Cheam Fields Weekly Newsletter

15th November 2019

Learning Together, Growing Together

Remembrance Day 2019

On Monday, Cheam Fields fell silent to mark 100 years since the first Remembrance day celebrations in 1919.

It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 am—on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

We had special assemblies where some of our pupils shared things they had created as well as memories of family members who fought during the world wars.

What is happening next week?

Nursery & Reception - Nursery Rhyme Dress Up & Sponsored Bounce - Wednesday 20th November

Nursery & Reception pupils will be doing a sponsored bounce.

They can come to school dressed as nursery rhyme character.

Click here for the letter.

Year 1 Reading Workshop - Thursday 21st November

We will be running two Reading Workshops for Year 1 parents on Thursday 21st November at 9am and 6pm in the Resource Area.

It will involve information about how we teach reading in school as well as ways you can support your child at home.

If you are unable to make it, the slides will be sent home and put on the the school website.

Information and Reminders

Christmas Decorations - Bells!

As you know, we always like to decorate the school at Christmas time. This year, if you wish, we would like you and your child to make a bell. This can be made in any way you would like, using any materials you choose.

These are going to be hung from strings around the school, so please make sure they are not made of anything too heavy or too big (no glass please).

Please bring your bells into school by Friday 6th December at the latest.

Year 3 (now Year 4) - Tate Britain Steve McQueen Exhibition

Our current Year 4 classes have their Steve McQueen photographs displayed in the exhibition at the Tate Britain, these will be on display until 3rd May.

Year 4 will be visiting the exhibition on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 as part of our Arts Week (a letter will be coming home soon).

If you want to visit this free exhibition before then, you won't find the location of our photographs on a public map and gallery staff will not hold or share information about where specific photographs are located due to safeguarding reasons.

Our photograph is located in Section 22.

The exhibition spans 24 sections that are marked clockwise from the entrance.

Please note that in some instances the photographs might span across two sections, if they appear at the end of one line, so please look to the next section if you don’t see them banked together.

The gallery have requested that you are mindful of sharing the location of our photos on social media for safeguarding reasons.

We hope you enjoy the exhibition if you decide to go - we can't wait to see our photos as part of the exhibition in January!

Weather Updates

In the event of snow or extreme weather over the winter period, please check the school website for updates or changes to the school routine.

We will also update the Open Check website.

Plea For our Christmas Displays

Do you have any of the following items?

-Large pieces of cardboard - most likely television boxes or tables/flat pack furniture etc.

-A cardboard cutout or mannequin (preferably male)

If so, please drop them into the school office for the attention of Mrs Barry or Mrs Ludlow. They are also happy to collect!

Thank you - all will be revealed soon!

Plea For Loose Parts

Reception need more loose parts - do you have any of these?

Plea For Board Games

Wanted!

We would like to start a board game lunchtime club. If anyone has any unwanted board games we would be most grateful.

Please hand them in to the office or give them to Mrs Townsend.

Thank you, as always, for your support.

Dates For Your Diary

Please check the dates section regularly as dates may change and new dates will be added

Monday 18th November - Friday 22nd November - World Nursery Rhyme Week for Nursery and Reception

Tuesday 19th November - Nursery Rhythm Dance Workshop for Nursery and Reception

Wednesday 20th November - Nursery & Reception - Nursery Rhyme Dress Up & Sponsored Bounce

Thursday 21st November - Year 1 Reading Workshop, 9am and 6pm

Wednesday 4th December - Year 2 'Discover Christmas' Workshop at School

Thursday 5th December - Year 1 Church Visit

Monday 9th December - Thursday 12 December - Christmas Productions/Concerts (see dates below)

Wednesday 11th December - Year 6 Kidzania Trip

Thursday 12th December - Flu Inoculations Reception to Year 6

Friday 13th December - Christmas Jumper, Dinner and PTFA Fair Day!

Monday 16th December - Year 5 & 6 Roman Workshop (more details coming soon)

Thursday 19th December - House Point Winner and Winning Class Attendance Mufti Day

Thursday 19th December - Last Day of Term, 2pm Finish

Monday 6th January - First Day of Spring Term (no swimming for any year groups this week)

Monday 13th January - Swimming Starts for Spring Term

Monday 20th January - Friday 24th January - Arts Week (more information coming soon)

Wednesday 22nd January - Year 4 trip to Tate Modern (Steve McQueen Year 3 Exhibition - more information coming soon)

Special Events

Christmas at Cheam Fields

Christmas Productions

Monday 9th December - Year 2 Production, 9:15am & 2:15pm - Hall

Tuesday 10th December - Reception Production, 9:15am & 2:15pm - Hall

Tuesday 10th December - Year 3 & 4 Concert, 7pm - St Dunstan's Church

(performance starts at 7:00 pm but children need to be at the church for 6.30pm)

Wednesday 11th December - Year 1 Production, 9:15am & 2:15pm - Hall

Thursday 12th December - Nursery Sing-a-long, 11:15am, Hall

Thursday 12th December - Year 5 & 6 Concert, 7pm - St Dunstan's Church

(performance starts at 7:00 pm but children need to be at the church for 6.30pm)
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Wednesday 4th December - Year 2 'Discover Christmas' Workshop

Thursday 5th December - Year 1 Church Visit

Friday 13th December - Christmas Jumper, Dinner and PTFA Fair Day!

