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:
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!
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