Jan
Year 5 Elder Trip – Westminster Abbey
All day
Welcome to the Year 5 page
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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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.
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.…
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!
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!
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…
Year 5 has been learning how to play the ukulele in music . They explored chord progressions and playing chords with syncopated rhythms.
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…
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!
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…
SAVE THE DATE! School reopens for all KS1 and KS2 children in two weeks on Wednesday, 4th September 2024. See you all soon!
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.
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…