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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.

  • 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
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  • 17 October 2024

    Year 5 Play The Ukulele

    Year 5 Play The Ukulele

    Year 5 has been learning how to play the ukulele in music . They explored chord progressions and playing chords with syncopated rhythms.

    17 October 2024
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  • 14 October 2024

    Year 2 Learn Fruits In Spanish

    Year 2 Learn Fruits In Spanish

    Year 2 have been expanding their Spanish vocabulary by naming different fruits! They have used actions to help with memory retention and practiced writing sentences to strengthen their understanding. 

    14 October 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

    What's On

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      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
      20

      Dec

      Fri

      End of Autumn Term (2pm Close)

      Fri 20 Dec 2024
      All day
      Fri 20 Dec All day
      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
      07

      Apr

      Mon

      Easter Holidays

      Mon 07 Apr 2025 - Mon 21 Apr 2025
      All day
      Mon 07 Apr All day
      05

      May

      Mon

      May Bank Holiday (school closed)

      Mon 05 May 2025
      All day
      Mon 05 May All day
      06

      May

      Tue

      Families’ Week

      Tue 06 May 2025 - Fri 09 May 2025
      All day
      Tue 06 May All day
      23

      May

      Fri

      Science & Technology Day

      Fri 23 May 2025
      All day
      Fri 23 May All day
      26

      May

      Mon

      Summer Half-Term Holiday

      Mon 26 May 2025 - Fri 30 May 2025
      All day
      Mon 26 May All day
      23

      Jun

      Mon

      Keeping Healthy Week

      Mon 23 Jun 2025 - Fri 27 Jun 2025
      All day
      Mon 23 Jun All day
      10

      Jul

      Thu

      Parents’ Evening

      Thu 10 Jul 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      Thu 10 Jul @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      18

      Jul

      Fri

      End of Summer Term

      Fri 18 Jul 2025
      All day
      Fri 18 Jul All day
      21

      Jul

      Mon

      INSET Days (school closed)

      Mon 21 Jul 2025 - Tue 22 Jul 2025
      All day
      Mon 21 Jul All day

    12 December 2024

    Parents’ Evening
    14:00 - 19:00

    20 December 2024

    21 December 2024

    Christmas Holidays
    December 21, 2024 - January 6, 2025

    6 January 2025

    INSET Day
    January 6, 2025

    7 January 2025

    3 February 2025

    Work and Enterprise Week
    February 3, 2025 - February 7, 2025

    11 February 2025

    Safer Internet Day
    February 11, 2025

    17 February 2025

    Spring Half-Term Holiday
    February 17, 2025 - February 21, 2025

    6 March 2025

    World Book Day
    March 6, 2025