Cheam Common Juniors Weekly Newsletter
Cheam Common Juniors Weekly Newsletter
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Friday 05th November 2021
Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park KT4 8UT
Email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/
Welcome to our weekly newsletter!
Welcome to our weekly newsletter!
Weekly News Updates
Weekly News Updates
Welcome Back Cheam Common Junior Academy
Welcome Back Cheam Common Junior Academy
Welcome back to all parents, children and families. We hope that you have had a lovely, well deserved half term break! Already, children have come back into school full of excitement and enthusiasm, ready to work hard in all areas of their learning. All of our wonderful staff have been busy behind the scenes planning an array of exciting learning opportunities and are looking forward to working closely with parents again to ensure a really successful Autumn term for every child.
Welcome back to all parents, children and families. We hope that you have had a lovely, well deserved half term break! Already, children have come back into school full of excitement and enthusiasm, ready to work hard in all areas of their learning. All of our wonderful staff have been busy behind the scenes planning an array of exciting learning opportunities and are looking forward to working closely with parents again to ensure a really successful Autumn term for every child.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher or speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team via the School Office.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher or speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team via the School Office.
Charity, Mufti Day and Themed Events Update
Charity, Mufti Day and Themed Events Update
As we enter Autumn 2 term, we wish to acknowledge that across the school, we have incorporated a range of events into our curriculum. Some of which involve dressing up or raising money.
As we enter Autumn 2 term, we wish to acknowledge that across the school, we have incorporated a range of events into our curriculum. Some of which involve dressing up or raising money.
We would like to reassure you that donations towards charities are voluntary and that themes for charity days are set by the charity not the school.
We would like to reassure you that donations towards charities are voluntary and that themes for charity days are set by the charity not the school.
Please note you do not need to purchase specific costumes for these events and if you are unable to provide a costume for your child, please speak to your class teacher for ideas.
Please note you do not need to purchase specific costumes for these events and if you are unable to provide a costume for your child, please speak to your class teacher for ideas.
Going forwards, should you wish to donate to any themed day or charity event, we will now be providing an online QR code for you to add contributions, as we move towards a cashless school.
Remembrance Day - 11th November 2021
Remembrance Day - 11th November 2021
In order to commemorate and honour armed forces members who died in the line of duty during the First World War, Cheam Common Junior will be holding a special 2 minute silence at 11am on Thursday 11th November.
Children from our School Council will also be selling Poppies and various other Remembrance Day items in order to raise money for charity those affected by war.
These will be sold during Break Times in the main playground. Should your child wish to purchase a poppy or any other item on sale, they can bring in £1 to donate directly via the charity boxes provided.
Children will also be coming round to class throughout the week.
Autumn 2 Curriculum Updates
Autumn 2 Curriculum Updates
This week, children have been excited to start their new learning topics. With a range of activities as part of their entry points, children have been excited and cannot wait to learn more.
This week, children have been excited to start their new learning topics. With a range of activities as part of their entry points, children have been excited and cannot wait to learn more.
Click here to see our curriculum overview for the year.
For an overview for each year group, click the link below.
Year 3 - Scavengers and Settlers Knowledge Organiser and Homework Matrix
Year 4 - The Great, The Bold, The Brave - Ancient Romans Knowledge Organiser and Homework Matrix
Year 5 - The Great, The Bold, The Brave - Ancient Greeks Knowledge Organiser and Homework Matrix
Year 6 - AD900 - Ancient Civilisations Knowledge Organiser and Homework Matrix
Cheam Common Junior School Office Announcements
Cheam Common Junior School Office Announcements
Please join us in welcoming our brand new office team: Mrs Martin & Mrs Jekan. We are very excited for them both to be joining our team and are looking forward to the amazing work they will do throughout the year.
