Cheam Common Juniors Weekly Newsletter
Friday 22nd July 2022
Cheam Common Junior Academy: Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park KT4 8UT
Email: ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk http://www.cheamcommon.org.uk/
Cheam Common Junior - School Updates
As we come to the end of the academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your ongoing support in what has been another incredibly busy and successful year for children at Cheam Common Junior. Throughout this year, children have continued to shine through all of their achievements, whether it be academic, sporting or small personal triumphs, they have shown themselves to be the best that they can always be. Their effort, resilience and kind, polite nature is a joy to behold and we are proud of their achievements. They have been a credit to both you and to the school.
As always, we would like to thank Mrs Townsend, Miss Hendra and Mr Perrott, who will leaving at the end of the year as they continue their journey within LEO and also to wish Miss Harland the best of luck as she begins her maternity. To all the parents, carers and families of Cheam Common, we would also like to extend our thanks for your continued support across the year.
Looking ahead to the next academic year, our teachers are busy preparing for the return of all pupils to school on Tuesday 06th September. Please note Monday 05th September is an INSET Day. There is no school for children on this day.
The year group inboxes will not be monitored over the summer, if you wish to contact the school, please do this via the school office.
We can't wait to see you all again in September!
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Miss Gunner
Goodbye Mr McEvilly, Chair of Governors for Cheam Common!
On behalf of LEO Academy Trust, we would like to say a massive thank you to Mr McEvilly, Chair of Governors, for all the superb leadership he has provided for both Cheam Common schools over many years.
Mr McEvilly's skills, expertise and knowledge as a school governor are second to none. He has led the local governing boards of both schools with empathy and understanding, bringing about significant improvements during his time as Chair and prior to that as a governor.
We hope you join us in wishing him well in his future endeavours.
Thank You Friends of Cheam Common!
As we draw a close to yet another busy year across both Cheam Common schools, we would like to extend our thank you's to the Friends of Cheam Common parent group. This year, they have excelled in raising money for the schools for much needed playground and sporting equipment, books for the libraries and key resources to support children's learning. Throughout the year, they have worked tirelessly and for that we thank you all.
We would also like to extend our thanks's for their recent Friends of Cheam Common Summer Fair, which was a fantastic success all round. Whether it be through the FOC raffle, donations and money spent during the day, Friends of Cheam Common are pleased to announce that they have raised an incredible £9, 352! Such an achievement is outstanding an a testament to the organised efforts of all involved. The money will now be used for the next academic year, where it will continue to support both Cheam Common Infants and Cheam Common Juniors.
Over the course of the year, with all of the incredible events Friends of Cheam Common have put on and hosted, they have raised an amazing £21,065 in total. Below you can see a breakdown of how the money has been raised and what it has been spent on.
Well done, congratulations and thank you to you all!
Top Doodle Achievement!
Congratulations to Harry L (6W) for an incredibly special achievement.
Over the past two years, since Doodle first started at Cheam Common, Harry has been working tirelessly using Doodle English to help further his studies. As a result, he has achieved an incredible 750 day+ Doodle English Streak.
Such an achievement is phenomenal and we congratulate him on such dedication!
PLEASE NOTE, SCHOOL STARTS ON TUESDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2022.
HAVE A LOVELY SAFE AND RELAXING SUMMER FROM US ALL AT CHEAM COMMON!
Celebrations, Awards and Summer Merit Award Winners 2022
Digital Champions and Reading for Pleasure Winners!
Sohay (3H), Rylie (4B),
William (5G) and Veda (6C)
Isabella (3S), James (4S),
Azure (5M) and Ryan (6H)
Art Winners and Members of the Art Council 2022 - 2023!
Salma (3M), Hazel (4S)
Joanna (5G) and Habeen (6C)
Ethan (3A), Katrina (3H), Tippi (4B), Jaeden (4J), Harry (5G) and Maia (5I)
Year 3 and Year 4 Summer Merit Award Winners!
Kinsey & Metahan (3A)
Mildred & Ethan (3S)
Violet & Matyas (3H)
Orla & Joshua (3M)
Archisha & Joseph (4B)
Hannah & Roman (4J)
Olivia & Ivan (4S)
Architha & Nate (4F)
Year 5 and Year 6 Summer Merit Award Winners!
Bethany & Arthav (5I)
Janthina & Michael (5G)
Genevieve & Nic (5K)
Grace & Ivelin (5M)
Mia & Aarush (6C)
Claudia & Toby (6H)
Felicity & Adom (6K)
Aesha & Roman (6W)
The Headteacher's Perseverance Award Summer 2022!
Meshal (6K), Manuel (6H), Lily H (6W) & Alex (6C)
Sports Personality of the Year Awards 20221 - 2022
Harry L
Sports Personality of the Year
Ellen
Young Sports Personality of the Year
Teya & Harry W
Headteacher's Award
Austin
Most Improved
Roshan & Amy
Unsung Heroes
Erica
Swimmer of the Year
Zeke
Most Committed Trainer
Jasmine & Lotus
Year 3 Sports Winners
Elinor & Adam E
Year 4 Sports Winners
Megan & Tommy
Year 5 Sports Winners
Rosslyn & Freddy
Year 6 Sports Winners
Weekly Announcements and Updates
Change of Address and Updating Records - Polite Request!
