School emergency closure due to no water on the site. Please collect your children from the school playground as soon as possible. Thank you.
@ojsinfoWe're really excited about all the children returning to school on Monday. Refer to the letters sent home via email or this page which should keep you up to date. Take care. Be safe. https://t.co/LtnjfKhTjH
@ojsinfoSchool is closed. Snow has caused hazardous conditions on surrounding roads and on site. Please do not send any children in today. Safety first.
@ojsinfo
Our warmest and most sincere thanks goes to the Overdale community today for their kindness and support. Thank you. Stay safe. https://t.co/aBa1a5oBCX
@ojsinfo
Good morning. Here's a really good way to get involved and support our schools safely. @Overdale_PA Come and join us at the next meeting. https://t.co/Dz3YbFBKUn
@ojsinfoLooking forward to the year 6 leaver's show at 2pm. Best of luck to all of year 6. Feeling immensely proud and emotional x
@ojs_Y6
A sneak preview of part of the backdrop for the Year 6 production - Go for Goal! https://t.co/ssYsvYVwSl
@ojs_Y6
Introducing children to a new sport for #NSW @YouthSportTrust #everybodyactive https://t.co/uY9lC9SjlZ
@ojs_Y6
6s stands for SUCCESS! We won the trophy for the class with the most points on sports day! Amazing, brilliant, fantastic #proudteacher https://t.co/vRcih42ICT
@ojs_Y6A huge well done to all children that took part in quadkids last week. Overall Overdale came 2nd which is a huge achievement. #proudteacher
@ojs_Y6I can't quite believe I am into the last week of my phase 2 teaching practice at @LGS_Senior - I have loved every second! Lessons prepped and ready for the final week - let's make it a good one!
@OJScookandgrow
A sight to behold - beautiful blossom on our trees around Overdale Junior School. Thanks to photographer Julie Swindle https://t.co/HzRcM3n0yz
@OJScookandgrow
This might not look very exciting right now but Y4 children will be keeping a close eye on the seeds they have planted this week as they turn into radishes, lettuce, carrots and parsnips, more rain please! @SAfoodforlife https://t.co/jpPg462cVa
@OJScookandgrow@MrsLisseman Loved the insights ( forest schools and reading dens ) literature recommendations and the interview with author Marcia Williams. Most enjoyable & informative.
@OJScookandgrowHeard great reports about this evening's #OURfPNewsLive webinar! Sadly wasn't able to make it (bedtime ) but some members of our #TRG have fed back on how interesting & enjoyable it was. Perfect follow up to discussions at our TRG meeting this afternoon #justread #RfP https://t.co/LdZZveXkCq
@OJScookandgrow
It's the first day of Move it March today so let's get going OJS! Dont forget to record your minutes on your tracking sheet. @leicesterssp https://t.co/QljwZTOCHX
@ojsSport
Information been emailed out tomorrow about The 2021 Move it March Challenge! Keep a look out and get involved ♀♀⚽⛹♂♀♂ https://t.co/EiWaqI9pJd
@ojsSport
Welcome to the grand opening of Overdale's Virtual Library! Head over to the Home Learning Area of the school website to peruse our bookcases and simply click on a book to share the story! @ojsinfo @OverdaleInfant Maybe you will spot some teachers borrowing books too! https://t.co/qs0qGMONYd
@ojsSportCalling ALL Leicester City schools Move it March(KS1&2) and Travel to Tokyo(KS3&4) challenges have launched! Time to clock up those active minutes. Which school will be crowned champions #TeamLCSSPAN #KeepSafeKeepActive #MoveItMarch #TraveltoTokyo #ChallengeIsOn https://t.co/UZ2ZDU3DmM
@ojsSport
Good morning OJS! We are going to be doing cricket sessions online with 'Chance to Shine' over the next two weeks check out your PE channel or ask your teacher to find the link to the first session. We hope you enjoy it! @Chance2Shine https://t.co/VnNIAVpWez
@ojsSport@BriarHillSch @BrillBriarHill @MissJVC_ @PieCorbett Ohhhh these are wonderful! What talented artists. Can I commission one for my new house!?
