Year 1 classes took part in gardening workshops with our resident gardeners. They focussed on the parts of plants as and introduction to photosynthesis and pollination including the role that roots play. They tasted some roots, stems, fruits, flowers and seeds! They also learnt to identify the names of the fruits and vegetables and finally sowed some sunflower seeds!
Year 1 classes took part in gardening workshops with our resident gardeners. They focussed on the parts of plants as and introduction to photosynthesis and pollination including the role that roots play. They tasted some roots, stems, fruits, flowers and seeds! They also learnt to identify the names of the fruits and vegetables and finally sowed some sunflower seeds!
Year 1 visited the Museum of the Home. They explored how homes have changed through the years and even saw what a house in 2040 might look like! They loved…
During Families Week, Year 1 discussed how all families are different and how these differences make each of us unique. They talked about who is in their family, where they…
EYFS had the opportunity to interact with a range of exotic animals and learned interesting facts about each one. They enjoyed safely holding and observing creatures such as a millipede,…
We would like to say a huge thank you to all our pupils who took part in our Easter Bonnet Competition, showcased in the Easter Bonnet Parade. The creativity on…
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 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…
Year 6 got practical this week, dissecting flowers to explore how plants reproduce. They rounded it off by drawing and labelling detailed lily diagrams to deepen their understanding.
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…
