Thanks for joining us @ojsinfo today - it was great to welcome you and the children loved getting outside on their bug hunt too! https://t.co/4YWWRZqU4X
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We were delighted that so many of our KS2 children entered this competition and very excited to hear that an OJS entry has been chosen as a winner! Thank you @EcoSchoolsLCC https://t.co/VQSgN6EIGq
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OJS were delighted to welcome Malcolm Smith from @UKParlEducation to school today. In our whole school assembly, Malcolm explained more about how the UK Parliament operates in a fun, informative and interactive way. https://t.co/PPKiioXe3J
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It was great to welcome Yasmin and Mark to OJS. We are excited to see the project unfold as the children gain more knowledge about sustainable buildings. Year 5/6 look forward to their next meeting! https://t.co/NmahoC7lew
@ojsinfoCongratulations to Mrs Scott who won 'Sustainable Teacher Champion' at last night's sustainability awards celebration.Thank you, Mrs Scott, for driving this vital and important part of our school curriculum and culture.
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Incredible views on the way back from the gondola @ManorHighSchool https://t.co/fbxWOWZh09
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The Foundation Stage children have been busy prepping for our Mothers Day Afternoon Tea tomorrow. We are so excited to share this with them https://t.co/PoawxQqOdu
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Another great day on the slopes. We finished the day by hitting the local shop. Some very strange purchases including this one. https://t.co/BG3Dmhxszs
@OakMATrustGreat to see! https://t.co/QNWohby4y5
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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
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After school Kids Cookery club has restarted week 1 making healthy Muesli breakfast pots. https://t.co/4GJ1HgdvJr
@OJScookandgrow@EcoSchoolsLCC Fabulous - so delighted to see our amazing Sustainable Campion Mrs Anne Scott being awarded.
@OJScookandgrow@KWeston06 @RockinghamPri Wow - look at the size of those tasty fruity rocket kebabs - brilliant!
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And again giving it their best in the long jump! We are so proud of you all https://t.co/XQDx8T5af8
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Team OJS in action in the howler @ojsSport @ojsinfo @leicesterssp https://t.co/kCcgRBCXlP
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Team OJS smashing events on the track! @ojsSport @ojsinfo @leicesterssp https://t.co/0o8dgJDK44
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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
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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
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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