@its_me_MIssD
Great news: Food Routes lessons are taking place once again! It's important all permission letters are returned ASAP. Next week children will take part in a food tasting session All risk assessed/Covid secure (& nothing like what Belle in doing this video ) @OJScookandgrow https://t.co/qxeXCvrEcI
@its_me_MIssD
Well, it's time to have everybody return to school after the weekend! We are so proud of all of our children (and adults) for adapting over the past few weeks. @Its_me_MissD and I can't wait to welcome all of 3LD back next week! Have a restful weekend all https://t.co/915KVEzA9O
@its_me_MIssD
Numicon software Oral rehearsal Baseboards and tiles Live modelling #translated the right message so children could explore independently, and *check* their working using their ✋'s on approach! #NumiCAN https://t.co/AVWmr4gJDJ
@Mr_Chaperon_
Once there was a humble boy from Yorkshire called Tom... Friday afternoon story sorted "Little people, Big Dreams" @ojsBookClub @_Reading_Rocks_ @Mat_at_Brookes @OakMATrust https://t.co/oOg5JZqaUb
@Mr_Chaperon_@MissUmerji @AbbeyMead_TMET That's amazing!
@Mr_Chaperon_
We have made sure we are being creative as possible even when learning from home. In science we have been learning all about the amazing human body and what it needs to survive. @AbbeyMead_TMET #edutwitter #year6 https://t.co/oqPsTXJqey
@Mr_Chaperon_"Ahhhhhhhhhh!! Help @chesterzoo " we can't wait till 12!! @MrWithersAHT @OakMATrust @Alex_Bramley3 @DavisonMiss @Mr_Chaperon_ @chrisdysonHT https://t.co/yPVDUbgVsP
@Mr_Chaperon_
Year 3 continuing their food journey this week tasting dried fruits and enjoying some new flavours and textures. @SAfoodforlife @MissObhi @Its_me_MissD https://t.co/KxZNCYvx0G
@MissObhiTo help model oracy skills for Y7 students, who will be performing their speeches soon, Mr. Ehsan has crafted and shared his own speech on the dangers of social media here is a snippet @voice21oracy @DCol_OracyHub @KingsAlBarsha https://t.co/zVmJGn5t1o
@MissObhi
When the planning and hard work pays off and children actually use bar models in their independent assessments to tackle the trickier wordier questions! Thanks again to @OUPPrimary for our fantastic CPD with Rebecca on bar modelling. https://t.co/pxYXUfxMua
@MissObhi
Oracy is a powerful tool for learning; by teaching students to become more effective speakers and listeners we empower them to better understand themselves, each other and the world around them. Could oracy make a difference in your school? https://t.co/skGOiofijw https://t.co/L7JagFY4oU
@MissObhiToday is the first National Day of Reflection. We mark a year since the 1st lockdown began. Reflect on the past year, remember those that have lost and those that have struggled. Remember wonderful memories made and how far we have come. https://t.co/2SJqz6OesN
@MissObhi
Our little and often approach to our diary entry writing has allowed our Year 5s to fully explore the features of this type of text and for us to introduce them to parenthesis for the first time. We are four very proud Year 5 teachers. #scrapbooking #Armstrongthemouse https://t.co/nT6lMzLYY8
@Miss_Smith_OJS
Scrapbooking has been a fabulous end of unit outcome for our work on 'Armstrong'. The children have loved presenting their work (half from home learning and half from school) in this very creative way, taking inspiration from 'Archie's War' which we explored in Year 3. (1/2) https://t.co/EuQOlyWZ11
@Miss_Smith_OJS@MrMJEllis @MenTeachPrimary @MrWithersAHT @DavisonMiss @Mr_Chaperon_ @KWeston06 @PrimaryRocks1 @PrimaryIdeas @Alex_Bramley3 @MrsLisseman Well done 4E! Fabulous work all round, particularly those commas I have spotted after your fronted adverbials.
