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Team

  • Nuressa Khatun Ahmed

    Year 5 Holly Class Teacher / Art and DT Subject Leader
    Teaching Staff, Year 5
  • Isabel Imperato

    Year 5 Poplar Class Teacher
    Teaching Staff, Year 5
  • Anna Celi

    Year 5 Elder Class Teacher
    Teaching Staff, Year 5
  • Ina Davison

    Music Teacher / Music Subject Leader
    Nursery, Reception, Teaching Staff, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
  • Natalee Colbron

    Spanish Teacher / MFL Subject Leader
    Nursery, Reception, Teaching Staff, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
  • 14 January 2025

    Chinese New Year Menu – 16th January 2025

    Chinese New Year Menu – 16th January 2025

    Click here to view our special lunch menu that will be served on Thursday 16th January for the Chinese New Year 2025.

    14 January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 13 January 2025

    Play The Keyboard With Year 5

    Play The Keyboard With Year 5

    Year 5 explored The Planets Suite by Gustav Holst! After listening to 'Mars, the Bringer of War', they used keyboards to compose their own Mars-inspired music.

    13 January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 10 January 2025

    Music Lessons – Enroll Your Child Today

    Music Lessons – Enroll Your Child Today

    Give your child the gift of music! Orchard offers fun and engaging lessons in Keyboard, Guitar, Drumming, Violin, Clarinet, and Flute, tailored for children of all skill levels. Help your…

    10 January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 19 December 2024

    Hackney Mayor Cycle with our Pupils

    Hackney Mayor Cycle with our Pupils

    We were thrilled to have Mayor Caroline Woodley and Cllr Sarah Young join us for our Bike Bus on Tuesday, our final one for 2024! They enjoyed an energising 1km…

    19 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 December 2024

    Year 5 Travel Back to the 20th Century

    Year 5 Travel Back to the 20th Century

    Year 5 explored how television transformed leisure in the 20th century. They created a timeline of TV milestones and discussed key events like Queen Elizabeth's 1953 coronation, which inspired many…

    12 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 11 December 2024

    Winter Fayre 2024

    Winter Fayre 2024

    A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Winter Fayre! From Santa's grotto to henna art, nail painting, delicious treats, and an amazing swap shop—your smiles and…

    11 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 9 December 2024

    Year 5 Showcase Their Learning

    Year 5 Showcase Their Learning

    Year 5 had their class assembly, showcasing their learning across various subjects to parents and KS2 pupils. They also displayed Art and DT work linked to their learning in history!

    9 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 6 December 2024

    Viridis Choir Spread Festive Cheer

    Viridis Choir Spread Festive Cheer

    On Wednesday, the Viridis Federation Choir performed in a Christmas carol concert at Homerton Hospital to raise funds for St Joseph's Hospice. The children sang beautifully, spreading festive cheer to…

    6 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3 December 2024

    Year 5 Master Division

    Year 5 Master Division

    Year 5 have been mastering division. They have learned the short method to divide 3 and 4 digit numbers and extended their skills by tackling 4 digit division with remainders.

    3 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 November 2024

    Wear Odd Socks This Friday (15th Nov 2024)

    Wear Odd Socks This Friday (15th Nov 2024)

    Join us for Odd Socks Day on Friday, 15th November to show support for Anti-Bullying. Simply wear your brightest, boldest or most mismatched socks to help raise awareness about bullying.…

    12 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 11 November 2024

    Come Join Our Bike Bus Every Tuesday

    Come Join Our Bike Bus Every Tuesday

    Orchard had an amazing turnout from last week's bike bus. Our pupils enjoyed cycling around Well Street Common and back to school. Come join us every Tuesday morning!

    11 November 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 24 October 2024

    Viridis Velo Cycling Team Win Gold And Bronze

    Viridis Velo Cycling Team Win Gold And Bronze

    Our Viridis Velo cycling team had their first race day for the new academic year. One team member took home gold and another secured bronze! Big congratulations to our team!

    24 October 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 22 October 2024

    Celebrate Cultural Dress Day 2024

    Celebrate Cultural Dress Day 2024

    Last week, children celebrated World Week by coming to school in their cultural and traditional outfits. They had a great time sharing their heritage and proudly showcased their attire at…

    22 October 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 17 October 2024

    Year 5 Play The Ukulele

    Year 5 Play The Ukulele

    Year 5 has been learning how to play the ukulele in music . They explored chord progressions and playing chords with syncopated rhythms.

