Students in Years 7-10, 12 and 13 will start school at 8.50am on Thursday 5th March 2026, as teachers will be giving feedback on the work they have been doing on Instructional Coaching in their groups of three, between 8.20am – 8.50am.

This week's issue (929) of the #CheamHighFlyer is now available to view/download on our website, or via the link below. 👀Look out👀 for all the fantastic activities planned for World Book Day (for us, it's all week!) 📚https://cheaml.ink/uyJy

Students kicked off the new half term in Axiom Maths with energy and excitement, tackling the Pyramids of Possibilities challenge! Lots of sharing ideas, testing strategies and celebrating discoveries together. A brilliant start full of maths talk and teamwork!

A reminder that the Year 7 Subject Teacher Meeting will be taking place later today, from 2.00pm - 6.00pm. We look forward to seeing you at school!

A reminder of the below - early school closure today...

Today's focus for #WakeUpWednesday is Adult Animated Content. Further details are on our website here: cheaml.ink/Qfps @TheNatCollege #OnlineSafety

During the Spring Term, the Education Wellbeing Service is offering lunchtime and evening parent webinars to help support your child’s wellbeing and mental health. You can sign up to any of their free webinars via this link: t.co/fLjx6lL8tS.

Please see below for a new music SEND ensemble being put together in the local area. Its new and free!

The below information has been sent through from the Sutton borough SEND team...

Please note that the school will be closing early on Thursday 26th February, due to the Year 7 Subject Teacher Meeting taking place. Year Groups 7 - 11 finish at 1.40pm and Year Groups 12 - 13 finish at 2.30pm (if students have a Period 6).

Year 7 Subject Teacher Meeting appointments can now be booked here: t.co/6H9rLf5MmK

Ramadan Mubarak to all those in our school and community observing this month. #RamadanMubarak

We would like to wish all our staff, students and families a very happy half term break. We look forward to seeing you on Monday 23rd February, when school re-opens. Please note that the school office will be closed from Monday 16th-Friday 20th February.

This week's issue (928) of the #CheamHighFlyer is now available to view/download on our website, or via the link below. Lots of Sixth Form news in this edition...and a reminder that the deadline for applying for a Sixth Form place in September is today! cheaml.ink/uyJy

Exam Invigilator Vacancies We are looking for Exam Invigilators. The role will be ideal for someone who is looking for extra days work or for someone who is looking for experience within a school.

📢 Help us get it right! 📢 We know how busy life gets with a teenager in the house. We want to make sure our school updates are actually reaching you in the way you prefer—whether that’s via app, email, or social media.

Part Time School Cleaner Vacancy Our external cleaning company is currently looking to recruit staff for p/t cleaning positions at Cheam High School. If you, or someone you know is interested in applying, please send an email to [email protected] and we will forward on your details.

Our first #NumberDay2026 takes place today - for Year 8. Any donations you are able to give, however small, would be greatly appreciated and go towards all the fantastic work the @NSPCC do in support of vulnerable children. Please donate through ParentPay. Thank you in advance.

Any donations you are able to give, however small, would be greatly appreciated and go towards all the fantastic work the NSPCC do in support of vulnerable children. Please donate through ParentPay here: cheaml.ink/TAL4 Thank you in advance. Here's the second challenge...good luck!

Year 9 Subject Teacher Meeting appointments can now be booked here: t.co/6H9rLf5MmK

If this early finish causes any issues for you, please contact the school either via email at [email protected] or telephone on 020 8644 5790.

Please note that the school will be closing early on Thursday 12th February, due to the Year 9 Subject Teacher Meeting taking place. Year Groups 7 - 11 finish at 1.40pm and Year Groups 12 - 13 finish at 2.30pm (if students have a Period 6).

Good luck and enjoy your day! @firstlegoleague #Sussex Tournament, 12 Feb @FLLUK @IETeducation @Gatwick_Airport #UNEARTHED

Today's focus for #WakeUpWednesday is Fostering a Sense of Belonging. Further details are on our website here: cheaml.ink/Qfps @TheNatCollege #OnlineSafety

Please note that the school will be closing early on Thursday 12th February, due to the Year 9 Subject Teacher Meeting taking place. Year Groups 7 - 11 finish at 1.40pm and Year Groups 12 - 13 finish at 2.30pm (if students have a Period 6).

Our next Big Read will take place on Wednesday. Year 9 Maths students will explore the real-life case of Sally Clark, to see how probability was misused in a courtroom, with devastating consequences.

