Cheam Common Junior Academy
Weekly Newsletter
Friday 31st January 2025
Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8UT
Email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/
School Updates
Hot off the press - our new Pedtech report!
👩🎤️ NSPCC Number Day 🎸
We will be celebrating NSPCC Number Day on Friday 7th February. This has been moved from the Thursday to coincide with nationwide celebrations of the day.
We would like to invite all children to wear number- and maths-themed costumes to school. If children would like to dress up as Times Tables Rockstars, they are more than welcome, and in fact encouraged!
If you would like to donate money to the NSPCC, you can do so here.
February Half Term Holiday Club
Please see details below of our February Half Term Holiday Club.
✉️ Please contact ccjwac@leoacademytrust.co.uk for more information.
World Thinking Day
On Saturday 22nd February, Girl Guides and Scouts will be celebrating World Thinking Day. Therefore, we would like to invite any children who attend Girl Guides or Girl Scouts to wear their uniform on Monday 24th February, if they would like to.
Year 4 Swimming Lessons
Please be reminded that Year 4 swimming lessons continue this Monday. Please ensure that children bring in swimming trunks/costumes, a towel and underwear to change into afterwards. Children with long hair should wear a swimming cap.
Super League Basketball Playoff Finals
Sunday 18th May 2025 @ The O2, London
We are pleased to share access to specially discounted tickets (over 60% off!) for the upcoming Super League Basketball Playoff Finals, which take place on Sunday 18th May 2025 @ The O2, London.
The Playoff Finals are the showpiece event in the British Basketball calendar, and you can be part of the 16,000 crowd in the spectacular surroundings of The O2, London to enjoy this fast-paced double bill of the two top teams from the Men’s and Women’s leagues as they battle it out to become the last team’s standing in the 2024/25 season.
The day includes live action from some of the best ballers in the country as well as enjoying world-class entertainment from cheerleaders, mascots and other entertainment acts.
Schedule:
12.00pm Doors Open
1.30pm Women’s Play-off Final
4.30pm Men’s Play-off Final
6.20pm Expected finish time
Our school have secured access to tickets for just £10 each for both Adults or Children (normal ticket prices £33 Adult / £26 Children) which is a discount of over 60%. We recommend that if this of interest you book your ticket asap, as we expect these specially discounted tickets will go quickly.
You can book your tickets here.
CCJ.pdfInitial Teacher Training
Artists we study
You can find out about the artists that we study at Cheam Common Junior Academy here. We are excited to hold our Arts Showcase on Monday afternoon, where children will view one another's artwork from the Autumn Term.
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
Check out what our children have been up to this week at Cheam Common Junior Academy!
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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.
Thank you, Isabelle, for your birthday book!
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.
Check out Isabelle's fantastic volcano creation for her homework.
Curriculum Newsletters and Home Learning
School Achievements
⭐️ Star of the Week Awards ⭐️
This week's LEO Explorer Value is 'Forward-Thinking'.
3B - Millie and Taotao
3F - Gaurshi and Ziyi
3S - Luna and Kieran
3T - Divyan and Sequoia
4H - Maya and Lexi
4F - Ayana and Janielle
4HJ - Linda and Kevin
4M - Tilly and George
5I - Molly and Eryk
5D - Lilly-Rose and Jia-le
5G - Francis and Sofia
5H - Logan and Rosie
6W - Finn and Grace
6B - Aubrey and Himavanth
6C - Isabella and Marcus
6S - Natalie and Torres
🎫 Golden Ticket Winner: Logan (4F) 🎫
📖 Reading Raffle Winners: Aarush (4F) and Jessica (5I) 📖
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.
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.
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 3rd February: Year 4 Swimming Session 4/8
Thursday 6th February: Year 6 Imperial War Museum Trip - 6W and 6C
Friday 7th February: NSPCC Number Day
Friday 7th February: Friends of Cheam Common Quiz Night
Monday 10th February: Year 4 Swimming Session 5/8
Monday 10th February: Year 5 Parent Showcase Afternoon and Devon Residential Parent Meeting (2pm)
Wednesday 12th February: Year 4 Kew Gardens Trip
Friday 14th February: SEND Coffee Morning
Friday 14th February: Year 6 Imperial War Museum Trip - 6S and 6B
Monday 17th - Friday 21st February: Half term
Monday 24th February: Girlguiding Thinking Day (children can wear their uniforms to school if they wish)
Thursday 27th February: KS2 Discos *see below for ticket information*
3:30-4:30pm: Year 3 and 4
4:45-5:45pm: Year 5 and 6
Friday 28th February: KS1 Disco *see below for ticket information*
3:30-4:30pm: Year 1 and 2
Monday 10th March: Year 6 Isle of Wight Parent Meeting (9am and 6pm)
Monday 19th May: Year 4 High Ashurst Parent Meeting (9am and 6pm)
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 ✉️
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
Click the image above for further information!
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.
Understanding and Supporting my Child’s Early Development.pdf
Primary Family Support Group flyer Jan-March 2025.pdfCreating a Positive Bedtime Routine.pdfUnderstanding and Supporting Sensory Integration.pdfMental Health and Wellbeing Update
Local Activities and Events - General Information
Spring Camps Graphic BF.pdfSpring Camps Graphic CPF MP.pdfWater shoes
If you would like to purchase water shoes ahead of your child's trip to Devon or the Isle of Wight, a local company is putting on a special discount for LEO schools. Please see the flyer here.
Future term dates
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