@Miss_Smith_OJS
✍ Diary diary, This week has made realise how amazing kids are... Please show the class some as they are desperate to 'be famous' They have spent so long trying to think, edit and improve their writing this week - it certainly has paid off https://t.co/3VoeTQYjLb
@Miss_Smith_OJS
Spring #GIVEAWAY! #TheLostWords & #TheLostSpells. Follow & RT by midnight 31/3 (UK only) for a chance to #win. New classroom resources are now available here: https://t.co/H6fM4Ckt8e #GiveawayAlert #BookGiveaway https://t.co/1P6aazndmX
@Miss_Smith_OJSCalling ALL Leicester City schools Move it March(KS1&2) and Travel to Tokyo(KS3&4) challenges have launched! Time to clock up those active minutes. Which school will be crowned champions #TeamLCSSPAN #KeepSafeKeepActive #MoveItMarch #TraveltoTokyo #ChallengeIsOn https://t.co/UZ2ZDU3DmM
@MrsRChalkGood morning OJS! We are going to be doing cricket sessions online with 'Chance to Shine' over the next two weeks check out your PE channel or ask your teacher to find the link to the first session. We hope you enjoy it! @Chance2Shine https://t.co/VnNIAVpWez
@MrsRChalkWow! This looks awesome - I can't wait to take a look https://t.co/c56BjDJ3lV
@MrsRChalkOur warmest and most sincere thanks goes to the Overdale community today for their kindness and support. Thank you. Stay safe. https://t.co/aBa1a5oBCX
@MrsRChalk
We are proud to be supporting a matter close to our heart - Children's Mental Health Week. This year the theme is Express Yourself! Look out for Active Anita's activities every day next week #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ExpressYourself #TeamLCSSPAN https://t.co/r1xmFn0GAL
@MrsRChalkReally enjoyed our Precision/Instructional Coaching launch session today, which highlighted the importance of practise. Lots of great discussion with colleagues from @OakMATrust & opportunities to structure & rehearse coaching conversations. Thank you @edvainker & @CraigBrownEd
@MrsLisseman@DavisonMiss @MenTeachPrimary @i_teach_things @Write_Example @MissStanleyYr6 @MrWithersAHT @OakMATrust @MissColllins Love seeing their work/progress. Please send some of them down to me next week to show me...or maybe I'll pop up to see them all!
@MrsLissemanHeard great reports about this evening's #OURfPNewsLive webinar! Sadly wasn't able to make it (bedtime ) but some members of our #TRG have fed back on how interesting & enjoyable it was. Perfect follow up to discussions at our TRG meeting this afternoon #justread #RfP https://t.co/LdZZveXkCq
@MrsLisseman
For #PayitForward, we are giving two schools (one primary, one secondary) the chance to win a set of books to refresh their library or classroom. To enter, simply follow us and retweet this post. Competition ends 12pm Wed 28th April. UK entrants only. https://t.co/GNMfhfUzym
@MrsLisseman@MrMJEllis @microbit_edu @MrWithersAHT @Alex_Bramley3 @MenTeachPrimary @i_teach_things @ManorTech @OakMATrust 3LD were so impressed with the ones they saw - thanks for sending them down to show us @MrMJEllis So cool
@MrsLisseman@missnolan91 @LazerWarsNE @ParklandsLeeds @chrisdysonHT @MrsRChalk please can we get these???
