World Book Day

We will be celebrating World Book Day on Friday 3rd March. This is due to the planned NEU Industrial Action on Thursday 2nd March. We did not want any children to miss out due to strike action so have made the decision to celebrate on the Friday.

We are inviting all children to dress up as their favourite book character next Friday - we cannot wait to see their outfits! 

LEO Competition - Story in a shoebox

We are inviting children to create a story in a shoebox. Bring to life a scene from your favourite book or a memorable moment and transform it into a decorative diorama. Grab yourself an old shoebox, coloured paper pens, pencils and even paint and start creating a 3D scene. Please bring them into school - we'd love to see them!

New Homework Matrixes

Please see our updated Homework Matrixes for Spring 2. We have added some extra activities that your children may wish to complete, including some World Book Day-themed activities. 

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Conversation Cafe

SDG Finalists - BETT 2023

Secondhand books and board games

Do you have any secondhand books or board games that you no longer need?  At Cheam Common, we would appreciate donations of any of these items. Books are always appreciated and board games are extremely useful, especially during wet play! Simply drop these into the office or ask your child to hand them to their class teacher. Thank you for your support in advance!

On Wednesday, we were visited by Ottavio and Dario (a.k.a. Tanzii TV). The children had an exciting and fitness-filled assembly in the morning, followed by workouts in classes and year groups. As 5G had been following Tanzii TV for some time, they were invited to be filmed in their classrooms doing a workout. Some of our children even had personalised workouts and were filmed for Tanzii TV's Youtube Channel. We'll keep you updated when these videos are posted.

Check out a recap of the day here!

Aaralyn's Deforestation Video

Y5/6 Netball League Match

Y3/4 Climbing Festival 

Ten of our Year 3 and 4 children were chosen by their teachers to attend a Y3/4 Climbing Festival earlier this week. This was due to their fantastic behaviour in class and acting as role models for their peers. These children were introduced to a number of games and skills, and had a go on the bouldering walls. Well done, everyone!

Thinking Day

On Wednesday, some of our children celebrated World Thinking Day. This is a day for Scouts, Guides,  Girl Scouts and anyone in the Scouting community to think of others around the world, and demonstrate empathy and gratitude. Children are encouraged to wear their uniform to school to celebrate Thinking Day.

DfE Filming

On Thursday, we were visited by the Department for Education, who were filming a short film about our Chromebook Programme and how we use assistive technology to support our pupils. Miss Govier and some pupils in 5G took part in filming.

As the start of Spring Term can be incredibly busy, we have collated all the important dates for your diary. Please find below all the key dates and times for the next few weeks of the Spring Term.

Secondhand Uniform Sales

Excellent Learners of the Week

PRIDE Ambassadors of the Week

Top Doodle Maths Classes:

1st - 4CB 2nd - 6K (set) 3rd - 4SB

Top Doodle English Classes:

1st - 4CB 2nd - 3M 3rd - 6S

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:

Lucy (3F) - 900 day streak (Maths)

Kayden (3M) - 100 day streak (Maths and English)

Isobel (3M) - 600 day streak (English)

Sofie (4CB) - 400 day streak (Maths and English)

Aleeza (4F) - 800 day streak (English)

Rea (5E) - 400 day streak (Maths)

Sofia (5H) - 900 day streak (Maths)

Rory (5H) - 900 day streak (English)

Samuel (6S) - 900 day streak (Maths and English)

1st - 4I 2nd - 4F 3rd - 4SB

Year 3: Yug (3S)      Year 4:  Colin (4F)    Year 5: Rashad (5M)    Year 6: Angie (6T)

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

Support for ADHD and ASD

​Small Change, Big Difference - four week course (runs once a week on a Tuesday), starting Tuesday 28th February 2023 (In person event)

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.  

To sign up visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/small-change-big-difference-learning-course-for-parents-tickets-382427239167 

For parents of pupils with SEN

The Sutton Health Foundation: The Lucky Ones