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Friday 4th October 2019

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

INTRODUCING OUR NEW HEAD BOY AND GIRL FOR 2019

We are extremely proud to introduce Sian, our new Head Girl and Boris, our new Head Boy. They are joined by their deputies for 2019/20: Emma & Isla and Marcus & Eddie. Congratulations on your appointments; six outstanding ambassadors for Cheam Common Junior and role models for us all.

INTRODUCING OUR YEAR 6 PUPIL LEADERSHIP TEAM

Congratulations to our new Year 6 Pupil Leadership Team who received their ties in assembly. We look forward to seeing you in action across the school this year. You will be fantastic ambassadors for Cheam Common.

YEAR 6 VISIT TO THAMES YOUNG MARINERS

On Wednesday, Year 6 were lucky enough to visit the Thames Young Mariners Centre in Richmond. We knew we had a day of outdoor adventures and team-building ahead of us so wrapped up warm, arrived at school early and we were ready to go!

After a short journey, we arrived at the chilly but sunny centre. We had three activities to complete throughout the day: woodland skills, problem-solving games and kayaking.

For the woodland skills session, we ventured to the outskirts of the centre and into the woods. Here, we learnt how to build fires and spark a flame. At the end, we were treated to some hot chocolate around the fire; it was a perfect way to end the sessions.

The second session was a variety of team-building and problem-solving games. These varied per group but some highlights were the team see-saw, where we had to work together to balance, and the blindfold trail, which was focused around building trust and giving directions.

Finally, we arrived at kayaking - the highlight of the day for most of us! After a short safety briefing, we got into our kayaks and were off! Our instructors organised plenty of games for us to play out on the water and our kayaking skills improved considerably! At the end, we had the chance to plunge into the lake! Although the lake was freezing, most of us ‘jumped’ at the opportunity!

We had the most fantastic day and would like to thank all of the amazing instructors at Thames Young Mariners!

DANONE NATION'S CUP - SUTTON FINALS

After reaching the ‘Danone’ National Finals last year at Birmingham FC, Cheam Common were looking to emulate last season's success.

Last week saw Cheam Common progress through to the final Borough round of the competition. Bandon Hill, Avenue, Cheam Common and our hosts Cheam Park farm all had qualified from their respective groups last week and were trying to represent Sutton in the next round which would be against all teams from Surrey.

Our first game was against Cheam Park Farm. We started really well but gave away two goals in quick succession. Bolu had a couple of attempts to try and come back but unfortunately it was too late and we lost our first game.

The second game was against the eventual winners Bandon Hill. After going two goals down, we showed tremendous character to score 2 goals and level the game. Due to losing our first game we simply had to win and as we committed players forward we were hit against the run of play with the last kick of the game resulting in a 3-2 loss Vs Bandon Hill.

With the pressure off we played our final game vs Avenue and started brilliantly with Bolu scoring after a minute. Two tremendous strikes from the Avenue put them 2-1 ahead before a great finish from Luke. T equalised and the game finished 2-2.

We finished 3rd in the group meaning we didn’t qualify for the next round. We did however compete really well in every game. The boys will learn from the experience and look forward to competing in upcoming league games and cup competitions.

CALLING ALL PARENTS, CARERS & FRIENDS

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

To continue the success of our RE Days, we are asking for volunteers to visit Cheam Common to help our children learn about the different religions from those who practice these faiths.

With thanks to our volunteers last year, we saw how excited the children were when learning from a member of the community when looking at traditions, religious texts and traditional clothing. We would love to spread this great experience across all religions and RE days! If you would like to volunteer to discuss your religion and beliefs to a year group, then please contact your child's class teacher or Miss Holloway.

On Friday 18th October we will be carrying out our first RE day of the year. The first religion we will be learning all about is Hinduism. Year 3 will have a special Diwali presentation assembly on Tuesday 8th October that will be run by the first of our volunteers.

ORCHESTRA & CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Please note the date of the Orchestra & Choir Christmas Concert to Parents will be on Wednesday 4th December at 9:15am. We hope to see many of you there to support the children and see what they have been working on this term.

HIGH SCHOOL DESTINATIONS

Last year our Year 6 children continued their education at the following schools. We are very proud of the progress they made during their time at Cheam Common Junior Academy and wish them the best for their future.

If your child is in Year 6, please remember you have until Thursday 31st October to apply for your child’s secondary school place. We recommend applying for the full total of six schools to ensure you have the best possible chance of being given a school you prefer. If you only apply for one school you may not be successful and then have limited options of where to send your child. You can apply for your child's place via the following link: https://www.sutton.gov.uk/admissions

PARENTS' EVENING

Tuesday 15th October – 4pm - 8pm

Thursday 17th October - 3:30pm - 6pm

A reminder to book your Parents' Evening appointment if you haven't already done so.