From November 02nd, the Cheam Common Junior office will now be open from 08:00am - 4:30pm everyday. Should you wish to contact the office outside of these hours, please either leave a message on the school answering phone or via via the school office email, where a member of staff will get back to you at the nearest available opportunity
Year 5 & 5 Bikeability
Year 5 & 5 Bikeability
Currently, we still have three outstanding spaces left for our final Bikeability course next week. If your child is in Year 5 or 6 and you wish for them to develop their skills on the bike as well being road safety proficient, you can sign up using the link here. You will receive an email if your child's space has been confirmed.
Parking & Road Restrictions on Kingsmead Avenue
Parking & Road Restrictions on Kingsmead Avenue
From Monday 01st November 2021, road restrictions will be enforced via the use of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras as part of the Sutton Schools Streets Scheme.
There will not be any physical barriers preventing vehicles from entering so there will be no impact on emergency vehicles. The school street will operate between 8.15-9.00am and 2.45-3.30pm only on Monday to Friday inclusive during school term time only.
For further information, please find a copy of the letter attached here. The letter includes important information about Knolls Close, Abingdon Close and Kingsmead Avenue between Dalmeny Road and Balmoral Road.
Dates and Upcoming Events!
Dates and Upcoming Events!
Christmas Carols Performances at Cheam Common Junior
Christmas Carols Performances at Cheam Common Junior
This year we are pleased to invite you to watch your child perform as part of a class Christmas Carol Concert. Children will perform alongside another year group class, singing a range of traditional and modern Christmas inspired songs and carols.
Each performance will take place during the school day. However, if you are unable to attend the allocated time, a pre-recorded performance will be available after the live show. Performances will be in the school hall and children can dress wearing their Christmas Jumpers.
In order to limit the spread of Covid, we would request that a maximum of two adults attend the concert and we suggest that you may wish to wear masks during the performance.
Tickets for each performance will be released w/c 22nd November.
Please see below dates and times for the performances:
Monday 13th December
09:15am - 3A & 3S
11:00am - 3H & 3M
1:30pm - 4S & 4F
2:30pm - 4J & 4B
Tuesday 14th December
09:15am - 5I & 5M
11:00am - 5K & 5G
1:30pm - 6K & 6H
2:30pm - 6C & 6W
Dates for your Diary!
Dates for your Diary!
Diwali
Diwali
04th November
04th November
Fireworks Night
Fireworks Night
05th November
05th November
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day
11th November
11th November
Friends of Cheam Common Disco
Friends of Cheam Common Disco
12th November
12th November
Anti Bullying Week
Anti Bullying Week
Week commencing 15th November
Week commencing 15th November
Children in Need
Children in Need
19th November
19th November
Christmas Jumper Day/Rudolph Run
Christmas Jumper Day/Rudolph Run
10th December
10th December
Christmas Carol Concerts
Christmas Carol Concerts
13th & 14th December
13th & 14th December
End of Term
End of Term
17th December
17th December
A Week in Pictures at Cheam Common Junior Academy
A Week in Pictures at Cheam Common Junior Academy
'Go Outrageously Orange' for Maggie's at the Royal Marsden!
'Go Outrageously Orange' for Maggie's at the Royal Marsden!
LEO Academy has partnered with Maggie’s at The Royal Marsden to help raise funds by asking children to come to school dressed in orange. We are thrilled by the colourful ensembles children have come to school wearing. Thank you to all the children, parents and families for their support!
If you wish to donate directly, please visit our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/leo-academy-trust-goo
Diwali Celebrations at Cheam Common Junior
Diwali Celebrations at Cheam Common Junior
As part of Diwali celebrations, on November 4th, Cheam Common Junior invited children to come to school dressed in traditional clothing to celebrate the festival of lights. The school was awash with colour, with wonderful stories being shared of their culture and celebrations.
As part of Diwali celebrations, on November 4th, Cheam Common Junior invited children to come to school dressed in traditional clothing to celebrate the festival of lights. The school was awash with colour, with wonderful stories being shared of their culture and celebrations.
It was a delight to see so many take part and celebrate such a beautiful event across the school. Thank you to all the children, parents and families!
