Cheam Common Infants' Academy
Weekly Newsletter
20th January 2023
Cheam Common Infants' Academy: Balmoral Road, Worcester Park KT4 8SS
Email: ccioffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk www.cheamcommoninfants.com
Welcome to our weekly newsletter!
Updates
Book Swap
Our book swap books are all ready on our book shelf ready to be shared and then returned or exchanged.
Nursery Learning!
What a busy week it has been in Nursery. They have been learning about the number 4, constructing and creating lots of lovely artwork.
Great job!
They also had lots of fun celebrating Winnie the Pooh day by drawing Winnie the Pooh Characters, sharing Winnie the Pooh stories and having a tea party with some of the characters.
Our Reception children have also celebrated Winnie the Pooh day this week. They looked at things they do to be kind, made fingerprint bees as well as had a celebratory picnic.
Ahoy me hearties!
This week in Reception, the children found a pirate's treasure chest. They then practised their cutting skills by making pirate boats. They also pretended to be pirates and wrote sentences describing what they found in the chest.
Year 1
Fabulous forecasters!
Year 1 have been looking at the weather this week and combining this with their map skills to deliver weather forecasts.
They have also been rubbing different textures in art.
Great work.
Year 2
Amazing Axels
This week in Design Technology, Year 2 have been learning about axels.
Brilliant Binca
Well done to Thomas who has made his own Binca bookmark at home after being inspired by his Design & Technology lessons last term.
Super sewing skills!
Our daily sustainable focus
Mindful Monday
Thinking about the impact of our actions (meat free meals, turning off lights, screens, being careful to recycle properly).
Tidy up Tuesday
Collecting rubbish from around the school to protect our local environment and wildlife.
Walk to school Wednesday
Reduce our carbon footprint and improve the air quality in our local community.
Thrifty Thursday
Helping the local community to reduce, reuse and recycle by donating items to school that you no longer require.
Feel good Friday
The Eco Squad reflect and feedback to their classes on the positive impact we have made during the week including counting crisp packets - there will be a prize for the best class at the end of each term. They will also relay positive stories about how scientists are coming up with solutions to our sustainability problems around the world.
Feel good Friday
The Eco Squad have been working hard to clear up some of our outside areas. They have collected rubbish and swept up leaves.
Next week we will start planning our Forest School project to increase biodiversity at CCI.
Please remember....
If you have any outgrown wellies please donate them to the school.
Many thanks for all of your recent donations, we love reusing your unwanted items!
Things to celebrate
Star of the Week Certificates (Week 3)
Nursery
Fawns/Cygnets - Hannah
Rabbits - Alice
Ducklings - Nora
Reception
Badgers - Alice
Foxes - Bella
Hedgehogs - Gloria
Squirrels - Cas
Year 1
Wrens - Hectore
Finches - Kenneth
Sparrows - Otis
Robins - Tejin
Year 2
Owls - Maya
Eagles - Theo
Kestrels - Isaac
Falcons - Linda
3 Bees Certificates (Week 3)
Nursery
Fawns/Cygnets - Amelia
Rabbits - Harry
Ducklings - Isabella C
Reception
Badgers - Spike
Foxes - Alfie
Hedgehogs -Jazira
Squirrels - Bella
Year 1
Wrens - Kieran
Finches - Isabella
Sparrows - Jessica
Robins - Alexander
Year 2
Owls - Barclay
Eagles - Cruz
Kestrels - Charlotte
Falcons - Norden
Be Ready to Learn Bee
Year 1 - Finches for being ready to learn and good listening in maths
Year 2 - Falcons for being ready to learn, good listening and helping others
Best Attendance
Well done Robins class who had the best attendance for Week 2.
Doodle Spell
The top 4 children in Year 1 are:
1) Alex - Sparrows
2) Edna - Robins
3) Poppy - Finches
4) Molly - Wrens
The top 4 children in Year 2 are:
1) Hary - Falcons
2) Max - Kestrels
3) Anaya - Owls
4) Avi - Eagles
Doodle Maths
The top 5 children in Year 1 are:
1) Aafiq - Robins
2) Seth - Finches
3) Arun - Robins
4) Viaan - Robins
5) Kieran - Wrens
The top 5 children in Year 2 are:
1) George L - Falcons
2) Aishna - Owls
3) Stefanos - Kestrels
4) Arya - Eagles
5) Melinda - Owls
Reminders
A reminder there will no longer be an option to report a child’s absence via phone. We ask that you use the google forms below (and on the website) to report absence from then on.
