OAKDALE POST: OCTOBER 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of the Oakdale Post. As you will see pupils have been provided with a wealth of opportunities and embarked on some exciting learning. The staff wish you all a restful and well deserved half term. The children return to school on Monday 4th November at 8.50am. House and Vice Captains:
Congratulations to our Year 6
House Captains and Vice Dear Parents and Carers, Captains who have been selected to represent the I am delighted with the positive start to the school year! Once again, our wonderful Year 3 school due to their exemplary children have settled in with a real sense of belonging. I would very much like to thank all commitment over the last our parents and carers for your ongoing partnership in supporting their smooth transition. three years. You will already know that children have been excited in learning new topics through their project work. The quality of the home learning has been quite exceptional this half term. Brownsea: Rosy Hunt, Oliver Much of this is due to your support at home. Whether it is designing and constructing Nash, Megan Furbank, Joel Egyptian artefacts, or helping with handwriting, reading and multiplication tables, your Tarrant partnership is invaluable. Thank you! Haven: Diya Budhdeo, Sully We are pleased to welcome new staff to Oakdale: Mrs Lewis (Year 4 class teacher) and Miss Bayliss, Cerys Dodds, Ollie Lawrence (Year 5 class teacher). Our new colleagues have settled into life well at Oakdale Tooley and have made excellent relationships with their classes. In addition, Miss Burridge, Mrs Parkstone: Alex Marley, Zara Croad and Mrs Wells have joined the support team. Langoo, Joe Whiteoak, Daisy Oakdale has hosted many visitors including tours and professionals visiting Harbourside Randall Learning Partnership events, people continue to say how polite Oakdale children are. Baytor: Zara Ferguson, Raeed Thank you to everyone! I continue to feel so proud as do the staff of our school community. Uddin, Oscar Kuc, Daniela Enjoy the half term break with your families. Crisan
Mrs Bissell In addition, our new school councillors were Headteacher democratically elected by their peers. They all prepared a speech and outlined their vision for Oakdale Junior School:
Congratulations to:
Charlie Trim, Lola Shrosbery, Reide Carke, Jack Croad, Teagan Hyne, Summer Ross, Raif Gillespie, Jade Hill, Sully Bayliss, Diya Budhdeo,Reuben Maybe, Kathyrn Lee, Sammy Taylor— Year 6: Clark, Bronte Cormack, Bobby Warwick, Louisa Kranet, The school has just received this artwork created by a local artist who was involved with the Ocean School when Year Alexis Moss, Matthew 6 visited last term. On the day, all the children had to share Medrycki. their thoughts on a chalkboard 'wave' in an artistic way. This is the outcome - I think it's really fab! OFSTED said: “The pupils are proud to hold different responsibilities.” Miss Hillier P A G E 2
OAKDALE POST—YEAR 5 TOPIC LEARNING AND EXAMPLE OF WRITING— The year group have been learning about the Pharaohs
Pulling Bodies Apart
Oakdale Junior School children have been experiencing what it may have been like during Ancient Egyptian times.
On Monday, Mr. Hanmore of Oakdale Junior School in Poole, I just wish I’d seen the body without the surgical sheet decided to give the children of Year 5 an experience they will blocking my view. It’s a shame that I’ll never know how never forget! Mummification. The children attended assembly (as much blood there could have been.” normal) however, there was a strange smell in the air. Mr. Hanmore had set up an operating room- complete with Ancient There were over 150 children present whilst the Egyptian incense - to hide the smell of death. Behind the mummification took place in the school’s music room. operating curtain, there was a silhouette of a recently deceased Even though, Mr. Hanmore took care to wash his hands, “Pharaoh”, that he dissected with various tools. before the operation, many people were traumatised by the event. The priest removed: a brain, via the body’s nose cavity, with a metal hook; the lungs, which were taken out and placed in canopic jars; the long, tubular intestines, which were pulled out from the abdomen and also placed in a canopic jar. He also removed the liver. He took out the heart, washed it, then replaced it in to the empty chest cavity. Spectators looked on, in awe (and disgust), until the ceremony was complete.
