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Friday 31st January 2020

Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park KT4 8UT Tel: 020 8337 1844

email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk www.cheamcommon.org.uk

Learning Together, Aiming High

News & Information

NEW AGE KURLING

On Friday morning, six children from Year 3 & 4 travelled to Avenue Primary School for the Sutton Borough, New Age Kurling, London Youth Games Event. There were three groups of three, with first place from each group going into the final round. We got off to a great start where we beat Foresters 650 to their 610 points. We then faced Cheam Park Farm in our final group game where we won 740 points to their 700 which qualified us in first place of our group and into the final to face All Saints Carshalton and Hackbridge Primary. We started well in our first game vs All Saints Carshalton where we won 680 points to their 600 points. Hackbridge then played All Saints Carshalton and won which meant it all came down to Cheam Common vs Hackbridge. Unfortunately we were defeated by Hackbridge Primary 710 points to 705 points. Congratulations to Hackbridge on finishing 1st place and qualifying for London Youth Games. The team represented the school with great passion and thoroughly enjoyed the morning; they were a credit to the school.

YEAR 6 SPRING LEAGUE ACTION

On Wednesday 29th January, the netball teams played their first matches of the Spring term. This match was against St Cecilia’s Primary who we haven’t played this season.

Match 1 - A team

The girls have been working hard in training to improve both speed and accuracy of passing as well as dodging into space. The game started quickly with the team all working hard to pass the ball quickly to GS who scored one after another. However as the half went out some old habits crept back into our game and the opposition woke up and began to intercept the ball. Even so by the end of the first half, the score was 6 - 0 to us. The second half was a lot tougher and the team had to work really hard to stop them from scoring many goals. The game ended 8 - 1 to Cheam Common, but the game was tighter than the score suggests and all the girls had to give it their all. Well done!

Match 2 - B team

Having watched the A team play, the B team were keen to get started. Both in the first and second half the team worked hard and intercepted many balls but we definitely had more possession of the ball. Both GS and GA shot really well however it wasn’t our day! All the team worked well together and passed the ball quickly and accurately, using space on court well. The game ended up goalless but the whole team played really well and should be pleased with their performance today.

Next week is another home game, against Holy Trinity on Tuesday 4th February.

YEAR 6 BOYS' FOOTBALL LEAGUE ACTION

On Friday afternoon, the Year 6 Boys' football squad travelled to Sutton Utd to face Westbourne in their 5th league fixture. We got off to a really fast start playing some really good football. Zac P found Zac H with a great through ball which Zac H finished into the bottom corner 1-0! Omari then made it 2-0 in quick succession with a great strike from outside the box that fired onto the crossbar and in! 2-0. Just before half time Omari got his second of the game as he received a great ball into the box from Joseph M for him to finish into the bottom corner. 3-0. A lapse in concentration allowed Westbourne to get a goal back as their forward nipped in front of Luca to head in. 3-1. Just after half time Luke T passed through to Ben R who fired past the Westbourne keeper with a great strike! 4-1. Just before the final whistle Ben R got his second goal of the game, with a great pass from Jake to assist him. 5-1!

Well done to all the boys on their victory! With two league games to go and sitting in 2nd place - it's all still to play for!

Player of the match - Joseph M

YEAR 6 BOYS' BOROUGH CUP ACTION

On Wednesday afternoon our Year 6 Boys' football team headed over to Wallington to face Wallington Primary School in the 2nd round of the Borough Cup.

We got off to a great start where Ben R found Zac H in a great space who fired the ball past the Wallington goalkeeper! 1-0.

Shortly after Benji stepped out of defence on an amazing run around 3 defenders and slotted the ball past the goalkeeper! 2-0

Cheam Common's defence came under some pressure from the Wallington forward and with the bobble of the pitch unfortunately saw a ball go past Jake for an own goal! 2-1.

Just before half time Luke T extended our lead with a great cross from Joseph M to find Luke T where he headed home! 3-1.

Straight after half time we made it 4-1! This time Luke and Joseph reversed roles with Luke setting up Joseph with a great through ball for Joseph to fire into the top corner!

Shortly after, Joseph and Zac H played a quick one two around the Wallington defence for Zac H to smash home his 2nd of the game! 5-1.

Jake and Zac P combined well to play out from the back on a very bobbly pitch who then found Zac H on the half turn, who then slid Ben R in who finished well straight past the Wallington goalkeeper! 6-1.

With seconds to go Omari made it 7-1 with a great solo run and then strike from outside of the box and into the top corner!

