Weekly Newsletter
12th January 2024
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WELCOME BACK
Welcome back to Cheam Fields Spring Term. We hope you had a restful break. Spring is a time of renewal and growth, and I know that our classrooms will be buzzing with new ideas and fresh perspectives.
Here are some things to look forward to in the coming weeks:
Fresh starts and new beginnings: The spring term is a great opportunity to set new goals and make a fresh start. Whether you're aiming to make new friends, or try out a new activity, there's no better time to go for it.
Warmer weather and longer days: As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, there will be more opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. We can look forward to field trips, outdoor learning activities, and maybe even some sports in the sunshine.
Exciting holidays and celebrations: Spring is a time of many celebrations, from Easter to Earth Day to Mother's Day. We can look forward to fun activities, special events, and opportunities to learn about different cultures and traditions.
REMINDERS
School Site Safety
Please be reminded that Parents and Carers are not able to stay on site to watch either morning or after school clubs. Our gates open at 8.25am and no children or Parents/Carers should be on site before this, unless attending a club.
School Gates Times
Parents and Carers of children who attend Aces will be let through the gate before 8.25am. Please do not let anyone through the gate as you are leaving.
If you are leaving your children outside school before 8.25am, please ensure they know that they must not come in before the gates open at 8.25am, even if the gate is opened to let someone into breakfast club.
Please also be reminded that Parents and Carers should not enter the school building via any other entrance than the School Office. If you are late to collect your child, please come to the Office
Considerate Parking
If you are driving to drop your children off or pick them up from school, please park considersately on the surrounding roads. Please don't park over driveways or over the zig zag lines.
Uniform/Clubs
Please ensure your child brings their uniform including school shoes to get changed into if attending morning clubs, many thanks.
Chromebook Agreement
Please click here to view the whole agreement
I understand that the equipment provided under the scheme is being facilitated and funded by the Trust to support learning. I will ensure my child brings the equipment to school each day and that it is fully charged. I understand that if the device isn’t charged, my child won’t experience the full benefit of the Chromebook programme.
Cold Weather
Please ensure children come to school each day with appropriate clothing for the weather. With the temperatures dropping a warm coat, gloves and hat is advisable.
DIARY DATES SPRING TERM
Spring Term 2024
Monday 8th January - Back to School
Thursday 11th January - Year 5 - Swimming starts - Details here
Monday 15th January - SCHOOL LED CLUBS START
Monday 15th January - Applying for Reception 2024 Deadline - Details here
Tuesday 16th January - Year 1 Badgers & Year 3 Emerald - Swimming starts - Details Year 1 here, Year 3 here
Wednesday 17th January - Year 1 Rabbits & Year 3 Amber - Swimming starts - Details Year 1 here, Year 3 here
Thursday 18th January - Year 4 - Kew Gardens Trip - Details here
Thursday 18th January - Year 6 - Maths Workshop Sutton United - Details here
Friday 19th January - Year 5 - Zoolab Workshop - Details here
Tuesday 30th January - Young Voices - Invite only
Thursday 1st February - Year 6 - Height & Weight check - Details here
Tuesday 6th February - Year 2 - Brooklands Trip - Details here
Thursday 8th February - Year 6 - Imperial War Museum Trip - Details here
Monday 12th February - Friday 16th February HALF TERM
Monday 19th February - Back to school
Thursday 22nd February - Year 5 - Kingswood residential meeting - Details here
Monday 15th April - Friday 19th April - Year 5 Kingswood Residential - Details here
Monday 24th June - Wed 26th June - Year 4 High Ashurst Residential - Details here
Monday 15th July - Friday 19th July - Year 6 Isle of Wight Residential - Details here
Future Term Dates here
SPORTS CALENDAR
Sports Team Training - communication for children
Please check your name and what day you are now training. If you have any questions please speak to Miss Grainger or Miss Doyle.
Training starts at 7:45 am - 8:30 am.
Make sure you come to train in sensible clothing and footwear. Think about cold weather.
Football - if you have shin pads please wear them to training.
Make sure you bring a school uniform with you to change into after.
SPRING CURRICULUM NEWSLETTER
Please click on the relevant years to see lots of useful information about what the children will be learning this Spring Term along with PE days
Please click on the relevant years to see lots of useful information about what the children will be learning this Spring Term along with PE days
If you complete any optional home learning tasks, remember to come and show Miss Shaw or Mrs Mann.
SPRING TERM EXTRA CURRICULAR CLUBS CLUBS
Please click here to be take to our clubs information page
UNIVERSAL FREE SCHOOL MEALS - LETTER FROM THE MAYOR
ACES WRAPAROUND CARE AT CHEAM FIELDS
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.
COURTYARD UPDATE
Cheam Fields successfully secured some funding from the Local Authority to refurbish our outside courtyard.
PTFA NEWS
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the PTFA for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Their efforts have made a significant impact on our school community. Their efforts have gone on to raise valuable funds which have purchased a new playground equipment for Early Years and a Scooter Storage.
Brilliant, Thank you!
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 can 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.
MEDICINES IN 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
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
CHEAM FIELDS - GUITAR LESSONS
CHEAM FIELDS - GUITAR LESSONS
LEO LOTTERY
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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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ACES WRAPAROUND CARE AT CHEAM FIELDS
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