Please can you ensure to update the school office should you move house, change personal details or wish to update contact numbers.
In order to ensure information is accurate, it is important that this is kept up to date, especially should we need to contact you for any reason.
Updates to records can be made in person, on the telephone or via the school office email, at ccjoffice@leoacademytrust.
Many thanks.
Parking at Cheam Common Junior - A Polite Reminder
Please can we remind all parents / carers to be considerate of the local community, members of Kingsmead Avenue and neighbouring streets regarding on street parking.
During peak hours, we ask that those who drive their children to school, be mindful of parking across members of the public driveway, blocking in and/or restricting access for vehicles to pass.
Furthermore, even though the Sutton Street Scheme has proven successful, please note that the road is still in use and that parents, carers and children should be mindful not to walk in the road nor obstruct oncoming traffic from those who live on Kingsmead Avenue.
Many thanks.
SEND & Inclusion Updates!
For parents of pupils with SEN
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.
Parent Group to help Support Mental Health
Parents of Cheam Common are setting up an organisation to help with mental health.
Please support their work by following their socials, Click Here
Ambitious for SEND
Dear parents, please find a link to the accessible version of the latest summer edition of the Local Area Ambitious for SEND parents newsletter. If these are of interest please do register to receive the more colourfully formatted version automatically to your inbox!
Action for Happiness July & August Calendar
Borough of Sutton Play & Stay Summer 2022
NHS
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
0800 028 8000
Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you call, you'll speak to a professional in your local NHS mental health service. They can discuss your current mental health needs and provide access to further support if needed. Calls to NHS urgent mental health helplines are free.
If you prefer not to call, read more about the support available in your local area:
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust website
Sutton Uplift is an integrated community based mental health and wellbeing hub which is accessible to anyone over the age of 18 living in the borough of Sutton or registered with a Sutton GP. We offer services to those with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. https://suttonuplift.co.uk
Samaritans:
Helpline: 116 123 (free of charge from a landline or mobile)
Email jo@samaritans.org
24 hr helpline offering emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide:
https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/suicide
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.
‘Small Change, Big Difference’ Parent Group for parents of children with a diagnosis of autism.'
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 Image above for further information!
Click 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.
Cheam Common Junior - General Information
Healthy Schools at Cheam Common Junior
To ensure children develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle and make positive choices regarding healthy eating, at Cheam Common Junior, we are actively encouraging children to choose and select appropriate snacks to each both at break and lunch times.
Summer Lunch Menus at Cheam Common Junior
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 Summer School Dinner menu and speak to our school office should you wish for your child to have a school meal. Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Halal and special dietary requirements are available. Please enquire for further information.
Amazon Wishlist to support our School & Class Libraries
As our ongoing pledge to increase books within our school and class libraries, we have put together an Amazon Wish List should you wish to help us in purchasing any books for these areas. Thank you so far to all those who have kindly purchased book so far.
If you would like to support us with providing all our children with every opportunity to read, Click Here.
London Borough of Sutton Summer Reading Challenge
The London Borough of Sutton’s Cultural Services is launching a brand new Summer Reading Club for children from 4 to 11 years of age. This year’s Summer Reading Club aims to promote reading for pleasure and to prevent the dip in reading attainment which can occur over the summer by encouraging children to read throughout the holidays.
The new Summer Reading Club promotes reading for through a wide range of both physical books and eBooks, including Audiobooks. They ask that children borrow and read six library books and invites them to join us for one or more of the exciting STEAM-themed events which will be held at our Libraries or Heritage houses this summer. The project will begin on Friday 1st July and will run throughout the summer holidays.
Parents will be able to sign their children up to the Summer Reading Club either online or at one of libraries within the Borough of Sutton and will be entered into a prize draw where they could win a family ticket to Bockett’s Farm, a family ticket to Oxygen Freejumping or one of 5 £20 Amazon vouchers. They will also receive a certificate when they return to school in September.
Update - Current World Events in Ukraine
Ukraine is facing an urgent humanitarian crisis and as a result, I am sure you and your children are all saddened by the current events and may have questions or concerns. Many parents have enquired how they can help. Currently, there are several charities working tirelessly on the ground to offer support to the millions of people affected.
We understand that it can be hard to know how to help so we have found some charity campaigns and fundraisers to donate to: Click Here
Local Activities and Events - General Information
Presto Performing Arts - Summer Workshop (Monday 25 July - Friday 29 July)
Join us for our Summer School 2022 where children will develop 'Dance, Acting, Singing, Arts&Crafts and Prop-making sessions' whilst working towards a performance at the end of the week!
Presto is open to all children aged 4-16, from 10am - 4pm (half day options).
Primary: Encanto (Ages 4 - 7) or Main School: Musical Theatre Showcase (Ages 8 - 16)
Venue: High View Primary School, Waddon.
Further information can be found HERE.
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