Year 9 Subject Teacher Meeting appointments can now be booked here: t.co/6H9rLf5MmK

🧞‍♂️Opens tonight!🧞‍♂️ Grab your tickets now while they're still available: ticketsource.co.uk/cheam-high-s...

Following essential maintenance work carried out by Arbor across their platforms between 11am and 2pm yesterday, the apps/portals should be working normally today. If you have problems logging in to the app this morning, please try re-installing it, which should refresh the data.

This week's issue (927) of the #CheamHighFlyer is now available to view/download on our website, or via the link below. Have a great weekend and see you next week! cheaml.ink/uyJy

Tomorrow sees the return of Sixth Former for a Day. Year 11 students will be experiencing Post 16 subject taster sessions and enjoying Sixth Form facilities. Prizes for the best dressed students and for students who stand out - good luck and enjoy your day!

Following essential maintenance work carried out by Arbor across their platforms between 8pm and 10pm last night, the apps/portals should be working normally today. If you have problems logging in to the app this morning, please try re-installing it, which should refresh the data.

Further maintenance work will affect the parent and student app/portal this coming Sunday 8th February between 11am and 2pm. Arbor sites will again be put into Maintenance Mode, during which time they will not be available. Apologies for any disruption caused and thank you for your patience.

Our Year 7 and 8 students are taking part in various activities over the next few weeks in support of the NSPCC. You will also be able to get involved with a Maths teaser (below), the winner of which will receive a £10 Amazon voucher.

Please note the following from Arbor, which may affect the Parent & Student App/Portal: "We’ll be carrying out essential maintenance on Arbor. Between 8pm and 10pm on Wednesday 4th February and between 11am and 2pm on Sunday 8th February,

Today's focus for #WakeUpWednesday is Supporting Safe Use of AI. Further details are on our website here: cheaml.ink/Qfps @TheNatCollege #OnlineSafety

Following essential maintenance work carried out by Arbor across their platforms between 8pm and 10pm last night, the apps/portals should be working normally today. If you have problems logging in to the app this morning, please try re-installing it, which should refresh the data.

Whilst we wait for the new racing season to start, the @cheamhigh @paragonracing25 Design Engineer is joining our robotics team as a coder for the First Lego League! Their kit arrived and it’s fab - good luck Undaunted Robotics! We will share progress over the next few weeks.

Our next Big Read will take place this Wednesday. In LIFE lessons, Year 8 students will be reading an article about Fake News. We will read and discuss the influences of Fake News and how to spot Fake News on Media outlets. Students will discuss ways to identify trusted sources.

Please note that the school will be closing early on Thursday 5th February, due to the Year 11 Subject Teacher Meeting taking place. Year Groups 7 - 11 finish at 1.40pm and Year Groups 12 - 13 finish at 2.30pm (if students have a Period 6).

Our Year 7 and 8 students are taking part in various activities over the next few weeks in support of the NSPCC. You will also be able to get involved with a Maths teaser (below), the winner of which will receive a £10 Amazon voucher.

This week's issue (926) of the #CheamHighFlyer is now available to view/download on our website, or via the link below. Inside...important Year 11 information/dates for your diary. t.co/1gK6vatxu2

Not long to go until our exciting @cheamhigh Aladdin Jr whole school production! Tickets are available for purchase now, using the following link: ticketsource.co.uk/cheam-high-s...

Year 11 Subject Teacher Meeting appointments can now be booked here t.co/6H9rLf5MmK

Today's focus for #WakeUpWednesday is Mental Health Misinformation Online. Further details are on our website here: cheaml.ink/Qfps @TheNatCollege #OnlineSafety

A group of our students from Year 9-11 will be taking part in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge this morning. Students will take part in a 60-minute, 25-question multiple-choice challenge. We're keeping our fingers crossed for you all. Good luck! @ukmathstrust.bsky.social #Challenge #maths

In Axiom Maths last week... students worked in pairs on the Sum-One Wins challenge — spotting patterns, testing ideas and uncovering hidden connections between numbers. Through lively discussion, students explained their thinking, challenged each other and represented their ideas using networks.

Our next Big Read will take place this Wednesday. Year 9 Food Tech students will be reading an article about E. coli in water. We will read and discuss the problems with E. coli infiltrating water systems and the problems it will cause.

Late Start for Students Students will start school at 8.50am on Thursday 29th January 2026, as teachers will be carrying out Instructional Coaching feedback between 8.20am – 8.50am.

Fantastic work from @cheamhigh Paragon Racing at the STEM Racing regionals - awarded best Pit Display and placed 3rd in the Development class! Thank you to their sponsors Bells Buses, @kayscience.bsky.social and Pacific Gain Garments, for making this possible for our students.