Cheam Common Junior Academy
Weekly Newsletter
Friday 17th March 2023
Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8UT
Email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/
School Updates
INSET Day: Monday 5th June
Please note that, as advised would happen at the beginning of the year, the final INSET day has been set for Monday 5th June.
Parent Survey
We want to learn more about how we can improve our school and LEO Academy Trust to improve parental engagement, so your time and honesty are much appreciated! This survey will ask questions about the communication between carers and school, confidence in the school’s strategy and other aspects.
It should take around 10 minutes to complete, and the survey must be completed in one sitting.
You can find the survey here. Thank you for your time.
Summer Term Clubs
An email will be sent in the coming week including information on how to choose extra-curricular clubs that your child might like to join in the Summer Term.
As we have done for the previous terms, parents will be asked to give first, second and third choices of clubs; these will be confirmed before the start of the Summer Term.
Digital Leaders: Design4SDGs
This week in assembly, the Digital Leaders shared their project, which was to design a solution for the Sustainable Development Goal - SDG3 Good Health and Wellbeing. They showcased APPhappy Apportunity Radio, which is their idea to promote a healthy and happy lifestyle by practising mindfuless, movement and incorporation music into their daily lives. They then asked everyone to complete a in questionnaire to find out if this is something that children are interested in and the potential impact. The project will be presented at the ExCel Centre in London, Bett education technology event at the end of March, where CCJ will pitch their idea against 12 other schools to compete for the most innovative and sustainable SDG solution. Thank you to all the pupils for participating in the assembly and for giving the Digital Leaders valuable market research to decide what next for APPhappy Radio. And, of course, a big thank you to the Digital Leaders for their time and dedication to the project. Fingers crossed for the finals!
Big Walk and Wheel 2023
Get set… we’re taking part in Sustran’s Big Walk and Wheel 2023 the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting challenge. The challenge runs from this coming Monday for 2 weeks from 20-31 March. It’s free and we would love everyone to be involved.
What do you need to do?
Encourage your child(ren) to walk, use a wheelchair, scoot or cycle to school on as many days as possible during the event.
Including everyone
We want to make sure that everyone can get involved in Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel.
We know it may be more difficult for some pupils to take part than others. If you want to discuss more about your child(ren)’s specific needs, please contact Miss Shallcross and we will make sure to look into how your child(ren) can take part.
Why we are taking part
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is a great way to build physical activity in children’s daily routine which is important for their physical health and mental wellbeing.
Active school runs also help to reduce congestion and air pollution outside the school gate. A 2021 YouGov study showed nearly half of UK children worry about air pollution near their school. And that children thought active travel was the best way to bring down these pollution levels.
Plus there are some great prizes to be won every day if we get enough children taking part!
Useful resources
To help you prepare, Sustrans has developed a handy free guide to walking, cycling or scooting to school. It is packed with advice to help you have a hassle-free journey to school.
Download your free family guide using this link: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/sign-up-to-receive-your-free-school-run-guide/
For more information about the event go to www.bigwalkandwheel.org.uk or get in touch with the Travel Ambassador team. Enjoy the challenge!
Bike Bus!
This would be a good opportunity to encourage more children to ride their bikes or go on their scooters to school during that week. The Bike Bus can be an opportunity for parents and children to ride together to school and, hopefully, an incentive to do it regularly.
On Friday 24th March, parents of Cheam Common Juniors are organising a Bike Bus to encourage more children to ride their bikes or go on their scooters to school during the Big Walk and Wheel. The Bike Bus can be an opportunity for parents and children to ride together to school and, hopefully, an incentive to do it regularly.
How it will work:
The full route is 2.1 miles but riders can join at any point on the agreed route.
There will be 3 "official" locations where people can wait for the Bike Bus.
Cheam. Start of Nonsuch bike path (8am)
Killester Gardens with Tudor Ave
Dalmeny Rd with Kingsmead Ave
Parents have to go with their children and are responsible for them
The chosen route is safe as it goes through Nonsuch Park and low traffic streets
Red Nose Day
Today, we have been celebrating Red Nose Day! There is still time to donate to our JustGiving page if you wish!
Weekly School and Sporting News Stories
Orchestra Unwrapped
On Thursday, some of Year 5 children were lucky enough to attend the Orchestra Unwrapped Event at the Royal Festival Hall, in the Southbank Centre. This event gave the children an opportunity to see the Philharmonic Orchestra play live, and to learn more about classical music in an engaging and entertaining way!
Well done, Flora!
We are incredibly proud of Flora (3M) who competed in a gymnastics competition at the weekend and won a gold medal in her event!
Spring and Summer Dates
Please find below all the key dates and times for the next few weeks of the Spring Term and the Summer Term.
