In science, Year 2 are exploring different types of materials. They took turns describing texture of different items, with the group asking questions and guessing what the chosen material might be. They then grouped objects according to the materials they were made of, such...
During their art unit, Year 4 explored different ways to create texture, by using sponges, and varied brush strokes. Blending techniques were also used to create different shades of blue. Once all these elements were completed, Year 4 used tearing and layering to create...
Pupils at Orchard took time to thank our school crossing patrol, who keep children safe when travelling to and from school....
This term Year 1 are learning about sculptures, we used clay and modelling tools to explore and practise different techniques such as rolling and pinching to manipulate the shape. [gallery ids="12921,12922,12923,12924"]...
Remote learning has not stopped the children sharing and celebrating their holiday homework projects! There have been a range of creative outcomes across year groups linked with the half term learning theme. [gallery ids="12544,12543,12542,12541"] ...
At Orchard, cycling is offered to all KS2 children. Here is our Autumn 2020 summary! 63 year 4 children took part in L1 Bikeability, and 52 achieved L1 Bikeability 23 year 4 children were non-riders, 23 learnt to ride, 11 went on to achieve...
We are so proud of the engagement in home learning at Orchard. Don't forget all learning tasks for each year group are on the website and for KS2 children also on Google Classroom. Well done everyone! https://www.orchard.hackney.sch.uk/home-learning/ [gallery ids="12528,12529"]...
This week, the children currently accessing school in Year 1 used concrete resources to create graphs from discrete data. They used their graphs to ask and answer questions. The CPA model (concrete, pictorial, abstract) helps children understand their learning better. At home, you could use buttons,...
