battered Fish
Pork Schnitzel Stroganoff
Pasta Bar
Sides
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Quorn and Mushroom Stroganoff
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Creamy
Tuna & Sweetcorn
Braised Beef
Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash Korean Chicken Bulgogi
Autumn
Vegetable Filo
Parcels with a Grainy Cous Cous
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bacon
Carbonara Sauce
Gemistra Greek Stuffed Peppers
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Bolognaise Sauce
Fillet or Breaded Fish
Fillet with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Cheese and Vegetable Empanadas
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Steamed New Potatoes Broccoli
Steamed Rice Green Beans
Vichy Carrots Roasted Roots
Egg Noodles
Asian Green Stir fry
Skinny Chips
Garden Peas
Mushy Peas
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Additional
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Chocolate Chip
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Dessert
Chocolate Brownie
Jaffa Cake Traybake
Peach Crumble and Custard
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Sponge and Chocolate Sauce
Cornflake Tart
