Year one had a visit from Claire Alexander. Claire is the author of Small Florence, a book about a singing pig. The children were very impressed to learn she is also an illustrator and will use this for inspiration for writing in the coming weeks.

Year one had a visit from Claire Alexander. Claire is the author of Small Florence, a book about a singing pig. The children were very impressed to learn she is also an illustrator and will use this for inspiration for writing in the coming weeks.
Year one had a visit from Claire Alexander. Claire is the author of Small Florence, a book about a singing pig. The children were very impressed to learn she is also an illustrator and will use this for inspiration for writing in the coming weeks.

Staff and children enjoyed celebrating World Book Day! They dressed up as their book favourite characters, including Stick Man, Spider-Man, Dennis, Harry Potter, Tinker Bell. KS2 pupils enjoyed a peer…

EYFS enjoyed a special visit from a physiotherapist during Work Week last week. They learned how physiotherapists help people and had fun exploring and trying out some of the equipment…

EYFS and KS1 thoroughly enjoyed our in-school pantomime, where they watched Beauty and the Beast. There were lots of smiles, laughter and excitement as they joined in with the fun!

Today, the Viridis Federation Choir proudly took part in the annual Christmas Carol Concert at Homerton Hospital, helping raise funds for St Joseph's Hospice. They sang beautifully, supported a wonderful…

Our Winter Fayre was a wonderful success, bringing together families, friends, and festive cheer. Children enjoyed a magical visit with Santa and his helpful elf, sharing their wishes and excitement…

Our School Councillors led our Odd Socks Day assembly for Anti-Bullying Week, reminding us how the ‘Power of Good’ and our words help keep Orchard a safe, happy place for…

Pupils from Orchard, Southwold and Hoxton Gardens took part in the exciting Viridis Spelling Bee Competition 2025, hosted by Orchard Primary School. Competitors demonstrated excellent spelling ability as they tackled…

A huge thank you to all the families who contributed to our annual International Evening! From delicious homemade dishes like jollof rice, to home-baked cupcakes and samosas, your generosity helped…

Last week, Orchard celebrated our rich heritage and explored stories from around the world. For International Dress Day, our children proudly wore clothes representing their cultures and traditions.