@MrsBrownojsWe've cracked the catch up agenda- C collaborative A activities T to C create H happy U united P pupils @chrisdysonHT @PaulGarvey4 @MrEFinch @EdRoundtables @HappyHead74 @ClaireJones_HT @dave_mcpartlin @CensoredHead @secretHT1 @HeadsRoundtable @MoreMorrow
@MrsBrownojsWe're really excited about all the children returning to school on Monday. Refer to the letters sent home via email or this page which should keep you up to date. Take care. Be safe. https://t.co/LtnjfKhTjH
@MrsBrownojsI'm going to be keeping my eyes peeled I wonder who took part in our top secret mission! https://t.co/RLcnphUbEU
@MrsBrownojsWelcome to the grand opening of Overdale's Virtual Library! Head over to the Home Learning Area of the school website to peruse our bookcases and simply click on a book to share the story! @ojsinfo @OverdaleInfant Maybe you will spot some teachers borrowing books too! https://t.co/qs0qGMONYd
@MrsBrownojs
Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May, this year the theme is to inspire more people to connect with nature in new ways... How about watching 'hair' grow on your own Cress Head! #TeamSSPAN #ConnectWithNature #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek https://t.co/FRWvMbKnfX
@KWeston06
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek starts today. Help us to get the nation talking about nature and mental health. Join the movement. #ConnectWithNature. Get involved. https://t.co/rKW9Y90uRp
@KWeston06
Tomorrow marks the the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with the theme of nature. Children will be taking time to connect with nature in school. Look out for your letter which shares ways of continuing this learning at home. #ConnectWithNature https://t.co/EB0Ih05qrz
@KWeston06Looking forward to seeing the OJS results coming in this week! https://t.co/Pq2S4tKh6Z
@KWeston06
May is National Walking Month - Why not start by making a small change, try adding 20 minutes walking to your day? #TeamSSPAN #WalkThisMay #TRY20 @livingstreets https://t.co/eXcgMcYsYH
@KWeston06Most importantly, thank you to all the children who have been a part of 4T over the past three years, you have taught me just as much as I have taught you!
@MissWilkinson4WJust like that it's time to say goodbye to Overdale Junior School. Having been a student at the school myself, I couldn't think of a better place to start my career as a teacher. Thank you to all the staff and parents for being so supportive :) (1/2)
@MissWilkinson4W
Into the afternoon and @VikingHrothgar is introducing us to a Viking game with similarities to chess. Can Y4 work together to move orthagonally and beat Hrothgar? We have such perfect weather today for outdoor learning @ojs_y4 #vikingday https://t.co/wv43dsOBKk
@MissWilkinson4W
Our day began with our classrooms being raided and @VikingHrothgar taking us out to his camp. So far we've been learning about weapons. Children are so engaged, with many volunteering to be attacked with the various weapons! ♀ (all still alive so far) #immersive #vikingday https://t.co/KHiyS2QFNe
@MissWilkinson4W
Mondagr, Viking raid on Overdale Junior School, Leicester https://t.co/ZdafwjgtNb
@MissWilkinson4W
Don't be fooled by adding fractions with the same denominator Adding with #mixednumbers can be a real challenge! #Numicon supported the chn to: Only add the numerator (number of parts) See that the denominator does not change ✋Count up to & past the next whole group https://t.co/EqLrnSrz9o
@DavisonMiss@afshah_deen @stefaniej001 @CMulhernMaths @misspearsteach @GPSMrsBoulger @misshaynesff @MissG_Y6 @saraheaton501 @smileysarah04 @sarah_lamble I've been staring at this for a while! All I can think is find the value of one red ball by replacing the cubes on the right hand scales. From there work with the scales on the left when you have a value for 1 red ball. I feel that's too many steps ...there must be a simpler way!
@DavisonMiss@pdLouiseP @MrWithersAHT @vivientownsend1 @ThatMathsMan @MenTeachPrimary @i_teach_things @OUPPrimary @BradshawBecki @sharonpeach @MrMJEllis Starting with that same activity again with the 6 plate (which we used to kick off fractions initially) really helped. Such a versatile activity.
@DavisonMissDon't be fooled by adding fractions with the same denominator Adding with #mixednumbers can be a real challenge! #Numicon supported the chn to: Only add the numerator (number of parts) See that the denominator does not change ✋Count up to & past the next whole group https://t.co/EqLrnSrz9o
@DavisonMiss@Lisa_Lalor @marie_birchall @Arithmaticks @ellejay @mrshawthorne7 @RebeccaTurvill @maths_and_more @CullyEducation @FionaHogg @J9Allen @kayleighmmcgrat @Donnaxj600s @mathszest @JoyfulMathsInFE @mathmathical @MissRD94 @LuCrosskill @AlisonHopperMEI @MrsEVCartwright @MathsladyScott @cbebby @pdLouiseP @PdDerry @helenlaflin @curious_maths @Mathsknowhow Ah that's put a smile on my face Thankyou!
