CCJ Newsletter 3rd May 2024

Cheam Common Junior Academy

Weekly Newsletter

Friday 3rd May 2024

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

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

School Updates

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!

Secondhand school uniform

If you have any school uniform that your child has outgrown, there are two ways that you can donate this:

To our PTA by emailing: friendssecondhanduniform@gmail.com

To the Sutton Community Uniform Shop. You can find out more information here.

Residentials: Parent Meetings

Year 4: High Ashurst Parent Meeting

Wednesday 8th May (9am and 6pm)

This meeting will also include key information about the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.

Year 5: Devon Parent Meeting

Slides attached here.

Year 6: Isle of Wight Parent Meeting

Slides attached here.

Water shoes suggestion

Summer 1 Curriculum Newsletters and Homework

Please find your child's Curriculum Newsletter below.

This features key information about what they will be learning about this half term.

You can also find Homework Matrixes on these newsletters.

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Charity update

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!

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.

Weekly School and Sporting News Stories

This week at Cheam Common:

🎙 LEO Radio: Throughout the week, we have been starting to train our children in how to use our brand-new radio station. You can check out our children enjoying the music at break times in the video here.

🎾 Year 3/4 Tennis: On Tuesday, some of our Year 3 and 4 children represented Cheam Common in the Sutton Sports Year 3/4 Red Ball Tennis competition, at Purley Sports Club. All children should be proud of themselves, and our children's teams finished 7th and 12th.

⚽ Surrey Cup Semi Final: On Friday afternoon, our Year 6 Girls' Football Team travelled to Cheam Park Team to take on St Mary's in the Surrey Cup Semi Final. It was a tight game... but the team managed to win 3-0, with goals from Jasmine and Issy. This means we are now Surrey Cup Finalists!

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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!

Mushiir (Year 5)

Mushiir took part in a Bee Sports Basketball Tournament, held at Carshalton Boys. He scored the field goals that led to his team winning the trophy. Congratulations, Mushiir!

Isabella (Year 3)

Isabella took her LAMDA Solo and Group Stage 2 examination last month. She received a Distinction in both - well done!

Amara (Year 4)

Amara completed her Hapkido (Korean martial arts) grading last week and passed! She is now a blue belt and also received a medal for her performance!

Krysha (Year 5)

At the weekend, Krysha took part in the Swimathlon, which raises money for Cancer Research and Marie Curie. To take part, Krysha swam 400m in 17 minutes and 59 seconds.

We are so proud of her achievement!

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

2023 - 2024 Term dates

Monday 6th May

Bank holiday

Wednesday 8th May

Year 4: High Ashurst Parent Meeting (9am and 6pm)

Friday 10th May

PTA Salsa Night

Swimming Gala

Monday 13th - Thursday 16th May

Year 6 SATs Week

Thursday 23rd May

Class/team photos

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/team 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.

Salsa Night

Summer Fair

Celebrations, Awards and Stars of the Week

⭐️ Stars of the Week ⭐️

3A - Aamena and George

3F - Alexa and Ellyse

3S - Kylie and Jude

3T - Omer and Thea

4I - Billal and Aanya

4C - Flora and Kayden

4HJ - Lily and Owyn

4M - Samuel and Eryk

5VH - Izzy and Lucas

5G - Nika and Junwoo

5JH - Shriya and Shazain

5M - Ellen and Ethan

6S - James and Grace

6CB - Aadi and Alyssa

6SB - Ben and Elinor

6W - Hafsa and Eliot

🎫 Golden Ticket Winner 🎫

Ji Youl (6SB)

📖 Reading Raffle Winners 📖

Siri (5JH)

Jude (3S)

SEND & Inclusion Updates

Sutton's new SEND Local Offer

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

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

Attention young singers and performers!

The Royal Opera House is now accepting applications to join our Youth Opera programmes for September 2024.

Who are we looking for?

We invite applications from all enthusiastic young singers and performers aged 7 to 11 years old. We particularly welcome applications from boys, those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our programmes. Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

1. a passion for and commitment to singing and good vocal control.

2. an interest in drama and performing skills.

3. the ability to collaborate well with others and follow direction.

How to apply?

Please head to our website - all details on how to apply can be found here

Round 1 audition (Sat 20 July): successful applicants will be invited to a one-hour audition workshop at the Royal Opera House.

Round 2 audition (Sun 21 July): successful applicants from the round 1 auditions will be invited to attend a call back audition, during which the final selections will be made.

What to expect at an in-person audition

Children invited to attend in-person auditions will join 30 other children for a one-hour workshop. This will be led by two of our ROH artists who will run music and drama-based games and singing activities. We aim for our audition workshops to be fun, friendly, and relaxed, and regardless of the outcome, educational and enjoyable for all.

Instrumental Music Lessons with Sutton Music Trust at Cheam Common Junior Primary Academy

Sutton Music Trust provides 1:1, paired and group piano lessons at Cheam Common Junior. Lessons can begin at the start of the school term or after half-term breaks with our specialist tutor.

Lessons will happen during the school day, lasting 20 or 30 minutes, depending on your choice and the lesson times available. Your child will receive a total of 10 lessons per term.

2023/24 lesson costs per term can be found here:

https://suttonmusictrust.org.uk/sutton-music-trust-fees-2023-24/

LESSON BOOKING

To join our waiting list, click on the link below and complete the booking form. We will contact you as soon as it is possible to start lessons on your chosen instrument.

Please note, completing this form does not guarantee lessons. You will stay on the waiting list until we can offer lessons.

Instruments are not included in the lesson fee. You can apply for instrument hire here: https://uksutton.speedadmin.dk/registration/#/instrumenthire

HELP WITH FEES

Reductions may be available for children who receive Free School Meals. If your child does receive Free School Meals, please tell us in your application. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us for more information. Learning to play a musical instrument is a challenging and rewarding experience. I do hope that your child will be able to take advantage of this opportunity.