Cheam Common Infants' Academy
Weekly Newsletter
26th May 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
Elmer Day
On Wednesday, our Nursery and Reception children had a great day celebrating Elmer day and what makes them unique.
Chromebook and Learning Parent Survey
LEO Academy Trust have been working with Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith on a research project investigating the impact of the way we use digital technology across our schools. As part of this research we would be very grateful to understand your experiences, insights and opinions. Please could you complete this Parents survey. This is likely to take approximately 10-15 minutes. The survey will close on 9 June.
Your answers and opinions will help teachers and leaders across the country understand how technology helps learning and how we can all continue to develop future strategy and classroom practice.
This week's learning
Nursery
This week, our Nursery children have been reading 'The enormous turnip'.
As mathematicians, they have continued to explore 2D and 3D shapes as well as use the mathematical vocabulary of more and fewer.
They have had lots of fun painting different vegetables as well as playing in the mud on the farm.
They had lots of fun celebrating 'Elmer day' and learning how they could be more like Elmer!
They also saw the final stage in the life cycle of a caterpillar when they set their butterflies free.
Great work!
Reception
This week, Reception had a visit from LEO's artist, Miss Maclean, who worked with the children to create repeated prints.
They celebrated Elmer Day thinking about how they are unique as well having a visit from some gerbils.
Year 1
In PSHE this week, Year 1 have been thinking about people who are special to them and writing cards to say 'thank you'.
As mathematicians, they have been learning about capacity and using standardised units of measure to find out which container has the greatest capacity.
As scientists, they have been learning about the difference of evergreen and deciduous trees.
As geographers they learnt about the seas which surround the UK.
In computing, they made posters about the different types of technology they have at home.
After reading, 'Where the Wild things are', they have recalled Max's adventure!
Great work.
Year 2
Year 2 have continued to design and make Chinese-inspired houses this week as well as finding out lots of facts about Beijing.
In PE, they have been practising sending and receiving the ball.
Great job!
Home learning
Thank you to Nora in Ducklings and Lumi in Owls who brought in books for their class libraries to celebrate their birthday
Happy birthday girls.
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 grown their first frog!!!
They decided to name him Fred!
Things to celebrate
Star of the Week Certificates (Week 6)
Nursery
Fawns/Cygnets - Alice
Rabbits - Aadvika
Ducklings - Jai
Reception
Badgers - Vihaan
Foxes - Khawar
Hedgehogs - Nilan
Squirrels - Kadri
Year 1
Wrens - Ben
Finches - Mabel
Sparrows - Rosemarie
Robins - Freddie
Year 2
Owls - Melinda
Eagles - Rosie
Kestrels - Kylie
Falcons - Rory
3 Bees Certificates (Week 6)
Nursery
Fawns/Cygnets - Leo
Rabbits - Zaina
Ducklings -Lily
Reception
Badgers - Tiara
Foxes - Raurí
Hedgehogs - Milo
Squirrels - Vivienne
Year 1
Wrens - Hugh
Finches - Ronnie
Sparrows - Grace
Robins - Tao tao
Year 2
Owls - Sama
Eagles - Isabella
Kestrels - Owen
Falcons - Allayna
Be Ready to Learn Bee
Reception - Hedgehogs for being very sensible when the gerbils visited.
Year 1 - Sparrows for being ready to learn by remembering our maths vocabulary and using in our lessons
Year 2 - Falcons for being respectful this week for Miss Adcock
Be Ready to Learn Sporty Bee
Finches class for fantastic listening and cooperation.
Best Attendance
Well done to Eagles classes who had the best attendance for Week 5 of the Summer term.
Doodle Spell
The top 4 children in Year 1 are:
1) Harrison - Sparrows
2) William - Wrens
3) Melvyn - Finches
4) Luke - Robins
The top 4 children in Year 2 are:
1) Ahmet-Kerim - Owls
2) Thea - Falcons
3) Joon - Kestrels
4) Sharanaa - Eagles
Doodle Maths
The top 5 children in Year 1 are:
1) Millie - Sparrows
2) Kirtan - Finches
3) Emilia - Finches
4) Edna - Robins
5) Oliver - Wrens
The top 5 children in Year 2 are:
1) Amir - Eagles
2) Theo - Eagles
3) Sharanaa - Eagles
4) Jonathan - Owls
5) George L - Falcons
Well done to these children who have earned their 'streak badges' for completing their Doodle activities for over 50 days in a row!
250 day streak
Alexander Qiu
100 day streak
50 day streak
Reminders
Jewellery Guidance
We would prefer children NOT to wear earrings to school.
Earrings are NOT permitted for PE or after school sports activities. If your child can not remove their earring, please apply tape over their stud earrings.
On other days a maximum of one pair of small plain studs is permitted. No hoops or large studs and no dangly earrings please.
No other jewellery should be worn.
In addition, nail varnish is not to be worn to school and long hair must be tied back at all times.
Early Birds Drop off
Please remember to be respectful of our neighbours when dropping off early to the breakfast club.
