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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.

  • 14 February 2025

    Valentines Bake Sale 2025

    Valentines Bake Sale 2025

    Happy Valentines Day! Our Bake Sale was a huge success! There was a mix of home-baked treats, shop bought favorites and pre-loved uniform with all donations going towards resources for…

    14 February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 14 February 2025

    Dr Bike Fixes Your Bike

    Dr Bike Fixes Your Bike

    Our mechanics oversaw a Dr Bike check at each of the Viridis schools this term, checking 35 bikes in here at Orchard! They conducted thorough checks including brake tests, tyre pressure,…

    14 February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 February 2025

    EYFS Learn All About Transport

    EYFS Learn All About Transport

    Our EYFS explorers took a local walk to learn all about transport. They spotted various vehicles and discussed different ways people travel. They also spotted some parakeets, adding a fun…

    12 February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 11 February 2025

    Join Us for our Weekly Bike Bus Every Tuesdays

    Join Us for our Weekly Bike Bus Every Tuesdays

    We had a brilliant turnout for last week's bike bus of 31 pupils and 4 parents. Join us every Tuesday at 8:30am for a fun, healthy ride to school! See…

    11 February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 7 February 2025

    Dr Bike Fixes Your Bike – 11th February 2025

    Dr Bike Fixes Your Bike – 11th February 2025

    If you would like a free bike check and repair, Dr Bike will be coming to Orchard next week on Tuesday, 11th February! Please provide larger items (pedals, brakes or…

    7 February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 7 February 2025

    Orchard Friends Letter to Parents/Carers

    Orchard Friends Letter to Parents/Carers

    7 February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 6 February 2025

    Year 4 Travel Back to the Anglo-Saxons Period

    Year 4 Travel Back to the Anglo-Saxons Period

    Year 4 visited the British Museum as part of their History topic on the Anglo-Saxons. Using tablets, they explored the Sutton Hoo gallery on an interactive tour, discovering new vocabulary…

    6 February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 6 February 2025

    Year 6 Become Music Producers

    Year 6 Become Music Producers

    Year 6 have been exploring GarageBand to compose music. They created tracks in the styles of electronic and hip-hop and even recorded their own voices. They are now working on…

    6 February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 5 February 2025

    Viridis Velo Cycling Team Win 2nd Place

    Viridis Velo Cycling Team Win 2nd Place

    The Viridis Velo team shined at last week’s Cycling League race, winning gold and bronze. The team currently sits in 2nd place overall. Huge congratulations to our gold medal winner!

    5 February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 4 February 2025

    Plant Bulbs with EYFS

    Plant Bulbs with EYFS

    EYFS planted bulbs in the playground, eagerly waiting for them to bloom this spring! They explored the texture of soil and bulbs while learning about growth and nature.

    4 February 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

    What's On

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      17

      Feb

      Mon

      Spring Half-Term Holiday

      Mon 17 Feb 2025 - Fri 21 Feb 2025
      All day
      Mon 17 Feb All day
      24

      Feb

      Mon

      School re-opens for children

      Mon 24 Feb 2025
      All day
      Mon 24 Feb All day
      06

      Mar

      Thu

      World Book Day

      Thu 06 Mar 2025
      All day
      Thu 06 Mar All day
      07

      Mar

      Fri

      Coffee Morning: Whole School Values

      Fri 07 Mar 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Fri 07 Mar @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      13

      Mar

      Thu

      Year 2 Olive Class Assembly

      Thu 13 Mar 2025
      @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 13 Mar @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      13

      Mar

      Thu

      Year 5 Elder Class Assembly

      Thu 13 Mar 2025
      @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      Thu 13 Mar @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      20

      Mar

      Thu

      Year 2 Willow Class Assembly

      Thu 20 Mar 2025
      @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 20 Mar @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      20

      Mar

      Thu

      Year 5 Poplar Class Assembly

      Thu 20 Mar 2025
      @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      Thu 20 Mar @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      21

      Mar

      Fri

      Coffee Morning: Music

      Fri 21 Mar 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Fri 21 Mar @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      25

      Mar

      Tue

      Year 2 Rowan Class Assembly

      Tue 25 Mar 2025
      @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      Tue 25 Mar @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      25

      Mar

      Tue

      Year 5 Holly Class Assembly

      Tue 25 Mar 2025
      @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      Tue 25 Mar @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      27

      Mar

      Thu

      Parents’ Evenings

      Thu 27 Mar 2025
      @ 1:15 pm - 6:00 pm
      Thu 27 Mar @ 1:15 pm - 6:00 pm
      28

      Mar

      Fri

      EYFS & KS1 Parent Reading Celebration

      Fri 28 Mar 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
      Fri 28 Mar @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
      31

      Mar

      Mon

      Easter Bonnet Competition

      Mon 31 Mar 2025
      All day
      Mon 31 Mar All day
      01

      Apr

      Tue

      EYFS DT Day

      Tue 01 Apr 2025
      @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
      Tue 01 Apr @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
      01

      Apr

      Tue

      KS1 DT Day

      Tue 01 Apr 2025
      @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
      Tue 01 Apr @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
      02

      Apr

      Wed

      Lower KS2 DT Day

      Wed 02 Apr 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Wed 02 Apr @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      03

      Apr

      Thu

      Upper KS2 DT Day

      Thu 03 Apr 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Thu 03 Apr @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      04

      Apr

      Fri

      Coffee Morning: Easter Holiday Activities

      Fri 04 Apr 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Fri 04 Apr @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      04

      Apr

      Fri

      End of Spring Term (1pm Close)

      Fri 04 Apr 2025
      @ 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
      Fri 04 Apr @ 1:00 pm - 1:00 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

    17 February 2025

    Spring Half-Term Holiday
    February 17 - February 21

    24 February 2025

    6 March 2025

    World Book Day
    March 6

    7 March 2025

    13 March 2025

    20 March 2025

    21 March 2025

    Coffee Morning: Music
    09:15 - 09:45

    25 March 2025