EYFS have been exploring the story ‘Handa’s Surprise’ this week. They completed many activities such as naming and describing a variety of fruits from the story, discussed and listed which ones are their favourite and used their collage skills to create their own baskets of fruit to surprise their friends with!
EYFS have been exploring the story ‘Handa’s Surprise’ this week. They completed many activities such as naming and describing a variety of fruits from the story, discussed and listed which ones are their favourite and used their collage skills to create their own baskets of fruit to surprise their friends with!
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…
Last week, EYFS learned all about Remembrance Day. They made poppies using scissors and coloured card, developing their fine motor skills and creativity.
This week, Orchard celebrated Bring a Significant Male to School Day! Year 5 enjoyed rounding number challenges, Year 1 explored body parts, and every year group took part in exciting…
Year 1 have been enjoying Owl Babies, one of the Big Six texts. They used picture cues to retell the #story in their own words.
A warm welcome to the new year with EYFS! They are growing in confidence, making new friends, and enjoying role play together — sharing meals while friends cook at the…
Our Years 4-6 pupils recently took part in a Young Writers competition, with over 140 entries from our school chosen for publication! We are thrilled that one of our pupils…
During DT Day, EYFS and their parents enjoyed a fun, hands-on activity, building their own boats! Using corks tied together with string, carefully cut felt sails, and masts to hold…
Today’s EYFS induction was a great success! We loved welcoming our new starters, giving them a goodie bag, a taster of our school dinner menu, and a warm welcome from…
EYFS had a lovely time celebrating their significant females! They talked about who is in their families, shared special moments together and created their own family trees.