    17 October 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 7 October 2024

    Let’s Celebrate Our Language Of The Month: Bengali

    Let’s Celebrate Our Language Of The Month: Bengali

    Continuing with Hackney’s Language of the Month initiative, our Language of the Month for October is, Bengali! Did you know there are an incredible 947 Bengali speakers right here in…

    7 October 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 27 September 2024

    Bring a Significant Male To School 2024

    Bring a Significant Male To School 2024

    A huge thank you to all the adults who joined us for Bring a Significant Male to School Day! The children were excited to share their learning and new spaces!

    27 September 2024
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  • 25 September 2024

    Year 5 Explore Pitch and Vibrations

    Year 5 Explore Pitch and Vibrations

    Year 5 investigated, 'How does pitch affect vibrations?' in Science. They made predictions, observed the results and formed conclusions based on their findings. They also drew a scientific diagram to…

    25 September 2024
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  • 21 August 2024

    School Reopens Wednesday 4th September 2024

    School Reopens Wednesday 4th September 2024

    SAVE THE DATE! School reopens for all KS1 and KS2 children in two weeks on Wednesday, 4th September 2024. See you all soon!

    21 August 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 18 July 2024

    JOIN the Great Hackney Libraries Quest

    JOIN the Great Hackney Libraries Quest

    JOIN the Great Hackney Libraries Quest! We are calling all young adventurers. This summer, children of all ages can embark on exciting reading challenges. Get your library journal and have…

    18 July 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 17 July 2024

    Viridis Music Festival 2024

    Viridis Music Festival 2024

    Thank you to all our parents/carers, families, mayors, and special guests who joined us for the Viridis Music Festival celebrating music! Your presence and support made the event truly memorable.…

    17 July 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 15 July 2024

    Celebrate Our Federation’s Music Festival – 16th July 2024

    Celebrate Our Federation’s Music Festival – 16th July 2024

    We are delighted to invite all parents and families of Orchard Primary to join us at the Federation's Music Festival tomorrow, Tuesday 16th July at 1:00pm at the Round Chapel…

    15 July 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 5 July 2024

    Year 5 Control The Water Levels At Thames Barrier

    Year 5 Control The Water Levels At Thames Barrier

    Year 5 visited the Thames Barrier for their Humanities topic on Rivers and Water Cycles. They watched the barrier open and close, controlling the water levels. They also sketched the…

    5 July 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 4 July 2024

    Healthy Living Week 2024

    Healthy Living Week 2024

    Orchard had a fun-filled Healthy Living Week with activities such as rock climbing, golf, gymnastics, ballet, and more! They shared ways on how to keep our bodies and minds healthy.

    4 July 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3 July 2024

    Sports Day 2024

    Sports Day 2024

    We had an amazing Sports Day last week, where pupils showcased their incredible skills and sportsmanship in activities such as the potato sack race, javelin, long jump, and more! Thank…

    3 July 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

    Events

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      Jan

      Wed

      Year 5 Elder Trip – Westminster Abbey

      Wed 29 Jan 2025
      All day
      30

      Jan

      Thu

      Enterprise Fayre

      Thu 30 Jan 2025
      @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
      03

      Feb

      Mon

      Work and Enterprise Week

      Mon 03 Feb 2025 - Fri 07 Feb 2025
      All day
      11

      Feb

      Tue

      Safer Internet Day

      Tue 11 Feb 2025
      All day
      06

      Mar

      Thu

      World Book Day

      Thu 06 Mar 2025
      All day
      06

      May

      Tue

      Families’ Week

      Tue 06 May 2025 - Fri 09 May 2025
      All day
      23

      May

      Fri

      Science & Technology Day

      Fri 23 May 2025
      All day
      23

      Jun

      Mon

      Keeping Healthy Week

      Mon 23 Jun 2025 - Fri 27 Jun 2025
      All day
      10

      Jul

      Thu

      Parents’ Evening

      Thu 10 Jul 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Year 5 Elder Trip – Westminster Abbey

    Wed 29 Jan 2025
    All day

    Enterprise Fayre

    Thu 30 Jan 2025
    @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    Work and Enterprise Week

    Mon 03 Feb 2025 - Fri 07 Feb 2025
    All day

    Safer Internet Day

    Tue 11 Feb 2025
    All day

    World Book Day

    Thu 06 Mar 2025
    All day

    Families’ Week

    Tue 06 May 2025 - Fri 09 May 2025
    All day

    Science & Technology Day

    Fri 23 May 2025
    All day

    Keeping Healthy Week

    Mon 23 Jun 2025 - Fri 27 Jun 2025
    All day

    Parents’ Evening

    Thu 10 Jul 2025
    @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm