The children in EYFS have settled in well during their first few weeks at Orchard. We hold Parent Reading sessions every Friday morning and would love for you to join us. Thank you to all of the parents and carers who come to share a story with their child, it’s great to see the classrooms so busy during this time!
The children in EYFS have settled in well during their first few weeks at Orchard. We hold Parent Reading sessions every Friday morning and would love for you to join us. Thank you to all of the parents and carers who come to share a story with their child, it’s great to see the classrooms so busy during this time!
Last week in EYFS, the children learned about Mothers Day and made gifts for their mothers and significant females. They explored the colour red by using their handprints to create…
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 have been celebrating St David’s Day and learning about the importance of daffodils. They used their senses of touch and smell to explore the flowers and discover more about…
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 have been learning all about Christmas, using their fine motor skill to cut out presents and baubles to decorate their Christmas trees. They also enjoyed their Christmas lunch, sharing…
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!
EYFS have been exploring the celebration of Hanukkah and building their number skills (1–5) by adding the correct number of ‘candles’ to their menorahs!
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.