Player of the match - Zac P

GIRLS' FOOTBALL ACTION

On Thursday 16th January, our Girls’ Football team played their next league game against Dorchester. It was an extremely tough game but we had many attacking opportunities, with Evie hitting the post twice and Aniya hitting the crossbar. We went ahead early with a clinical finish from Evie. Our defence remained solid for the remainder of the game, with stand out performances from Lula, Chloe and Zaima. Evie managed to wrap up the game in the final minutes with a fantastic run to secure another win for the girls.

The girls were back in action on Monday 20th January, in the quarter finals of the Borough Cup. We were playing Stanley Park, who we had faced in a tight 3-0 win at the beginning of the season so we were prepared for a gruelling contest.

This game proved to be one of our best performances of the season. Our defence remained strong, we had some fantastic saves from goalkeeper, Ailah, and our midfield worked together as a team throughout the game. With goals from Evie (2), Isla (2) and Ava, we won the game 5-0. This meant that we had progressed into the semi-finals, where we will face Barrow Hedges.

Congratulations girls and good luck for your next matches in both the league and cup!

CHEAM COMMON - ROAD TO WEMBLEY

After qualifying for the regional round in December, our Y6 Boys' football team competed at Kingsmeadow (Home of AFC Wimbledon) last week looking to book their place at the South Regional round with the winners competing at Wembley! The tournament took place on a chilly Thursday morning and we were joined by 8 top teams from across Merton, Kingston, Sutton & Wandsworth.

The first group game saw us get off to a winning start beating a strong Ravenstone school 2-1 with goals coming from Luke.T & Omari. Our second game saw us playing Sacred Heart who took the lead before a last minute Bolu strike saw us clinch a vital point. Our final group game was against the favourites Thomas Battersea who had won their first two group games convincely. Despite starting really sharp we found ourselves 1-0 down after a deflected strike. We then got our passing game going but after hitting the post and throwing players forward we were caught on the counter really late on meaning we lost 2-0 in our first defeat of the tournament.

Finishing the group in second place, we qualified for the Semi Final Vs 1st place Honeywell in Group 1. We started the game really sharp with some great passing and determined defending. The only goal came from a solo run by Bolu who jinked through 2 players before rounding the goalkeeper and rolling the ball into an empty net.

We were through to the final which would see us play Thomas Battersea who had previously beaten us in the qualifying rounds. We were determined to put in a strong performance and knew anything less would result in defeat. We started the game really well and found ourselves 1-0 up with a fantastic shot from Bolu. We seemed to shock Thomas Battersea with our high pressing and fast football and scored a few minutes later through a wonder strike from Luke.T. Thomas Battersea then scored a goal of their own to make it 2-1 before Bolu found himself in space and calmly slotted past the goalkeeper to make it 3-1. The game was not over and despite some unbelievable saves from our Benji B, Thomas Battersea scored with 2 minutes to go to make it 3-2. Some real dogged defending saw us hold out and win the final 3-2!

A fantastic achievement from the boys who can now look forward to the final qualifying round in Peterborough knowing the winners will get the opportunity to play a game on the famous Wembley turf!

Good Luck Boys! We are incredibly proud of your achievements so far!

SPRING TERM PARENT TEACHER CONSULTATION EVENINGS

Tuesday 11^th February and Thursday 13^th February 2020

We are holding our Spring Term Parent Teacher Consultation Evenings on Tuesday 11^th February and Thursday 13^th February.

Please book an appointment online via the link:

https://cheamcommonjunior.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/

The website is now live.

Appointments are available on Tuesday 11^th February between 4pm & 8pm and on Thursday 13^th February between 3.30pm & 6pm.

Please note that if you will be unable to attend either of the Parents Consultation Evenings, please contact your child’s class teacher prior to the day to organise an alternative appointment. It is essential that all parents/children have a progress meeting.

YEAR 4 & 5 CHROMEBOOK OPEN MORNING

On Thursday 13th February, we will be holding a Year 4 and Year 5 Chromebook Open Morning from 9am until 10:30am. This will give you the chance to see a lesson using the Chromebooks as well as the opportunity to discuss the pilot and provide feedback.

The lesson will allow you to see your children using their Chromebooks to enhance their learning. This will be followed by a discussion session where you will be able to provide feedback and ask any questions you may have.

If you are unable to attend but want to provide feedback or ask any questions, please speak to either myself or your child’s class teacher. Alternatively, please contact us via the school office.

COMING NEXT WEEK...

