CCJ Newsletter 23rd May 2025

Cheam Common Junior Academy

Weekly Newsletter

Friday 23rd May 2025

Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8UT

Email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/

Chromebooks: Screentime

We are writing to provide clarity in how we will be using Chromebooks during unstructured times such as wet play, breakfast club, and after-school club. Chromebooks will no longer be available for general use during these periods.

This decision has been made as part of our ongoing efforts to promote a balanced and healthy environment for our students. We want to encourage more interaction, physical activity, and creative play during these times. A key factor in this decision is to help limit passive screentime.

It's helpful to understand the difference between active screentime and passive screentime.

Active Screentime: This involves engaging with content in a way that is interactive, creative, educational, or promotes critical thinking. Examples include using a Chromebook for coding, creating presentations, researching a topic for a project, or using educational apps that require problem-solving.
Passive Screentime: This typically involves consuming content without significant interaction or creative output. Examples include watching videos, Browse social media aimlessly, or playing games that require little critical thinking or physical input.

While Chromebooks are invaluable tools for active screentime within the curriculum and for specific educational tasks, we have observed that their use during less structured times often falls into the category of passive screentime.

By removing the option of Chromebooks during wet play, breakfast club, and after-school club, we aim to encourage children to engage in alternative activities such as reading, drawing, playing board games, interacting with their peers, or participating in organised physical activities where available.

Please note that Chromebooks can continue to be used at home at parents discretion.

Sports Day - save the date

Tuesday 1st July

Please note our back up date of Thursday 10th July in case of bad weather.

Class/team photos - second date

All remaining class and team photos will take place on Wednesday 11th June - including 5G, 6B and 6W.

New dates

Please see the 'Upcoming dates' section below for lots of our Summer Term dates.

NEW Summer 2 Curriculum Newsletters

You can find out about what your child will be learning in the second half of the Summer Term by looking at their Curriculum Newsletters below.

You will also find Homework Matrix information on these.

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Summer PE timetables

Thank you for your continued patience with our changing PE timetables. We hope you understand that these changes are made to ensure that every one of our children receive their two hours of PE every week, as well as managing swimming, Forest School, music, as well as so much more!

PE timetables - changes for first week back

Due to a busy first week back after half term, some classes will have PE on different days. You will have been contacted if your child's class is affected by this.

The classes affected are 4H, 5I, 5H and Year 6.

Ada Lovelace (1).pdf

Maths Week Competition (23rd-27th June)

Between Monday 23rd and Friday 27th June, we will be celebrating Maths Week London.

All children are invited to take part in our LEO-wide competition about famous historical mathematicians. You can choose from either Ada Lovelace or Albert Einstein, and complete an activity about their life.

There are activities for all ages, from Nursery to Year 6.

<-- See the poster here for more information about Ada Lovelace.

See the poster here for more information about Albert Einstein. -->

Albert Einstein (1).pdf

School Updates

Spaces available in Jamcoding!

Book a Monday slot here.

Book a Tuesday slot here.

CCJ Careers Fair

Monday 30th June

We are excited to announce the date of our second ever CCJ Careers Fair on Monday 30th June (1-3pm).

As we did last year, we would like to invite parents to partake in this Careers Fair. If you would be willing to give up your afternoon to come in and speak to classes about your career, please complete this Google Form.

We recognise that this date is far in advance. If your plans change, please do not worry. This is simply a register of interest.

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.

School lunches

You can see Summer Term options here.

Weekly School and Sporting News Stories

Check out what our children have been up to this week at Cheam Common Junior Academy!

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.

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.

Curriculum Newsletters and Home Learning

Summer 2 Curriculum Newsletter and Homework Matrixes

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Summer 2 Spelling Overviews

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

School Achievements

⭐️ Star of the Week Awards ⭐️

This week's LEO Explorer Value is 'Forward-thinking'.

3B - Alice and Bella

3F - Christy and Marcus

3S - Cian and Molly

3T - Kanusha and Haris

4H - Scarlett and Ellyse

4F - Evan and Kylie

4HJ - Amrik and Ananya

4M - Ethan and Soojin

5I - Maryam and Aliza

5D - Saumiya and Molly

5G - Tom and Sofia

5H - Quinton and Nyah

6W - Isaac and Damla

6B - Thashvin and Arraya

6C - Charlotte and Daniel M

6S - Zeri and Shazain

🎫 Golden Ticket Winner: Mason (5D)

📖 Reading Raffle Winner: Leah S (4HJ) 📖

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.

Harriette (Year 4)

Harriette won the TOP GIRL from the Bracknell Junior Chess Tournament U10 (winning 4 out of 5 games) at the weekend. She has now qualified for EJCOA National Youth Championship in July!

Daniel, Leo, Alex and Jonathon (Year 3)

Daniel, Leo, Jonathan and Alex played in their very first cricket match for the Worcester Park Lions Under-9s. Although the team didn’t win, it was a fantastic introduction to cricket, and all the boys had a great time on the field! We are so proud of you.