You will have a chance to visit your child's classroom and see their work so far this term. All appointments will take place in the school hall.

If you have changed your email address or are having problems accessing the system, please let the office know.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be at Cheam Common during both of our Parents' Evenings. Every book that is purchased earns the school points to use to purchase free books for our classroom libraries.

Thank you for your support.

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

Learning

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

This week’s book is ‘The Girl with Space in her Heart' by Lara Williamson and is from the Year 6 book list.

Remember to write a book review for a book you read and get your bookmark stamped by your teacher.

The Girl with Space in her Heart by Lara Williamson

Meet Mabel Mynt, a young teenage girl knows a lot about space, like how we feel connected to the stars because we are all made of stardust. And that Mum's new boyfriend, Galactic Gavin, has eyes that twinkle like Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. And that sometimes the perfect place for her sister, Terrible Topaz, would be to disappear into a black hole. But Mabel doesn't know how to fill the space in her heart that Dad left when he walked out. And so, she sets out on a mission of discovery. A heart-warming and laugh-out-loud story about learning that love is never lost and change doesn't have to be scary.

For those that enjoyed ‘Wonder’, ‘No Ballet Shoes in Syria’ and ‘The Boy at the Back of the Class’, comes a story that deals with real-life issues that so many can relate to. A family falling apart, a young girl who suffers with a lack of confidence, social anxiety and the perceptions of mental health.

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

Welcome to our weekly science bulletin. Here you will find interesting facts and activities all about science! Every week we will discuss a new topic and we will also be finding out what each year group have been learning about in their science lessons. If you complete the follow up activities or research the topics please present your findings to Miss Lane. Your work may even make onto our twitter page!

This week...Light It Up!

This term, Year Four have been learning all about electricity. They started by learning about Thomas Edison and his contribution to the discovery of electricity. They have also been discussing what makes a circuit work and how just one small thing could stop the electricity from flowing. They have carried out lots of investigations, using a variety of their working scientifically skills and scientific vocabulary. They have learned that in order for the electricity to pass through, there had to be wires connected to both the positive and negative ends of the batteries and that the more batteries there were, the brighter the bulb.

Over to you!

Who do you think is correct in the above image? Why not ask Year Four what else they have learnt about electricity?

Don’t forget to present your findings to Miss Lane and Year Three!

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

Year 3:

dreadful

Year 4:

hideous

Year 5:

wretched

Year 6:

loathsome

Excellence

Star of the Week Certificates

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

Year 3

3B: Dhwarka

3G: Georgia

3H: Hugo

3L: Max

Year 4

4H: Toby

4RM: James D

4SM: Austin

4S: Max

Year 5

5A: Amy

5C: Freddie

5J: Gracie

5W: Joshua P

Year 6

6C: Lea

6K: Oliver B

6P: Boris

6S: Matthew G

PRIDE Values Certificates

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

Year 3

3B: Amelie

3G: Grace

3H: Abhi

3L: Sofie

Year 4

4H: Shaniya

4RM: Summer

4SM: Emma

4S: Mia

Year 5

5A: Frankie

5C: Justin

5J: George B

5W: Yusuf

Year 6

6C: Charlotte

6K: Irina

6P: Bilal

6S: Mathew K

Cheam Common Rights Respecting Schools' Certificates

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

Year 3

3B: Adeel

3G: Mujin

3H: Sophia

3L: Thomas H

Year 4

4H: Kemi

4RM: Beau

4SM: Juliette

4S: Sanat

Year 5

5A: Maya

5C: Leon

5J: Olivia C

5W: Holly

Year 6

6C: Ben

6K: Chuck

6P: Anushka

6S: Zaima

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 half term! Congratulations to the following children who are now members of the club:

Year 4:

Folake, Abi, Mandy, David & Bavisha

Year 5:

Dua, Nieru, Ruby, Yusuf, Esah, Joaquin & Lin

Year 6:

Arcadio, Preston, Nasha, Ibrahim, Alice & George

Year 3:

Year 3 have started preparing themselves to enter the 144 club by completing 72 times table questions in under 5 minutes.

Congratulations to Harry, Isobel, Ria, Coco, Matthew, Amie, Grace, Max, Toby, Henry, Soyool & Nathan who all managed to get into the Year 3 '72 Club.'

TIMES TABLE ROCKSTAR LEADER BOARD

Here are our Times Table Rockstar Class Battle winners for this week.

