Science - Friday 26th September - Y3/4

On Friday, Mrs Scarth and Miss Allenby sank their teeth into science for a sensational Scarth's Celebrations with lower school. We discussed all things digestive with Year 4, who blew us away with their spot-on scientific vocabulary, accurate knowledge of dental hygiene and explanation  of the different elements of the human digestive system! Meanwhile, a magnetic Year 3 'pulled' us in with their references to repulsion and analysis of attraction when sharing their learning about forces. The most fantastic way to finish Friday - well done to everyone!

History - Friday 8th and Friday 15th September - Y5/6 and Y3/4

It was a pleasure starting the year looking at children's History books and talking about what they have learned so far . Mrs Housley and I were impressed with all their historical knowledge understanding of chronology. They spoke enthusiastically about history and how important it is that we learn from the past.  They shared interesting sources of evidence and resources which has made learning memorable. A super first Scarth's Celebrations of the new term. Well done!

Reading - Friday 7th November - Y3/4

Mr Morley enjoyed hearing all about how reading is a thread through every part of learning in Years 3 and 4. The children in Year 4 were able to give a detailed retelling of Perseus' and Theseus' stories in Greek myths. They could explain the relationships between the different characters how they responded to one another. Year 3 children could talk about their reading Passport books and library time. All children love reading and can talk about all the different opportunities they have at OJS to read more and more and more... Well done Year 3 and 4!

 

Reading - Friday 14th November - Y5/6

Miss Starret joined Scarth's Celebrations this week and we both enjoyed listening to the children's voracious appetite for reading. The children shared their favourite genres and we explored the meaning of classics. Reading comprehension skills were also celebrated, where summarising and using evidence from the text to make inferences was of an exceptional standard. A super end to the week and no one fell asleep in the Children in Need PJs! Well done 😊

Computing - Friday 21st and 28th November - Y3/4 and Y5/6

It was wonderful to hear from childen in years 3 and 4 and years 5 and 6 over two Fridays about their experience of computing at OJS. The children proudly shared their learning about coding, explored how spreadsheets can help organize data, and demonstrated creative ways of using iPads to support their work. Mrs. Scarth, Mr. Morley, and Miss Kashkina enjoyed hearing the pupils speak confidently about the skills they have developed and how technology is helping them become problem-solvers and digital creators. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their achievements and inspire future learning in computing. 😊

Maths - Friday 16th January -  Y3/4

Today Mrs Washer, our Maths governor,  joined Ms. Coyne and I to celebrate Maths work from Year 3 and 4 children. It was super to hear such enthusiasm and confidence towards their Maths learning. They clearly enjoy the deeper challenges and take huge pride in their presentation. Well done!

Maths - Friday 23rd January -  Y5/6

Today Mrs Washer, our Maths governor,  joined Ms. Coyne enjoyed discussing the fantastic effort year 5and 6 have been putting into their maths work. Year 5 were able to explain all about fractions, including ordering different fractions and using improper fraction and mixed numbers. Year 6 talked about problem solving with decimals, and following step-by-step processes to find an answer. Well done!

Science  -  Y5/6

Miss Allenby joined me for Scarth's Celebrations this week and asked the children some very tricky investigative science questions! The children enjoyed the challenge and explained their conclusions based firmly on results and patterns from fair testing. We also talked about STEM professions and the children's aspirations for future careers.