Police were not involved as human remains were not found on school grounds. The school have not needed to make an official statement because it is believed that this dramatic event was part of the school History curriculum (and entirely fictitious.) The children at the school have enjoyed the Ancient Egyptian topic and details of their learning can be found on the school Teacher mummifies man! websitewww.oakdalejunior.co.uk
Eye-witness Miss Neale, 40, said: “I couldn’t believe my eyes! I thought Mr. Hanmore was the kindest and gentlest of teachers but he is a true monster! What he did to that poor body was unfathomable. Its entrails were taken out and placed into jars – of all things.” Despite the horror of the teacher’s reaction, others were not as shocked by the barbaric display; Joe, 9, said, “That was awesome…I saw my teacher perform an autopsy on a dead body and clean it’s intestines before stuffing them into a jar. It was so cool.
Thursday 7th November 2019: 1.30pm-3.00pm
READING PARTNER TRAINING
Parents, carers and volunteers are invited to take part in training to become a Volunteer Reading Partner. An ideal opportunity to learn about ways to support children with this important aspect of their education.
The session will include a presentation, guided help through a pack of information and a chance to ask any questions you may have.
Refreshments will be provided.
If you are interested in attending please contact Mrs Gillingham on [email protected]
SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS, CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS Music: Year 4:
In Year 4 we have had some really enjoyable music lessons with Mrs Lewis. We are learning about musical terms such as pitch, tempo and dynamics. We have been listening to three pop songs from Mamma Mia by ABBA and have enjoyed all of them. We have also been lucky enough to play one of these instruments: the xylophone, glockenspiel or metallophone. On Tuesdays, we have recorders with Mr Bruster. We have learned notes A and B, two beat notes and 4fourbeat notes. There is also an app for your children to practise with.
Emily and Barnaby 4SL
Year 4 Non-chronological report writing
It all started with our hook, a trip to the Oceanarium. As soon as we got there, we observed the animals in their natural habitats; this inspired our work.
The next day we went to the ICT suite and started to research our own chosen sea creature. We researched their diet, appearance, habitat and other interesting facts. Of course, we didn’t know a lot about our animals, but later we learnt many new facts.
When we had gathered information from the internet and a range of books, we began writing our opening paragraph. The teachers modelled how to do this and we created a toolkit for what to include in a non-chronological text.
When we had finished our draft, we edited it and copied it in our neatest writing. We arranged our writing and pictures onto an A3 poster. Some of us also stuck information bubbles with ‘do you know?’ facts and a labelled diagram of our creature. By 4HD
Year 2 Assemblies:
During this half term, a dedicated team of Oakdale Junior School actors, speakers, singers and sports enthusiasts have been visiting schools within our partnership. Courthill, Lilliput and Old Town Infant Schools gave us all a warm welcome as our team presented an informative and Roundabout Theatre Trip creative presentation, highlighting all of the As part of our continued wonderful facilities and activities that Oakdale partnership with Poole Junior School has to offer. The presentation Lighthouse, a group of Year 5 included an engaging video of our children, staff and 6 children were invited to attend and school facilities amongst a drama sketch, song a special show in the Roundabout Theatre in Bournemouth Lower and unicycle demonstration by Joseph. Ms Fricker Gardens. The pop-up theatre arrived had many items to show the Year 1 and 2 for the annual Arts by the Sea audiences such as 3D sculptures, paintings and Festival. After watching the show, Iron Age weapons made by our children. Many Oakdale children took part in the thanks go to the children who were excellent question and answer session and representatives and ambassadors of Oakdale met the actors from Dexter and Junior: Erin, Maddie, Tullulah, William, Rosie, Leo, Winter's Detective Agency. Nia, Zara, Penny and Leo. Ms Fricker By Mrs O’ Connor
SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS, CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS OAKDALE JUNIOR SPORTS UPDATE
Multi Skills Festival:
On 30th September Miss Davies took eight children, including me to a competition. To be fair, I thought it was amazing. If I could go again I would. We went to St Edwards to play multi skills. My favourite activity was the basketball dribble because it was easy and fun. My least favourite was the football
activity because you had to start from one cone and then by the wall was another cone and you had to try and go round in circles—it was really hard! We are lucky to have Miss Davies and all the teachers to set up competitions .
