Cheam Common Infants' Academy
Weekly Newsletter
23rd 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
Year 1 Hampton Court trip
Our Year Ones had a wonderful time learning even more about Henry VIII and Tudor life on their trip to Hampton Court. A massive thank you to all the parents who helped on this trip.
National Sports Week
We celebrated the start of National sports week with a visit from Jenny the Giraffe who is the mascot for Sutton United.
Reception and Year 1 Sports Day
Year 1 and Reception had a wonderful day on Thursday at their Sports day. The children participated fantastically and were excellent sports persons. Thank you to Mrs Champness for organising.
75th Anniversary of Windrush day
To celebrate 75 years since hundreds of people from the Caribbean countries arrived in the UK on the HMT Empire Windrush, Reception and Key Stage 1 watched Baroness Floella Benjamin's story 'Coming to England' and thought about what they would pack in their suitcases if they emigrated.
Thank you!
A massive THANK YOU to Casey Brett's Dad and Granddad who answered our plea for help and have created these fantastic cars from palettes and old chairs for our Nursery children. Thank you so much!
This week's learning
Nursery
They have continued looking at different types of transport and have been printing their own boats.
They have also been learning about whether things sink or float.
Great work!
Reception
This week, Reception children have continued to be authors. After reading 'The Everywhere Bear', they have written descriptions of the bear to help them make missing posters.
In Forest school this week, the children used clay and sticks to make spiders.
They have also been thinking about what buildings they would find in London and have built them using Lego.
In preparation for their transition to Year 1, they have also been writing letters for their new teachers about what they like.
Amazing work!
Year 1
As mathematicians, Year 1 have been looking at how to represent the same number in different ways.
Continuing their work in design technology, they have developed their chopping skills while making their own sensational salad - yummy!
Year 2
In DT this week, Year 2 have been investigating which structure is most stable and would be able to withstand an earthquake.
Great job!
In real PE, Year 2 are working on the fitness cog and chasing balls from sitting and standing positions.
As historians, they have been finding out lots of facts about King Charles II who was on the throne when the Great Fire of London occurred.
Home learning
Well done to Cruz in Eagles who created a presentation about Sikhism at home which he then shared with his class. It was very informative and everyone learnt lots of facts.
Well done Cruz
Well done to Daisy and her family who wrote to King Charles II to congratulate him on his Coronation. She received this thank you card from him.
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.
Thrifty Thursday
This week we are requesting any unwanted water play toys for nursery. We would also appreciate any sieves, colanders and plastic jugs that you no longer need.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Things to celebrate
Star of the Week Certificates (Week 8)
Nursery
Fawns/Cygnets - Rudy
Rabbits - Heidi
Ducklings - Robin
Reception
Badgers - Jude
Foxes - Elvina
Hedgehogs - Luka
Squirrels - Pauls
Year 1
Wrens - Zoe
Finches - Mark
Sparrows - Bella I
Robins - Viaan
Year 2
Owls - Aishna
Eagles - Sharanaa
Kestrels - Scarlett
Falcons - Albie
3 Bees Certificates (Week 8)
Nursery
Fawns/Cygnets - Matteo
Rabbits - Mollie
Ducklings - Nora
Reception
Badgers - Si-Tong
Foxes - Sienna
Hedgehogs - Rose
Squirrels - Adrya
Year 1
Wrens - Emily
Finches - Kirtan
Sparrows - Jessica
Robins - Callum
Year 2
Owls - Jude
Eagles - Omisha
Kestrels - Tilly
Falcons - Eltan
Be Ready to Learn Bee
Reception - Foxes for being quiet as they moved around the school
Year 1 - Finches for fantastic listening skills in assembly
Year 2 - Kestrels also for fantastic listening skills in assembly
Be Ready to Learn Sporty Bee
Sparrows for their great sportsmanship and encouragement during the PE lessons and at Sports day.
Best Attendance
Well done to Fawns and Kestrel classes who had the best attendance for the last week.
Doodle Spell
The top 4 children in Year 1 are:
1) Edna - Robins
2) Hector - Wrens
3) Rania - Finches
4) Harrison - Sparrows
The top 4 children in Year 2 are:
1) Aishna - Owls
2) Sehoon - Falcons
3) Theo - Eagles
4) Stefanos - Kestrels
Doodle Maths
The top 5 children in Year 1 are:
1) Tejin - Robins
2) Emilia - Finches
3) Hana - Sparrows
4) Benjamin - Wrens
5) Seth - Falcons
The top 5 children in Year 2 are:
1) Mila - Eagles
2) Sharanaa - Eagless
3) Tom - Kestrels
4) Ayana - Owls
5) Linda - 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
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
Y2 trip to The Tower of London
Thursday 29th and Friday 30th June
Year 2 Sports Day & Picnic lunch
Tuesday 4th July
Year 1 Trip to Nonsuch Park
Wednesday 5th July
Friends MUFTI for Tombola donations
Friday 14th July
Summer Fair
Saturday 15th July
Last day of Term
Friday 21st July
School finishes at 2pm
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.
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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