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We teach key skills

and knowledge

We teach key skills and knowledge that lead to understanding and develop the confidence to succeed.

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Caring, happy

and welcoming

We are committed to providing a caring, happy, welcoming environment that meets the needs of each child and ensures that all children have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum including interaction with, and appreciation of, the arts and many opportunities for wider enrichment.

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Life-long learning

and understanding

We develop in children a desire for life-long learning and an understanding of different cultures, traditions and societies as well as to respect individual rights and responsibilities.

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Our learning

community

Our learning community is facilitated by a leadership structure that clearly communicates our core purpose and direction, and a system of informed continuous professional development. Our professional staff team actively seek to take up opportunities to further their own knowledge and skills to the benefit of our schools.

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Every child

has the right to succeed

We are committed to inclusion, believing that every child has the right to succeed. We take ownership of the responsibility to ensure that any barriers to learning are overcome and that all children experience success in contexts that are highly relevant for them.

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Our community

working together

Our parents and community are key partners and we are committed to working together to sustain a strong sense of community, promote educational achievement, raise children’s self-esteem and engender a sense of pride in our schools and communities.

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Welcome

Welcome to Orchard Primary School. Our aim is to provide children with the best start in life and to develop the confidence and enthusiasm for learning that will take them through secondary school and beyond. 

We are part of a great community and we understand that parents and carers are key partners in what we do. This website will give you a window into what we do, but the best testament to our school communities comes from the children themselves.

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Vision & Values

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Viridis Schools

The Viridis Schools Federation
Made up of Orchard, Southwold and Hoxton Garden Primary Schools.
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Join Us

Discover the various points of entry at Orchard Primary School, along with our admissions criteria and procedures. 

  • Nursery

    Nursery

    For children who have turned 3.

  • Reception

    Reception

    Applying to start statutory education in the September following the child’s 4th birthday.
  • In Year

    In Year

    Applying to our school at any other time.

  • 22 November 2024

    Create Juggling Balls With Year 4

    Create Juggling Balls With Year 4

    Year 4 enjoyed creating their own juggling balls for DT Day. Parents and carers joined in to help sew and fill the balls. They loved designing their creations and learning…

    22 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 21 November 2024

    Would You Like to Join Our Governing Body?

    Would You Like to Join Our Governing Body?

    The Viridis Federation Governing Body are recruiting a parent governor. If you are interested in knowing more, please read: The Information Pack

    21 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 15 November 2024

    Viridis Spelling Bee Winners

    Viridis Spelling Bee Winners

    Pupils from Orchard, Southwold and Hoxton Garden competed in the exciting Viridis Spelling Bee 2024. After a thrilling final, winners were crowned in both lower and upper KS2 categories, with…

    15 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 November 2024

    Wear Odd Socks This Friday (15th Nov 2024)

    Wear Odd Socks This Friday (15th Nov 2024)

    Join us for Odd Socks Day on Friday, 15th November to show support for Anti-Bullying. Simply wear your brightest, boldest or most mismatched socks to help raise awareness about bullying.…

    12 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 11 November 2024

    Come Join Our Bike Bus Every Tuesday

    Come Join Our Bike Bus Every Tuesday

    Orchard had an amazing turnout from last week's bike bus. Our pupils enjoyed cycling around Well Street Common and back to school. Come join us every Tuesday morning!

    11 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 6 November 2024

    Explore The Local Area With Year 1

    Explore The Local Area With Year 1

    Year 1 have been exploring their local area. Using a map key, they located features such as swings, bee hives and the farm all whilst practicing directions.

    6 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 24 October 2024

    Lets Reduce Air Pollution With EYFS

    Lets Reduce Air Pollution With EYFS

    During World Week last week, EYFS explored ways to reduce air pollution and keep our planet clean. They loved completing their fun sorting activity! 

    24 October 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 24 October 2024

    Viridis Velo Cycling Team Win Gold And Bronze

    Viridis Velo Cycling Team Win Gold And Bronze

    Our Viridis Velo cycling team had their first race day for the new academic year. One team member took home gold and another secured bronze! Big congratulations to our team!

