Cheam Common Infants' Academy
Weekly Newsletter
9th June 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
Welcome back to Summer 2
We hope you had a lovely half term. We have a wonderful final half term planned with lots of trips and events including the Friends Summer Fair and Sports days.
No Parking
Please note on Monday 12th June, there will be no parking on Hampton Road after 8am due to road resurfacing.
Any cars parked after this time will be removed.
World Ocean Day
Thursday 8th June was World Ocean day.
After listening to Mrs Harris' assembly, we created posters to highlight the importance of and how we can save our oceans as well as creating artwork of some of the creatures which inhabit our oceans.
Reception's Farm Visit
On the last day of the previous term, we were fortunate to have a farm visit us. All the Reception children had an amazing time meeting the animals, brushing them and learning how to look after them.
Reception's RSPCA
This week our reception children have had a visit from a parent who works for the RSPCA.
They learnt all about the role of the RSPCA and how we can look after animals.
If you would like to find out more information, here is the RSPCA's website. Any food/litter or supplies donated to the branch are always gratefully received. At the moment they are desperately in need of cat and kitten wet and dry food. These donations are distributed to their foster homes (network of around 20) and also to help them supply their foodbank partners with pet food for their guests. If you would like to donate, please bring your donation to the office next week where we will collect it.
Thank you.
This week's learning
Nursery
This week, our Nursery children have begun learning about different types of transport. They loved making and flying their own aeroplanes as well as using different toys to paint.
Great work!
Reception
This week, Reception children read the book 'The Naughty Bus' and then completed lots of activities related to buses. They also had a visit from the RSPCA who spoke to them about how to look after Pets.
Year 1
In DT this week, our Year 1 children have explored different fruits and vegetables and how they grow in preparation for making their own fruit salad.
As mathematicians, they have been using positional vocabulary and balls and hoops to show their understanding. They have also had a go at estimations at the 'estimation station'. As historians they have been learning about our Monarch - King Charles III.
In PSHE, they have been looking at different life cycles and the changes which occur.
Year 2
Year 2 have immersed themselves into 17th century London this week to begin their learning unit on 'The Great Fire of London'. They had great fun learning about life using Now Press Play.
As authors, they have been writing their own version of 'George's Marvellous Medicine' as well as about the Great Fire of London.
Some of our children also attended a cricket session.
Great job!
Home learning
Well done to Ethan, in Eagles, who took part in a chess tournament and beat a 'grand master'.
Super work.
Well done to Sami in Finches class who has been dedicated to his art skills. He has continued to practise and created this amazing Spiderman this week.
Brilliant work and effort - keep it up.
Happy Birthday to: Harriet, Sienna, Leo and Isabella in Finches class and Ryan in Sparrows class.
Thank you for donating these books to your class library.
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 7)
Nursery
Fawns/Cygnets - Alice
Rabbits - Nadia
Ducklings - Joe
Reception
Badgers - Freddie
Foxes - Caidan
Hedgehogs -Suah
Squirrels - Liyana
Year 1
Wrens - Oliver
Finches - Luna
Sparrows - Huxley
Robins - Alexander
Year 2
Owls - Talia
Eagles - Avi
Kestrels - Martha
Falcons - Linda
3 Bees Certificates (Week 7)
Nursery
Fawns/Cygnets - Luna
Rabbits - Jamie
Ducklings - Dylan
Reception
Badgers - James
Foxes - Celine
Hedgehogs - Jack
Squirrels - Jack
Year 1
Wrens - Jacob
Finches - Harriet
Sparrows - Laurie
Robins - Izzy
Year 2
Owls - Toby
Eagles - Olivia
Kestrels - Tom
Falcons - Ben
Be Ready to Learn Bee
Reception - Badgers for wonderful sitting, listening and sharing their ideas during carpet sessions
Year 1 - Robins for good sitting, listening and amazing maths skills
Year 2 - Owls for being ready to learn English and maths and good talking when it was their go
Be Ready to Learn Sporty Bee
Falcons - for great listening and participation
Best Attendance
Well done to Kestrels class who had the best attendance for the last week of the Summer 1.
Doodle Spell
The top 4 children in Year 1 are:
1) Emilia - Finches
2) Edna - Robins
3) Liam - Sparrows
4) Kieran - Wrens
The top 4 children in Year 2 are:
1) Sharanaa - Eagles
2) Ellyse - Falcons
3) Freddie - Kestrels
4) Austen - Owls
Doodle Maths
The top 5 children in Year 1 are:
1) Finley - Robins
2) Emilia - Finches
3) Kenneth - Finches
4) Kirtan - Finches
5) Benjamin - Wrens
The top 5 children in Year 2 are:
1) Aadhith - Kestrels
2) Sharanaa - Eagles
3) Linda - Falcons
4) Theo - Eagles
5) Jonathan - Owls
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
Callum Pullinger
100 day streak
Emilia Aldred
50 day streak
Kirtan Maharjan
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 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. 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
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.
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.
Thank you to all who donated prizes for the Rainbow Raffle.
There are over 30 prizes to be won!
Tickets are £2.00 each click Here to buy yours.
Opportunities
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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