Cheam Common Junior Academy
Weekly Newsletter
Friday 19th May 2023
Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8UT
Email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/
School Updates
Sports Day
Tuesday 20th June
On Tuesday 20th June, we will be running our Sports Day at the Scout Hut.
Year 3 and 4: Approximately 9:30 - 11:30am
Year 5 and 6: Approximately 1-3pm
Children will be reminded of their house colour before half term and should wear a top of that colour.
Elm = Green Willow = Yellow Oak = Red Pine = Blue
They should also bring a water bottle and weather-dependent clothing and items (e.g. suncream, sunhat). Parents are welcome to come along and spectate. However, we do ask that they stay in their allocated area for safeguarding reasons.
LEO Children's Market
Sunday 11th June
On Sunday 11th June, LEO will be running our Children's Market.
What is the Children's Market?
It is simply a market run by children for children! We have recognised the entrepreneurial skills of many of our students and thought we would give them the opportunity to run their own business for the day. The children will take responsibility for their business idea, planning, organising, setting up, selling, handling money, working out change and clearing up at the end. They will also have the opportunity to promote their stall over the PA system, developing their confidence in public speaking and selling their products.
If your child is interested in running their own stall, you can find out more information here and sign up here.
Uniform and Water bottles
As the weather is getting warmer, please ensure that your child is bringing a water bottle to school each day. On hotter days, they may require sunhats and suncream.
Additionally, please ensure your child is in full school uniform, including tie and appropriate shoes for school. If your child has a morning club, they will need to bring their school uniform to change into afterwards.
What Music Means to Me!
These can be brought into school or shared on Google Classroom before Friday 16th June.
Conversation Cafe
Omer's River Campaign
Omer (5M) has been researching and reading all about the current pollution crisis in British rivers and has taken it upon himself to help raise money for the Rivers Trust. If you would like to sponsor him (even £2), he would be incredibly grateful.
We are so proud of Omer for being dedicated to something that he is passionate about. Well done!
PE Uniform Consultation
We are currently in the process of considering phasing in a change to the existing PE uniform at Cheam Common Junior Academy. We have been busy re-designing with our current uniform providers. As such, we are asking for the opinions of the students, the school council, as well as parents and carers, as to whether they/you would like these changes to be introduced.
Games and PE are compulsory subjects under the National Curriculum and pupils should come to school equipped to take part in all lessons.
We believe our PE uniform should instil a sense of identity, pride and belonging at Cheam Common Junior Academy, as well as ensuring our students are comfortable whilst maintaining high standards and consistency of the uniform when it is being worn.
As our students now come into school wearing their PE Kits at least twice a week, (sometimes more depending on clubs and sporting fixtures) we feel that this change would not only benefit the children in being proud and comfortable in their kits but also the parents in helping to keep the costs of purchasing uniform to a minimum. The PE kit would also be worn for day trips.
As a trust, we remain focused on sustainability and as such, the Friends at Cheam Common Academies will continue to offer a range of second hand uniforms.
The new PE Kit would comprise of a white t-shirt (logo optional), red shorts or black tracksuit bottoms. We would also be introducing a new, optional,lightweight sports’ top in black. A similar style tracksuit bottom may also be available.
These items would be available from Schoolwear Inc. Please also see our website for more information on uniform suppliers.
Please use the attached form to provide your feedback on the proposed new PE uniform by 26th May 2023.
Our Book Wishlist!
This week, with an idea formed by Sahanna (4F), 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.
Digital Technology across LEO: Parent Survey
As you may be aware, staff across LEO Academy Trust have been working with Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith on a research project investigating the impact of the way we use digital technology across our schools.
As part of this research, it is important that everyone who is part of the LEO community has the opportunity to contribute their views and experiences.
If you would like to take part in the survey, you can do so here.
JamCoding over Half Term
We are pleased to announce that, due to the popularity of the two JamCoding clubs that we are running at Cheam Common Junior Academy, a half term club has also been set up.
See all details on the poster.
Weekly School and Sporting News Stories
It was another busy week of events at Cheam Common!
✂️ Bethany’s hair donation! We are so proud of Bethany (Year 6) who made the decision to grow her hair long then donate it to charity. What an incredible to show dedication and empathy.
🏏 Trip to the Kia Oval: On Monday, some of our Year 3, 4 and 5 students enjoyed a trip to the Oval to take part in lots of different sporting activities. They took part in cricket and football games, had a go at bowling games and even got their faces painted!
🏏 Y5/6 Girls’ Cricket Tournament: On Monday, some of our Year 6 girls travelled to Purley to take part in a cricket tournament against local schools.
🏞 Year 6 River Trips: Our Year 6s have been the Hogsmill River this week to learn about a local area for their Geography unit.
🎓 Brilliant Club Graduation: On Wednesday, members of our Brilliant Club travelled to St Catherine’s College (University of Oxford) for their graduation ceremony. They had a tour of the grounds and shared their experiences with other students.
🎾 Y3/4 Tennis Tournament: On Wednesday afternoon, some of our Year 3 and 4 children took part in a tennis tournament.
