To everyone at Overdale Junior School, thank you for all your support and hard work over the last year. We hope you have a wonderful summer and a well deserved rest. Best wishes to you all. Stay safe.
@ojsinfo
We had a great afternoon out on the empty streets and learning about clean air. Thank you all for a really worthwhile event. @DanielleKennell @EcoSchoolsLCC @
@ojsinfo
There is no Planet B
#CleanAirDay2021 @ojsinfo https://t.co/jbetf5HOtP
@ojsinfo
Just one of the packed bike sheds at @ojsinfo! Great to see so many pupils cycling and scooting to school this #CleanAirDay https://t.co/Q1ykessY3b
@ojsinfo
6A and 6C are off on their trip. We are so excited. A day out doing adventurous activities has been a long time coming.
@ojsinfo
Looking 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_Y6
A huge well done to all children that took part in quadkids last week. Overall Overdale came 2nd which is a huge achievement. #proudteacher
@ojs_Y6
Leek and mushroom croustades made by 4C today. https://t.co/j1vySdHEzA
@OJScookandgrow
3D have written some amazing thank you letters to farmers Sandra & Anthony Herbert following a trip to Whetstone Pastures farm. Writing for a purpose https://t.co/ZbyXgGZiFF
@OJScookandgrow
6C practising their peeling & chopping techniques today as the make harvest vegetable soup today https://t.co/qxhWU108F1
@OJScookandgrow
Y3 trip to Whetstone Pastures Farm - Now we know where our food comes from .... ( 3O & 3LD visit tomorrow on Friday ) https://t.co/dd5ijXYBTO
@OJScookandgrow
All set ready for 5S Food Routes - can you guess what they are making today ? https://t.co/HKHmF3ldj3
@OJScookandgrow
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
@ojsSport
Today we are at Saffron Lane supporting the Leicestershire and Rutland Primary Parallel Athletics Championships event! We have lots of children here with a variety of SEND needs. It's lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves! https://t.co/Z41CKaoRT2
@ojsSport
Yesterday our OJS Team were out competing again at the parallel games Quad kids! They did an awesome job and we couldn't be prouder @ojsSport @leicesterssp @ojsinfo https://t.co/tDW2XlsmDH
@ojsSport
@MissJNeal1 So beautiful! Can't wait to see it in real life! Thank you @MrsBrownojs
@its_me_MIssD
@MrsLisseman @sally_birch Thank you Sally, hope you and the boys are well
@its_me_MIssD
Week one
To echo @MrsLisseman I feel very fortunate to work in a supportive environment & forward thinking sch where staff can work p/time & continue to progress to a variety of leadership roles. Thank you for championing the dream! @Emma_Turner75 https://t.co/iOT1sG30ZM
@its_me_MIssD
@DavisonMiss @BrillBriarHill @Mr_JCross @MrMJEllis Yes! This is the school!
@its_me_MIssD
@missh_cooperPE Great news Harriet! Congratulations to you. Let the adventure begin!
@its_me_MIssD
You're invited...
A magical final writing outcome.
Y5 developed their persuasive tone and wrote invitations to #TheNowhereEmporium ball!
Hand finished with homemade envelopes, the children are so excited to take these home!
So proud of how far they've all come! https://t.co/rzXTj0ukKF
@Mr_Chaperon_
electricity recap
We looked at circuits again today and I was so impressed with what they had remembered and how creative they became!
You will be impressed @Mr_Chaperon_ https://t.co/JOzyjOTdiG
@Mr_Chaperon_
@MrMJEllis @MenTeachPrimary @MHS_Science @OakMATrust I heard your class talking about it so excitedly! Glad they had fun and remembered what we taught!
@Mr_Chaperon_
THE SOUND COLLECTOR
An engaging poetry week PERFECT for home learning:
Our bubble burst & so did our creativity!
All could access at home
Didn't require too much input
A simple scaffold but also the chance to push and extend
What a writing outcome to finish on https://t.co/GN6ofXLfQC
@Mr_Chaperon_
@DavisonMiss @i_teach_things @GomersalArt @MrWithersAHT @MrsLisseman @MenTeachPrimary @OakMATrust Wonderful portraits painted here! Love the use of gridding
@MissObhi
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
@MissObhi
To 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
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
@MissObhi
Today 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
OJS rising stars at Young Voices tonight. Almost ready for the final show! @YVconcerts @ojsinfo @MrsLisseman https://t.co/HxX3sUv2jn
@MrsRChalk
OJS are rocking it at Young Voices rehearsal today - we are all very excited! https://t.co/STzAJVRdD5
@MrsRChalk
Calling 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
@MrsRChalk
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
@MrsRChalk
Wow! This looks awesome - I can't wait to take a look https://t.co/c56BjDJ3lV
@MrsRChalk
Wonderful welcome to Burleigh Court hotel for the ECT Mentor training. Goodies and breakfast Having had 2 teachers successfully complete their NQT years with us this year, we are really looking forward to welcoming 2 ECTs next academic year. @LRTSHub @ojsinfo @OakMATrust https://t.co/TFYkzrGQHi
@MrsLisseman
@sally_birch @mjarlidge @MrMJEllis Ooh a new D.I. Helen Grace book just in time for the summer holidays Thanks for sharing @sally_birch!
@MrsLisseman
Well done to Team OJS for a brilliant performance at West Leicester athletics! We are so proud of you all. Thank you to all our parents for your support and also a big thank you to @leicesterssp you are all amazing, it's been so good to be back @YourSchoolGames @ojsinfo
@MrsLisseman
@sally_birch 6'2!!