It was a delight to see so many take part and celebrate such a beautiful event across the school. Thank you to all the children, parents and families!
Year 6 Visit to 10 Downing Street
Year 6 Visit to 10 Downing Street
Earlier this week, 25 lucky Year 6 children were provided a very exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the iconic 10 Downing Street, home of Boris Johnson, our current Prime Minister. Children were able to enter the premises via the famous black door, before being taken on a behind the scenes tour, where some of the countries most important decisions have been made. Along the way, children were able to sit in the Prime Minister's chair within the cabinet room and visit the newly fitted media suite, where so many announcements have been made. They even met the Prime Minister's cat, Larry. Children ended the day with a stroll past several icon London Landmarks. Well done Year 6!
Autumn 2 Curriculum Entry Points
Autumn 2 Curriculum Entry Points
As we enter Autumn 2, children from Year 3 to Year 6 have been enjoying various activities as part of their new curriculum topics. Each 'Entry Point' is designed to be a fun, exciting and fully immersive experience that allows children the opportunity to begin their initial inquiries into their new topic. Whether it be cave paintings as part of Year 3's 'Scavengers and Settlers', to an immersive experience as part of Year 4's 'Ancient Romans', from xxx as part of Year 5's 'Ancient Greeks', to exotic food tasting as part of Year 6's 'AD900 - Ancient Civilisations', children have enjoyed the wonderful experiences. We cannot wait to see what they learn next!
Year 6 Sports Leaders in Action
Year 6 Sports Leaders in Action
This week, courtesy of Sutton Sports Partnership, our amazing year 6 Sports leaders were given training on how to support children through fun activities and games during break and lunch times. Child had fun demonstrating their skills to Year 3 classes who enjoyed the activities they had put on. Well done year 6!
CCJ Sporting News
CCJ Sporting News
Congratulations to our Year 4 Boys Cross Country Winners, who this week received the winning trophy. We are very proud of all those that took part and the effort they had put in. Thank you to SSP Sutton for organising such a wonderful event. Well done, boys!
Children from across Year 3 and Year 4 had a fantastic morning at the SSP Sutton Tag Rugby Festival! Children enjoyed taking part in training with John Fisher pupils and then finishing with some highly competitive matches where we came out victorious in each game. Some fantastic rugby on display and our children performed proudly. Well done Year 3 and 4!
Things to celebrate
Things to celebrate
Things to celebrate at CCJ!
Things to celebrate at CCJ!
Star of the Week Certificates (Week 4)
Star of the Week Certificates (Week 4)
Congratulations to the following children who received the Star of the Week Award this week:
Congratulations to the following children who received the Star of the Week Award this week:
Year 3
Year 3
3A: Elizabeth
3A: Elizabeth
3H: Priyaan
3H: Priyaan
3M: Orla
3M: Orla
3S: Mildred
Year 4
Year 4
4S: Skyler
4S: Skyler
4B: Rory
4B: Rory
4F: Patryk
4F: Patryk
4J: Jaxon
Year 5
Year 5
5I: Abhi
5I: Abhi
5G: Kayla
5G: Kayla
5K: Naomi
5K: Naomi
5M: Nathan
5M: Nathan
Year 6
Year 6
6K: Mikey
6K: Mikey
6C: Summer
6C: Summer
6H: Rhys
6H: Rhys
6W: Baer
6W: Baer
Pride Value Certificates (Week 4)
Pride Value Certificates (Week 4)
Congratulations to the following children who received the Pride Value Award this week:
Congratulations to the following children who received the Pride Value Award this week:
Year 3
Year 3
3A: Kiara
3A: Kiara
3H: Janiya
3H: Janiya
3M: Aidan
3M: Aidan
3S: Albion
Year 4
Year 4
4S: Visvesh
4S: Visvesh
4B: Jiwoo
4B: Jiwoo
4F: Ji-in
4F: Ji-in
4J: Ines
Year 5
Year 5
5I: Angel
