Themed Days and Events
French Week
During French week, we celebrated all things French. Pupils learned about the geography of France, its artists, its popular personalities and its famous landmarks. The week ended by everyone practising their language skills in the French cafe, where they were able to sample some popular French snacks. A performance of 'Le Navet Geant' by the French ambassadors was shown to the rest of the school. Throughout the week, we were also very pleased to have visitors to school to talk about their experiences of language learning and the importance it has played in their lives and careers. There was a real buzz around school - the artwork, attitudes and enthusiasm for speaking French were truly génial!
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British Science Week
At OJS, we are all scientists! Every year, we celebrate our learning and apply our knowledge by taking part in investigations as part of British Science Week. In 2023, the theme was ‘Connections’ and each year group took part in a related activity selected by their Science Squad members before the whole school ‘connected’ in a marble run challenge!
World Book Day is in March
This is a highlight on the OJS calendar where we celebrate our love of books and reading in many different ways. These have included dressing up as our favourite book characters, reading with our partner classes, books swaps, author masterclasses and creating beautiful reading scrapbooks or 'Reading Rivers'.
Children’s Mental Health Week 6th-12th February 2023
Anti-Bullying Week is in November
The theme was 'Reach Out'. Children took part in different activities in class and started the week off by joining in the BBC's Live Lesson at 11am. The importance of e-safety was also reinforced. See our photos above, click the images to make bigger.
National Poetry Day is in October
Each year there is a different theme, such as The Environment and Choice. We celebrate this special day by sharing poems together, listening to poets performing their work, and writing our own poems inspired by the annual theme.