Well done to the following classes for having the highest scores this week. 6K have been at the top of the leader board for the past three weeks! Will they be back on top next week or will their be a new leader? Keep playing to help your class.

1st - 3G 2nd - 3H 3rd - 6K

Opportunity

Supporting Siblings

(A Workshop for Parents and Siblings over the age of 8)

Sunday 6 October

1.10pm - 5pm

The Main Hall, Wallington United Reformed Church, Stanley Park Road, Wallington

NAS Sutton are really pleased to welcome Dr Alexandra Gregory, who is an Educational Psychologist and also a sibling of somebody with autism.

She is going to be running a half day workshop for both Parents and Siblings which will cover the following:

A workshop for siblings where they can share their experiences
A workshop for parents/carers and siblings focussed on supporting sibs
Sharing her own personal experiences as a sibling, the highs and the lows
An overview of research in this area

Parents and their children will remain in the same hall for the afternoon, although at times they may separate off into different groups.

Refreshments will be provided.

IMPORTANT: Please note that this workshop is only for Siblings and not for those kids with a diagnosis of Autism. This is to protect the siblings and give them a chance to speak openly and honestly about their feelings. We ask everyone to respect this. We are also limiting the age to those of 8 years and over on this occasion so that they are of a similar age group. If this workshop runs well we will run it again for the lower age range.

Places must be booked in advance through the link below:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-ykmxxl

Small Change, Big Difference

An Autism Parenting Programme

(over 4 weeks)

Adapt to Learn in conjunction with the NAS Sutton Branch are now able to offer

‘Small Change, Big Difference’, a series of Workshops for parents of children with a diagnosis of autism.

Our aim is to empower parents, grandparents. carers, family in supporting them to help their children by developing an in-depth understanding of autism.

Over a four week course, we will take a positive approach, while exploring, sharing and discussing practical strategies to help develop communication skills, pre-empt and manage behaviour and gain confidence and resilience.

During our interactive sessions, parents will be given the opportunity to make connections and friendships with each other, gain support and feel less isolated.

The course comprises of four x 2-hour sessions and will cover a range of topics.

IMPORTANT: This is a 4 week course, and you must sign up to and be able to attend all four sessions.

The sessions will be held at Carshalton Beeches Baptist Free Church, Banstead Road, Carshalton SM5 3NL.

Session Times & Dates

Session 1 17th October 6.30pm-8.30pm

HALF TERM

Session 2 31st October 6.30pm-8.30pm

Session 3 7th November 6.30pm-8.30pm

Session 4 14th November 6.30pm-8.30pm

£20 per person which covers all 4 sessions

Places must be booked through the link below:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-mkpnvn

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Sporting Fixtures

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

GIRLS' FOOTBALL:

Monday 7th October, CCJ vs Stanley Park, Y5&6 Girls’ Borough League

Monday 14th October, CCJ vs Cleves School, Surrey Cup, Weybridge

Thursday 31st October, CCJ vs Manor Park, Y5&6 Girls’ Borough League

Monday 11th November, CCJ vs Nonsuch, Y5&6 Girls’ Borough Cup 1st Round

Monday 9th December, CCJ vs Barrow Hedges, Y5&6 Girls’ Borough League

Thursday 16th January, CCJ vs Dorchester, Y5&6 Girls’ Borough League

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:

Tuesday 1st October, CCJ vs Dorchester, Y6 Boys’ A Sutton & Cheam League - Won 5:1

Wednesday 9th October, CCJ vs St Stephen's, Y6 Surrey Cup 1st Round, Moormead and Bandy Recreation Ground

Friday 18th October, CCJ vs Manor Park, Y6 Boys’ A Sutton & Cheam League

Friday 29th November, CCJ vs Manor Park, Y6 Boys’ A Sutton & Cheam Cup 1st Round

Thursday 5th December, CCJ vs St Dunstan’s, Y6 Boys’ A Sutton & Cheam League

Tuesday 14th January, CCJ vs Cheam Park Farm, Y6 Boys’ A Sutton & Cheam League

Friday 24th January, CCJ vs Westbourne, Y6 Boys’ A Sutton & Cheam League

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:

Thursday 7th November, CCJ vs Manor Park, Y6 Boys’ B Sutton & Cheam League

Monday 18th November, CCJ vs Brookfield, Y6 Boys’ B Sutton & Cheam League

Monday 25th November, CCJ vs Cheam Park Farm, Y6 Boys’ B Sutton & Cheam League

Monday 2nd December, CCJ vs St Cecilia’s, Y6 Boys’ B Sutton & Cheam League

Thursday 12th December, CCJ vs Avenue, Y6 Boys’ B Sutton & Cheam League

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

Y5 BOYS' FOOTBALL:

Monday 18th November, CCJ vs Nonsuch, Y5 Boys’ Sutton & Cheam Cup 1st Round

All games listed above to be played at Sutton United with a 3.45pm Kick Off.

