Weekly Newsletter
14th June 2024
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STAFF NEWS
Staffing Update
As you know Mrs Mann will be leaving us at the end of this term to take up the post of Headteacher of St Dunstan’s CofE Primary School. Although we are sad to see her go, we wholeheartedly congratulate her on this well-deserved promotion. We know she will be a fantastic Headteacher and wish her all the very best for her future success.
I am pleased to announce that we will be welcoming Miss Gibney, an experienced Vice Principal currently based at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy, as our new Vice Principal.
Mrs Connor, who already works in another LEO school, will be joining us as our new SENCo. Mrs Connor has a wealth of experience as a SENCo and will be a welcome addition to our school family.
There will be opportunities for you to meet them both soon and Mrs Connor will attend as many SEND transition meetings as possible (details to follow soon!)
I am sure you will join me in warmly welcoming them to our Cheam Fields family.
Miss Shaw
SCHOOL LUNCH SURVEY
School Lunches Survey Graphic.pdfSAVE THE DATE!
Summer Fair Helpers
Summer fair volunteers are the backbone of these fun Cheam Fields community events! They donate their time and energy to make sure everything runs smoothly, which creates a fun day for everyone. We need help with the following:
Setting up and tearing down booths
Running games
Selling food and drinks
Face painting
Being a cashier
Helping with raffle prizes
And more!
Please fill in this form here.
Summer Fair Raffle
There are many amazing prizes on the list (which is still growing!) and these include: Nintendo Switch Bundle £100 Cash Bocketts Farm Tickets Dance Classes Football Coaching Trampoline Park or Soft Play Tickets Hampers Afternoon Tea Dinner for 2 at local restaurant & much much more!! Tickets are £2 each Each Book of raffle tickets contains 5 tickets (£10) but you can purchase as many as you would like from the school office
Please click here for more information
DIARY DATES SUMMER TERM
Tuesday 18th June - Year 6 - RSE Video - Classroom - Details here
Thursday 20th June - Last day of Choir club
Friday 21st June - PTFA Mufti day - Cake donations for the summer fair
Saturday 22nd June - Summer Fair - PTFA Event - Details here
Monday 24th June - Wed 26th June - Year 4 High Ashurst Residential - Details here
Monday 24th June - Wed 26th June - Some clubs cancelled due to High Ashurst - Details here
Thursday 27th June - Year 5 & 6 - Sports Day @ Cheam Park - 9:15-11:15
Thursday 27th June - KS2 Music Festival - Invite only
Friday 28th June - Year 1 & 2 - Sports Day @ Cheam Fields - 9:00-11:00
Friday 28th June - Diversity Mufti/Own clothes day
Monday 1st July - Year 3 & 4 - Sports Day @ Cheam Park - 9:15-11:15
Tuesday 2nd July - Reception Celebration Ceremony & Sports Day @ Cheam Fields 9:00-11:00
Wednesday 3rd July - Hedgehogs finish swimming
Thursday 4th July - Otters finish swimming (there will be a catch up session on Wednesday 10th July)
Monday 8th July - Year 3 Drumming concert - Details here
Monday 8th July - Year 6 Production 6pm Hall - Details here
Tuesday 9th July - Year 6 Production 6pm Hall - Details here
Wednesday 10th July - Year 6 - Leavers Assembly - 2:00pm start - Hall - access via Stoughton gate from 1:45pm
Thursday 11th July - Year 6 Fun Day - 2:00-6:30pm - Details here
Friday 12th July - Nursery Sports Day @ Cheam Fields 11:00-12:00
Friday 12th July - Year 6 - Prom - Details here
Monday 15th July - Friday 19th July - Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential - Details here
Friday 19th July - Last of Term - 2:00pm Finish - Mufti/Own Clothes
Future Term Dates here
SPORTS CALENDAR
SUMMER CURRICULUM NEWSLETTER
Please click on the relevant years to see lots of useful information about what the children will be learning this Summer term 2 along with PE days
Please click on the relevant years to see lots of useful information about what the children will be learning this Summer term 2 along with PE days
If you complete any optional home learning tasks, remember to come and show Miss Shaw or Mrs Mann.
