CCJ Newsletter 18th July 2025

Cheam Common Junior Academy

Weekly Newsletter

Friday 18th July 2025

Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8UT

Email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/

Happy Holidays!

We would like to wish our children and families a safe and happy holidays.

We look forward to welcoming you back on Wednesday 3rd September.

School Updates

Autumn Term Clubs

You will now have received confirmation of your child's club allocation for the Autumn Term.

Please note that, with over 500 children on roll, it takes considerable time and effort to ensure that all children get at least one club of their choice. Some children may have received more than one club allocation; this is probably due to them choosing less popular clubs.

Clubs will start from the second week of term, the week commencing Monday 8th September.

Woodwind Lessons

Friends of Cheam Common: Thank you!

One of our wonderful parent volunteers at the Summer Fair explored Match Funding through their employer, and we’re delighted to announce the match funding has come through!

This fantastic achievement simply wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing parental support, from donating raffle prizes and buying tickets, to volunteering at events like the school disco and Summer Fair. Every contribution made a real difference and we are so grateful.

We’re also thrilled to let you know that, thanks to your generosity, we will be completing the Infants Playground Project over the summer. It’s going to be a truly wonderful space for our youngest children to play, learn and grow.

Our Book Wishlist

Children across the school wrote a wishlist of the different books that they would like to see in their library and their classrooms.

We have collated this wishes and have put together an Amazon Wish List, which can be found here. If parents and families wish, there are over a hundred books that children are desperate to read on the list and these can be ordered as a present to our school. Alternatively, if you notice a book on the list that your children no longer read, we are always grateful for any donations!

It has also been suggested by our children that, on a birthday, rather than bringing sweets in for their classmates, children choose a book on the list that they would like to donate to their class. This also falls in line with our commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles. On the order, there is an option to leave a message - you can specify which class the book is for. As ever, we recognise that money can be tight so please note that this is entirely optional. Any support is always appreciated.

School lunches

You can see Summer Term options here.

Weekly School and Sporting News Stories

Check out what our children have been up to this week at Cheam Common Junior Academy!

Birthday celebrations

Fantastic homework

Polite reminder...

As you know, we are a healthy school and therefore ask if your child would like to celebrate their birthday, they donate a book to a library instead of bringing treats. This also ensures there are no concerns over allergies.

We have loved receiving some fantastic homework this term!

Remember: Each year group's homework matrix can be found in the section below. Completing these tasks is optional but can really help to enrich the children's learning and understanding of these topics.

Curriculum Newsletters and Home Learning

Autumn Term: These will be shared with you in the first week of term.

School Achievements

⭐️ Merit Awards ⭐️

3B - Remy and Taotao

3F - Zoe and Dylan

3S - Joe and Daisy

3T - Ryan and Phoebe

4H - Rory and Ellyse

4F - Jude and Mila

4HJ - Taya and Hector

4M - Aaron and Lucy

5I - Gryff and Chloe

5D - Miles and Amaira

5G - Thea and Louis

5H - Rewa and Anish M

6W - Jacob and Cristina

6B - Mushiir and Arraya

6C - Atharv and Aadya

6S - Ashley and Ayeesha

Subject Awards

Two Merit Awards are given per class each term.

🧮 Maths 🧮

Year 3 - Issy

Year 4 - Tilly

Year 5 - Delilah

Year 6 - Priyaan

🖋 Handwriting 🖋

Year 3 - Jack

Year 4 - Bella

Year 5 - Kyle

Year 6 - Aleeza

🎨 Art 🎨

Year 3 - Harriet

Year 4 - Wilfred

Year 5 - Fatima

Year 6 - Sophia

📝 Writing 📝

Year 3 - Annabel

Year 4 - Taya

Year 5 - Francis

Year 6 - Param

📖 Reading 📖

Year 3 - Elliot

Year 4 - Ben

Year 5 - Flora

Year 6 - Seoyoon

⭐️ Principal's Awards ⭐️

6W - Bethany

6B - Yerin

6C - Gracie

6S - Shailyn

Creative

Year 3 - Alice

Year 4 - Ryan

Year 5 - Eleanor

Year 6 - Marco

Curious

Year 3 - Leo L

Year 4 - Elkan

Year 5 - Libby

Year 6 - Damla

Collaborative

Year 3 - Elena

Year 4 - Sarrinah

Year 5 - Aurora

Year 6 - Gracie

Motivated

Year 3 - Shaan

Year 4 - Hannah

Year 5 - Skyla

Year 6 - Himavanth

Open-minded

Year 3 - Cooper

Year 4 - Timi

Year 5 - Marnie

Year 6 - Ayeesha

Resilient

Year 3 - Harry

Year 4 - Lara

Year 5 - Anish K

Year 6 - Charlotte W

Forward-thinking

Year 3 - Lester

Year 4 - Sam

Year 5 - Edward

Year 6 - Vihaan

Reflective

Year 3 - Gabriella

Year 4 - Arya

Year 5 - Nidhi

Year 6 - Natalie

Empathetic

Year 3 - Scarlett

Year 4 - Aarush

Year 5 - Noah R

Year 6 - Cyrus

Aspirational

Year 3 - Aylin

Year 4 - Ellyse

Year 5 - Amber

Year 6 - Kaylie C

Out of school achievements

If you would like to share your child's achievements outside of school with us, we'd love to hear them! Please complete this short form to tell us all about it.