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.

Monday 7th October - Year 6 Bikeability Week 1

Tuesday 8th October - Year 5/6 High 5 Netball, Nonsuch High, 3:30-6pm

Friday 11^th October – Autumn IEP/Provision Maps completed

Monday 14th October - Year 6 Bikeability Week 2

Tuesday 15^th October & Thursday 17^th October - Book Fair

Tuesday 15^th October – Parent Consultation Evening 1, 4pm – 8pm for all teachers.

Tuesday 15th October - NSPCC Thank You Assembly - 10:30am

Wednesday 16th October - Borough Cross Country, Sutton Grammar - 1:30-4pm

Wednesday 16th October - Junior Supremo Training 1 - 1-3:30pm - Stanley Park Primary

Thursday 17^th October – Parent Consultation Evening 2, 3.30pm – 6pm for all teachers.

Friday 18^th October - RE Day 1 - Hinduism

Monday 21^st October – Friday 25^th October – Half Term

Monday 28^th October - INSET Day. No school for pupils on this day.

Monday 28^th October – LEO Annual Conference – Inclusion - Epsom College, 9am – 4pm

Tuesday 29^th October – School Flu Nasal Spray – 9am

Wednesday 30th October - Year 5/6 Tag Rugby Festival - John Fisher - 10-12:30pm

NOVEMBER

Monday 4^{th -}Friday 8th November - Parliament Week

Wednesday 6^th November – Year 3/4 Rugby Festival - John Fisher - 10-12:30pm

Thursday 7^th November – Year 4 Viking Workshop in Hall

Saturday 9th November - International Women’s Football - England v Germany, 5:30pm

Monday 11^th – Friday 15^th November – Anti-Bullying Week

Monday 11th November - Online Safety Parent Workshop

Friday 15th November - Children in Need

Monday 18^th November - Wednesday 20^th November – Challenge Partners QA Review

Thursday 21^stNovember - Year 6 Handball - Carshalton Boys, 1-3:30pm

Friday 22^nd November - RE Day 2 - Sikhism

Monday 25^th November – Friday 29^th November – Autumn Term Assessment Week

Monday 25^th November - Year 5/6 Sports Hall Athletics Heat 1 - Sutton High, 1-3:30pm

Tuesday 26^th November - Science Quiz, Alexandra Palace

Wednesday 27^th November - Year 5/6 Sports Hall Athletics Heat 2-Wallington Girls, 10-12pm & 1-3pm

DECEMBER

Monday 2^nd December – Christmas decorations up this week!

Tuesday 3^rd December – Year 3 Music Assembly to Parents - TBC

Wednesday 4^th December – Orchestra & Choir Christmas Concert to Parents, 9.15am Please note change of date.

Wednesday 4^th December – Orchestra & Choir Christmas Concert to the school, 10am

Thursday 5^th December – Year 3 Science Museum & Sleepover

Friday 6^th December – Science Day

Monday 9^thDecember - School Council visit to Houses of Parliament

Tuesday 10^th December – Year 3 Music Assembly to Parents

Tuesday 10th December - Rock Steady Concert to Parents

Wednesday 11^th December – Christmas Pantomime for all Year Groups, 9.30am - TBC

Friday 13^th December – Autumn IEP/Provision Maps reviewed and new targets for Spring

Friday 13^th December – Christmas Jumper Day

Friday 13^th December – Y5&6 Christmas Production to the school, 10.45am

Friday 13^th December – Y3&4 Christmas Production to the school, 1.45pm

Monday 16^th December – Y5&6 Christmas Production, 9.15am, 2pm and 7pm

Tuesday 17^th December – Y3&4 Christmas Production, 9.15am, 2pm and 7pm

Wednesday 18^th December – Christmas Dinner, 11.45am – 1.30pm

Wednesday 18^th December – Christmas DVD Morning (PPA Release for all staff from 9am – 12pm)

Wednesday 18^thDecember - Class Christmas Parties, 1.15pm – 3.15pm

Wednesday 18th December - House Point Winners’ - MUFTI Day

Thursday 19th December - End of Term Merit Assembly, 9:15am

Thursday 19^th December – Christmas Carols & Songs in the Hall at 11am

Thursday 19th December - Last Day of Term, school finishes at 2:15pm

Friday 20^th December – Friday 3^rd January – Christmas Holiday

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