    24 October 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 23 October 2024

    Year 4 Become Artists

    Year 4 Become Artists

    Year 4 had the chance to add final touches to their still life art, inspired by the famous artist, Paul Cezanne! Using everyday objects, they set up a still life…

    23 October 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 22 October 2024

    Celebrate Cultural Dress Day 2024

    Celebrate Cultural Dress Day 2024

    Last week, children celebrated World Week by coming to school in their cultural and traditional outfits. They had a great time sharing their heritage and proudly showcased their attire at…

    22 October 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

    What's On

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      28

      Nov

      Thu

      Year 3 Walnut Class Assembly

      Thu 28 Nov 2024
      @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 28 Nov @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      28

      Nov

      Thu

      Year 5 Elder Class Assembly

      Thu 28 Nov 2024
      @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      Thu 28 Nov @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      29

      Nov

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – Wellbeing

      Fri 29 Nov 2024
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Fri 29 Nov @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      04

      Dec

      Wed

      Year 6 Sing Along

      Wed 04 Dec 2024
      @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      Wed 04 Dec @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      05

      Dec

      Thu

      Year 5 Sing Along

      Thu 05 Dec 2024
      @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      Thu 05 Dec @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      06

      Dec

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – Eco

      Fri 06 Dec 2024
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Fri 06 Dec @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      06

      Dec

      Fri

      Winter Fayre

      Fri 06 Dec 2024
      @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
      Fri 06 Dec @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
      09

      Dec

      Mon

      Year 4 Sing Along

      Mon 09 Dec 2024
      @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      Mon 09 Dec @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      10

      Dec

      Tue

      Year 3 Sing Along

      Tue 10 Dec 2024
      @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      Tue 10 Dec @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      11

      Dec

      Wed

      EYFS & KS1 Pantomime

      Wed 11 Dec 2024
      @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
      Wed 11 Dec @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
      12

      Dec

      Thu

      Early School Finish 1:45pm

      Thu 12 Dec 2024
      All day
      Thu 12 Dec All day
      12

      Dec

      Thu

      Parents’ Evening

      Thu 12 Dec 2024
      @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      Thu 12 Dec @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      13

      Dec

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – Christmas Holiday Activities

      Fri 13 Dec 2024
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Fri 13 Dec @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      13

      Dec

      Fri

      EYFS Nativity Christmas Play (1)

      Fri 13 Dec 2024
      @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
      Fri 13 Dec @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
      13

      Dec

      Fri

      EYFS Nativity Christmas Play (2)

      Fri 13 Dec 2024
      @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      Fri 13 Dec @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      16

      Dec

      Mon

      Year 2 Sing Along

      Mon 16 Dec 2024
      @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      Mon 16 Dec @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      17

      Dec

      Tue

      Year 1 Sing Along

      Tue 17 Dec 2024
      @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      Tue 17 Dec @ 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
      18

      Dec

      Wed

      KS2 Pantomime – Hackney Empire

      Wed 18 Dec 2024
      All day
      Wed 18 Dec All day
      19

      Dec

      Thu

      Christmas Jumper Day

      Thu 19 Dec 2024
      All day
      Thu 19 Dec All day
      20

      Dec

      Fri

      End of Autumn Term (2pm Close)

      Fri 20 Dec 2024
      All day
      Fri 20 Dec All day
      20

      Dec

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – EYFS & KS1 Parent Reading Celebration

      Fri 20 Dec 2024
      @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am
      Fri 20 Dec @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am
      21

      Dec

      Sat

      Christmas Holidays

      Sat 21 Dec 2024 - Mon 06 Jan 2025
      All day
      Sat 21 Dec All day
      06

      Jan

      Mon

      INSET Day

      Mon 06 Jan 2025
      All day
      Mon 06 Jan All day
      07

      Jan

      Tue

      School re-opens for children

      Tue 07 Jan 2025
      All day
      Tue 07 Jan All day
      03

      Feb

      Mon

      Work and Enterprise Week

      Mon 03 Feb 2025 - Fri 07 Feb 2025
      All day
      Mon 03 Feb All day
      11

      Feb

      Tue

      Safer Internet Day

      Tue 11 Feb 2025
      All day
      Tue 11 Feb All day
      17

      Feb

      Mon

      Spring Half-Term Holiday

      Mon 17 Feb 2025 - Fri 21 Feb 2025
      All day
      Mon 17 Feb All day
      06

      Mar

      Thu

      World Book Day

      Thu 06 Mar 2025
      All day
      Thu 06 Mar All day
      27

      Mar

      Thu

      Parents’ Evenings

      Thu 27 Mar 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      Thu 27 Mar @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      04

      Apr

      Fri

      End of Spring Term (2pm Close)

      Fri 04 Apr 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
      Fri 04 Apr @ 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    28 November 2024

    29 November 2024

    4 December 2024

    Year 6 Sing Along
    14:45 - 15:15

    5 December 2024

    Year 5 Sing Along
    14:45 - 15:15

    6 December 2024

    Coffee Morning – Eco
    09:15 - 09:45
    Winter Fayre
    15:30 - 17:00

    9 December 2024

    Year 4 Sing Along
    14:45 - 15:15

    10 December 2024

    Year 3 Sing Along
    14:45 - 15:15

    11 December 2024

    EYFS & KS1 Pantomime
    09:15 - 10:15