Cheam Common Junior Academy
Weekly Newsletter
Friday 19th January 2024
Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8UT
Email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/
School Updates
NSPCC Number Day - Friday 9th February
We are incredibly excited to be celebrating NSPCC Number Day later this half term.
The official NSPCC Number Day is Friday 2nd February. This year, we are celebrating on Friday 9th February - this is in order to not clash with our Year 3 Science Sleepover.
We would like to invite all of our children to dress up as Times Tables Rockstars on this day. Please see some ideas from other schools in the carousel to the right.
You can donate to our JustGiving for the NSPCC here.
Road Safety Week - Winners
Thank you to all the children who took part in the comic strip competition as part of Road Safety Week which took place in November 2023. We had some excellent submissions and the team were very impressed with everyone's creativity! Well done to Architha, Vian (Y6), Sofie, Isla (Y5), Sofia, Kian (Y4), Ragna and Connor (Y3) who were chosen by the ambassadors as our winners! Well done and thanks again - enjoy your certificate and prize!
Residentials Parent Meetings
Year 4: High Ashurst Parent Meeting
Wednesday 8th May (9am and 6pm)
Year 5: Devon Parent Meeting
Monday 19th February (9am and 6pm)
Year 6: Isle of Wight Parent Meeting
Monday 25th March (9am and 6pm)
Curriculum Newsletters
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.
Weekly School and Sporting News Stories
This week at Cheam Common:
💭 Science Quiz Semi-Finals: On Wednesday morning, our Science Quiz team took part in their semi-final. They finished 11th out of 40 schools. We are waiting to hear whether their score will be good enough to get through to the finals. Well done!
🏛 Year 6 Imperial War Museum: On Thursday, 6W and 6CB travelled to the Imperial War Museum to find out more about World War II. They took part in a workshop that looked at improving their historical inquiry skills.
🎤️ Young Voices: On Thursday, our Choir attended the 02 Arena to take part in Young Voices. They travelled down at lunch time to take part in rehearsals, all in time for the evening performance. We are so proud of our children for being such incredible role models. A massive thank you to Miss Greene, Miss Brooks, Miss Govier and Mrs Madia for accompanying the children, and to our parents for travelling across London to watch your children sing!
🖼 Saatchi Gallery: On Friday, members of our Arts Council attended a trip to the Saatchi Gallery to view and take part in a workshop about the sculptures of Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
⚽ Year 6 Boys' Football Pokemon Finals: On Friday morning, our Year 6 Boys' Football Team took part in the Pokémon Cup Finals at Meadowbank (Dorking).
🏐 Sitting Volleyball: On Friday morning, some of our Year 5s and 6s took part in the Sutton Sports Sitting Volleyball Festival. They learned more about teamwork and encouragement, as well as improving some of their gross motor skills.
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!
Elsie (Year 6)
Elsie gained a merit in her LAMDA Level 1 Award in Communication (Grade 1), Speaking Verse and Prose (Grade 1).
Well done, Elsie!
Larissa (Year 3)
Take a look at Larissa's imaginative egg carton design.
Spring Term Dates
Please find below all the key dates and times for next week and for the Spring Term.
PTA events are shown in this colour. Please see below for more details.
New dates
Monday 22nd January
Year 4 Swimming Session 2
Monday 22nd January
Year 5 Coffee Afternoon and Lesson Showcase
Thursday 25th January
6S and 6SB Trip to Imperial War Museum
Monday 29th January
Year 4 Swimming Session 3
Thursday 1st February
Year 3 Trip to Science Museum and Sleepover
Friday 2nd February
Quiz Night
Monday 6th February
Year 4 Swimming Session 4
Friday 9th February
NSPCC Number Day Celebrations (Times Tables Rockstars dress up! 👩🎤️)
Monday 19th February
Year 5: Devon Residential Parent Meeting
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.
Quiz Night - 2nd February
Christmas present donations
These can be donated at the school office.
Spring Term MUFTI
Spring Term Discos
Thursday 22nd February (3:30-4:30pm): Year 3 and 4
Thursday 22nd February (4:45-5:45pm): Year 5 and 6
Friday 21st February (3:30-4:30pm): Year 1 and 2
All tickets can be bought here.
Celebrations, Awards and Stars of the Week
Star of the Week Certificate Winners
Every week, we are celebrating a new LEO Explorer Value. This week our new value is...
Curiosity
3A - Bella and Joon
3F - Avi and Anna
3S - Albie and Owen
3T - Sam and Anisha
4I - George and Hannah
4C - Lilian and Kyle
4HJ - Amara and Mason
4M - Angel and Rewa
5VH - Izzy and Liam
5G - Lucas and Lina
5JH - Alessia and Aidan
5M - Elizabeth and Mushiir
6S - Lorenzo and Elspeth
6CB - Nivan and Sydelle
6SB - Adam K and Angela
6W - Sophie and Latishan
SEND & Inclusion Updates
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 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.
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
Sutton Library of Things - why buy when you can borrow
You could save money, space and help the environment with a visit to Sutton Library of Things. For a small daily cost, hire tools and equipment, from a carpet cleaner and drill to an ice cream maker and party kit, for those one off activities for your home, projects and adventures. Located in Sutton Central Library, it takes just a few clicks online to reserve your item for collection. There is even a no questions asked 25% discount rate available for anyone who may need it.
Take a look at what's on offer here.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Update
Being a Parent Together
Being a parent together programme - January 2024.pdfWL & St George’s Mental Health Trust: events for parents and carers
The SW London and St George’s Mental Health Trust has ongoing events for parents and carers to support their primary or secondary aged children. Sessions cover body image, mental health, school avoidance, social media and gaming, sleep, parenting children and young people with ADHD, understanding ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and lots more.
Find their primary school aged events on Eventbrite, or events for parents and carers of secondary aged children.
Local Activities and Events - General Information
Future term dates
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