SUMMER TERM EXTRA CURRICULAR CLUBS CLUBS
Extra Curricular Clubs will run until the week commencing 8th July.
There are no clubs in the last week of Term.
Choir clubs last lesson is Thursday 20th June.
Please note that there will be changes to clubs on the following dates due to our Sports Coaches and Teachers attending the High Ashurst Residential:
Monday 24th June - AM 1&2 Dance club, Girls Football and PM Gymnastics will be cancelled.
Tuesday 25th June - AM Cricket Training, 5&6 Tri Golf and PM 3&4 Running Club and 3&4 Yoga will be cancelled.
Wednesday 26th June - AM Tri Golf Yr 3&4, AM Netball training. PM Running club Yr 5&6 cancelled.
PLEASE VOTE!
We’ve been shortlisted for Primary School of the Year 2024 by @EduFuturists
Great recognition for the work our staff do to create a nurturing & innovative environment, where young learners are inspired to explore & grow in the digital age.
You can vote for us by completing this form. The closing date for votes is 14th June 2024.
PARENT/CARER ANXIETY WORKSHOP
We would like to invite you to attend a free workshop about supporting your child with anxiety, delivered by myself and Dr E Crosby (link education psychologist). It has been widely reported that the number of children and young people expressing having feelings of anxiety has risen over the last few years. We would like to offer this opportunity for parents of children in Years 5 and 6 to learn more about how to talk to children about their worries and to share some coping strategies. The workshop will be help in the school hall.
If you would like to attend, please complete the linked form: https://forms.gle/TDUx68rzMtZf49DX8
We look forward to seeing you there,
Amy Mann
Vice Principal
D DAY 80th ANNIVERSARY
Normandy will forever be marked by the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe. 2024 will mark the 80th Anniversary of this historic event, and with it, a momentous occasion to celebrate peace, liberty and reconciliation.
Cheam Fields Humanities Ambassadors Myra, Ammayra, Sara, Charlotte, Tallulah and Rowan and wrote some beautiful poems here.
LEO SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
Dates: Running weekly, Monday - Thursday from 22nd July - 16th August
Where: Brookfield Primary Academy
Times: 9am-3pm
Activities: Gymnastics, Dance, Cheerleading and more!
Cost: £18 per day
Age: For pupils in years 1-6
Bring a packed lunch.
Limited spaces available, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Where: Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Dates: Running weekly, Monday - Thursday from 22nd July - 16th August
Times: 9am-3pm
Activities: A variety of multi-sports activities, including football, basketball, dodgeball, Badminton, table tennis and ESports gaming!
Cost: £18 per day
Age: For pupils in years 1-6
Bring a packed lunch.
Limited spaces available, so book early to avoid disappointment!
REMINDERS
School Uniform
Please click here for a reminder of our uniform policy.
Please note the following: PE kits should only be worn on PE days. If your child has a sports club before school, they need to bring their uniform with them to change into.
Considerate Parking
If you need to park your car in the surrounding roads to drop off or collect your child, please ensure you park legally and considerately. Please do not block drives or hinder access for residents. Parking inconsiderately can create a dangerous
situation for children crossing the road.
Appointments
If your child has to have an appointment during school time please fill in the appointments form here. If your child will be in school over the lunch period please ensure you have filled in if they will be school dinners or packed lunch. A copy of any evidence for appointments must be emailed or brought into the office.
Warmer Weather
As the weather heats up, here are some tips to help keep your child safe and comfortable at school:
Pack a refillable water bottle: Ensure it's labelled clearly
Sunscreen: Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) before school
Sun hat: Pack a wide-brimmed hat for shade.
