12th February 2021

Cheam Common Infants' Weekly Newsletter

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

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

Welcome to our weekly newsletter!

Although this term did not happen the way we had hoped, lots of learning has taken place.

We understand that it has been an extremely challenging time for our school community however you should feel proud of what you have achieved.

Together we have found a way through an ever changing climate and everyone has done such a great job!

Half term is a good opportunity to pause and relax before we begin our next term.

Hopefully we will have more information to share once the Government announces its plans.

Thank you for your continued support and we hope you all have a well deserved break!

Miss Thorndycraft

We have had a busy week on Twitter!

Well done to everyone who sent entries into the LEO photo competition and a special well done to Lily who had the winning entry from our school.

Year 2 work was retweeted by the author Ossiri and the Bala Mengto.

Upcoming events

INSET Day

Monday 22nd February

LEO Health and Fitness

W/C Monday 22nd February

LEO Book Week

W/C Monday 1st March

LEO Science Week

W/C Monday 8th March

LEO Happy Well being Launch Week

W/C Monday 22nd March

World Book Day - 4th March

World Book Day is fast approaching on Thursday 4th March and although things may be slightly different this year, we will still be spending the day celebrating a range of fantastic books and taking part in some great book related activities.

Whether your child is at school or is learning from home, we would love them to dress up on this day as a book character of their choice! We would love to see their costumes so please make sure you send them in via your year group emails.

Children are never too young to start their journey with books and the benefits of reading are enormous - we are looking forward to another great World Book Day where we can celebrate this.

Things to celebrate

Star of the Week Certificates (Week 6)

Congratulations to the following children who received the Star of the Week Awards last week:

Nursery

Ducklings: Issy

Rabbits: Daniel

Fawns: Gabriella

Reception

Squirrels: Min Ah

Hedgehogs: Frankie

Foxes: Freddie

Badgers: Jake

Year 1

Finches: Chloe T

Wrens: Jerry

Robins: Maisie

Sparrows: Isabelle

Year 2

Eagles: Violet

Kestrels: Xavier

Owls: Hannah

Falcons: Kyra

Going for the Pot of Gold Certificates (Week 6)

Congratulations to the following children who received the Going for the Pot of Gold Awards this week:

Reception

Squirrels: Leah

Hedgehogs: Ayana

Foxes: Lola

Badgers: Anisha

Year 1

Finches: Isobel

Wrens: Saumiya

Robins: Keyaan

Sparrows: Jishnu

Year 2

Eagles: Ellen

Kestrels: Aleeza

Owls: Sam

Falcons: Nika

Top Doodlers

Word of the Week

Next week the children will be encouraged to use the words below in their writing.

Year 1: thud

Year 2: trudge

What learning has been happening this week?

Safer Internet Day

Chinese New Year

Pyjama Friday!

Today is pyjama day! We are looking forward to seeing the children in their pyjamas.

Don't forget we are raising money for St Raphael’s Hospice. You can donate via the Just Giving Page here:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pyjama-day-at-cci

EYFS

KS1

Information and Resources

Inclusion

LEO launched an inclusion website. It is a great resource where you can look for resources to support your child to learn. Click here to visit it.

Top Tips for home schooling

Click here to access top tips for home schooling from Cognus.

Ambitious for SEND Newsletter

Click here to access the second Ambitous for SEND newsletter from Sutton Education Partnership.

Young Minds

On the Young Minds website you can answer six questions to find out how you can support your child's mental health during the pandemic. Click here to visit the site.

Young Minds have also created a useful poster highlighting ways to give support to children when they have angry feelings or outbursts and may help to start a conversation and talk about each other’s feelings.

Storytelling and Puppetry Workshop

with Andy Copps

Thursday 18th February

1.30pm

Join Storyteller, Andy Copps, for a virtual workshop of storytelling and puppetry. Andy is a very well known local storyteller who has worked with our children before and we are really pleased to welcome him back for some half term fun!

The on-line session will involve lots of interactive fun and singing. Kids are invited to bring along their own puppet or soft toy and Andy will help them use their imagination to bring their toys to life. He'll also explore shadow storytelling and puppetry with the kids.

We are asking for a £3 minimum donation per household. We do have free places available for those who can't afford it - just email us at sutton@nas.org.uk

Book your places now through the link below:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/nas-sutton/online-storytelling-and-puppetry-workshop-with-andy-copps/2021-02-18/13:30/t-vanoky