CCJ Newsletter 19th April 2024

Cheam Common Junior Academy

Weekly Newsletter

Friday 19th April 2024

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

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

School Updates

Clubs starting next week

Please be reminded that our clubs start next week.

If your child is attending a morning club, please drop them off at the school office between 7:40-7:45am.

If your child is attending a 3:15pm club, they can be collected from the car park at 4:15pm.

If your child is attending a 4:30pm club, they can be collected from the school office at 5:30pm.

A reminder that Cheerleading Club takes place at the Worcester Park Scout Hut (Balmoral Road). Children should be collected from the Scout Hut at 4:30pm.

Food bank collection - volunteers

Thank you to the families who brought in donations for DONS Local Action Group today. It is incredible to see such empathy being demonstrated and modelled to our children.

We are hoping to organise food bank donations dropoffs weekly in the summer term. However, this would require a few helpful volunteers to collect and organise these donations.

If you are interested in giving up a little time and would like us to put you in touch with these organisers, please complete this short Google Form.

Thank you in advance!

Sports Day dates

We had originally planned to have Sports Day on the 3rd July, with 9th July as a backup in case of bad weather. However, it appears that most high schools are having their induction days on Wednesday 3rd July. Therefore, we have made the decision to split our Sports Day up slightly.

In case of bad weather affecting these plans,

Wednesday 3rd July - Year 3, 4 and 5 Sports Day

AM - Year 3

PM - Year 4 and 5

Tuesday 9th July - Year 6 Sports Day (PM)

Residentials: Parent Meetings

Year 4: High Ashurst Parent Meeting

Wednesday 8th May (9am and 6pm)

This meeting will also include key information about the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.

Year 5: Devon Parent Meeting

Slides attached here.

Year 6: Isle of Wight Parent Meeting

Slides attached here.

Water shoes suggestion

Book Fair - thank you!

Thank you to those families who purchased books at the Scholastic Book Fair.

You have helped us to raise an incredible £242 for our school library.

Year 5: Preparation for 11+ tests

Still spaces in JamCoding clubs

Monday and Tuesday afternoons

2024 Summer Cheam Common Junior KS2 COMBO.pdf

Summer 1 Curriculum Newsletters and Homework

Please find your child's Curriculum Newsletter below.

This features key information about what they will be learning about this half term.

You can also find Homework Matrixes on these newsletters.

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

British Basketball League Play-Off Finals - Sunday 19th May

Our school has been specially selected to receive an incredible offer of tickets for the British Basketball League Play-off Finals at just £10 each – that’s a discount of up to 68%!

The Play-off Finals on Sunday 19th May 2024 at The O2, London will see the two top teams from the Men’s and Women’s British Basketball League battle it out to become the last team standing in the 2023/2024 season, earning the ultimate bragging rights, and waltzing off into the summer with the Play-off title to show for their efforts.

With both the women’s and men’s Play-off Finals taking place in a spectacular double bill, a capacity crowd of over 16,000 is expected to, once again, pack out the O2 and witness some of the best ballers on the planet do battle, as well as enjoying world-class entertainment from some of the biggest artists in the world.

If you are interested in purchasing £10 tickets, please complete this short form and we can order them on your behalf with our discount.

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.

Thank you to Louis (5G) for his family's donations of two books to his class library!

Additionally, thank you to our mystery gifter who very kindly bought us a copy of 'A Different Sort of Normal'. Please let us know if this was you!

Weekly School and Sporting News Stories

This week at Cheam Common:

Year 5 Devon Residential: Our Year 5 children have had a busy week at the North Devon Ultimate Adventure Centre. They have completd activities such as surfing, coasteering, mountain boarding, archery, kayaking, paddle boarding, the Total Wipeout obstacle course - and so much more!

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!

Laura (Year 6)

Laura and her sister were fortunate enough to be chosen to appear in a video created by English Heritage, inviting us to explore Eltham Palace.

You can watch the video below - they're naturals!

Benjamin (Year 3)

Over the Easter holidays, Benjamin and his family visited he Ashmolean Museum and Benjamin loved exploring the Ancient Egypt galleries.

Here are some photos of Ben looking around.

Ana (Year 5)

Ana has been busy creating some more artistic masterpieces over the Easter holidays.

Summer Term Dates

Please find below all the key dates and times for next week and for the Summer Term.

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

New dates

2023 - 2024 Term dates

Monday 22nd April

Summer term clubs start

First Year 3 Swimming Session

Friday 10th May

PTA Salsa Night

Swimming Gala

Monday 13th - Thursday 16th May

Year 6 SATs Week

Thursday 23rd May

Class/team photos

Monday 27th - Friday 31st May

May Half Term

Sunday 2nd - Thursday 6th June

Year 6 Residential: Isle of Wight Trip 1

Monday 3rd June

INSET Day

Thursday 6th June - Monday 10th June

Year 6 Residential: Isle of Wight Trip 2

Monday 17th June

Year 3 Coffee Afternoon and Lesson Showcase

Tuesday 18th June

Class/team photos

Wednesday 26th - Friday 28th June

Year 4 Residential: High Ashurst

Wednesday 3rd July

Year 3, 4 and 5 Sports Day

Tuesday 9th July

Year 6 Sports Day

Wednesday 10th July

CCJ Careers Fair

Saturday 13th July

Summer Fair

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.