@MrsLisseman
@sally_birch Please wish him a happy 16th birthday from me! Hope he's enjoyed the pizza Sending lots of luck for his exams also!
@MrsLisseman
What a weird but wonderful year it has been. As with all chn across OJS, 4BW has shown great resilience and dedication to their learning. Mrs Brown and I feel so proud. We really have had lots of fun and finished the year with sticker face, as requested by the chn! @MrsBrownojs https://t.co/bvnqaCp227
@MrsBrownojs
@MrMJEllis @DavisonMiss @prince_helen @ShareenAdvice @MrWithersAHT @MenTeachPrimary @_Reading_Rocks_ @PaulGarvey4 @PrimaryIdeas @i_teach_things It really has been a great resource. Thanks @voice21oracy for the ideas.
@MrsBrownojs
Are you ready to play? The game starts on Wednesday 26 May! Watch our video to find out more about the game. https://t.co/uFahPR1QCY https://t.co/gkzJcd92yJ
@MrsBrownojs
@missnolan91 @LazerWarsNE @ParklandsLeeds @chrisdysonHT @MrsRChalk please can we get these???
@MrsBrownojs
What an awesome day at OJS School Games day. It was good to be back! https://t.co/7LrCQJv3be
@KWeston06
HALF TERM GIVEAWAY!
I have teamed up with @cosydirect to #Giveaway a Rustic Log Oven!
For a chance to #win:
Retweet this post
Follow @cosydirect + @MrWithersAHT
Tag a friend below!
Winner: Thursday 2nd June 2022! https://t.co/bQekmXyYUK
@KWeston06
Silver medal for the year 6 boys relay team!!! @YourSchoolGames @leicesterssp @ojsinfo https://t.co/P86iztkmI3
@KWeston06
What a great way to finish the day - Two medals in the 75m sprint finals! Gold for Q in the year 6 boys and silver for Henry in the year 5 boys Well done to both of you! @leicesterssp @YourSchoolGames @ojsinfo https://t.co/pWdZheGgY1
@KWeston06
Most 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!
@MissWilkinson4W
Just 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
A Year in a Bottle
To reflect on the year, each child put all of their favourite memories into their own bottles and took them
It was a lovely chance to share what we had enjoyed, learned and achieved. https://t.co/u9b4oPEsNG
@DavisonMiss
@OJScookandgrow My favourite !
@DavisonMiss
@pdLouiseP @WhiteRoseMaths @ICT_MrP @annemathswatson @MarkLabbett @TheShaunWallace @OUPPrimary @Amie_Science Yes they got on brilliantly. Today with so many of them some took on their own investigations too. They continued the pattern on much further and started to conjecture about future totals using what they knew. They were brilliant.
@DavisonMiss
@pdLouiseP @WhiteRoseMaths @ICT_MrP @annemathswatson @MarkLabbett @TheShaunWallace @OUPPrimary @Amie_Science Have now delivered the Numicon cross totals activity to year 3, 5 and then 90 year 6's today .... Can definitely confirm: it's absolutely brilliant. So much conversation, collaboration and creative thinking
@DavisonMiss
@DarrellWakelam @MrWithersAHT @Eastfield_Leics @MrTs_NQTs @MenTeachPrimary @PrimaryIdeas @Bepschools @WreakeValleyAc @mrs_darl Thankyou so much for your kind words! The children loved hearing them. The book has certainly captured their imaginations
@MrMJEllis
"She liked everything she owned, but most of all she loved her birds."
The Golden Cage book has had such a huge impact on the year group these past two weeks.
Great writing outcomes and now these awesome sketches using sketching pencils.
I highly recommend it https://t.co/bULMJWmEjv
@MrMJEllis
One of my favourite CPA sequences started today
The children got to grips with the concept of finding the perimeter with this task
Top tip: ask the ch to make a shape with an odd numbered perimeter. (It's not possible) A great way to check understanding
#CPDin15mins https://t.co/Gpn9Yv3ljd
@MrMJEllis
@MissGibbs15 @leanne_wynne @PrimaryIdeas @MrTs_NQTs @WhiteRoseMaths @MrWithersAHT @MenTeachPrimary @Eastfield_Leics @Bepschools It was exactly as someone tweeted. The children made a square first out of tape and then put tape inside it. They then coloured it in and then finally moved the tape.
The Year 5s measured the angles today and the year 3s identified some of the angles aswell. Worth a go for sure.
@MrMJEllis
When the weather is like this, we should take learning outside
The Year 4 children created and could then identify angles within their own and other pieces of artwork today.
Simple but effective https://t.co/kdsnjltgp8
@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_JCross
MASKED 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
It fantastic to begin putting work up on display! The children have worked hard to create poems about their favourite places and letters to people (or pets) special to them. https://t.co/fxo28ZO17F
@Mr_JCross
@DavisonMiss Beautiful Lydi...
@6Overdale
@Whitefieldhead Stunning,wonderful learning display.
@6Overdale
@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
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
@ojsBookClub
Fantastic Dyslexia friendly books! The font and paper choice make them accessible to all! https://t.co/LLiRO3mShv
@ojsBookClub
Clue: Silly dancing and a bath
@ojsBookClub
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
@ojsSport
Today we are at Saffron Lane supporting the Leicestershire and Rutland Primary Parallel Athletics Championships event! We have lots of children here with a variety of SEND needs. It's lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves! https://t.co/Z41CKaoRT2
@ojsSport
Yesterday our OJS Team were out competing again at the parallel games Quad kids! They did an awesome job and we couldn't be prouder @ojsSport @leicesterssp @ojsinfo https://t.co/tDW2XlsmDH
@ojsSport
We 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
Monday 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 0005
You 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