Arbor
Please ensure that all your children's medical or dietary needs are up to date on Arbor
Chrome Books
Please ensure Chromebooks are in school each day charged for learning
Drop Off and Pick Up reminders
All Year Groups:
The playground can be a busy place. Please keep your children (including younger siblings) with you at all times. Children should not be playing or unaccompanied in any area of the playground at either drop off or pickup. This includes the grass area, the trim trail and the reception playground. When you have collected your children, please make your way out of the playground quickly.
Reception:
Please do not allow your children to play on the climbing frame, open the equipment sheds or play with the reception toys. These areas are tidied at the end of the school day and left set up for the following morning.
Year 3-6:
When waiting to collect your child, please wait on the playground in front of the class dismissal area. Please do not wait in the shelters (children going to after school clubs wait in there).
Late collections
Please contact the School Office if you are going to be late collecting your child. School finish times can be found here.
If you arrive at school more than 10 minutes after your child’s finish time your child may be sent to Aces wraparound care and a charge of £15 may be applied for emergency childcare.
TRANSITION SUPPORT - SECONDARY 2025/RECEPTION 2024
Please click Transition Support for information about transferring to Secondary School 2025 and Reception 2024
PARENT/CARER SUPPORT
Please click here to be taken to our Support page which has information on Parent/Carer workshops/courses/resources in the local community or online
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
At Cheam Fields Primary Academy we recognise that good attendance gives our children the best possible opportunity for learning and reaching their full potential. Children need to attend school regularly if they are to take full advantage of the education opportunities available to them as well as their relationships with friendship groups. Giving your child the best start in life is every parent or carer’s wish. The opportunity to learn and make progress is essential to improve life chances. Good attendance is key to securing this.
Illness - If your child is going to be off school due to illness, please complete our Absence form here by 8:30a.m on each day of Absence giving the reasons for any absence, this is an important safeguarding issue for the school.
Appointments - If your child has to have an appointment during school time please fill in the appointments form here. If your child will be in school over the lunch period please ensure you have filled in if they will be school dinners or packed lunch. A copy of any evidence for appointments must be emailed or brought into the office.
Exceptional Absence - Taking holidays in term time affects children’s schooling as much as any other absence and the school expects parents to help us by not taking children away in school time. There is no automatic entitlement in law to time off in term time to go on holiday. The Governing Body does not sanction absence during term time. Any authorisation given by the Principal will be at her discretion and only in exceptional circumstances.
Please fill in the request for exceptional absence here.
ACES - CHEAM FIELDS WRAP AROUND CARE
Aces Extended Services - Places available
Aces Extended Services - Places available
We have spaces in our wraparound provision on selected days. If you would like to find out about availability, please email aces@leoacademytrust.co.uk.
THANK YOU
The LEO Academy Parent Survey has been shared with all Principals across LEO Academy Trust.
Over the coming weeks and months schools will be working on action plans to follow up the feedback we have received
MEDICINES IN SCHOOL
Hayfever medication - we are not able to give children hayfever medicine on a daily basis. Please ensure your child has taken any required medication before school.
We are able to administer prescription medicines in school. However we only administer medicine when the course cannot be completed at home. If you are unable to do this we would kindly ask that you do the following:
Complete the medicine form here
Ensure medicines are clearly labelled and in date
Come to the office with your child and their medicine before school each day
Your child will receive a medication label
Collect your medication from the office each day
LEO LOTTERY
The LEO Lottery raises money to enhance the opportunities for ALL our pupils! Join our weekly lottery from just £1 a week
It’s an easy way to support our Trust and help raise funds for LEO Foundation projects 40% of ticket sales come back to us
There’s a guaranteed winner every week as well as the chance to win £25,000, It’s easy to sign up online so start supporting our Trust today!
Last year, funds raised by the LEO Foundation supported our LEO PRIDE Awards in EYFS, our ECB All Stars Cricket Development Centre for Year 2 pupils, Mandarin lessons for Year 5 pupils and our Year 6 Junior Citizenship Programme.
Your support is greatly appreciated and we wish you good luck!
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Happy Eid 'Eid Mubarak'
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