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Scarth's Celebration

Each Friday, Mrs Scarth is joined in her office by proud Oatlands Junior School pupils, as well as teachers and members of the local governing board, to celebrate different areas of the curriculum.

Each pupil has the opportunity to explain what they have been learning and describe their different experiences in class.

Mrs Scarth and her guests enjoy seeing the progress through pupils' work in different year groups. 

To see all Scarth's Celebrations 2023-24, visit our page:

Scarth's Celebration 2023-24

History in Year 3 and 4 - Friday 13th September

Historians in Year 3 and 4 had an in depth discussion with Mrs Stockton, Mrs Washer and Mr Morley about the topics they have started in September and how it relates to the history they have learnt in previous years. Year 3 talked about the Stone Age and how they have looked at creating Stone Age houses using the materials that were available many thousands of years ago. Whilst in Year 4 they were able to discuss History Day, and the many activities they had experienced related to Ancient Greece, including writing in Greek letters, wearing Greek clothes and exploring Greek myths. The children were excited to find out more about their topics.

History in Year 5 and 6 - Friday 20th October

Mrs Stockton, Mrs Washer and Mr Morley had a wonderful detailed discussion with Year 5 and 6 children about History, the topics covered and the knowledge and skills they explore. Year 5 explained where the Anglo-Saxons belonged in the history of Great Britain, and how they have been using primary evidence to try to solve historical mysteries. Who was buried at Sutton Hoo? Year 6 shared the secondary resources they have been using to help learn more about the Islamic Empire. The children were able to discuss the different technologies invented during this time and even identify some that we still use today, such as our number system.

Science in Year 3 and 4 - Friday 27th September

A surprise special guest joined Scarth's Celebrations this week: Mr Sheriff, our Trust CEO. 

Y3 and Y4 pupils impressed him with their use of scientific vocabulary to describe new knowledge learned about the function of teeth.  He shared a photograph of a lion from his recent trip to Africa and the children could name and explain what they use their different types of teeth for. It was lovely to hear how enthusiastic the children were about investigative science, expertly sharing results with clear explanations. Well done!

Science in Year 5 and 6 - Friday 4th October

Year 5 and 6 pupils impressed Miss Allenby and I with their use of Scientific vocabulary to explain animal classification and characteristics of animals. It was clear that they enjoyed researching further facts about their favourite types of animal- we certainly learned new fascinating facts! Investigative science is a firm favourite with the children, with Y5 pupils describing their attempts at propagation, explaining the reasons why some weren't that successful. The Science squad members will be helping Miss Allenby to identify how Science can be even better at OJS, when they meet next week. Well done!

Maths in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Friday 18th October

Joining me and the children this week were Ms Coyne and Mrs Washer who were thrilled at the children's eagerness to share their Maths learning. They were able to use key vocabulary to explain their learning and make links to Maths in everyday life. The House Event this term was held yesterday and it was Maths competition, which was organised and run superbly by the Maths Ambassadors - the Green Kingfishers as the overall winners. Well done!

Reading in Year 5 and 6 - Thursday 14th November

Mrs Scarth and Miss Starrett loved hearing all about what the children have been reading, how they find new books, and how they have been using their reading scrapbooks to make recommendations to each other in school! 

Computing in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Friday 29th November

Mr Morley and Mr Jones were joined in the library by children from every class to talk about everything they have worked on so far this year. Children were able to explain all about how they coded games and animation and show clear progression from year group to year group. They were also able to share examples of word-processing and design using iPads. All the children were very positive about their learning in computing and they look forward to the upcoming topics. Well done!

Modern Foreign Languages (French) in Year 3 and 4 - Monday 9th December

Years 3 and 4 delighted Miss Hind and I with their enthusiasm for French and other languages. They understood questions asked by Miss Hind in French, by replying in French and sharing further ideas and suggestions about how to make French even better at Oatlands Junior. One suggestion was to include a French story in the OJS reading passports. They are looking forward to French week in the summer term this year and could talk about what professions use languages and situations where knowing another language can help communication and understanding. We were very impressed by the children's maturity and love for languages in Scarth's Celebrations today. Very well done!

Religious Education in Year 5 and 6 - Friday 7th January

Miss Ramsey and Mr Morley enjoyed finding out from the Year 5 and 6 children all about Islam. Year 5 discussed the Five Pillars and were able to relate these to their own experiences. They gave thoughtful examples of what would be important to Muslims and how this might compare with other religious and non-religious groups. Year 6 demonstrated how they apply their knowledge of Islam to answer the question of with charity and giving or art and architecture are more important. All the children showed a real love of RE and could explain why it is so important to learn about it. 

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