5I: Angel
5G: Phoebe
5G: Phoebe
5K: Sally
5K: Sally
5M: Clayton
Year 6
Year 6
6K: Sanat
6K: Sanat
6C: Sam T
6C: Sam T
6H: Ziqcra
6H: Ziqcra
6W: Jack A
6W: Jack A
Digital Cloud Champions
Digital Cloud Champions
Congratulations to the following children who received are this week's Digital Cloud Champion:
Congratulations to the following children who received are this week's Digital Cloud Champion:
Year 3
Year 3
Clara (3A)
Clara (3A)
Year 4
Year 4
Bhupesh (4F)
Year 5
Year 5
Elise C (5K)
Year 6
Year 6
Hamzah (6H)
Hamzah (6H)
Doodle Maths
Doodle Maths
Doodle Maths Top 3 classes:
1. 4B
2. 3H
3. 4J
Doodle English
Doodle English
Doodle English Top 3 classes:
1. 4B
2. 3H
3. 3A
Doodle Maths & English 100+ Streaks
Aleeza (3M) - 400 day streak (Doodle Maths)
Jai (4S) - 400 day streak (Doodle English)
Olivia (4S) - 400 day streak (Doodle English)
Jack (4B) - 400 day streak (Doodle Maths)
Olivia (4S) - 400 day streak (Doodle Maths)
Aarya (4S) - 400 day streak (Doodle Maths)
Doodle Maths & English 100+ Streaks
Myrina (6W) - 400 day streak (Doodle Maths)
Rylie (4B) - 200 day streak (Doodle English)
Rylie (4B) - 200 day streak (Doodle Maths)
Brayden (6W) - 100 day streak (Doodle English)
Hollie (6H) - 100 day streak (Doodle English)
Brayden (6W) - 100 day streak (Doodle Maths)
Times Table Rock Stars
Times Table Rock Stars
Year 3 - Clara (3A)
Year 4 - Joshua (4B)
Year 5 - Karina (5I)
Year 6 - Tosin (6K)
Times Table Rock Stars Top 3 Classes
Times Table Rock Stars Top 3 Classes
1. 4B
2. 4S
3. 6K
Curriculum News!
Curriculum News!
English Power of Reading Books
English Power of Reading Books
Throughout the week, children have loved listening and reading their brand new class reading books! Each book has been carefully selected to help children within their writing, providing wonderful ideas, grammatical features and exciting new vocabulary!
Why not check out a list of great recommended reading books for your child to read through out Battle of the Books reading list!
Year 3 Battle of the Books - Click Here
Year 4 Battle of the Books - Click Here
Year 5 Battle of the Books - Click Here
Year 6 Battle of the Books - Click Here
Information and Resources
Information and Resources
School Dinners and Packed Lunches
School Dinners and Packed Lunches
At Cheam Common Juniors we want all of our children to become ‘healthy learners’ and we recognise how important that the food that our children eat is to this. Our school meals are designed to be appealing, varied and balanced, meeting Government guidelines for nutritional standards in schools. School dinners cost £2.35. Click here to check out the Autumn School Dinner menu and speak to our school office should you wish for your child to have a school meal.
At Cheam Common Juniors we want all of our children to become ‘healthy learners’ and we recognise how important that the food that our children eat is to this. Our school meals are designed to be appealing, varied and balanced, meeting Government guidelines for nutritional standards in schools. School dinners cost £2.35. Click here to check out the Autumn School Dinner menu and speak to our school office should you wish for your child to have a school meal.
At Cheam Common Junior, we realise some children prefer to have a packed lunch from home. We ask that the lunches provided are healthy, balanced and appropriately sized. Please visit the NHS ‘change for life’ website on the link below for guidance on packing a healthy lunch box: Healthier lunch boxes
At Cheam Common Junior, we realise some children prefer to have a packed lunch from home. We ask that the lunches provided are healthy, balanced and appropriately sized. Please visit the NHS ‘change for life’ website on the link below for guidance on packing a healthy lunch box: Healthier lunch boxes
Children can also bring in a healthy snack for break time.