By Emily Triggs
This term had a flying start with a lot of tournaments, matches Cross country and festivals in cross-country, boccia, football and multi-skills with lots of children making their debut in representing Oakdale The cross-country runners School. It has been great to see! have braved all conditions in their weekly after school training on Fridays and they have enjoyed Boccia getting very muddy in true cross-country style! We have completed two of the Poole and East Dorset Dylan and Harry from Year 3 joined Tia ( Year 4) and Joshua and league cross country races, one at Canford School Lewis (Year 5) to go to Victoria School to take part and learn how and one at Sandbanks beach. Teams were entered in to play boccia. They had a super time, learnt some new skills and the Year 5/6 races with the boys and girls running were great ambassadors for the school. Next events will be new separately in a 1 mile race. age curling and sitting volleyball. The Sandbanks beach race was particularly Multi-skills festival challenging as the children were sandblasted in very windy conditions. I have been very impressed by the All the Year 4, 5, and 6’s that attended this event had a super resilience shown by all the runners and by their time at St. Edwards. The Sports Leaders from St. Edwards were fantastic team spirit. They have been a credit to our very impressed with their commitment to each task they did and school – a big well done to all those who have taken the determination to score as many points as possible. All the part in the races and many thanks to the parents children worked well in a team and encouraged each other. They who have come to support. competed over 6 stations, with target rolling being the hardest. Next race: Thursday 7th November at Baiter, Up-coming Sporting Events 2.30pm. We will be leaving at 1.50pm, please let me know if you are able to assist with transporting your Cross Country – Year 5 & 6: 7th November -various schools child to the race.
Football - PEDSSA League Year 6: 8th November -Longfleet - Miss Bertenshaw Home
High 5 Netball – Year 5 & 6: 12th November—Longfleet - Home
Swimming Competition Year 5 & 6: 3rd December—various schools
Cross Country - Year 5 & 6: 5th December—various schools
There are still matches to be played for football, girls and boys, in the County Cup, PEDSSA league and various tournaments.
Miss Davies
SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS, CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS Girls Football Girls Football—Hillbourne Match—11/10/19
It is a historic moment at Oakdale Junior School On 11th October a group of girls played Hillbourne in a football match. as we have entered a girls football team into the Unfortunately we lost 3—2 but we tried our best! PEDSSA league for the first time. To date, they The first goal was scored by Penny via a penalty, the second goal was an have played three matches and shown great amazing shot by Elise. Daniella was our goalkeeper and she saved multiple teamwork, resilience and passion. shots.
Mr Jackson Zara, Rosy and Penny were defenders, they put pressure on the opposing team and we tried our best to keep their scores low.
Year 4 Boys’ Football Festival: Elise, Rosie and Millie were midfielders, they did a good job getting the ball into the other teams half. On 1st October we went to Talbot Primary School to play in a Year 4 football festival and we won all our Lola was a striker; she was good at outrunning the other team. Well done games against Bishop St Aldhelms, St Josephs and Oakdale for working hard, hopefully we will win next time. Manorside. It was a really fun time and we used our By Zara and Rosy (6HI) training skills. We played Bishop St Aldhelms twice and it was amazing. The team was: Max, Toby, Sam, Nazar, Reide, Joshua, Archie and Kane. Archie and TUESDAY LUNCHTIME CLUB FOR YEAR 3: Nazar scored three goals each and Joshua and Kane The sports leaders have been training hard for the last one each. Well done boys! few weeks learning different games to play with Year 3 at lunchtimes. Tuesday 22nd October was their first By Reide and Archie session to deliver to Year 3. Twenty four year 3 children turned up and everyone had a fantastic time playing dishes and domes, the circle hoop game and TABLE CRICKET foxes and rabbits. The Sports Leaders did a fantastic job, well done! After half term on Wednesday lunchtimes, Rob Newton, Dorset Cricket Coach, is Miss Davies coming in to start up a Table Cricket club. Everyone is welcome to come along and learn to play
Misss Davies
Sports Leaders Ambassador Training
Ten Year 5 and 6 children attended the Sports Leaders Ambassador Training on Friday 18th October at Poole High School, where along with over 100 children from other schools participated in many events.
The activities they undertook gave the children ideas and skills that they can cascade to the other Sports Leaders and use with the children in their schools. The children learnt a new dance to teach the children and new multi -skills activities that they are going to use at lunchtimes after half term. The Ambassadors OFSTED said: “The pupils enjoy the many and varied clubs that are are very keen to get started. on offer to them.” Miss Davies Swimming:
Our swimming programme continues; each class will receive an eight week OFSTED said: “At Oakdale Junior programme with the aim of every child meeting the Key Stage 2 expectation School there is a desire to educate the of confidently swimming 25 metres. We are always looking for parent/ whole child.” carer volunteers to assist with these arrangements, even one session would be really helpful and appreciated.
SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS, CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS Year 3:
This term, as part of our Mighty Metals topic, Year 3 have been learning all about forces and magnetism. They have carried out a number of Scientific investigations, including testing how far cars travelled down ramps covered in different materials. In English, the book ‘The Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes was studied and this inspired the creation of an array of fabulous ‘Iron People’ which can be seen on display around the school.
In music the children have been creating compositions linked to the Iron man, using a variety of mainly metal instruments. Parents were treated to a culmination of their hard work in an assembly on Tuesday morning. The children have settled really well into Year 3 and worked extremely hard this term – well done!
By 3JB
Year 6
One week ago, we had a World War 2 tea party. Before the tea party, we baked rock cakes to share with our parents and carers. At the start of the party, the whole of Year 6 sang two songs and a couple of children read out WW2 poems whilst we were wearing our evacuees’ costumes. After the little introduction, every child went and got their cakes and then joined their parents or friends parents. While we were sat down, enjoying our lovely tea/squash and cakes, there was a small quiz testing our knowledge on the two wars. Soon after we finished our food, everyone was allowed to have a look at the wonderful home learning projects we had been working hard on. Another fun thing was a photo booth with props and a spitfire background. We really hope something else like this happens again.
Zahra and Daniela (6HI) Year 6 maths We have been working hard and having lots of fun in our mathematics lessons. We are currently learning about fractions - how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, as well as compare them by their denominator and find the simplest form.
Tyler, Matthew, Penny, Joshua
Year 6 students made a home learning project all about WW2. eg: tanks, planes, buildings getting bombed, evacuation items, guns, pilot hats and posters of facts that they learned from families about World War 2. The children had a lot of fun being so artistic and imagi- native. They were able to show off their home learning projects at the World War tea party.
Miss Hillier
CAR PARK SAFETY: Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of calls from parents/ carers and local residents concerned about the movement and parking of vehicles in the streets surrounding the school at the start and close of the day. Whilst we recognise that the vast majority of parents/ carers and visitors to the school park in a safe and considerate manner it is important that the school does everything it can to maintain the safety of children and act as a good neigh- bour to local residents. Bearing this in mind we would like to request the following:
Please do not park across or obstruct the driveways of local residents
Please maintain a slow and safe speed to help protect the children who walk, cycle or scooter to school
Please take care when reversing or manoeuvring as many of our children are quite small and can be difficult to see from a vehicle.