Monday 20th March
Rocksteady Performances (10:45am)
Tuesday 21st March
Year 3 Drumming Performance (2:15pm)
Thursday 23rd March
Golden Ticket Winners trip to Horton Park Golf
Friday 24th March
PTA Coffee Morning (9:30-11am)
Monday 27th March
Y6 Height and Weight Check
Monday 27th - Friday 31st March
Year 5 Devon Residential
Monday 3rd - Friday 14th April
Easter Holidays
Monday 24th April
Year 6 SATs and Isle of Wight Parent Meeting (9am)
Tuesday 25th April
Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check and High Ashurst Residential Parent Meeting (9am)
Monday 1st and Monday 8th May
Bank Holidays
Tuesday 9th - Friday 12th May
Year 6 SATs Week
Monday 15th and Friday 19th May
Class/team photos (schedule TBC)
Monday 29th May - Friday 2nd June
Half Term
Sunday 4th - Thursday 8th June
Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential (Trip 1)
Monday 5th June
INSET Day
Thursday 8th - Monday 12th June
Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential (Trip 2)
Tuesday 20th June
Sports Day (17th July - alternative date in case of bad weather)
Wednesday 21st - Friday 23rd June
Year 4 High Ashurst Residential
Friends of Cheam Common - Updates
Marie Curie Coffee Morning
Summer Fair
Secondhand Uniform Sales
The Friends of Cheam Common will be distributing secondhand uniform to anyone may need it.
If this is something you would be interested in, please contact them on friendssecondhanduniform@gmail.com.
Celebrations, Awards and Stars of the Week
Excellent Learners of the Week
3A - Shaurya
3F - Saumiya
3M - Keya
3S - Chloe
4I - Cyrus
4CB - Param
4F - Lucas
4SB - Ermal
5H - Joshua
5E - Evan
5G - Sara
5M - Ernest
6S - Frankie
6C - Hussein
6T - Genevieve
6W - Thomas H
PRIDE Ambassadors of the Week
3A - Matias
3F - Sam
3M - Ben
3S - Emily
4I - Hannah
4CB - Kyra
4F - Lucas
4SB - Siri
5H - Abby
5E - Charlotte
5G - Nivan
5M - Mollie
6S - Hugo
6C - Joanna
6T - Stephen
6W - Nyaria
Doodle Achievements
Top Doodle Maths Classes:
1st - 4CB 2nd - 3F 3rd - 4SB
Top Doodle English Classes:
1st - 4CB 2nd - 6S 3rd - 3F
Streaks achieved this week!
Please note that this is where we celebrate children who have reached a streak of a multiple of 100 every week:
Lucy (3F) - 900 day streak (English)
Ida (3M) - 100 day streak (English)
Olivia (5G) - 900 day streak (English and Maths)
Aanya (3A) - 700 day streak (Maths)
Aleeza (4F) - 900 day streak (Maths)
Times Tables Rockstars Achievements
1st - 4I 2nd - 4SB 3rd - 4CB
Year 3: Kiaan (3M) Year 4: Kaylie (4SB) Year 5: Henry (5M) Year 6: Angie (6T)
SEND & Inclusion Updates!
Young Carers at Cheam Common
At Cheam Common Junior Academy, we hold a weekly small group session to support children across the school who fulfil the role of ‘Young Carer’ because they have a sibling or parent with serious health issues, special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
We want to celebrate the important role our Young Carers play, but also recognise that they may face challenges and pressures not shared by the general school population.
The group meets during assembly time and is led by Mrs Hart.
If you would like your child to take part please complete this form.
If you have any questions about the group, please feel free to contact us at ccjsend@leoacademytrust.co.uk
What Autism Means To Me
Support for ADHD and ASD
Small Change, Big Difference - four week course (runs once a week on a Tuesday), starting Tuesday 28th February 2023 (In person event)
The aim is to empower parents, supporting them to help their children by developing an in-depth understanding of autism. Taking a positive approach, we will explore, share and discuss practical strategies to help develop communication skills, pre-empt and manage behaviour and gain confidence and resilience.
To sign up visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/small-change-big-difference-learning-course-for-parents-tickets-382427239167
For parents of pupils with SEN
Please click here for more information on how parents can be supported with the behaviour and understanding of their children. The courses that are available are as follows:
Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities
Care for the Family
Adapt to Learn
Please click here to access the Local Authority's Ambitious for SEND parent newsletter to stay in touch with what is happening in the local area. To receive these newsletters (three produced each year) please subscribe to the local area Ambitious for SEND newsletter. It is a great way to stay in touch with what is happening in the local area. You can unsubscribe at any time.
‘Small Change, Big Difference’ Parent Group for parents of children with a diagnosis of autism.'
We are also looking to host another Small Change, Big Difference course with Adapt to Learn. For those that are unfamiliar with this course, we run this as an alternative to the Early Bird programme. Some information about this is below. If you are interested in attending this course, please email: sutton@nas.org.uk and we'll be in touch.
The aim is to empower parents, supporting them to help their children by developing an in-depth understanding of autism. Taking a positive approach, we will explore, share and discuss practical strategies to help develop communication skills, pre-empt and manage behaviour and gain confidence and resilience.
During the sessions, parents will be given the opportunity to make connections, gain support and feel less isolated.
Each course comprises of four x 1.5-hour sessions and will cover a range of topics.
DIGI Safe - Keeping Children Safe Online
LGFL have launched a wonderfully informative and practical website full of resources to help keep children safe online. With videos, informative guides and top tips, there is lots to explore to help keep your child safe whilst online. To visit, click here.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Update
The Sutton Health Foundation: The Lucky Ones
Local Activities and Events - General Information
Sutton High School Easter Camps
Ultimate Activity Camps provide outstanding Ofsted-registered activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays. Children will enjoy a fantastic range of over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by engaging staff at amazing locations. Running this Easter & Summer at Sutton High School.
Book by Wednesday 1st March to save up £40 a week on all Easter & Summer dates!
W: http://www.ultimateactivity.co.uk/FSF
T: 0330 111 7077
E: help@ultimateactivity.co.uk
Future term dates
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