Weekly Newsletter
20th December 2024
20th December 2024
THANKYOU
A Message of Thanks to Our Cheam Fields Community
Dear Parents and Carers,
As another year draws to a close, we wanted to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support of Cheam Fields. It has been a year filled with learning, growth and countless achievements for our wonderful students.
The past few days have presented unexpected challenges due to the disruption to our water supply. We understand that the last-minute school closures have caused significant inconvenience for our families and we sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding and support during this time. We know that juggling work commitments, childcare arrangements and unexpected changes to routines is never easy. Your flexibility and resilience have been truly remarkable, and we are incredibly grateful for the strong sense of community spirit that has shone through.
We especially want to thank you for:
Your understanding: We know these closures have been disruptive and we appreciate you adapting to the changing circumstances.
Your positive communication: Your kind words and messages of support have been invaluable to our staff during this challenging period.
Your trust in our decisions: We are committed to making decisions that prioritise the well-being of our students and staff and we appreciate your trust in our judgment.
We are delighted to be back in school and look forward to a positive end to the term.
Thank you for your dedication to your children's education and for fostering their love of learning. We are incredibly proud of all our pupils and their accomplishments this year.
I would also like to thank our dedicated staff for their hard work and commitment to providing the best possible education for your children. Their passion and enthusiasm inspire our students every day.
We wish you and your families a restful and joyous festive season filled with warmth, laughter and cherished moments. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for an exciting new year of learning and discovery in January.
Miss Shaw and Miss Gibney
CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES
A Huge Thank You for Our Magical Christmas Performances!
Your Christmas performances were absolutely magical and brought so much joy to everyone who watched.
We were blown away by the children's enthusiasm, confidence and talent. From the adorable singing to the impressive acting and dancing, every child shone brightly on stage. It was clear to see how much hard work and practice went into these performances, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of you.
These performances truly captured the spirit of Christmas and created memories that we will all cherish. Thank you for sharing this special moment with us.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Christmas performance videos will be available via google classroom and seesaw.
CHANGES TO PE DAYS
Please click here for the updated PE information for next term.
SPRING TERM
CHEAM FIELDS USEFUL PARENT INFORMATION
Please click here to view the Main Menu for Spring term
LEO EXPLORERS
Frankie T for being Resilient
Isla N for being Creative
Jisha G for being Motivated
Zaki L for being Motivated
Felix V for being Collaborative
Prisha N for being Motivated
Billy F for being Resilient
Marcus M for being Open-Minded
Mia-Grace B for being Resilient
Charlotte Wong for being Determined
Jolie L for being Collaborative
Freya B for being Curious
Rowan S for being Collaborative
Charlotte C for being Motivated
EXTRA CURRICULAR CLUBS SPRING TERM
We are pleased to be able to offer a range of extra curricular clubs in the Spring Term. Please click here for a list of the clubs that will be running.
Club places have been allocated, please log onto your child's Arbor account to check which clubs your child has been given. where possible we have tried to ensure that children have been given their first choice club.
External clubs are highlighted in yellow and can be booked by click on the links on the list.
School led clubs will start in the week commencing 13th January.
SUTTON UNITED TICKETS
Sutton United are pleased to to offer a discount for Cheam Fields pupils on tickets for our next two home games.
Details:
Discount Code: SUFC2425
Offer: 50% off tickets (Adult, Concession, and Junior categories).
How to Redeem:
Create an account on our ticketing platform @ suttonunited.net
Apply the code 'SUFC2425' when selecting tickets for either the Tamworth or Aldershot game.
PTFA NEWS
THANK YOU!
We wanted to express our sincere gratitude to our dedicated PTFA and parent volunteers. Their tireless efforts in organising and running the recent Little Elves Workshop have truly made it a magical experience for all the children, from the enchanting atmosphere the children have been immersed in the spirit of the season.
Dates for Diary
PTFA Meeting Our next PTFA meeting is to be held at 9am on Friday 10th January. If you want to know more about what we do and who we are, please join us if you are free for Tea, Coffee and Biscuits in the Training Room at the back of the school. We look forward to seeing you then. @cfpaptfa@gmail.com
APPLYING FOR RECEPTION 2025
If your child was born between 1/9/20 & 31/8/21, you should apply for a primary school place to start in September 2025.
We’d love your child to join us at @CFPSchool.
The closing date is 15 January 2025 & you can apply online
CHEAM FIELDS NURSERY PROVISION
Following the government's recent expansion of working parent entitlements and valuable feedback from our families, Cheam Fields is reviewing its Nursery provision. We are committed to providing high-quality Early Years Education that meets the changing needs of our community.
To help us in this process, we kindly request that you take a few minutes to complete this short questionnaire.
Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of our Nursery. We want to ensure that we offer a provision that not only aligns with the needs of working parents but also provides the best possible start for all children in our care. If you would like to contact us please email nurseries@leoacademytrust.co.uk
Even if you don't currently have a child of nursery age, your perspective is valuable. We encourage you to share your thoughts on what would have been beneficial for your family when your children were younger, or what you would find beneficial in the future.
The questionnaire covers areas such as:
Desired Nursery hours and days
Preferences for full-time or part-time places
Your insights will help us to design a Nursery that best serves the current and future families within our community.
The deadline for completing the questionnaire is Friday 13th December.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your valuable feedback.
School Office
POPPY APPEAL THANK YOU
ACTIVE CITIZENS AT NORMAN HOUSE
This term, some of our Active Citizens have been visiting a local residential care home in Sutton as part of our intergenerational initiative with our local community. They've been building friendships with the residents by exchanging letters and cards, and this week they even shared a festive afternoon tea together.
It's been a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to learn about the residents' lives and school days, swapping stories and experiences. The residents are always delighted to see our pupils and consistently praise their good manners and communication skills. We're excited to continue this enriching partnership in the new year!
SEN SUPPPORT OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON
The Witherslack Group has some wonderful support available. Our Festive Support Pack is bursting at the seams with webinars, articles, podcasts and activities to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Find resources to empower children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and Speech, Language & Communication needs.
LEO TRUST FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS
ONLINE SUPPORT FOR PARENTS/CARERS
Recent user numbers for the messaging app Snapchat currently sit at approximately 800 million and figures from data gathering company Statista indicate that roughly 20% of those users are under 18 That’s a lot of young people participating in this sprawling social media platform, many of whom are potentially unaware of the associated risks.
That’s why we’re releasing this week’s guide – also available in podcast format for those who want to listen on the go. It can be tricky to know how to safeguard younger users on Snapchat but we aim to show you how, while also giving you in-depth knowledge of the online safety risks posed by this platform.
TEXT HELP
Cheam Fields have been creating classrooms where every learner can understand more & achieve more. We’re proud to be working in partnership with
@texthelp, creating inclusive learning environments for everyone. Check out our case study. Watch this video for more information.
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