Thursday 19th December - House Point Winner and Winning Class Attendance Mufti Day

Thursday 19th December - Last Day of Term, 2pm Finish

Speak to the school office to order yours today!

Learning

Nursery Celebrated Tatty Teddy's Birthday

Today, Nursery celebrated Tatty Teddy's birthday by having a party.

The children showed off their dance moves, enjoyed the buffet, played pass the basket, musical bumps and musical statues.

Throughout November, we are taking part in Barvember. This involves using bar models to represent, interpret and solve problems.

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Year 6

Writing in Reception

Reception have been writing lists this week. They have written lists for the supermarket using their phonics knowledge.

Music Update

Year 3 are enjoying their weekly drumming lessons - this term they have been learning to play Samba drums.

Year 4 are also thoroughly enjoying their string sessions.

“I enjoy how we all get together. We have been learning about the heart beat.” Phoebe C

"I enjoy learning different songs using the Samba drums." Victoria

“I now enjoy playing the violin because I can play different notes.” Rosie B

“Whilst playing violin it gives joy… the teachers sure put in a lot of effort!” Megan R

“I like playing the violin and the cello because I get to express myself. My favourite piece of music to play is ‘Boogie Base’ which is an active, cheerful song!” Amy C

“I like our lessons because I like the songs we play, some of them go together to make partner songs. The instruments are also really fun to play!” Flynn M

We are getting very excited as we are starting to rehearse Christmas songs for our upcoming Christmas concerts and productions.

Do encourage your children to take every opportunity to learn their lines and lyrics.

Don’t forget to put the Christmas concert/production dates in your diary!

Anti-Bullying Week

At Cheam Fields, we are working had to continue to create an environment where all children recognise and respect each other's differences.

KS1 & KS2 reflected on the 'Change Starts With Us' theme in assemblies.

Year 2 used Adam the apple to explore the idea that although people may not look sad on the outside, they can be bruised and sad on the inside - especially after people are unkind to them.

They discussed the consequences of bullying and how it makes people feel.

Year 2 also used our Now>Press>Play equipment to listen to a story around friendships and bullying.

They became the characters in the story and discussed empathy - what it would be like to be in that situation and how they could resolve it.

Year 3 made a pledge together by holding hands. They have pledged to always be kind to one another.

Celebrating your Optional Home Learning Projects

This week Sonny came to show us his collage all about where he used to live and where he went to school before he joined Cheam Fields.

Remember to check out the Home Learning page on the website to find details of your optional projects!

Make sure you come and show Miss Shaw and Mrs Townsend.

Battle of the Books

Year 2

Amazing Grace - Mary Hoffman

Grace loves to act out stories. Sometimes she plays the leading part, sometimes she is 'a cast of thousands.' When her school decides to perform Peter Pan , Grace is longing to play Peter, but her classmates say that Peter was a boy, and besides, he wasn't black... But Grace's Ma and Nana tell her she can be anything she wants if she puts her mind to it...

Week Commencing 11th November

Year 1 & 2: vital

Year 3 & 4: inflate

Year 5 & 6: impromptu

Week Commencing 18th November

Year 1 & 2: marvellous

Year 3 & 4: paramount

Year 5 & 6: evoke

Week Commencing 25th November

Year 1 & 2: fluttered

Year 3 & 4: adjacent

Year 5 & 6: dishevelled

Marina Bay Sands

Where in the World?

Can you find out the answers to these questions?

Present your answers in anyway you like and give them to Mr Ansell by 29th November.

Found in…(Country/Continent)

Opened in…(Date)

Fun fact...

Excellence

School Council Update - Healthy Lunches

Last week, the School Council met with members of the LEO Catering Team to discuss their continued commitment to healthy eating. They created a plan to help promote healthy eating further.

They have created posters, to remind children which foods they agreed to give up (chocolate bars and cakes including cake bars and donuts). These are going to be displayed in the hall.

Club 1

The children in Club 1 know their number bonds. Membership of the clubs need to be earned each half term! Congratulations to the following children who have achieved membership of the club.