For sickness and same day medical appointments: Cheam Common Infants' Absence Form
For future appointments and exceptional absences: Request for Exceptional Absence form
Birthdays
As a healthy school we ask if your child would like to celebrate their birthday, they donate a book to the library instead of bringing treats for the class. The book will help us to grow our library and ensure we are promoting healthy eaters.
We will display a photo of your child with their book in the library.
Keeping children safe
Please click here to access a document with guidance on how to keep your child safe when choosing a club tutor or coach for them.
We have been informed by the local police that there has been a rise in outer clothing and mobile phones being taken from individuals, predominantly from Secondary School age.
As a preventative measure, we wanted to make you aware of this for your child/children with regards to the wearing of high-value outer clothing and displaying their mobile phones when out in the community.
If you have moved address, it is imperative that you inform the school office as soon as you have moved. It is a requirement that the school has up to date details particularly in case of an emergency.
Please email the school office ccioffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk if your details need updating. Alternatively you can update them using the Arbor App.
Upcoming Events
Parent Consultation Spring Term 2023
Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th February
Friends Mufti Day
Friday 10th February
Half Term
13th February - 17th February
Year 1 & 2 Disco
Friday 24th February
Please check the dates section regularly as dates may change and new dates will be added.
Information
Friends events
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.pta-events.co.uk/friendsofcca/index.cfm?event=shop#.Y7MMluSnwlR
Opportunities
The Royal Academy of Art
Young Artists' Summer Show
Now in its fifth year, the Young Artists’ Summer Show is a free, open submission exhibition for students aged 4–19 studying in the UK.
Artworks are judged by a panel of artists and arts professionals, with selected artworks displayed online and on-site at the Royal Academy of Arts.
If your child is a budding artist get them to complete their artwork and hand it to Miss Grimstone by 29th March 2023.
The Autism Service have created an Autism Support Map with information, resources and videos for a variety of profiles. Click here to access it.
The next meeting of Sutton Dyslexia Association is on Monday 23rd January 2023 via Zoom. There will be a short AGM at 7.40pm, followed by a talk at 8pm." The Lost Art Of Visual Learning". Simple skills to help dyslexic and other neurodivergent students to picture words and accelerate their learning.
A talk by Olive Hickmott, Forensic and Learning Coach.
If you would like to join the meeting, please register in advance by sending your first name, surname and email address to
admin@suttondyslexia.org.uk
First you will receive an acknowledgment of your request to join the meeting and then, on the morning of the talk you will receive joining details.
WARM WEDNESDAYS
This winter will be a difficult time for many families and households as, despite the government’s energy cap, they struggle to afford energy bills and cope with the rising cost of food. Churches in Epsom & Ewell, working in partnership with Surrey County Council, are committed to showing God’s love in action. The churches across the borough are aiming to provide a network of spaces where people can go and be warm and enjoy hot food and drinks on different days. As its contribution to this initiative Epsom Methodist Church is supporting a ‘Warm Wednesdays' initiative from November to February
During Warm Wednesdays we’ll also be providing opportunities for people to drop in and talk to advisers about energy saving, accessing grants and benefits and managing family finances.
Click here for more information.
CAP Money Course
The Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Money Course is a free course that will teach you budgeting skills and a simple system to successfully manage your money. In just a few weeks, you will get to grips with your finances so you can budget, save and prevent debt. Find out more: https://gracechurchwp.org/cap-money
School Crossing Patrol Vacancy
The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames is still looking for someone to fill the position of a school crossing patrol officer. If you are interested in this role, here is the advertisement.
Warm Space
Millions of households around the UK will be in fuel poverty this winter. We’re teaming up with SOS!SEN Charity Shop in Worcester Park to offer a free, warm, welcoming space on Friday mornings starting on 11th November. Drop in for free tea and cake. Find out more: https://gracechurchwp.org/warm-space
Happier January
Follow LEO on Twitter
Keep up to date with all the news, events & opportunities from across @LEOacademies. You can now follow us at: