Cheam Common Weekly Newsletter
Cheam Common Weekly Newsletter
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Friday 12th February 2021
Friday 12th February 2021
Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park KT4 8UT Tel: 020 8337 1844
email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk www.cheamcommon.org.uk
Learning Together, Aiming High
Learning Together, Aiming High
News
News
Have a lovely Half Term Break!
Have a lovely Half Term Break!
As we come to the end of the first half term of 2021, I just wanted to take this opportunity to say how proud we are of all of the children since we have moved to distance learning once again. They never fail to impress us. Thank you to our Parents/Carers for supporting the children with their learning; we know this is no easy task! The children have produced some fantastic work, learnt lots of new things and have experienced a vast amount of different lessons and opportunities remotely.
We hope you all have a lovely and well deserved half term break!
Miss Gunner
Please remember Monday 22nd February is an INSET Day. There will be no online learning.
Please remember Monday 22nd February is an INSET Day. There will be no online learning.
If you do want something to do you can check out the LEO Distance Learning Site for ideas and activities you can complete.
If you do want something to do you can check out the LEO Distance Learning Site for ideas and activities you can complete.
Pyjama Day - 12th February to Support St Raphael's Hospice
Pyjama Day - 12th February to Support St Raphael's Hospice
Thank you for your support so far. We have currently raised a fantastic £458!
Thank you for your support so far. We have currently raised a fantastic £458!
You can still make a donation here.
You can still make a donation here.
If you love food and enjoy cooking, why not explore our Year Four Online Cookery Book! Here you will find a range of video tutorials to guide you through our easy to use recipes, a range of beautiful food photography to wet your appetite in our special Photo Gallery and also detailed important information about food allergies too! This website is designed for all skill levels, so what are you waiting for? Let's get cooking...
Dates for your Diary!
Dates for your Diary!
World Book Day - Thursday 4th March
World Book Day - Thursday 4th March
World Book Day will take place on Thursday 4th March and although this will be slightly different this year, we will still be spending the day celebrating a range of fantastic books and taking part in book related activities across the week.
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 to your year group inboxes and tag us in on Twitter @CCJacademy
We look forward to seeing what the children, staff and parents come up with! Everyone can get involved!
Spring 2:
Spring 2:
Monday 22nd February - INSET Day
WC 22nd February - LEO Health and Fitness Week
Wednesday 03.03.21 - ADHD Parent Workshop, 12-1pm
WC 1st March - LEO Book Week
Thursday 04.03.21 - LEO World Book Day
WC 8th March - British Science Week
WC 15th March - LEO Innovation Week
WC 22nd March - LEO Happy Wellbeing Framework Launch Week
Things to celebrate!
Things to celebrate!
Star of the Week Certificates
Star of the Week Certificates
Congratulations to the following children who received the Star of the Week Awards this week:
Year 3
Year 3
3B: Jasper
3K: Gabba
3LS: Sofia
3M: Mikail
Year 4
Year 4
4G: Ivelin
4H: Parnika
4J: Amie
4S: Aiden
Year 5
Year 5
5A: Sanat
5B: Innila
5C: Ben
5I: Alara
Year 6
Year 6
6C: Fareha
6H: Ali
6K: Shreya
6W: Prenavi
PRIDE Values Certificates
PRIDE Values Certificates
Congratulations to the following children who received the Pride Values Awards this week:
Year 3
Year 3
3B: Abbie
3K: Mason
3LS: Joshua
3M: Sara
Year 4
Year 4
4G: Javisha
4H: Jake
4J: Grace
4S: Ruby
Year 5
Year 5
5A: Hariish
5B: Isla
5C: Ryan
5I: David
Year 6
Year 6
6C: Joe
6H: Freya
6K: Louis
6W: Alex
Cheam Common Rights Respecting Schools' Certificates
Cheam Common Rights Respecting Schools' Certificates
Congratulations to the following children who have displayed outstanding, respectful behaviour this week:
Year 3
Year 3
3B: Henry
3K: Anoshka
3LS: Samuel
3M: Janaelle
Year 4
Year 4
4G: Cristiano
4H: Tom
4J: Max
4S: Alexa
Year 5
Year 5
5A: Freddy
5B: Advik
5C: Shaniya
5I: Jack A
Year 6
Year 6
6C: Rosina
6H: Yvonne
6K: Yusuf
6W: Amela
CHEAM COMMON POSTCARDS
CHEAM COMMON POSTCARDS
Our Cheam Common Postcards are back! These postcards are another way of us communicating with you to celebrate great work, ideas or attitudes that we have been impressed with during this time!
We hope they will put a smile on everyone's faces!
If your child has been awarded a postcard this half term they should receive it during the half term holiday!
Year 3
Year 3
Albie
Jaxon
Evan
Roshan
Aaralyn
Year 4
Year 4
Sofian
Amelia
Layla
Faryn
Anne
Year 5
Year 5
Yuna
Sam
Isla
Hollie
Dominik
Year 6
Year 6
Sanvi G
Zeph
TIMES TABLE ROCK STARS LEADER BOARD
TIMES TABLE ROCK STARS LEADER BOARD
Congratulations to the following children for being top of the leader board for achieving the most points towards their classes' overall score.
Year 3: Nate, 3K
Year 4: Ivelin, 4G
Year 5: Shay, 5C
Year 6: Louis, 6K
DOODLE MATHS
DOODLE MATHS
Well done to our top doodlers this week:
Y3 - Aadi
Y4 - Naomi
Y5 - Shay
Y6 - Luca
Congratulations to 6W for being the Doodle Maths winners this week. Congratulations to 3M for being the Doodle English winners this week.
Who will be our leaders next week?
100 Day Streak
100 Day Streak
Congratulations to Ji-in who has achieved her 100 day streak.
Celebrating some of the fantastic work this week!
Celebrating some of the fantastic work this week!
Information & Resources
Information & Resources
Click the image to read the second Ambitious for SEND newsletter.
Click the image to read the second Ambitious for SEND newsletter.
Storytelling and Puppetry Workshop with Andy Copps
Storytelling and Puppetry Workshop with Andy Copps
Thursday 18th February, 1.30pm
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:
Mental Health Support
Mental Health Support
We loved seeing how you all 'expressed yourself' during Children's Mental Health Week. As we are all aware mental health issues are being exacerbated by the current frustrations. The DfE have put together a big list of sources of support to help support mental well being during this time. Click on the image to access them.
Click on the image below for 8 tips on how to keep children safe while online during lockdown.
Click on the image below for 8 tips on how to keep children safe while online during lockdown.
Resources for Parents
Resources for Parents
Place 2 be have pulled together a list of recommended resources for families from some of their trusted partner organisations.
Place 2 be have pulled together a list of recommended resources for families from some of their trusted partner organisations.
Some of these ideas will help you start conversations with your child, keep them entertained and inspired, and encourage you to enjoy quality time together as a family. All of which are important for your well being. Click here to visit the website.
Some of these ideas will help you start conversations with your child, keep them entertained and inspired, and encourage you to enjoy quality time together as a family. All of which are important for your well being. Click here to visit the website.
Whether you're working from home with your kids or supporting children with anxiety due to coronavirus, the NSPCC website have got tips and advice for you.
Whether you're working from home with your kids or supporting children with anxiety due to coronavirus, the NSPCC website have got tips and advice for you.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
This week's book is ‘The Night Bus Hero' by Onjali Q. Raúf and is from the Year 6 Book List.
Told from the perspective of a bully, The Night Bus Hero explores themes of bullying and homelessness, while celebrating kindness, friendship and the potential everyone has to change for the good.
Hector has been getting into trouble for as long as he can remember. Always causing chaos and faced with detention, most people perceive Hector as an ‘absolute menace’, ‘a lost cause’ or worse, compare him to his ‘amazing’ sister. However it is here, in detention, that Hector is able to come up with an array of ‘brilliant’ ideas to pass the time away. Due to his terrible behaviour, most people find it hard to believe anything Hector says, especially after his prank on an old man in the park went wrong. However, Hector is out to prove everyone wrong: prove that he can be a hero! Filled with heart, humour and exciting, The Night Bus Hero will fill you with hope and compassion.
Remember to fill in a book review once you have read a book so that your teacher can stamp your bookmark!
You can find your child's Battle of the Books suggested book list on our school website via the following link:
http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/website/supporting_the_curriculum/331291
Here you will find most books listed, however we are continually updating and showcasing our recommended reads as new books are released.
MAD ABOUT MATHS
MAD ABOUT MATHS
Science Spotted
Science Spotted
Experiment time- Sun-dial!
You will need:
You will need:
Straight stick about two feet long
small rocks or small seashells
a watch
chalk (optional)
Sand (optional)
Bucket (optional)
What to do:
What to do:
Find a sunny spot and push the stick vertically straight into the grass or earth. If your backyard doesn’t have any grass or earth, fill a small bucket with sand and place your stick into the bucket.
Start in the morning when the sun is up. At 7:00 am use a small rock or seashell to mark where the shadow of your stick falls. Come back at 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, and so on until there is no more daylight in the day. You may want to mark your pebbles with the time they were placed using chalk.
By the end of the day your sundial will be complete.
How does it work?
How does it work?
The sun’s light will make your long stick cast a shadow. The shadow will change it’s angle depending how the sun’s light is hitting the stick because our earth is constantly rotating and revolving around the sun.
Further experiments
Further experiments
Measure how long the shadow that is casted by the stick is. Measure it in winter and spring. Are the measurements different? Which season has the longer shadow?
Make a second sun dial after we reset our clocks each year. How are the two sundials similar? How are they different?
QUICK AND EASY PASTA SAUCES
QUICK AND EASY PASTA SAUCES
PASTA WITH PEAS
❖ Cook off some pasta
❖ Add a cupful of peas 5 minutes before the end of cooking time
❖ Drain the pasta and peas over washed spinach to wilt it
❖ Pour back into a pan
❖ Mix together with a 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil some feta and
chopped mint
PASTA WITH PANCETTA
❖ Sauté some sliced mushrooms and leeks together in a little butter and garlic
❖ Add in some pancetta or diced bacon and season with black pepper
❖ Boil your pasta
❖ Add a tub of cream cheese to the bacon, mushrooms and leeks and stir well
❖ Add in some chopped parsley and stir through the pasta
❖ Top with parmesan shavings
PASTA WITH PESTO
❖ Fry off some cubed chicken then add in some spring onions to soften
❖ Add in a tub of whole fat crème fraiche
❖ Add in 1 jar of red pesto (nut allergy beware) and some fresh basil
❖ When your pasta is cooked, stir through the sauce
❖ Serve with grated parmesan.
Why not ask your child how they used our Word of the Week?
Why not ask your child how they used our Word of the Week?
Year 3:
Year 3:
decline
Year 4:
Year 4:
dwindle
Year 5:
Year 5:
diminish
Year 6:
Year 6:
deteriorate
Opportunity
Opportunity
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