We have been asked by local residents who are shift workers to please keep any noise/early morning greetings to a low level. Thank you for your co-operation.
Drop off and Pick UP
Please do NOT allow your child on any of the school's playground equipment or the 'Trim Trail' while you are dropping off or collecting your child.
Thank you
Uniform
Now the weather is beginning to warm up, please remember children should be in sensible school shoes.
No sandals or flip flops, this includes the Nursery children. Thank you for your support.
PE Kits
On days when children have PE they can come to school in their PE uniform.
A reminder our PE uniform is: red shorts or Plain Dark tracksuit bottoms/leggings with a white crew neck t-shirt and trainers. The school jumper should be worn over this. No other multi-coloured bottoms or jumpers should be worn.
For health and safety watches and jewellery are not allowed in school. If children have pierced ears, only ear studs may be worn. These will be taped up for PE lessons.
Long hair must always be tied back, and no extreme hairstyles are allowed.
Thank you.
A reminder there is no longer an option to report a child’s absence via phone or email. We ask that you use the google forms below (they are also on the website under the parent tab) to report absence.
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 newsletter.
Book Swap
Our book swap books are all ready on our book shelf ready to be shared and then returned or exchanged. The book swap is located in the school office reception area accessible between 8.30am and 3.30pm.
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
Half Term
29th May - 2nd June
Inset Day
Monday 5th June
Summer Term 2 begins
Tuesday 6th June
Friends Reception, Y1 & Y2 disco
Friday 9th June
Year 1 trip to Hampton Court
Friday 16th June
Year 1 and Reception Sports Day
Thursday 22nd June (Year 1 am, Reception pm)
Nursery Sports Day
Friday 23rd June (am Cygnets & Fawns, pm Ducklings & Cygnets & Rabbits)
Y2 trip to The Tower of London
Thursday 29th and Friday 30th June
Year 2 Sports Day & Picnic lunch
Tuesday 4th July
Friends MUFTI for Tombola donations
Friday 14th July
Summer Fair
Saturday 15th July
Please check the dates section regularly as dates may change and new dates will be added.
Information
Safeguarding
Following on from Online Safety day, please click here for a website which will help you to set up filters on your home internet to help prevent age inappropriate content being accessed on devices in your home.
How to keep your child safe online
Six tips to help keep your child safe on Roblox
Sign up with the correct age
Make sure your child creates an account using the correct age. On Roblox, certain safety settings and parental controls are enabled by default for children under 13. However, you should still review the settings to ensure they’ve been set up correctly.
Build a list of age-appropriate games
Not all games on Roblox will be appropriate for your child. The platform has a setting that lets parents and carers limit what their child can play by allowing them to build lists of age-appropriate games. You can also switch off in-app spending or set them monthly limits.
Explore communication settings
You can manage who your child can speak to by disabling chat completely or limiting it to friends only. You can also switch off their inbox to stop them receiving direct messages.
Explore the platform together
Ask your child to give you a demonstration of the platform to help you understand how they use it and explore some of the parental controls together. You could even consider setting up your own account and playing the games yourself.
Have regular conversations about gaming
Continue to have regular conversations with them about what they are doing online. Ask your child open questions like ‘What games have you been playing on Roblox recently?’ or ‘What platforms have you been using to play games?’.
Check out our Online Safety Hub
Visit our Online Safety Hub for more advice and tips on gaming, talking to your child and much more. If you need more information on setting up parental controls on Roblox, visit their Parent Guide.
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Click here for further information and support.
Click on the image above to access the site.
Parenting Support
London Borough of Sutton's Family Hubs has put together a range pf parenting programmes to support parents parents and carers to develop a greater understanding of child development, build positive relationships and learn skills to deal with challenging behaviour.
Click here to access more information about the programmes on offer.
Friends events
Friends have a Facebook Page so you can find out about upcoming events, please join the group for more information:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/152676843669550/?ref=share
If you have any teddy bears or unwanted gifts that you no longer need please donate these to the school for the Summer Fair.
These can be left in either office for us to collect.
Here is the link to buy disco tickets:
https://www.pta-events.co.uk/friendsofcca/index.cfm?event=Shop#.ZD9psWTTUlR
The Year 2 teatowel is ready!
Here is the link for parents to order.
https://www.pta-events.co.uk/friendsofcca/index.cfm?event=Shop#.ZD1hzGTTUlR
Opportunities
FREE Webinar for Early Years Parents
We have partnered with the Early Years Alliance to offer a 1 hour webinar on Thursday 8th June 10-11am to parents of children aged 0-5 years, about simple steps to take to keep children safe when using online devices. Find out more here
Sutton Dyslexia Association Meeting
Tuesday 20th June 2023 at 8pm at
the Friends Meeting House
10 Cedar Road,Sutton
SM2 5DA
Fin O'Regan (ADHD and Neurodiversity Consultant and Trainer) will be giving a talk, "No Two Children are the Same".
It is a talk about Neurodiversity.
Entry is free and all are welcome. No need to register for the talk.
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
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