Badger Class: Jamie H, Ozzy, Sebastian, Isla, Jessica, Caitlin, Rowan, Carmen, Ed, Eve, Rosie, George, Siyona, Saifaan, Jorja, Phoebe
Rabbit Class: Charlotte C, Oliver, James, Charlie F, Albert, Bator, Rosie, Matheo, Vianne, Rosie, Tomi

Club 2

The children in Club 2 know their number bonds. Membership of the club needs to be earned each half term! Congratulations to the following children who are members of Club 2:

Year 2 Fox Class: James. C, Killian, Rory, Ewa, Matheo, Hendrix, Serena, Summer, James. T, Ruby, Avineesh, Sienna, William, Oscar, Lola, Ewa
Year 2 Owl Class: Phoenix, Alexandra, Aniya, Rama, Kaitlyn, Atish, Anujan, Harrison M, Freddy, Tyler, Harrison W, Ilisha, Henry H, Henry E

144 Club

The children in 144 Club know their times tables. Membership of all the clubs needs to be earned each term! Congratulations to the following children who are members of the 144 Club:

Year 3 Garnet: Anir, Anshula, Niamh, Kristiyan, Aadeya, Phoebe C, Bella, Freddie R, Emily, Zac
Year 3 Jade: Anbond, Daniel, Sonny, Mila, Harieth, Ela, Cristina, Phoebe L, Charlie, Eshaan, Harieth, Mila, Oscar, Phoebe H, Anna Maria, Freddie, Sam, Ruby, Sofia, Sophie, Victoria
Year 3 Opal: Najibah, Rohan, Daouda, Menaal, Hisham, Freya, Tanvi, Beau, Roman, Arav, Jacob, Haris, Melody
Year 4 Emerald: Sadhana, William, Molly, Summer-Rose, Michael, Jack
Year 4 Topaz: Umit, Flynn, Jeffreet , Fred, Nicolas, Isha
Year 5 Amber: Alejandro, Hayden Green, Lucas, Vithuli, Avaneesh, Freya H, Freya TL, Arshya, Hayden Groves, Joshua, Finlay, Eva, Emma, Lois
Year 5 Sapphire: Abelash, Milo, Lilly Lance, Dexter, Rebecca, Abinaya, Charlotte, Harrison, Ciaran, Tamzin, Johnny, Thomas
Year 6 Amethyst: Danielle, George, Kamyar, Aely, Frankie, Jacob, Theo N, Nacho, Aimee, Jason, Asher, Aidan, Leah, Sam, Logan, Lily Hannigan, Daisy, Bosco, Joe, Eshaal, Vysh, Callie, Fareed
Year 6 Turquoise: Ollie, Abdul, Daniel, Advay, Emmie, Harry P, Shajina, Preethy, Theo J, Jess, Ishaan, Bobby, Oswald, Yusuf, Rhys, Maia W, Callum, Josie, Maya S, Gabriel, Gemma, Zara, Isla, Jack, David, Ella, Sanjana, Miah St, Freddie

Achievement Awards

Congratulations to all the children who received the Achievement Award this week

Reception Hedgehog : Masie

Reception Otter: Noah

Year 1 Badger: Carmen

Year 1 Rabbit : Ava

Year 2 Fox : Ewa

Year 2 Owl : Henry E

Year 3 Garnet: Henry

Year 3 Jade : Sam

Year 3 Opal : Tova

Year 4 Emerald : Michael

Year 4 Topaz : Nicholas

Year 5 Amber : Lola

Year 5 Sapphire : Isabella

Year 6 Amethyst : Harry S

Year 6 Turquoise : Advay

Going for Gold Awards

Congratulations to all the children who received the Going for Gold Award this week

Reception Hedgehog : Jake

Reception Otter : Archie

Year 1 Badger : Hugo

Year 1 Rabbit : Molly

Year 2 Fox : Lottie

Year 2 Owl : Emily

Year 3 Garnet : Talisha

Year 3 Jade : Phoebe H

Year 3 Opal : Roman

Year 4 Emerald : Rose

Year 4 Topaz : Sonny

Year 5 Amber : Laura

Year 5 Sapphire : Lily J

Year 6 Amethyst : Aidan

Year 6 Turquoise : Isla

Times Table Rock Stars

The children have been busy practising their times tables by using Times Tables Rock Stars. Well done to...

The top three children across Key Stage 1 were:

1. Sienna (Fox)

2. Alexandra (Owl)

3. Matteo P (Rabbit)

The top three children across Key Stage 2 were:

Jack W (Emerald)
Freddie W (Garnet)
Freya T-L (Amber)

The top three classes in Key Stage 1 were:

Fox Class (Year 2)
Owl Class (Year 2)
Rabbit Class (Year 1)

The top three classes in Key Stage 2 were:

Emerald Class (Year 4)
Amber Class (Year 5)
Topaz Class (Year 4)

Opportunity

Chocolate Truffles

INGREDIENTS

150g dark chocolate, chopped

150g milk chocolate, chopped

150ml double cream

50g unsalted butter

cocoa powder, sprinkles, lustre powder, icing sugar, chopped nuts, for coating

flavourless oil (such as sunflower), for shaping

METHOD

Put the dark and milk chocolate in a bowl, then put the cream and butter in a pan and bring to a simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir until it melts. Leave to cool, then chill in the fridge for 7 hrs.

Put the coatings into separate bowls. To shape the truffles, lightly rub your hands with flavourless oil and roll teaspoons of the truffle mix between your palms – this can get messy!

Gently roll the truffles in the bowl until evenly coated, then put in a box and chill. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for three days, or freeze for up to a month. Defrost in the fridge overnight.

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