🏌♀️Y3/4 Golf Tournament: On Thursday afternoon, some of our Year 3 and 4 students took part in a mini-golf festival.
🍔 Year 6 McDonalds Fun Day: On Friday, thirty of our Year 6 students travelled to Purley to take part in the McDonalds Fun Day, put on by the Sutton and Croydon Metropolitan Forces. They took part in various activities: boxing, football, inflatables, dance and a chance to visit some emergency service vehicles. Our Boys' Football Team took part in a tournament on the day and won! 🏆
🏏 Year 6 Boys' Cricket Tournament: On Friday afternoon, our Year 6 Boys' Cricket Team took part in a 'Hundred' style cricket tournament at Sutton Cricket Club.
Spring and Summer Dates
Please find below all the key dates and times for the next few weeks of the Spring Term and the Summer Term.
PTA events are shown in this colour. Please see below for more details.
*NEW DATES ADDED*
Friday 26th May
MUFTI Day: Rainbow Raffle (see below)
Monday 29th May - Friday 2nd June
Half Term
Sunday 4th - Thursday 8th June
Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential (Trip 1)
Monday 5th June
INSET Day
Thursday 8th June
Year 4 and 5 Disco
Friday 9th June
Reception and Year 1, 2 and 3 Disco
Thursday 8th - Monday 12th June
Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential (Trip 2)
Sunday 11th June
LEO Children's Market
Tuesday 13th June (am)
KS2 Big Sing Concert @ St Andrew's Church
Tuesday 20th June
Sports Day (17th July - alternative date in case of bad weather)
Wednesday 21st - Friday 23rd June
Year 4 High Ashurst Residential
Thursday 29th June
Year 6 Fiver Challenge
Friday 30th June
Year 3 Egyptian Day
Monday 10th July
Children meet their new teacher
Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th July
Year 6 Summer Productions (9:30am, 1:45pm and 6pm)
Friday 14th July
MUFTI Day: Tombola donations
Saturday 15th July
CCI and CCJ Summer Fair
Monday 17th July (am)
Summer Rocksteady Concert to parents - 9:15am
Monday 17th July (pm)
Staff vs Pupils Sports Matches (Boys' Football, Girls' Football, Netball)
Tuesday 18th July (am)
Horton Park MiniGolf Trip for Golden Ticket Winners
Wednesday 19th July (am)
Merit Assembly
Wednesday 19th July (pm)
Year 3-5 End-of-year parties
Thursday 20th July
Year 6 Leavers' Celebrations
Friday 21st July
Last day of term (school day finishes at 2:05pm)
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 Discos
In the summer term, the Friends of Cheam Common have organised the next set of discos!
Thursday 8th June - Year 4 and 5
Friday 9th June
- Reception and Year 1 (3:30-4:30pm)
- Year 2 and 3 (4:45-5:45pm)
You can purchase tickets here.
Summer Events: Rainbow Raffle and Summer Fair
Celebrations, Awards and Stars of the Week
Excellent Learners of the Week
3A - Lilly-Rose
3F - Rewa
3M - Marnie
3S - Christopher
4I - Saathvik
4CB - Bella
4F - Isaac
4SB - Arraya
5H - Woody
5E - Avuykt
5G - Jayden K
5M - Ji-in
6S - Eva
6C - Lola
6T - Zubair
6W - Thomas LP
PRIDE Ambassadors of the Week
3A - Anish M
3F - Robert
3M - Keya
3S - Millie
4I - Joe
4CB - Jenny
4F - Emily
4SB - Seb
5H - Eliot
5E - Charlotte
5G - Skyler
5M - Rex
6S - Zachary
6C - Ezel
6T - Sheryl
6W - Yushu
Doodle Achievements
Top Doodle Maths Classes:
1st - 4SB 2nd - 3M 3rd - 4F
Top Doodle English Classes:
1st - 4CB 2nd - 4SB 3rd - 4F
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:
Sofie (4CB) - 500 day streak (English)
Cristina (4F) - 600 day streak (English)
Times Tables Rockstars Achievements
1st - 3M 2nd - 4CB 3rd - 3A
Year 3: Kiaan (3M) Year 4: Shailyn (4CB) Year 5: Ji-in (5M) Year 6: N/A
SEND & Inclusion Updates
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
For parents of pupils with SEN
Please click here for more information on how parents can be supported with the behaviour and understanding of their children. The courses that are available are as follows:
Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities
Care for the Family
Adapt to Learn
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.
‘Small Change, Big Difference’ Parent Group for parents of children with a diagnosis of autism.'
We are also looking to host another Small Change, Big Difference course with Adapt to Learn. For those that are unfamiliar with this course, we run this as an alternative to the Early Bird programme. Some information about this is below. If you are interested in attending this course, please email: sutton@nas.org.uk and we'll be in touch.
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.
During the sessions, parents will be given the opportunity to make connections, gain support and feel less isolated.
Each course comprises of four x 1.5-hour sessions and will cover a range of topics.
Click the image above for further information!
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.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Update
Local Activities and Events - General Information
Future term dates
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