Next week's newsletter will feature reports giving you the action from:

Year 5/6 Quiz Team

Year 5/6 Panathlon

Girls' Chelsea Tournament

Year 5 Football Quarter Final Cup Match

Year 5 Wonderdome Workshop

Pupil Parliament's Visit to Whitehall

News from our History Club

Our Scholastic Book Fair will also be running in the school hall on these days. Every book we sell earns the school rewards to purchase more books for our classroom libraries. Please support our school and buy as many books as you can!

ACCESS TO CHEAM COMMON JUNIOR ACADEMY DURING FEBRUARY

Please be aware that there will be no parking or entry on Kingsmead Avenue starting from Monday 3rd February, lasting for all of February due to roadworks and a partial road closure. Please allow plenty of time for your journey to school in order to park on surrounding roads. Where possible, please walk, cycle or scoot to school during this time.

Please see further details below. These are also on display in the School Office.

If you wish to give any feedback to the council during this time follow the link below:

https://www.sutton.gov.uk/info/200436/customer_services/1058/feedback_complaints_and_compliments/7

Alternatively, you can email: complaints@sutton.gov.uk

T11173_S388 Kingsmead Avenue NI Documents.pdf

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

Here is our attendance round up, with figures for each class since September. Our target for our attendance is 97%.

Well done to 3B, 3H, 4SM and 4S for their ‘gold’ attendance.

We hope we can get each class to a 'green' level of attendance for next week.

As the winter weather continues, lots of children may develop colds and coughs. Wherever possible, please send your child to school. Most often, once the school day is underway, children perk up. If they are too unwell to be at school, a member of the school office would contact home.

Please remember that our school gates close at 8:45am. Children who arrive after this time are missing a significant amount of learning time in the classroom as they begin fluency activities from the moment they arrive.

If you would like to discuss any issues with regards to attendance then please see Miss Gunner.

PTA DISCO

On Friday 7th February, our PTA will be running a Disco for children across the school. Please make a note of this date in your diary.

Year 3 and 4: 3:30-5:00pm

Year 5 and 6: 5:30-7:00pm

Tickets are £5 each and can be purchased from the school playground after school or from the School Office before school.

We hope to see many of you there!

NURTURING PROGRAMME

We’re delighted to be working in partnership with HomeStart Sutton to offer parents the opportunity to attend a Family Links Nurturing Programme this term.

Venue: Cheam Common

When: Tuesdays, from 11/2 - 12/5

To Book: Contact Home-Start Sutton on 020 8647 6501

SPRING TERM SCHOOL DINNER MENUS

Please click here to view the Spring Term School Dinner Menus.

Remember your child can select to have school dinners on certain days of the week, please just let the office know.

Follow us on Twitter!

You can get all of the latest news and updates from Cheam Common by following us on Twitter. We use our Twitter account as the news feed of Cheam Common Junior. We also use Twitter to keep parents up to date with residential trips, sports and music news, year group trips and other areas of school life.

@CCJacademy

Please find below our term dates for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

These are also available on our website alongside our 2020 term dates.

Learning

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Where The River Runs Gold by Sita Brahmachari

In a caste-divided, dystopian world, two children must risk everything to escape their fate and find the impossible in search of a better life. Shifa and her brother, Themba, live in Kairos City with their father, Nabil. The few live in luxury, whilst the millions like them crowd together in compounds, surviving on meagre rations and governed by Freedom Fields - the organisation that looks after you, as long as you opt in.

The bees have long disappeared; instead children must labour on farms, pollinating crops by hand so that the nation can eat. The farm Shifa and Themba are sent to is hard and cruel. Themba won't survive there and Shifa comes up with a plan to break them out. But they have no idea where they are - their only guide is a map drawn from the ramblings of a stranger. The journey ahead is fraught with danger, but Shifa is strong and knows to listen to her instincts - to let love guide them home. The freedom of a nation depends on it.

Inspired by current environmental concerns and tackling themes of inequality, courage and social justice, Where the River Runs Gold is an adventure built on the enduring hope of a better, fairer future. A brave, thought-provoking adventure by award-winning author, Sita Brahmachari.

Remember to fill in a book review once you have read a book so that your teacher can stamp your bookmark!

You can find your child's Battle of the Books suggested book list on our school website via the following link:

http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/website/supporting_the_curriculum/331291

Here you will find most books listed, however we are continually updating and showcasing our recommended reads as new books are released.

MAD ABOUT MATHS

The perimeter of the rectangle is 36cm.

What is the area of the rectangle?

Times Tables Rock Stars' Leaderboard

1st: 5C - 54, 445 points

2nd: 6K - 16,610 points

3rd: 4H - 10,083 points

Who will be leading next week?

We also have our individual leader board this week for the children with the most improved number of coins:

Well done to the following children!

