Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park KT4 8UT Tel: 020 8337 1844

email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk www.cheamcommon.org.uk

Burnet News Club

This half term, children have been exploring the issues surrounding climate change and how, as a community, we can ‘Build Back Greener’. This week, Burnet News Club member, Sanvi (Year 6) has written a wonderful open letter to the government, outlining what we could do to make positive changes and reduce plastic pollution. Her response has been highlighted as outstanding and featured on the front page of their website. Well done Sanvi! Why not have a read below!

A letter to the Government: Bring Back Greener!

To the Government,

As the world has been distracted by the current pandemic, Covid-19, we have forgotten completely about climate change, which for many future generations is a bigger threat and problem than any of us could ever imagine. It is now time to wake up! There are lots of ways to improve and end climate change but in this letter, I have listed the major few.

Firstly, we should ban all single-use plastic. Every day, we use single-use plastics but we could easily replace these with either paper or cloth. We use plastic straws everyday but we could replace them with paper or bamboo. There are many other products like this that we use every day. We shouldn't use plastic too much as it takes ages to decay on the earth’s surface, especially when there are possible substitutes.

Secondly, we should spend more money researching replacements for plastic. Plastic is a huge cause for global warming and climate change so to end climate change we have to stop using plastic. However, there are lots and lots of items that have undiscovered substitutes. We have to find more substitutes if we want to ban plastic once and for all!

Thirdly, we should stop deforestation. Why do we cut down trees? To make buildings? Furniture? Paper? Fire? Buildings and furniture can be made out of bricks, cement and other materials. Paper can be recycled and reused. Fire can be ignited by flint, stones and lots of other items. So why trees? If we can't stop using trees entirely, we should at least plant saplings and new trees to replace old ones. Or maybe only cut down dead trees. Trees are vital for the ecosystem, helping climate change and, ultimately, to survive.

Lastly, we should use solar energy and wind energy. This is both efficient and unharmful to the environment. For example, if we use petroleum or diesel cars, we add to the carbon footprints, polluting air and increasing global warming. This is why we should use electrical, hydro-powered or solar-powered cars.

In conclusion, we should try our best to end climate change and we should each do our part.

Yours sincerely,

wondrous_orca

Sir Captain Tom Fundraising Event

Our final total raised from our 100 sponsored event was an impressive £825. Thank you all for your generous sponsorships to support the children and fundraise for such an incredible cause.

Transition to Secondary School with Adapt to Learn

On-line - Thursday May 27th @ 7pm

Transition from Primary to Secondary School can be a challenging time for young people with autism and social communication needs. Preparation is key in the months leading up to this change. Adapt to Learn are working with the NAS Sutton Branch to offer parents the opportunity to attend an online Transition to Secondary School Workshop. This workshop will offer a chance to pick up some hints, tips and information to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible.

This talk is only open to to parents of Year 6 & students who are transferring to Secondary School this September in the first instance. If your child is in another year please don't book tickets at this time.

Please note - this talk covers tips and strategies for a parent to try and encourage a smooth transition for their child. It does not cover the process of applying for secondary schools or EHCP requirements.

We are asking for a minimum donation of £3 per booking (Link below) Places are limited to enable parents to ask questions.

Please note : This talk will not be recorded and you must therefore be able to attend on the night.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/nas-sutton/t-qoevmo

Summer Term Home Learning

Sutton Dyslexia Association

The next meeting of Sutton Dyslexia Association is on Wednesday 19th may 2021, at 8 pm, via Zoom where Professor Bruce Evans, Optometrist and Researcher, will be talking about "Dyslexia and Vision".

If you would like to register to join the meeting, please email your full name and email address in advance, to admin@suttondyslexia.org.uk

The access details will be sent by email on the morning of the meeting so that you can join the meeting from 7.55pm.

For further details, phone 07941 589293

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