Our fabulous summer fete returns this Saturday 24th June and will run from 12:30-3:00. Join us for fete fun including bouncy castle, BBQ, dance performances and much more! https://t.co/beRPUESycu
@ojsinfoCongratulations to the following schools for retaining their Platinum School Games Mark award this year! @AvenuePrimarySc @MayflowerPSch @MerrydaleJunior @ParksPrimary @SJS_trips @StokesWoodPS @PrimaryMarriott @ojsSport @CHCC_Official @rusheymeadpe @YourSchoolGames https://t.co/4HMHp23xrC
@ojsinfoToday, staff and students visited @ojsinfo to inform Year 6s about the transition to Manor High School - it was great to meet the students joining us later this year, and thanks to Overdale for being so welcoming! #ManorHighWay https://t.co/BLvROYvcOk
@ojsinfo@LGS_Music1 @ojsinfo @LGS_Senior Also, a big thank you to the pupils of the Sinfonietta and the pupils of @ojsinfo for performing my arrangement of ‘Better Off Alone’. It sounded absolutely fantastic! @dcmchargmusic
@ojsinfoSinfonietta had a wonderful time performing @ojsinfo on Tuesday. Thank you for listening so well and joining in as our choir! @LGS_Senior https://t.co/OWG0mDlDlq
@ojsinfoLook at our fantastic new mosaic! Thank you to Mrs Turner for organising this and to Nikki McCathie for all of her work creating this with the children of Woodland Grange. https://t.co/aov8ipbYbc
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A big congratulations to our finalists of the 500 Words competition and a special mention to the award winners. Some wonderful stories and reflection of some true talent. Thanks to our guest readers too! @ojsinfo @OverdaleInfant @OadbyBrookside @ManorHighSchool @Woodland_Grange https://t.co/GaAoCizJGn
@OakMATrustDo you work in the sport & physical activity sector? Are you interested in a volunteering opportunity that will help the next generation? Join us on 11 Jul 12.15-1 to find out how to support schools, hear from our panel & how to get involved. Register ⬇ https://t.co/69OBWnIxWR https://t.co/PTVUJf9PF0
@OakMATrustDon't Idle! #CleanAirDay We are looking forward to Clean Air Day later this week and would like to remind parents and carers that idling while waiting outside school is a huge cause of air pollution. Switch off while waiting! https://t.co/wCvlcjNkgw
@OakMATrustGreat honour today to speak at the Schools & Academies Show at the Excel on their first ever T&L Stage. I discussed the importance of modelling, the struggles we face teaching writing & demo’d the use of the I-We-You model. Thank you to all those who supported in the build up https://t.co/3t0QNpac9T
@OJScookandgrowGreat honour today to speak at the Schools & Academies Show at the Excel on their first ever T&L Stage. I discussed the importance of modelling, the struggles we face teaching writing & demo’d the use of the I-We-You model. Thank you to all those who supported in the build up https://t.co/3t0QNpac9T
@OJScookandgrow
Snackalicious is back!! Healthy tuck shop run by pupils at Overdale Junior School. Healthy kids = Happy kids https://t.co/8pUMtCNleW
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We’ve partnered up with local company Green Tomato to supply us with wonderful fresh fruit for our new look Snackalicious tuck shop at Overdale Juniors. Don’t forget to sign up for prepayment via ParentPay - starts Tuesday 7 Feb!! Say yes to Healthy snacks. https://t.co/JPvf4PzCJL
@OJScookandgrow
After school Kids Cookery club has restarted week 1 making healthy Muesli breakfast pots. https://t.co/4GJ1HgdvJr
@OJScookandgrowCongratulations to the following schools for retaining their Platinum School Games Mark award this year! @AvenuePrimarySc @MayflowerPSch @MerrydaleJunior @ParksPrimary @SJS_trips @StokesWoodPS @PrimaryMarriott @ojsSport @CHCC_Official @rusheymeadpe @YourSchoolGames https://t.co/4HMHp23xrC
@ojsSport
And again giving it their best in the long jump! We are so proud of you all https://t.co/XQDx8T5af8
@ojsSport
Team OJS in action in the howler @ojsSport @ojsinfo @leicesterssp https://t.co/kCcgRBCXlP
@ojsSport
Team OJS smashing events on the track! @ojsSport @ojsinfo @leicesterssp https://t.co/0o8dgJDK44
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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
Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road Knighton Leicester LE2 3YA
Phone: 0116 288 3736
Fax: 0116 288 3800