1st: 5C - Leon

2nd: 6K - Trishanth

3rd: 5C - Louis

4th: 4S - Tosin

Why not ask your child how they used our Word of the Week?

Year 3:

decline

Year 4:

dwindle

Year 5:

diminish

Year 6:

deteriorate

Excellence

Star of the Week Certificates

Congratulations to the following children who received the Star of the Week Awards last week:

Year 3

3B: Catherine

3G: Ama

3H: Samuel

3L: Nathan

Year 4

4H: Brayden

4RM: Pratyusha

4SM: Elo

4S: Auguste

Year 5

5A: Laurence

5C: Oli

5J: Ali

5W: Jack

Year 6

6C: Sian

6K: Romulo

6P: Eliana

6S: Anna B

PRIDE Values Certificates

Congratulations to the following children who received the Pride Values Awards last week:

Year 3

3B: Adeel

3G: Jake

3H: Faryn

3L: Cian

Year 4

4H: Zackry

4RM: Harry W

4SM: Sara

4S: Flo

Year 5

5A: Samara

5C: Ruby

5J: Tamsin

5W: Harley

Year 6

6C: Lea

6K: Marlene

6P: Aydan

6S: Eva

Cheam Common Rights Respecting Schools' Certificates

Congratulations to the following children who have displayed outstanding, respectful behaviour last week:

Year 3

3B: Kyan

3G: Georgia

3H: Eunyu

3L: Tobias

Year 4

4H: Rhianna

4RM: Ziqcra

4SM: Isla

4S: Jun

Year 5

5A: Aiden

5C: Freddie

5J: Ryan

5W: Brooke

Year 6

6C: Crispin

6K: Reshna

6P: Bilal

6S: Isla M

144 Club

The children in the 144 Club know all their times tables up to 12 x 12.

Membership of the Club has to be achieved each term!

Congratulations to the following children who are now members of the club for the Spring term:

Year 3:

Athi, Ismail, Coco, Eunyu, Max, Soyool

Year 4:

Uswah, Shay, Mandy, Jacob, Aesha & Teya

Year 5:

Esah, Freddie, George, Freya, Sophie W & Aiden

Year 6:

Jack D, Sian, Ava, Romulo, Ella, Alice, George, Jack D, Sian & Ava

Year 3 have started preparing themselves to enter the 144 club by completing 72 times table questions in under 5 minutes. Who will be our next newest members?

FALAFEL BURGERS

INGREDIENTS

red cabbage 100g, finely shredded
coriander 1/2 a bunch, roughly chopped
lemon 1, juiced
beef tomato 6 slices
chickpeas 2 x 400g tins, drained
burger buns 6, toasted
ground cumin 2 tsp
natural yogurt 4 tbsp.
ground coriander 1 tsp

hummus 4 tbsp.
green chillies 2, chopped
olive oil for frying
garlic 2 cloves
gram flour 4 tbsp.
spring onions 4, roughly chopped
coriander 1/2 a small bunch, roughly chopped

METHOD

Put the cabbage in a bowl with the lemon juice and a good pinch of salt. Toss together and leave while you make the burgers.

Put the chickpeas, spices, green chillies, garlic, spring onions, coriander and flour in a food processor with 1 tsp of sea salt and whizz until well broken down. Tip into a bowl, then shape into 6 burgers with your hands. Chill for 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, then fry the burgers for 4-5 minutes each side until really crisp and golden.

Mix the hummus, yogurt and some seasoning, then spread on both sides of the toasted buns. Put some cabbage on the bottom buns, top with the burgers, a slice of tomato, a pickled chilli, some hot sauce and the bun tops, and serve.

Opportunity

Sutton Dyslexia Association

Upcoming Meetings

Friday 7th February 2020

Drop-in session for parents of children with dyslexia

An opportunity to find out more about dyslexia and how to help and talk to others and exchange ideas.

Time: 9.45 am

Location: Oaks Park Café – Croydon Lane entrance, Banstead, SM7 3BA

LEO Lottery

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40% of the ticket sales goes to our trust.
There is a GUARANTEED cash prize winner every week.
It only takes a couple of minutes to buy a ticket
Click HERE to buy your tickets today
Tickets can be purchased by anyone over the age of 16 including parents, staff, family members, friends and work colleagues so please help us promote this new initiative. The more tickets we sell, the bigger the prize pot!

You can make a BIG DIFFERENCE to our trust!

Sporting Fixtures

Here are some of the dates for our sporting fixtures for this term. Please check the dates section regularly as new dates may be added.