@DavisonMiss
Maths today: In Co-operative learning groups we: ✅ Represented hundredths in region & place value models ✅ Recognised 10 hundredths=1 tenth ✅ Recorded a fraction with denominator 100 as a decimal @OUPPrimary @Numicon @MrMJEllis #edutwitter #maths #InspireMaths #Numicon https://t.co/28VGUJBzgX
@MrMJEllis@Christi13584334 @i_teach_things @smithsmm @reads_and_draws @chrisdysonHT @PaulWat5 @jonnybid @MeakerR @FVachhiat @SarahFarrellKS2 @DarrellWakelam @PaulGarvey4 @DavisonMiss Hi - please drop me a DM and I will share the link
@MrMJEllis@pearce80 @i_teach_things @smithsmm @reads_and_draws @chrisdysonHT @PaulWat5 @jonnybid @MeakerR @FVachhiat @SarahFarrellKS2 @DarrellWakelam @PaulGarvey4 @DavisonMiss Hi - please drop me a DM and I will share the link
@MrMJEllis@MollieJ84724188 @i_teach_things @smithsmm @reads_and_draws @chrisdysonHT @PaulWat5 @jonnybid @MeakerR @FVachhiat @SarahFarrellKS2 @DarrellWakelam @PaulGarvey4 @DavisonMiss Hi - please drop me a DM and I will share the link
@MrMJEllis@MissC_yr45 @i_teach_things @smithsmm @reads_and_draws @chrisdysonHT @PaulWat5 @jonnybid @MeakerR @FVachhiat @SarahFarrellKS2 @DarrellWakelam @PaulGarvey4 @DavisonMiss Hi - please drop me a DM and I will share the link
@MrMJEllis
@6Tranter and I had a little too much fun creating our #virtuallibrary for EYFS & KS1 and KS2 for World Book Day! We've linked the free audiobooks available on the WBD website - such a fantastic resource! Thanks @chrisdysonHT for the inspo! @MissJVC_ @DRETnews @PieCorbett https://t.co/t0rGCw0Xj5
@Mr_JCrossMASKED READERS To celebrate World Book Day this year staff from OJS and OIS have joined together to read you some stories with a difference! Will you be able to work out who our disguised readers are?More info to follow on Monday! Here's a sneak peek @ojsinfo @OverdaleInfant https://t.co/hHa37jW3KU
@Mr_JCross
This afternoon was POPPING! We really enjoyed mimicking Warhol's printing techniques and analysing the history of #popart last lesson really helped us to articulate what we liked & evaluate our work! Thankyou @BrillBriarHill for the idea...we hope you our #skills! https://t.co/kHz1WyyKJc
@Mr_JCross
Recapping fractions; using Numicon to show understanding of equivalence and simplifying! @OUPPrimary @maths_week https://t.co/PiMRYbnv4V
@Mr_JCross
Our first virtual assembly at @ojsinfo! We loved seeing Mr Evans on the big screen! https://t.co/vJCAif05TG
@Mr_JCross@MrsLisseman @DavisonMiss @MenTeachPrimary @i_teach_things @Write_Example @MissStanleyYr6 @MrWithersAHT @OakMATrust @MissColllins Come and see ours too Mrs Lisseman they have been incredibly engaged in this topic. Thank you to the wonderful team and great year 5 students. Making all this happen in OJS.
@6Overdale@GemLeighton It is beautiful, the colours and hues work so well. Quite post impressionistic.
@6Overdale@DavisonMiss @WhiteRoseMaths @OUPPrimary @craigtilstone @vivientownsend1 @curious_maths @pdLouiseP @MrWithersAHT @mrbartonmaths @MrMJEllis @MenTeachPrimary @i_teach_things I'm teaching this lesson tomorrow. The children are really engaged with this unit of work... I keep finding the numicon pegs in their drawers! The mystery of the disappearing pegs solved.
@6Overdale@MrWithersAHT Definitely Loakes, DMs and a good loafer from Hobbs.
@6Overdale@HJAMrsEllis I love the colour matching.