Scarlett (Year 5)

Scarlett has proudly won a bronze medal at her club championships and was further awarded the ‘Hard Worker Achievement Award’. Well done!

Martha (Year 4)

Martha Beck has moved up to Stage 7 in her swimming class at Cheam Leisure Centre. We are proud of you, well done Martha!

Hannah (Year 4)

Hannah and her football team took part in a tournament over the weekend, and managed to achieve four wins and two draws! What an achievement!

Callum (Year 3)

Callum's football team had their end-of-season awards yesterday and he was awarded 'Manager's Player of the Season'. Well done!

Chloe (Year 5)

Last Saturday, Chloe (and many of our amazing children) took part in the Pure Vibez annual dance show at the Leatherhead Theatre. They have been practising their street dance routines for the better part of a year in preparation. Well done!

Pure Vibes Group

"I would just like to send a message on behalf of the amazing dance teachers, many proud parents, grandparents and family members to congratulate all of the children from both the infants and juniors who took part in their annual dance show at Leatherhead theatre on Saturday. “Take it to the Streetz” They shone like the bright stars that they are! With the help and guidance from their amazing dance teachers and the endless hours of practising both at home and in the studio to display all their hard work and dedication on that stage. The performances they put out were nothing short of outstanding, as well as their behaviour both on and off of the stage and they should be so proud of themselves, the dance school and their families all proud. Well done children. You're all amazing little stars ."

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.

Summer Term Dates

Please find below all the key dates and times for the Summer Term.

PTA events are shown in this colour. Please see below for more details.

New dates

2024 - 2025 Term dates

Monday 26th - Friday 30th May: Half term

Sunday 1st - Thursday 5th June: Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential Trip 1

Monday 2nd June: Year 3 Swimming Session 4/8

Tuesday 3rd June: Year 5 Forest School starts

Tuesday 3rd June: Year 4 MTC assessments being completed

Wednesday 4th June: Year 4 Viking Day

Wednesday 4th June: 'Kindness Rocks' Workshop @ Epsom College

Thursday 5th - Monday 9th June: Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential Trip 2

Thursday 5th June: Year 2 and 3 Disco (3:30-4:30pm)

Year 4 and 5 Disco (4:45-5:45pm)

Monday 9th June: Year 3 Swimming Session 5/8

Tuesday 10th June: Year 3 PenPal Literacy Festival (36x Y3 children)

Wednesday 11th June: Big Sing Performance @ St Andrew's Church, Cheam

Wednesday 11th June: Class/team photos day #2

Monday 16th June: Year 3 Swimming Session 6/8

Thursday 19th June: LEO Swimming Gala @ ACS Cobham

Friday 20th June: Culture and Heritage Day (organised by the wonderful Sama and Melinda, Y4)

Monday 23rd June: Year 3 Swimming Session 7/8

Monday 23rd June: Year 3 Open Afternoon (2:15-3pm)

Monday 23rd - Friday 27th June: London Maths Week

Tuesday 24th June: Year 5 Hogsmill Local Environment Walk (2 classes)

Tuesday 24th June: Year 4 Fairfields Hall Concert

Wednesday 25th June: Year 5 Hogsmill Local Environment Walk (2 classes)

Friday 27th June: Year 3 Egyptian Day

Friday 27th June: Oliver Twist Production

Friday 27th June: Year 6 Fiver Challenge

Monday 30th June: Year 3 Swimming Session 8/8

Monday 30th June: CCJ Careers Fair (PM)

Tuesday 1st July: Sports Day

Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th July: Year 4 High Ashurst Residential

Monday 7th - Friday 11th July: Arts Week

Wednesday 9th July: Arts Showcase

Thursday 10th July: Back up Sports Day (in case of bad weather)

Thursday 10th July: Gym and Cheerleading Showcase (6pm) *more information coming soon*

Friday 11th July: End of year reports sent home

Saturday 12th July: Summer Fair

Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th July: Year 6 Summer Production

Thursday 17th July: Year 6 Leavers' Party

Friday 18th July: Last day of term

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

Cognus Therapies

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming parent workshop and training on developing essential independence skills! We hope that this session will equip you with strategies to support your child in everyday tasks, such as dressing, using cutlery, organizing belongings, and following routines.

Led by experienced occupational therapists, our sessions will explore ways to build your child’s confidence, motor skills, and problem-solving abilities, making daily activities easier and more enjoyable. Whether your child struggles with fine motor tasks, initiating tasks, or sequencing activities, we’ll provide tailored advice to help them succeed.

Please see below the dates and booking links:

13/06/2025 12:00 Cantium House

Building independence skills in our children

Book here

Click the image above for further information!

Sutton's SEND Local Offer

Please follow this link to Sutton's new SEND Local Offer

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.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Update

Local Activities and Events - General Information

Water shoes

If you would like to purchase water shoes ahead of your child's trip to the Isle of Wight, a local company is putting on a special discount for LEO schools. Please see the flyer here.