As you know, our school takes part in Living Streets’ WOW – walk to school challenge which encourages children to walk to school and enjoy the many benefits this simple act brings. This term our school is taking part in October’s International Walk to School Month!
WOW is a pupil-led initiative where children self-report how they get to school every day. Walking to school helps children feel happier and healthier and arrive at school refreshed, fit and ready to learn. More families walking means fewer cars on the road during the school run, helping to reduce congestion and pollution at the school gates.
We are also taking part in Cycle to School Week 2025. Each pupil will be challenged to cycle, or scoot to school during the week of 13th to 17th October. Each class will record how they have travelled to school with their class teacher during this week.
Tuesday 14th October 2025 will be our Car Free Zone Day. We are encouraging children to walk, cycle, scoot or park and stride to school if they can, at the normal time. They will then complete a walk to school activity to start their day.
Many thanks for your support for such initiatives.
A huge thank you to all our parents and carers for your incredible generosity! We are overwhelmed by the fantastic response to our book drive. The sheer volume of books you have donated will make an immense difference, providing essential learning resources to students at a non-fee paying school in Uganda. Your kind financial contributions towards shipping are equally vital, ensuring these precious books can make the long journey and reach the students who will benefit from them so much.
Your support is truly appreciated and will help foster a love of reading and learning halfway across the world. Here are some pictures from the school where our books will be sent.
As we are now into the term, we would like to send some key reminders about our school PE kit. More information about our school uniform can be found below on our school website. https://www.cheamparkfarmprimary.co.uk/726/school-uniform
Shorts
Please ensure that all PE shorts are similar to the pictures below rather than cycling shorts. These should be plain black and free from logos.
These can be purchased from our uniform shop but are also available elsewhere.
https://www.schoolwearinc.co.uk/shop/cheam-park-farm-primary-academy-kingston/p-e-shorts-8/
Tracksuit Bottoms
When the weather turns colder, children should wear a tracksuit bottom or leggings.
Please ensure that these are plain black and free of logos.
Jogging bottoms can be purchased from our uniform shop but are also available elsewhere.
Tracksuit Tops
Children should wear one of the following: a plain black round neck sweatshirt or a zip up ‘hoodie’; the school uniform quarter zip; or their green school jumper/cardigan.
Black sweatshirts can be purchased from our uniform shop but are also available elsewhere.
School quarter zip: https://www.schoolwearinc.co.uk/shop/cheam-park-farm-primary-academy-kingston/quarter-zip-p-e-top-with-logo-4/
A reminder that children should not have smart watches in school.
Free School Uniforms
Sutton Community Uniform Bank provides free school uniforms for 4 - 18 year olds (they are unable to provide footwear). There is no eligibility to use this service (it is open to anyone with a child or young person who needs a school uniform).
Naming uniforms
Please can you ensure that all of your child's belongings are named.
Haircuts
You will be aware that our school uniform policy states no extreme haircuts. We have noticed that some children have had logos or letters shaved into their hair. This is not allowed under our school policy.
Jewellery such as rings, earrings or bracelets are not to be worn to school. In pierced ears, a plain round stud may be worn but must be removed for physical activities (including dance, gymnastics and swimming). We allow children to wear watches but they remain the responsibility of the child at all times. For safety reasons, long hair should be tied back at all times. Any hair accessories must be of the school colours and should be fit for purpose (i.e. not a fashion statement). No extreme styles of haircuts or eyebrow shavings are allowed. Hair must be of a natural colour and not dyed. Make-up and nail varnish are not allowed to be worn at school at any time.
Please view the below link for more information:
Simply navigate to the "Attendance" section, input the details, and submit. Our staff will then approve the absence, and you'll see it reflected in your child's attendance record.
Please note: This new system is for same-day absences only. For extended or future absences, please continue to report via the Special Authorised Absence Form on the school website.
Important change: From the Autumn Term, we will no longer be using the Google Form for sickness and appointment absences. All same-day absences must be submitted via the Parent Portal on the Arbor App.
My name is Naemi Newman and I am an experienced SENDCO and Teacher. I previously supported children with EHCPs, complex special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health difficulties in my role as SENDCO at a trauma informed special needs setting. I enjoy working closely with families and teachers to embed inclusive learning that nurtures growth and unlocks the potential in every child. I look forward to working with you and being part of your child's outstanding educational journey at Cheam Park Farm. If you have any questions, please get in touch at cpfsen@leoacademytrust.co.uk
More infomation can be found on our new SEND & Home Support page on this newsletter.
Sutton Council have put the open evening dates on their website for Transfer to Secondary School 2026 entry.
Some schools have ticketed open evenings and the tickets are already available. If you are interested please on the link below.
Transfer to Secondary School -open evening dates - Sutton Council
Children born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 are due to start secondary school in September 2026.
Applications open 1 September 2025 and close on 31 October 2025.
National offer day will be on 2 March 2026.
read the Transfer to Secondary School Guidance Booklet which explains the application process
find information about schools by visiting their websites or by attending an open day event
check key dates for selection tests and aptitude assessments
if you live in Sutton, check the distance to schools close to your address
Apply for your child's secondary school place via this website: https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/
If your child has an illness that requires them to take medication during school hours (e.g. antibiotics, cough medicine, creams etc.), you must fill in the Medicine Permission Form linked below.
This form, and the medication, must be brought to the school office on the morning that the medication is due to start. The school office staff will administer the medication at the times stated on the form by the parent/carer. You can collect the medication at the end of the school day, or at the end of the illness.
Please do not send any medicine into school with your child, this includes sore throat lozenges.
If we do not have a completed Medicine Permission Form we will not be able to administer medication to your child.
A polite reminder to avoid parking over driveways or in ways that could be dangerous in the roads around both sites. This includes not parking on lines where you should not park. This helps keep everyone safe, especially our children.
A reminder also that although Kingston Avenue is under the Sutton Council's school streets scheme, it still remains a road. Please avoid walking in the road as we still have a number of cars who are in the road during drop off and pick up.
We pride ourselves on offering our children varied and exciting experiences that help to support their learning of the curriculum. The School Fund will allow us to provide additional activities, school visits and enrichment opportunities across all year groups.
We have a voluntary school fund donation of £10 a term / £30 a year per child or £40 for a family if there are siblings at the school. We are aware of the current cost of living crisis and any donation will be gratefully received.
Parents can make payments for the School Fund online through our Arbor payment system. Simply log in to the parent portal and navigate to your child's home screen, then visit the school shop. From there, you can choose the appropriate school fund option based on your needs. You also have the flexibility to purchase multiple school funds. The available options are: School Fund - £10 per term, School Fund - £30 per year for each child, and School Fund - £40 per family for siblings attending the school.
We would like to thank you for your continued support.
Apply by completing the online application form, or call 02087705000.
Every two weeks, we hold a Celebration Assembly where we award two children per class a 'Star of The Week' certificate. This is given to children who have impressed their teachers throughout the course of the week. We also give two children per class a 'Be The Best You Can Be' certificate for demonstrating our Excellent Learner values.
Our winners for the last two weeks are...
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Molesey Drive
Sutton SM3 9UU
Tel: 020 8644 7415
Email: cpfpoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk
Kingston Avenue
Sutton SM3 9UE
Tel: 020 8644 8969
Website: www.cheamparkfarmprimary.co.uk