Click the links below for our Autumn School Lunch Menus!
Click the links below for our Autumn School Lunch Menus!
Birthdays & Celebrations!
Birthdays & Celebrations!
When your child celebrates their birthday, we would ask that the child donates a book to the library instead of bringing treats for the class. The book will help us to grow our library and ensure we are promoting healthy eaters. Alternatively, should you wish to provide your child's class with a treat or snack, we kindly ask that it is something small and healthy. If you are unsure, always consult your child's class teacher.
When your child celebrates their birthday, we would ask that the child donates a book to the library instead of bringing treats for the class. The book will help us to grow our library and ensure we are promoting healthy eaters. Alternatively, should you wish to provide your child's class with a treat or snack, we kindly ask that it is something small and healthy. If you are unsure, always consult your child's class teacher.
Parking on Kingsmead Avenue
Parking on Kingsmead Avenue
Please remember to be respectful of our neighbours by driving and parking responsibly in the surrounding roads.
Please remember to be respectful of our neighbours by driving and parking responsibly in the surrounding roads.
If you want to report illegal parking in the roads around school, please contact Saba (Sutton Council's parking enforcement contractor) on 0208 661 0096.
If you want to report illegal parking in the roads around school, please contact Saba (Sutton Council's parking enforcement contractor) on 0208 661 0096.
Information and Resources
Information and Resources
Newsletter Information
Newsletter Information
As part of continuing to provide training and support, Google and Parent Zone have partnered up to provide digital drop-in sessions, which have been designed to teach online safety and reinforce important messages.
Delivered on YouTube and led by Parent Zone’s experienced team, these sessions take a 360° look at a specific topic such as Cyber-bullying or Sharing Carefully.
To find a full list of online events taking place, check out their website here.
You can also access i videos and activities from previous sessions.
Be Internet Legends Drop In Sessions
Be Internet Legends Drop In Sessions
Is your child an aspiring young artist? Enter our competition – and they could win an amazing trip to the Houses of Parliament!
Our Find Your Balance: A day in my digital life art competition, in partnership with Google, is asking children to draw a picture showing how they find a healthy balance in their online and offline lives.
We are looking for a colourful and creative picture that shows how your child makes sure the internet works for them. It could also reflect how you share – and balance – your digital lives at home.
We’ll be choosing the top 50 entries to be displayed in the Houses of Parliament in London – and the winners will be invited to attend an event in Westminster to see their artwork on display. We’ll also be selecting two national winners (one aged 5-7, one aged 8-11) who’ll have their trip to London paid for .
For full terms and conditions, check out further information here.
Parenting Smart (Place2Be)
The children's mental health charity, Place2Be, has launched a new website aimed at helping parents with typical situations they can find themselves in with their children.
Advice can be found on over forty topics including:
Understanding sibling rivalry
My child is lying, what does it mean, what should I do?
My child has trouble going to sleep
My child says ‘I hate you!’
Cultural identity: who am I?
The Parenting Smart website can found here: https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/
Children and young people’s lives have changed dramatically because of the coronavirus. With social distancing measures children will be spending more time at home and online.
Children and young people’s lives have changed dramatically because of the coronavirus. With social distancing measures children will be spending more time at home and online.
And while the internet is a great way for children and young people to stay in touch with their friends and keep busy during lock down, it can also bring risks.
And while the internet is a great way for children and young people to stay in touch with their friends and keep busy during lock down, it can also bring risks.
Now more than ever it’s important to talk to your child about staying safe online and about the apps and sites they’re using. Click here to visit the NSPCC website to find out more information.
Now more than ever it’s important to talk to your child about staying safe online and about the apps and sites they’re using. Click here to visit the NSPCC website to find out more information.
Sutton Council are setting up a free school uniform shop and asking for donations of good quality school uniforms for children aged 4-18 years.
For more information:
Email - suttoncommunityuniform@sutton.gov.uk
Tel - 020 8770 6000
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