CCI Newsletter 14th -18th July 2025

Cheam Common Infants' Academy

Weekly Newsletter

Monday 14th to Friday 18th July 2025

Cheam Common Infants' Academy: Balmoral Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8SS

Email: ccioffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk https://www.cheamcommoninfants.com/

Message from the Principal

This has been an incredibly emotional week, a true testament to the journey we share with our students. Watching the Year 6 performance was particularly poignant, as it brought back vivid memories of teaching many of those very children when they were in Year 1. To see their growth and confidence now is truly remarkable.

Equally moving was the Year 2 performance, a powerful reminder of how much progress they've made in their relatively short time at CCI. And then, on Friday, to witness over 400 children filling the hall, celebrating their collective achievements and seeing how far they've come this year—it fills my heart with an overwhelming sense of pride.

We are sad to see some of our staff moving on, but I know they will take with them the knowledge that they have been part of my incredible team this year and I am certain that they will continue to shine brightly as they progress in their future teaching careers.

It has been a privilege to be the Principal of Cheam Common Infants this year. Thank you to everyone who has emailed, spoken to me, or written their thanks – it means a lot.

Emails will be sent before the start of term to outline temporary entrance instructions due to the playground renovations but now is the time for staff and children to relax and enjoy some family time, free from the structure of school life. It is time to make some memories, and I can't wait to hear all about them.

Have a wonderful summer everyone and I will see you in September.

Mrs Hughes

Friends of Cheam Common: Thank you!

One of our wonderful parent volunteers at the Summer Fair explored Match Funding through their employer, and we’re delighted to announce the match funding has come through!

This fantastic achievement simply wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing parental support, from donating raffle prizes and buying tickets, to volunteering at events like the school disco and Summer Fair. Every contribution made a real difference and we are so grateful.

We’re also thrilled to let you know that, thanks to your generosity, we will be completing the Infants Playground Project over the summer. It’s going to be a truly wonderful space for our youngest children to play, learn and grow.

School Updates

NEW: PE tops available

We are pleased to announce the arrival of the new Cheam Common half-zip black PE top at the uniform shop.

These stylish tops provide a comfortable and smart alternative to sweatshirts and cardigans on PE days, mirroring the popular junior design.

Infants in Reception to Year 2 can now purchase tops with a standard Cheam Common logo. Older children's tops with the CCJ logo will remain available until current stock is sold.

This top is optional (not a uniform requirement) but many parents have praised the junior version, so we are pleased to offer this popular choice!

These can be purchased at SchoolWearInc - also on Worcester Park High Street,

September 2025: Music lessons

Cheam Common Infants & Sutton Music Trust School Peripatetic Lessons.pdf

School lunches

Here are the lunch options for next week.

You can see Autumn Term options here.

Weekly School and Sporting News Stories

Nursery and Reception

Nursery explored different themes this week! We learnt about magnets and things that were magnetic. We also designed and made sandcastles and had a sandcastle building competition!

Reception have had so much fun creating different learning themes this week! We pretended we were superheroes and created our own superhero costumes! What would your superpower be?

Year 1

Year One had a brilliant last week of term. Wow, it has been an emotional week saying goodbye to your precious children. We are all incredibly proud of them and the progress they have made throughout the year.

The children performed extremely well as they sang their little hearts out. They loved their end of year summer party and partially enjoyed splashing in the paddling pool, having face glitter and playing a variety of games. It was a special way to end the year and full of lots of fun.

We will miss them dearly and can't wait to see them in Year 2. Have a wonderful summer!

Year 2

What a week for our Year 2s! They've been absolutely buzzing with excitement, wrapping up the term with a flurry of fun and creativity. From building props for their celebration assembly to making cards and sharing their artistic talents, it’s been a truly memorable week. They even kicked things off by setting up their own shops, honing their financial literacy skills while having a blast.

Thursday was a highlight, starting with the children decorating 'positive affirmation placemats'. It was heartwarming to see their peers identify each child’s wonderful characteristics, creating beautiful reminders of the close friendships forged at CCI. Later, our Year 2 stars beamed with pride as they performed their celebration assembly for their families before heading out for some inflatable fun!

It was such a joy to share this special afternoon, celebrating all the children's achievements with so many families present. We are incredibly proud of how much they've blossomed during their time with us and wish them all the very best for happy and successful futures at CCJ. We'll miss them dearly!

Wishing all our families a truly wonderful summer holiday!

Birthday celebrations

Polite reminder...

As you know, we are a healthy school and therefore ask if your child would like to celebrate their birthday, they donate a book to a library instead of bringing treats. This also ensures there are no concerns over allergies.