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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

What makes us special?
Find out what makes our school special.
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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.

  • 6 December 2024

    Viridis Choir Spreads Christmas Cheer

    Viridis Choir Spreads Christmas Cheer

    On Wednesday, the Viridis Federation Choir performed in a Christmas carol concert at Homerton Hospital to raise funds for St Joseph's Hospice. The children sang beautifully, spreading festive cheer to…

    6 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 6 December 2024

    Year 1 Visit the Farm

    Year 1 Visit the Farm

    Year 1 visited Spitafields Farm, where they explored different types of animals, learning about their features, similarities, and differences as part of their learning in Geography.

    6 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 5 December 2024

    Junior Road Safety Officers Promote Road Safety Week

    Junior Road Safety Officers Promote Road Safety Week

    Our Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs) convened to plan a Be Bright, Stay Safe presentation in preparation for Road Safety Week. As part of their efforts to promote awareness, they also organised…

    5 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3 December 2024

    Year 5 Master Division

    Year 5 Master Division

    Year 5 have been mastering division. They have learned the short method to divide 3 and 4 digit numbers and extended their skills by tackling 4 digit division with remainders.

    3 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 2 December 2024

    Year 6 Master Microsoft Excel

    Year 6 Master Microsoft Excel

    Year 6 have been diving into Excel in their IT lessons, exploring how to format data, work with cells and organise information effectively.

    2 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 29 November 2024

    Year 4’s Creative Journey at the Autograph Gallery

    Year 4’s Creative Journey at the Autograph Gallery

    Year 4 visited the Autograph Gallery for their second 'Exhibition in a Box' workshop. The children explored themes of diversity and belonging through a photography exhibition, before creating their own…

    29 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 29 November 2024

    Flu E-Consent Form to Parents/Carers

    Flu E-Consent Form to Parents/Carers

    29 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 28 November 2024

    Year 2 Build Waterproof Vehicles

    Year 2 Build Waterproof Vehicles

    For DT Day, Year 2 designed and made waterproof vehicles. They explored different materials to find the best options and experimented with axles to ensure their vehicles moved smoothly and…

    28 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 26 November 2024

    Make Tzatziki With Year 1

    Make Tzatziki With Year 1

    Year 1 had a great time making tzatziki on DT day. They used their cutting and mixing skills to make their tasty treats. A big thank you to all the…

    26 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 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

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      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
      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

    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

    12 December 2024

    Parents’ Evening
    14:00 - 19:00

    13 December 2024

    16 December 2024

    Year 2 Sing Along
    14:45 - 15:15

    17 December 2024

    Year 1 Sing Along
    14:45 - 15:15