NEU Strike Action

As you will be aware, the NEU (National Education Union) is calling for its members to strike on Wednesday 1st February. Please read the most recent advice released by the school here.

No school-led clubs in week commencing 6th February

Please note that there will be no school-run clubs in the week commencing Monday 6th February. This is due to parent consultation evenings being held throughout the week.

All clubs run by external agencies (see below) will be running as usual.

TKD, JDFS, GymKids, Ballet, Flair Sports and Mandarin

School Council: Toy Swap Shop

The School Council is launching their Toy Swap Shop! This will be taking place on Friday 10th February in the afternoon and run by the School Council. Best of all, everyone can get a new toy, puzzle, book or game for FREE! So how will this work?

• Any day during week 6 - week beginning 6/2/23, children can bring in a toy, book, puzzle or game that they no longer want but that is still in good condition.

• Their name will be written on the back of a raffle ticket which can be kept safe by their class teacher.

• If you want to bring in more than 1 toy, that is fine but you will only be able to choose a second item at the end of the swap shop, not at your class' session.

• A number can be written on the back of the raffle ticket to show how many toys were originally brought in.

• All toys will be collected on Friday morning and a time slot will be given to each year group to attend the swap shop in the afternoon.

• Each child will need their named raffle ticket to ‘buy’ a new item from the swap shop.

Thanks for your help with this.

School Council

NSPCC Number Day - 3rd February

Cleaner Air for London Campaign - Travel Ambassadors

Planet League - 3rd-6th February

Year 5 Devon Residential Parent Meeting

On Monday 30th January, Miss Holloway is holding two parent meetings regarding the Year 5 Devon Residential. The first will be at 9am and the second will be at 2:45pm. Please come to the school office if you would like to attend this meeting. The slides and information from these meetings will be emailed to all Year 5 parents afterwards.

If you would like to attend, please fill out this short form. This will help us to cater for the number of attendees. An email reminder will be sent closer to the time.

World Thinking Day - Wednesday 22nd February

Secondhand books and board games

Do you have any secondhand books or board games that you no longer need? At Cheam Common, we would appreciate donations of any of these items. Books are always appreciated and board games are extremely useful, especially during wet play! Simply drop these into the office or ask your child to hand them to their class teacher. Thank you for your support in advance!

Key Year Group Documents

Please find attached the relevant documents for Spring 1.

Knowledge Organiser - These cover the key information and content that your child will be learning in their curriculum lessons. They include key vocabulary and spaces for children to add any interesting information to.

Year 3 (Science) Year 3 (Geography)

Year 4

Year 5 (Geography) Year 5 (History)

Year 6 (History) Year 6 (Science)

Curriculum Newsletter - This includes all key information about this half term for parents. This document includes PE days, links to important documents and the content for all subjects that your child will be learning.

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Homework Matrix - This is a group of activities that your child may wish to complete for their homework.

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Thank You, from St Raphael's

Amazing homework

Check out some of the brilliant pieces of homework that has been brought in by children from across our school so far this term.

Y3/4 Korfball

On Monday evening, some of our Year 3 and 4 children joined Mr Warner at Glyn High School to compete in the Sutton Sports' Korfball Festival. These children learned a new skill and competed in a new sport in a safe and friendly environment. The event was organised by Nomads Korfball Club - more information about them can be found here.

Y3-6 Panathlon

On Friday morning, some of our Year 5 children represented our school at the Sutton Sports Partnership's Panathlon Festival. They took part in a variety of friendly competitions, and demonstrated the qualities of encouragement, perseverance and respect. At the end of the morning, the points were totalled and Cheam Common were the winners. Well done!

Year 5 Maths Club

The South-West London Gang Show

As the start of Spring Term can be incredibly busy, we have collated all the important dates for your diary. Please find below all the key dates and times for the next few weeks of the Spring Term.

Spring Term Disco

Christmas donations

Secondhand Uniform Sales

Excellent Learners of the Week

PRIDE Ambassadors of the Week

Top Doodle Maths Classes:

1st - 4CB 2nd - 6C Maths Set 3rd - 3S

Top Doodle English Classes:

1st - 4CB 2nd - 5H 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:

No streaks recorded this week

1st - 4I 2nd - 4SB 3rd - 4CB

Year 3: Ayo (3S) Year 4: Jasmine (4I) Year 5: Tanu (5E) Year 6: Adeel (6C)

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

Support for ADHD and ASD

​Small Change, Big Difference - four week course (runs once a week on a Tuesday), starting Tuesday 28^th 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

Support for Dyslexia

The next meeting of Sutton Dyslexia Association is on Monday 23^rd January 2023 via Zoom. There will be a short AGM at 7.40pm, followed by a talk at 8pm by Olive Hickmott, Forensic and Learning Coach.: " The Lost Art Of Visual Learning-simple skills to help dyslexic and other neurodivergent students to picture words and accelerate their learning."

If you would like to join the meeting, please register in advance by sending your first name, surname and email address to admin@suttondyslexia.org.uk

First you will receive an acknowledgment of your request to join the meeting and then, on the morning of the talk you will receive joining details.

The next Parent/ Carer Pop- In will be on Wednesday 25^th January 2023 from 10.00 - 11.30 am at Oaks Park Cafe, Croydon lane , Carshalton. There is a free carpark at the Croydon Lane entrance. Come and meet other parents and members of the committee in an informal setting.

For parents of pupils with SEN

The Sutton Health Foundation: The Lucky Ones