Cheam Common Junior Academy
Weekly Newsletter
Friday 10th May 2024
Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8UT
Email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/
School Updates
Goodbye, Mrs Madia!
Today, we said goodbye to the wonderful Mrs Madia, who is relocating with her family to Dubai.
Mrs Madia has spent three years with us at Cheam Common and we are so sad to see her go. The children of 5M have been spoiling her all day and are looking forward to her coming back for class photos (18th June!)
Mrs Madia wanted to leave a parting gift to our children and has purchased a huge selection of books from our wishlist to donate to the school.
Thank you for everything, Mrs Madia!
Congratulations, Miss Austin!
We are overjoyed to announce that Miss Austin has given birth to a beautiful baby girl. Josie arrived early last Friday morning and weighed a healthy 6 pounds 11 ounces.
We are so happy for both Miss Austin and her new family, and can't wait to meet the little one.
LEO Radio
We are sure you will have heard from your children that we have started our very own school radio station this week! We welcomed into school, Russell Prue, who has been training teachers and children in how the radio station works.
We received over 170 requests from children in Years 3, 4 and 5 to take part in a training session after school. These sessions were limited to sixteen children per day so were chosen randomly. Every child in school will have an opportunity to work on the radio in the coming months.
Tuesday: Live show Wednesday: CCJ Sports broadcast Thursday: Live show
🎵 Amazon Music 🎵
Pupils across the school started by requesting the songs they would like to be part of the radio station. If any parents would like to donate to our Amazon fund to purchase music for the radio then please gift any amount you can on an Amazon E-Gift Card to ccjradio@leoacademytrust.co.uk We would be very grateful.
Food bank collection - volunteers
Thank you to the families who brought in donations for DONS Local Action Group today. It is incredible to see such empathy being demonstrated and modelled to our children.
We are hoping to organise food bank donations dropoffs weekly in the summer term. However, this would require a few helpful volunteers to collect and organise these donations.
If you are interested in giving up a little time and would like us to put you in touch with these organisers, please complete this short Google Form.
Thank you in advance!
Residentials: Parent Meetings
Year 4: High Ashurst Parent Meeting
Year 5: Devon Parent Meeting
Year 6: Isle of Wight Parent Meeting
Summer 1 Curriculum Newsletters and Homework
Thea's mum's incredible 100 Miler May!
We were so impressed to hear that Thea's mum (Year 6) is walking 100 miles throughout May in order to raise money for Cancer Research.
If you would like to donate to this fantastic cause, you can do so here!
Miss Gunner and Mrs Hart take on the Marsden March
If you are attending the Marsden March this weekend, you may spot some familiar faces.
Miss Gunner, Mrs Hart, Mrs Townsend and Miss Thorndycraft are taking on the gruelling walk to raise money and support for the incredible Royal Marsden Hospital; a cause close to their hearts.
If you wish to sponsor them, you can do so here.
Pupil Premium Funding
Instrumental Music Lessons
Cheam Common Junior & Sutton Music Trust School Peripatetic Lessons (1).pdfOur 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:
🏓 Table Tennis Tournament: On Tuesday and Thursday, children across the school represented Cheam Common in Sutton Borough Table Tennis Tournaments. They played different of forms of table tennis and learned new skills.
⚽ Year 3 Boys' LEO Tournament: On Wednesday afternoon, our Year 3 Boys' Football Team took part in the last stage of their Wednesday afternoon tournaments, and competed in the final against Cheam Park Farm. It was an incredibly tight game which ended in the boys narrowly losing 2-1.
🗺 Orienteering Festival: On Thursday afternoon, some of our Year 3 and 4 children travelled to Barrow Hedges to take part in a Sutton Orienteering Festival. All children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and had fun working in teams and learning a new skill.
🏃🏽♀️ Primary Fitness Games: On Friday morning, ten of our Year 5 and 6 girls took part in the Primary Fitness Games at Seaton House. We finished 11th and 13th in the competition and returned to school thoroughly tired out! Well done on an excellent effort, girls!
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!
Bella (Year 3)
Last weekend, Bella competed at the ‘Bright Star Dance Festival’ in Farnham. She had a great weekend being awarded two 1st, one 2nd and two 3rd places.
Logan
Logan has moved up from a yellow belt to a green belt in Hapkido.
What an achievement!
Bethany (Year 5)
Bethany won a gold medal in her gymnastics competition last weekend (for combined vault and floor work). She has been practising a lot and was really pleased with her medal!
Amara (Year 4)
Check out this incredible piece of homework by Amara. She wanted to create a home-drawn diagram to show the photosynthesis process.