Thank you for your help in keeping our children safe. Miss Horlock
Miss Horlock Rocking Chair Reading Mrs Tillett’s Recommended Reads: This term we have been getting serious about reading. “Fantastically Deputy Headteacher Mr Woolley was spotted at Great Women lunchtime enjoying a good read in our ‘Front Room’ area. Who Changed the World” by Kate Pankhurst. Fascinating facts about some of the amazing women who made a difference. An essential non fiction read for boys and girls. Ideal for Years 3 and 4. “The Falcon’s Malteser” by Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz is one of my favourite authors and he doesn't disappoint with this book. A great mystery story with lots of funny moments. A must for Years 3 and 4.
“The Boy at the Back of the Class” by Onjali Q Rauf
A warm, thought-provoking story about a refugee boy Children in Need: called Ahmet A great tale about friendship and never The school will be supporting this worthwhile giving up. Ideal for Years 5 cause on 15th November. Please encourage your and 6. A great book! child to wear a spotty accessory and take part in
the different activities during the day. “Letters from the Lighthouse” Miss Horlock by Emma Carroll
A fantastic adventure story set OFSTED said: “The curriculum is interesting and during World War 2. The main engaging.” character is evacuated to Devon and is faced with many challenges. Again a great read for Years 5 and 6. Oakleys After School Childcare Club: Oakleys After School Club has proved to be successful with a number of children enjoying a range of different activities including outside play, kapla, ipads, card games and many more. If the children stay after 4.30pm they also receive a healthy snack including a pudding. The cost is: 3.25—4.30: £5.50 3.25—6.00: £12.50 Please contact the school office for more details. Mrs Moore School Attendance: Attendance at school is vital. At Oakdale Junior School we expect all pupils to have an attendance of at least 95%. There is a direct correlation between attendance and progress. Please refer to the tables below.
Above 97%: less than 6 days absence a year These young people have every chance to make really strong progress at school.
95%: 10 days absence a year These children benefit from strong overall attendance and are well placed to make good progress at school.
90%: 19 days absence a year Young people in this group are missing a month of school per year; it will be difficult for them to achieve their best.
85%: 29 days absence a year Young people in this group are missing six weeks of school per year; there is a real risk that this lower attendance will hinder children’s progress. This level of absence is seen as persistent absenteeism.
80%: 38 days absence a year Young people in this group are missing a year of school over five years of education and are not bene- fitting from their entitlement to an education. Parents/carers of young people in this group could be issued with a penalty notice.
= days of learning lost per year Minutes late per day 5 3.2 10 6.5 15 9.5 20 12.5 30 19
Dates for the Diary: 25.10.19 - INSET Day Yellow Day: 28.10.19 - 1.11.19 - Half term 4.11.19 - Children return to school Thank you to all the pupils and 5.11.19 - Year 6 boys football @ Talbot school 2.00-5.45pm families that supported “Yellow Day” 8.11.19 - Years 5/6 Cross Country @ Canford School 1.15-4.00 12.11.19 - Year 3 Geology workshop earlier this term to raise awareness of 12.11.19 - Years 5/6 Girls football @ Talbot school 2.00- 5.45 mental health issues. As a school we 14.11.19 - Flu immunisation all year groups 15.11.19 - Children In Need raised £172.52. Well done Oakdale! 15.11.19 - Year 6 Boys Football @ Carter Community School 2.45-5.45 18.11.19 - Years 5/6 Football @ Carter Community 2.45-5.45 Miss Horlock 19.11.19 - Year 2 open morning 9.30-12.00 25-26.11.19 - Book Fair 2.12.19 - Shakespeare for Year 4 and 5 OFSTED said: “ The school shows a 3.12.19 - Family support worker drop in session 5.12.19 - Years 5/6 Cross Country @ Ferndown Upper School 1.15-4.00 passionate commitment to serve 5.12.19 - Poole Schools Music Association concert 7-9pm the children of its community.” 13.12.19 - Year 6 Ukelele concert 18.12.19 - Christmas lunch 20.12.19 - Last day of term, pupils finish 3.25
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