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Year 6
Welcome to the Year 6 page
Year 6 Team
Lenna Marson
Upper KS2 Phase Leader / Year 6 Redwood Class Teacher / Maths Subject LeaderTeaching Staff, Year 6
Simmy Moosa
Lower KS2 Phase Leader / Year 6 Chestnut Class Teacher / Literacy Subject LeaderTeaching Staff, Year 6
James Tilden
Year 6 Maple Class Teacher / ICT Subject LeaderTeaching Staff, Year 6
Ina Davison
Music Teacher / Music Subject LeaderNursery, Reception, Teaching Staff, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Natalee Colbron
Spanish Teacher / MFL Subject LeaderNursery, Reception, Teaching Staff, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Sharon Costello
Higher Level Teaching AssistantLearning Mentors | NEO | HLTA | Teaching Assistants | ASC Staff, Year 6
- 3 April 2025
Easter Bonnet Parade
Easter Bonnet Parade
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…
- 24 March 2025
Orchard Awarded Leading Parent Partnership Award
Orchard Awarded Leading Parent Partnership Award
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…
- 14 March 2025
World Book Day 2025
World Book Day 2025
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…
- 13 March 2025
Rideout Team Cycles to the Olympic Park
Rideout Team Cycles to the Olympic Park
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!…
- 3 March 2025
World Book Day Menu – 6th March 2025
World Book Day Menu – 6th March 2025
Click here to view our special lunch menu that will be served on Thursday, 6th March for World Book Day.
- 26 February 2025
KS2 Cycle on Main Roads
KS2 Cycle on Main Roads
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…
- 24 February 2025
World Book Day 6th March 2025
World Book Day 6th March 2025
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…
- 14 February 2025
Valentines Bake Sale 2025
Valentines Bake Sale 2025
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…
- 7 February 2025
Dr Bike Fixes Your Bike – 11th February 2025
Dr Bike Fixes Your Bike – 11th February 2025
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…
- 6 February 2025
Year 6 Become Music Producers
Year 6 Become Music Producers
Year 6 have been exploring GarageBand to compose music. They created tracks in the styles of electronic and hip-hop and even recorded their own voices. They are now working on…
- 5 February 2025
Viridis Velo Cycling Team Win 2nd Place
Viridis Velo Cycling Team Win 2nd Place
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!
- 30 January 2025
Year 6 Experiment With Yeast
Year 6 Experiment With Yeast
Year 6 investigated what conditions help yeast thrive by asking, 'what conditions allow yeast to grow?' They mixed sugar, water and yeast, controlling variables such as temperature and oxygen, and…
- 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.
- 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…
- 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…
- 12 December 2024
Year 6 Crafts Christmas Decorations
Year 6 Crafts Christmas Decorations
Year 6 had a fantastic time showcasing their stitching skills. They stitched, stuffed, and decorated festive Christmas trees for their hoops, now proudly displayed in the New Hall!
- 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…
- 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…
- 2 December 2024
Year 6 Master Microsoft Excel
Year 6 Master Microsoft Excel
Year 6 have been diving into Excel in their IT lessons, exploring how to format data, work with cells and organise information effectively.
- 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.…
- 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!
- 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!
- 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…
- 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…
Year 6 Events
Keeping Healthy Week
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Parents’ Evening
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