@6Overdale
Our World Book Day winners chose their prizes this week. Here are some of the titles they had the pick of. All were delighted with one boy questioning: "So I can take it home? And keep it? It's mine to keep?" Cue big beam when this was indeed confirmed to be true https://t.co/9Nyn7k9vBO
@ojsBookClub
Specially written and designed for dyslexic and reluctant readers by the experts at @BarringtonStoke. Both have dyslexia-friendly typefaces, layouts and paper, so that every young reader can enjoy these exciting and inspiring stories. https://t.co/SvBBdNtOyu
@ojsBookClubFantastic Dyslexia friendly books! The font and paper choice make them accessible to all! https://t.co/LLiRO3mShv
@ojsBookClub
Clue: Silly dancing and a bath
@ojsBookClubIt's the first day of Move it March today so let's get going OJS! Dont forget to record your minutes on your tracking sheet. @leicesterssp https://t.co/QljwZTOCHX
@ojsSportInformation been emailed out tomorrow about The 2021 Move it March Challenge! Keep a look out and get involved ♀♀⚽⛹♂♀♂ https://t.co/EiWaqI9pJd
@ojsSportWelcome to the grand opening of Overdale's Virtual Library! Head over to the Home Learning Area of the school website to peruse our bookcases and simply click on a book to share the story! @ojsinfo @OverdaleInfant Maybe you will spot some teachers borrowing books too! https://t.co/qs0qGMONYd
@ojsSportCalling ALL Leicester City schools Move it March(KS1&2) and Travel to Tokyo(KS3&4) challenges have launched! Time to clock up those active minutes. Which school will be crowned champions #TeamLCSSPAN #KeepSafeKeepActive #MoveItMarch #TraveltoTokyo #ChallengeIsOn https://t.co/UZ2ZDU3DmM
@ojsSportGood morning OJS! We are going to be doing cricket sessions online with 'Chance to Shine' over the next two weeks check out your PE channel or ask your teacher to find the link to the first session. We hope you enjoy it! @Chance2Shine https://t.co/VnNIAVpWez
@ojsSportWe are really proud of how hard Year 6 have worked this year, they have put in some serious graft in their revision! They have spent a lot of time preparing them for SATS and the Teachers are really proud of them! Good luck year 6!
@OverdaleTeam
We have been "enlightened" by this amazing homework, which tells us lots about electricity and circuit boards. Well done Sonny! https://t.co/H8ZWRMieId
@OverdaleTeam
Congratulations to Y6 OJS Pupil Sam Hall through to the finals of Leics schools Junior Chef of the Year competition with a menu of tomato & basil bread and meat balls in tomato sauce and pasta. Young Master chef ! https://t.co/aHrAT6bUnl
@OverdaleTeam
On this day in 1915 Albert Einstein published his theory of general relativity. https://t.co/gCHt83vDH1
@OverdaleTeam
Today is Mary Tudors' 523th birthday. She was a English princess who was briefly the queen of France and later progenitor of a family that claimed the English throne. Happy Birthday Mary!! https://t.co/MAkp2buEEw
@OverdaleTeam
School closure notice
Read MoreMonday 4th January 2020
Following the Prime Minister's announcement, Overdale Junior School will ONLY be opening to the children of critical keyworkers and vulnerable children from Tuesday 5th January until at least February half term.
If your child falls into this category, please only send your child to school if you have no other choice in order to in order to undertake your crucial keyworker roles.
If we determine at any point that a parent is not a Keyworker then their child will not be able to attend the setting.
Remote learning is available for all children - see home learning section and check emails for further information on this.
We want to support our community during this difficult time. We will continue to be accessible for any concerns regarding safeguarding or the wellbeing of children within our care.
Phone 999 if a crime is being committed or if a child is in immediate danger.
Contact Leicestershire police on 101 if you think a crime has been committed but there is no immediate danger.
To report a concern, call the following:
City - 0116 4541004
County - 0116 305 0005You may be eligible for Free School Meals. Call: Free School Meals Service on 0116 454 1009 (option 3), or apply online at www.leicester.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals , or complete and post the attached form. Click here for more info.
We want to support our families. See this information if you are struggling financially. See here.
You can contact Mr Evans, Mrs Collins, Miss Dighton and Mrs Lisseman by email: slt@overdale-jun.leicester.sch.uk
