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
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We have recently appointed two new Trustees and are thrilled to welcome them to the Board. However, we are still always keen to add the right skills to our Trust Board and Local Governing Bodies so please do get in touch for more information https://t.co/pr7caj3HUk
@OakMATrustWhat are the benefits of trusteeship? In our joint blog with @SchoolGovNet, hear from a trustee first-hand on how it can help with CPD and be valuable for your day-to-day role as a school leader: https://t.co/dFi1AVLx5U #TrusteesWeek @TrusteesWeek
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6-10 November is #Trusteesweek which is the perfect opportunity to thank our dedicated board of trustees for all their hard work and contributions. We truly appreciate their time and expertise! https://t.co/4RIpudaiTh
@OakMATrustWe are incredibly proud of our students and their achievements as confirmed by DfE. Highest rates of progress in Leicestershire and within top 50 schools nationally. A huge thank you to the immense support of our staff and families for helping students achieve excellence! ✨ https://t.co/0uWWI70659
@OakMATrustWe still have spaces in the afternoon at our preschool, contact information can be found at https://t.co/1erdjjRKx4 https://t.co/nktMGdoV6X
@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
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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
@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
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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
@ojsSportToday 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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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
