Apr
Year 5 PGL Trip
All day
Welcome to the Year 5 page
Orchard had a fantastic time at the Easter Bonnet Parade! The School Councillors had a tough job selecting winners from each year group - a lot of creativity and effort…
Today, pupils rounded off their Tenerife adventure with a well-deserved beach day at Playa El Médano. As we travelled south by coach, a surprise rain shower gave pupils the perfect…
Today, pupils explored the breathtaking El Teide National Park and saw Tenerife’s iconic volcano up close—and it didn’t disappoint! Our first stop was a dramatic mountain viewpoint. Despite cloudy weather,…
Today we returned to our partner school for another memorable day of collaboration. Excitement was high as pupils reunited with their new Spanish friends. The highlight of the day was…
Hola from Tenerife! Our pupils had a fantastic first full day on the island, diving straight into life at our partner school. After a hearty breakfast, excitement was high as…
After a full day verification visit, we are delighted to be awarded the Leading Parent Partnership Award for another three years. The award is as an acknowledgement of Orchard's continuing…
Today pupils embarked on their Turing scheme study visit to Tenerife to take part in a project in collaboration with our partner school on the island's volcanoes. Pupils were excited…
World Book Day was an adventure-filled celebration at Orchard! They kicked off with parent reading, showcased fantastic costumes in assembly and wrapped up with peer reading. A wonderful day of…
Our Rideout Team cycled all the way to Olympic Park and loved every moment of the refreshing ride. Smiles all around as they enjoyed the fresh air and fun challenge!…
Click here to view our special lunch menu that will be served on Thursday, 6th March for World Book Day.
Our KS2 pupils have been taking part in thrilling cycle training sessions every week, building essential skills and confidence. Split into small groups, each 1-hour session gives pupils plenty of…
Count down to World Book Day 2025 begins! We will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 6th March. Children are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character…
Happy Valentines Day! Our Bake Sale was a huge success! There was a mix of home-baked treats, shop bought favorites and pre-loved uniform with all donations going towards resources for…
If you would like a free bike check and repair, Dr Bike will be coming to Orchard next week on Tuesday, 11th February! Please provide larger items (pedals, brakes or…
The Viridis Velo team shined at last week’s Cycling League race, winning gold and bronze. The team currently sits in 2nd place overall. Huge congratulations to our gold medal winner!
Click here to view our special lunch menu that will be served on Thursday 16th January for the Chinese New Year 2025.
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.