Charlotte (Year 6)
Charlotte received a Highly Commended Performance certificate for her first solo performance of the Sutton Young Musician of the Year Junior Masterclass 2024!
VID20240504115616 - Yi L.mp4Ewan (Year 6) and Sean (Year 4)
Ewan and Sean were both members of the 7 aside football team, 'Dodgers', who won the New Malden Little League Cup trophy at the end of April.
Juno (Year 4)
Last weekend Juno competed in the Sutton Gymnastics Academy competition achieving first place in the Advanced 9-11 year olds category. Additionally, she was singled out by the club coaches and recognised in her class with the “hard worker” award.
Harriette (Year 3)
Harriette played the Delancy UK Chess Challenge (Surrey U8G), she won 5 games out of 6 and got a medal, she is qualified to enroll the 2nd round of Southern England Gigafinal.
Aaralyn (Year 6)
Aaralyn has been taking part in the Once Upon A Dream poetry competition. Children between 7-12 are welcome to enter and can find out more information here.
Greek Mythology Club
Some of our fantastic Year 6s have taken it upon themselves to set up a Greek Mythology Club this year. The club is going from strength to strength and the children created this poster to advertise it. We are so impressed with their imagination and commitment.
Summer Term Dates
Please find below all the key dates and times for next week and for the Summer Term.
PTA events are shown in this colour. Please see below for more details.
New dates
Monday 13th - Thursday 16th May
Year 6 SATs Week
Friday 17th May
Year 6 trip to Cuddington Park
MUFTI - Children to bring in rainbow tombola items (see information below)
Thursday 23rd May
Team photos
Outdoor Classroom Day
Friday 24th May
Year 5 Greek Day
Monday 27th - Friday 31st May
May Half Term
Sunday 2nd - Thursday 6th June
Year 6 Residential: Isle of Wight Trip 1
Monday 3rd June
INSET Day
Thursday 6th June - Monday 10th June
Year 6 Residential: Isle of Wight Trip 2
Monday 17th June
Year 3 Coffee Afternoon and Lesson Showcase
Tuesday 18th June
Class photos
Wednesday 26th - Friday 28th June
Year 4 Residential: High Ashurst
Wednesday 3rd July
Year 3, 4 and 5 Sports Day
Tuesday 9th July
Year 6 Sports Day
Year 3 Summer Drumming Performances
Wednesday 10th July
CCJ Careers Fair
Friday 12th July
Summer Term Rocksteady Performances (AM)
Saturday 13th July
Summer Fair
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.
Summer Fair
Celebrations, Awards and Stars of the Week
⭐️ Stars of the Week ⭐️
3A - Lara and Melinda
3F - Shivansh and Anna
3S - Sarrinah and Min Ah
3T - Maya and Ahmet-Kerim
4I - Annabel and Sofia
4C - Isobel and Keya
4HJ - Tommy and Lottie
4M - Margot and Edward
5VH - Saathvik and Bobby
5G - Cyrus and Aadya
5JH - Hoon and Natalie
5M - Charlotte and Kaylie
6S - Evan and Jemimah
6CB - Jiwoo and Karunya
6SB - Ernest and Tippi
6W - Shi Woo and Sofia
🎫 Golden Ticket Winner 🎫
Mildred (5M)
📖 Reading Raffle Winners 📖
Kaylie (5M)
Casper (4C)
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 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
Spring: Activities to do
Therapies Spring Programme (1).pdf
Mental Health and Wellbeing Update
Local Activities and Events - General Information
Unleash your child's inner champion at LEO Sports' action-packed Multi-Activity Camp!
Dates: Tuesday 28th May to Friday 31st May
Times: 9am-3pm
Activities: Gymnastics, Dance, Cheerleading and more!
Cost: £18 per day
Age: For pupils in years 1-6
Bring a packed lunch.
Your kids will have a blast learning new skills, making new friends, and getting active!
Limited spaces available, so book early to avoid disappointment!
To book please register an account via LEO Sports Camps Clubs Buddy. The registration is in two steps. Firstly, the parent/guardian needs to click 'Register' and complete their details on the Parent Form, and then complete the Child Registration Form on the next page. Once both pages are complete you can then click 'Add Another Child' or finish the process of booking your place at your required venue.
Payment can be made via debit or credit card.
Alternatively you may pay using the Government's Tax-free Childcare or other childcare providers. Tax-free Childcare - saves you 20% when paying through the Government website. Please indicate this at the time of booking by clicking the 'Pay By Voucher' option.
For any information, you can email sportscamps@leoacademytrust.co.uk
Future term dates
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