Cheam Common Infants' Academy
Weekly Newsletter
7th July 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
Teacher News
This week our children found out which classes they will be in next year as well as who their teachers will be.
We are sad to be saying goodbye to Miss Shaw (Squirrels teacher) and Miss Mac (Kestrels teacher). Miss Shaw is leaving us for sunnier climes and has a teaching position in a school in Dubai. Miss Mac, has decided to reduce her commuting time and is moving to a school closer to where she lives. Miss Davies, our sports coach, is also leaving to teach at Manor Park.
We would like to thank them for all they have done while they have been at CCI and wish them the very best for the future. They will be missed.
Joining us in September, we welcome Miss Rashid as one of our Reception teachers and Miss Jung as one of our Year 2 teachers. We are also pleased to welcome Mr Honeysett as our sports coach. We are very much looking forward to them starting their journey with us.
We are pleased to inform you Miss Grimstone has now returned full time.
2023 - 2024 classes
Year 2 Sports Day
Our Year 2 children had a wonderful day on Tuesday participating in their sports day followed by a picnic. The children all did really well completing the different activities and cheering each other on displaying great sportsmanship. Thank you to Friends who supplied ice lollies!
Year 2 trip to the Tower of London
Last week our year 2s went on a trip to the Tower of London to enhance their learning regarding the Great Fire of London as well as revisiting some information about other monarchs they have previously studied. They had an absolutely fabulous day. They saw the crown jewels, watched the guards and also met 'Samuel Pepys'!
Thank you to all the parent helpers who came along to support.
Arts Week
To celebrate LEO Arts Week, Year 1 attended a Hey Presto! workshop delivered by Presto! performing arts. Author, Ryan Crawford, came in and read his story 'What can we be?' to our Year 2 children. Some of our Year 1 and Year 2 children watched a performance of the Jungle book performed by M&M Theatrical productions.
Year 1 Trip to Nonsuch Park and Mansion
On Wednesday 5th July, our Year 1s had a wonderful day at Nonsuch Park and Mansion. They had lots of fun looking at the Mansion as well as exploring the grounds. In the museum, they learnt alot about what life was like in the past. They also enjoyed playing in the park and hunting for minibeasts.
Thank you to all the parents who came and helped with the trip.
This week's learning
Nursery
Our Nursery children have enjoyed being part of 'Arts Week' this week. They have created under the sea paintings using sand! After reading 'What can be?' by Ryan Crawford, they wrote their own books. They also enjoyed rock painting and shell rubbing. What a busy week!
Reception
This week, our Reception children have been 'green-fingered'. They have been helping the plants in their forest school area grow by watering the plants.
Continuing to look at African animals, as authors, they have been writing about naughty giraffes! Remembering to include capital letters, full stops and finger spaces.
They have also been making some elephants!
Great job.
Year 1
As historians, Year 1 went on a trip to Nonsuch Park and Mansion.
Continuing their work on fruit and vegetables, they also looked at the work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo and created their own portraits made out of fruit.
Year 2
This week in financial literacy, Year 2 made a 'diamond 8' of their needs and wants.
After investigating the strength of different structures last week, this week as technologists, they have been building bridges.
They also did a fantastic job at Sports day.
Fantastic work!
Home learning
Well done to Orela in Squirrels who, after having her hair cut, donated it to the Little Princess Trust. What a superstar!
Well done to 'green-fingered' Hannah who has successfully grown this plant from the seed she planted at school.
Happy birthday to Maya and Rosie in Eagles class. Thank you very much for donating these books to your class library. We hope you had a lovely birthday.
Caiden in Foxes class donated a book from Sri Lanka called 'I am Mr Ellie. Pooh'. The pages from the book are made from converted elephant dung!
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.
Things to celebrate
Star of the Week Certificates (Week 10)
Nursery
Fawns/Cygnets - Charlotte
Rabbits - Orla
Ducklings - Lottoe
Reception
Badgers - Lottie
Foxes - Theo
Hedgehogs - Jess
Squirrels - Adrya
Year 1
Wrens - Alex
Finches - Cian
Sparrows - Alfie
Robins - Elliot
Year 2
Owls - Logan
Eagles - Arya
Kestrels - Tom
Falcons - Sivajan
3 Bees Certificates (Week 10)
Nursery
Fawns/Cygnets - Kristen
Rabbits - Ezra
Ducklings - Sophia
Reception
Badgers - Spike
Foxes - Molly
Hedgehogs - Mila
Squirrels - Remi
Year 1
Wrens - Daisy
Finches - Ruby
Sparrows - Harry
Robins - Collyn
Year 2
Owls - Ahmet-Kerim
Eagles - Lumi
Kestrels - Soojin
Falcons - Rory
Be Ready to Learn Bee
Reception - Foxes for their amazing bee-haviour when we went to explore Year 1 yesterday
Year 1 - Finches for great listening and ideas during maths week and for bee-ing sensible during morning work.
Year 2 - Owls for bee-ing very respectful during singing practice!
Be Ready to Learn Sporty Bee
Owls for their fantastic sportsmanship skills and encouragement in their PE lessons and at Sports day.
Best Attendance
Well done to Wrens class who had the best attendance for the last week.
Doodle Spell
The top 4 children in Year 1 are:
1) Emilia - Finches
2) Poppy - Robins
3) Harrison - Sparrows
4) Aylin - Wrens
The top 4 children in Year 2 are:
1) Hary - Falcons
2) Theo - Eagles
3) Melinda - Owls
4) Aadhi - Kestrels
Doodle Maths
The top 5 children in Year 1 are:
1) Melvyn - Finches
2) Alice - Sparrows
3) Emilia - Finches
4) Tejin - Robins
5) Benjamin - Wrens
The top 5 children in Year 2 are:
1) Olivia - Eagles
2) Maya - Kestrels
3) Aysha - Owls
4) Sharanaa - Eagles
5) Rosanna - Eagles
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
Elena - Robins
200 day streak
Jack - Wrens
100 day streak
Eltan - Falcons
50 day streak
Connor - Owls
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 earrings, 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.
We would prefer children NOT to wear watches/Smart watches to school. If children would like to wear these, they should be ones WITHOUT games.
School takes no liability for loss or damage of any jewellery/watches.
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 while you are dropping off or collecting your child.
Thank you
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
Friends MUFTI for Tombola donations
Friday 14th July
Summer Fair
Saturday 15th July
Year 2 Farewell Assembly
Tuesday 18th July at 2:15pm - Falcons & Kestrels
Wednesday 19th July at 2:15pm - Owls & Eagles
Class Parties
Thursday 20th July
Last day of Term
Friday 21st July
School finishes at 2pm
Fireflies finish at 5pm
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.
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 are able to volunteer at the Summer Fair, please use the sign-up sheet here: https://volunteersignup.org/3YRXM to indicate the slots you are able to cover.
They are split into sessions of one hour but if you can do more, please sign up for all you can offer.
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.
The Rainbow Raffle 2023 has now. Thank you to all who purchased tickets a wonderful £2282.40 has been raised.
Thank you!
Opportunities
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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