SPRING TERM SPORTING FIXTURES

GIRLS' FOOTBALL:

Friday 31st January, CCJ vs All Saints Benhilton, Y5&6 Girls’ Borough League

Friday 14th February, CCJ vs Robin Hood, Y5&6 Girls’ Borough League

Y6 BOYS' A FOOTBALL:

Monday 10th February, CCJ vs Dorchester, Y6 Boys Sutton and Cheam Quarter Final

Friday 6th March, CCJ vs Avenue, Y6 Boys’ A Sutton & Cheam League

Friday 20th March , CCJ vs St Cecilia’s, Y6 Boys’ A Sutton & Cheam League

Y6 BOYS' B FOOTBALL:

Monday 3rd February, CCJ vs Avenue, Y6 Boys’ B Sutton & Cheam Cup 1st Round

OTHER SPORTING FIXTURES

Thursday 6th February, Racketpack Festival, Year 5/6, Nonsuch

Friday 7th February, Y5/6 Hi 5 Netball Competition

Thursday 13th February, Y6 Handball Competition

Tuesday 25th February, Y5/6 Quicksticks

Wednesday 26th February, Y5/6 Hi 5 Netball competition

Monday 9th March, Y3/4 Girls' Football Festival

Wednesday 11th March, Y5/6 Sutton Cycling Championships

Wednesday 18th March, Y5/6 3v3 Basketball Competition

Thursday 19th March, Y4/5 Handball Festival

Tuesday 24th & Thursday 26th March, London Youth Games

Friday 27th March, Y3-6 Gymnastics & Dance Festival

Tuesday 31st March, Y3/4 Hi5 Netball Festival

Dates For Your Diary

Here are the dates for this term. Dates may change and we will notify you as soon as possible if this happens. Please check the dates section regularly as new dates may be added.

SPRING TERM DIARY DATES 2020

FEBRUARY

Monday 3rd February - Choir to the O2 for the Young Voices Concert 2020

Thursday 6th February - Year 5/6 Badminton, Nonsuch Girls’ - 4-5:30pm

Thursday 6^th February - Sutton Racket Festival, Nonsuch Girls’, 4-5:30pm

Friday 7^th February - RE Day 3 - Buddhism

Monday 10^th February – Safer Internet Day

Tuesday 11^th February & Thursday 13^th February - Book Fair

Tuesday 11^th February – Parent Consultation Evening 1, 4pm – 8pm for all teachers.

Thursday 13^th February – Parent Consultation Evening 2, 3.30pm – 6pm for all teachers.

Thursday 13^th February – Year 6 Handball Competition, Carshalton Boys’ - 3:30-6pm

Friday 14th February - Year 3 Evacuee Day

Monday 17^th – Friday 21^st February – Half Term Holiday

Monday 24^th February – INSET Day. No school for pupils on this day.

Tuesday 25^th February - Year 4 Bikeability begins

Tuesday 25^th February – Year 5/6 Hockey Quick Sticks, Nonsuch High, 12:30-3:30pm

Thursday 27^th February – Orchestra Unwrapped

MARCH

Monday 2^nd March – Book Week

Thursday 4^th March – Year 5/6 Football Female, Sutton Utd, 2-5pm

Thursday 5^th March – World Book Day

Thursday 5^th March - General Knowledge Quiz Championships, Storey’s Gate, Westminster

Monday 9^th March – Friday 13th March - Science Week

Monday 9^th March – Friday 13th March - Spring Term Assessment Week

Monday 9^th March – Year 3/4 Girls’ Football Festival, Cheam High, 4-5:30pm

Wednesday 11^th March – Year 5/6 Sutton Cycling Championships, Northey Avenue, 12-3pm

Wednesday 19^th March – Year 4/5 Handball Festival, 1-3:30pm

Tuesday 24^th March – LEO Year 4 Times Table Competition

Wednesday 25^th March – LEO Music Concert, 6pm

Friday 27^th March– End of Spring Term Merit Award Assembly at 9.30am

Friday 27^th March – Year 3-6 Gym & Dance Festival, 1:30-3:30pm

Tuesday 31^st March – Year 3/4 HI 5 Netball, St Philomena’s - 4-5:30pm

Tuesday 31^st March – Year 3 Music Assembly to Parents

Monday 30th March – Friday 3^rd April - Year 5 French Language & Activity Residential to France

APRIL

Thursday 2^nd April - House Point Winners’ - MUFTI Day

Thursday 2^nd April - RE Day 4 - Christianity

Friday 3^rd April – Last Day of Term. School finishes at 2.15pm today.

Monday 6^th April – Friday 17^th April – Easter Holiday

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