Ida and Libby (Year 5)

Ida and Libby received their Brownie Gold Award, which is the highest possible badge, before moving up to Guides!

We are proud of you, girls!

Harriette (Year 4)

Harriette joined the EJCOA final last weekend, where she met some chess Grand Masters and took some lessons from them. Also she had a chance to play a chess game with WGM (3 times British Woman chess champion 2022-2024)! She was so satisfied for the three days and met some new friends.

Important information

Reporting absences

There is no longer an option to report a child’s absence via telephone. We ask that you use the google forms below to report absence. They are also available to complete on our website using the parent tab.

We do not authorise holidays during term time. If your child is going to be off school due to an exceptional circumstance, then please complete this form:

Request for Exceptional Absence form in advance for future appointments and exception absence.

Cheam Common Juniors' Absence Form for sickness and same day medical appointments.

Our neighbours

As well as being respectful to our neighbours, please can you ensure you adhere to the parking rules within Sainsbury's Local and only park there if you are a customer.

Please ensure you do not obstruct any gates or double park during drop off or collection times.

Thank you for your support.

Moving address

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 ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk if your details need updating. Alternatively, you can update them using the Arbor App.

Autumn Term Dates

Please find below all the key dates and times for the Autumn Term.

PTA events are shown in this colour. Please see below for more details.

New dates

2025 - 2026 Term dates

Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd September: INSET Days

Wednesday 3rd September: First day back at school

Thursday 18th September: Individual and sibling school photos

Tuesday 30th September: Flu vaccinations

Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October: Year 6 Junior Citizenship Scheme Trip (2 classes on each day)

Monday 27th - Friday 31st October: Half term

Monday 3rd November: INSET Day

Friends of Cheam Common - Updates

The Friends of Cheam Common now has a new Facebook group, where you can follow any updates on upcoming events or how you can get involved.

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.

✉️ Friends of Cheam Common email address: Friends_CCA@outlook.com ✉️

SEND & Inclusion Updates

Support for children without ASD or ADHD diagnosis

Partners including CAMHS, Sutton Local Authority, Education and the Voluntary Community Sector are working with parents/carers to design a pilot to provide early support to families that may have concerns that may be related to Autism or ADHD.

The pilot will aim to provide early support to children and young people with or

without a formal diagnosis.

To make sure this pilot service truly meets the needs of families in Sutton, we would be extremely grateful if you could complete the following short survey:

https://forms.office.com/e/swsnFC9jmK

Your feedback will help to:

Identify gaps in support experienced by parent/carers, ensure that the pilot service is informed by parent/carers and that families receive the help that they need, and improve coordination between services.

The survey should take approximately 15-20 mins to complete; it is open until 23rd June 2025.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Diana Salgado, Clinial Service Lead for the Leads Based Model team, through the email:

needsbasedneuro@swlstg.nhs.uk.

Click the image above for further information!

Sutton's SEND Local Offer

Please follow this link to Sutton's new SEND Local Offer

Keeping Safe Online

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.

Family Support

Family Support Workers

Please click here to access our Family Support Workers portal with lots of information and resources to support you.

CCI FSW introduction flyer

Primary Age Parent Group - Supporting your child with Anxiety - September 2025.pdf

Mental Health and Wellbeing Update

Local Activities and Events - General Information

Help Keep Young People Safe in Our Community!

Please share:

We’re looking for everyday people—shop owners, neighbours, volunteers, parents—who care about young people’s safety and want to make a difference.

What’s a Community Guardian?

A community guardian is a trusted adult who helps look out for young people in the places they spend time—like parks, shops, schools, online spaces, and local neighbourhoods.

You don’t need to be an expert—just someone who’s observant, approachable, and willing to help if something doesn’t feel right.

As a Community Guardian, You Might:

Keep an eye out for signs that a young person might need help

Offer a safe place, like your business or community space, if someone feels unsafe

Build positive relationships with local young people

Help raise awareness about keeping young people safe

Why It Matters

Sometimes, risks to young people happen outside the home. That’s where community guardians come in—offering support and safety in the spaces where young people hang out every day.

Interested in Getting Involved?

We're planning a short training session and will support however you need to help you feel confident. Whether you want to actively participate or just learn more, we’d love to hear from you.

Please register your interest by emailing either of the below:

"Michele McGilley" michele.mcgilley@sutton.gov.uk

"Joshua Talbot" joshua.talbot@sutton.gov.uk