Easter Trail

Thank you to the families who took part in the Friends of Cheam Common's Easter Trail. You helped us to raise over £800 which will be used in projects at Cheam Common Infants and Juniors - updates to follow!

Pizza and Cookie Night - order now!

Click the poster for more information and to purchase.

Salsa Night

Cheam Common Summer Fair

Celebrations, Awards and Stars of the Week

Stars of the Week

3A - Norden and Joon

3F - Georgie and Wilfred

3S - Teddy and Mila

3T - Rosie and Bertie

4I - Shaurya and Thea

4C - Norita and Jia-le

4HJ - Emily and Aji

4M - Iris and Jerry

6S - Rea and Elspeth

6CB - Sebastian and Abbie

6SB - Chloe C and Rashad

6W - Eliot and Alma

SEND & Inclusion Updates

Sutton's new SEND Local Offer

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

Click the image above for further information!

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

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.

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 Referrals

Family Support Referrals 2023-2024

All referrals welcome for those families that require support

Please complete your referrals using the following Family Referral Form 23-24

You can also find out more information on the Family Support website: Family Support Portal

If you have any questions please speak to your school’s Family Support Worker. Cheam Common's FSW is Alice Whyman, who can be contacted at awhyman3@leoacademytrust.co.uk

Thank you - LEO FSW Team

Spring: Activities to do

Therapies Spring Programme (1).pdf

Mental Health and Wellbeing Update

Local Activities and Events - General Information

Unleash your child's inner champion at LEO Sports' action-packed Multi-Activity Camp!

Dates: Tuesday 28th May to Friday 31st May

Times: 9am-3pm

Activities: Gymnastics, Dance, Cheerleading and more!

Cost: £18 per day

Age: For pupils in years 1-6

Bring a packed lunch.

Your kids will have a blast learning new skills, making new friends, and getting active!

Limited spaces available, so book early to avoid disappointment!

To book please register an account via LEO Sports Camps Clubs Buddy. The registration is in two steps. Firstly, the parent/guardian needs to click 'Register' and complete their details on the Parent Form, and then complete the Child Registration Form on the next page. Once both pages are complete you can then click 'Add Another Child' or finish the process of booking your place at your required venue.

Payment can be made via debit or credit card.

Alternatively you may pay using the Government's Tax-free Childcare or other childcare providers. Tax-free Childcare - saves you 20% when paying through the Government website. Please indicate this at the time of booking by clicking the 'Pay By Voucher' option.

For any information, you can email sportscamps@leoacademytrust.co.uk

Attention young singers and performers!

The Royal Opera House is now accepting applications to join our Youth Opera programmes for September 2024.

Who are we looking for?

We invite applications from all enthusiastic young singers and performers aged 7 to 11 years old. We particularly welcome applications from boys, those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our programmes. Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

1. a passion for and commitment to singing and good vocal control.

2. an interest in drama and performing skills.

3. the ability to collaborate well with others and follow direction.

How to apply?

Please head to our website - all details on how to apply can be found here

Round 1 audition (Sat 20 July): successful applicants will be invited to a one-hour audition workshop at the Royal Opera House.

Round 2 audition (Sun 21 July): successful applicants from the round 1 auditions will be invited to attend a call back audition, during which the final selections will be made.

What to expect at an in-person audition

Children invited to attend in-person auditions will join 30 other children for a one-hour workshop. This will be led by two of our ROH artists who will run music and drama-based games and singing activities. We aim for our audition workshops to be fun, friendly, and relaxed, and regardless of the outcome, educational and enjoyable for all.

Instrumental Music Lessons with Sutton Music Trust at Cheam Common Junior Primary Academy

Sutton Music Trust provides 1:1, paired and group piano lessons at Cheam Common Junior. Lessons can begin at the start of the school term or after half-term breaks with our specialist tutor.

Lessons will happen during the school day, lasting 20 or 30 minutes, depending on your choice and the lesson times available. Your child will receive a total of 10 lessons per term.

2023/24 lesson costs per term can be found here:

https://suttonmusictrust.org.uk/sutton-music-trust-fees-2023-24/

LESSON BOOKING

To join our waiting list, click on the link below and complete the booking form. We will contact you as soon as it is possible to start lessons on your chosen instrument.

Please note, completing this form does not guarantee lessons. You will stay on the waiting list until we can offer lessons.

Instruments are not included in the lesson fee. You can apply for instrument hire here: https://uksutton.speedadmin.dk/registration/#/instrumenthire

HELP WITH FEES

Reductions may be available for children who receive Free School Meals. If your child does receive Free School Meals, please tell us in your application. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us for more information. Learning to play a musical instrument is a challenging and rewarding experience. I do hope that your child will be able to take advantage of this opportunity.