In Year 5, we were very fortunate to have a workshop delivered, where we looked at Mayan food and Mayan culture. We then, using corn and corn meal, made tortilla wraps as the Mayans would have done, and a salsa to go with it. To do this, we used vegetables that the Mayans would have grown. We learnt about the importance of maize, and also why cacao was so important and the uses that it had in Mayan times – they even used it for medicine!
In Year 5, we were very fortunate to have a workshop delivered, where we looked at Mayan food and Mayan culture. We then, using corn and corn meal, made tortilla wraps as the Mayans would have done, and a salsa to go with it. To do this, we used vegetables that the Mayans would have grown. We learnt about the importance of maize, and also why cacao was so important and the uses that it had in Mayan times – they even used it for medicine!
Year 3 have been building their understanding of 3-digit numbers using Base 10 resources, exploring how hundreds, tens and ones work together to make a number.
Our first golden assembly of the academic year celebrated the fantastic models and projects that children completed during the holidays linked to their new topics and learning. Congratulations to our…
Our Viridis Music Festival was a fantastic celebration that brought our school community together through the power of music. We were treated to an incredible variety of performances from Orchard,…
Last week, EYFS enjoyed exploring colours and colour mixing as they designed and decorated special cars for the significant males ahead of Father’s Day. Using their fine motor skills, the…
Orchard was pleased to welcome Deputy Mayor Dylan Law to speak with our Year 5 and 6 pupils. He shared his journey into local government, explained how he came to…
Our children did fantastic at the HOKA Hackney School Challenge, running one mile alongside pupils from across the local community! They showed great determination, sportsmanship and enthusiasm, encouraging one another…
EYFS enjoyed listening to the story of The Little Red Hen and exploring its message about teamwork and fairness. Everyone helped Ms Mendoza make delicious banana bread, making sure they…
Year 6 enjoyed their first kayaking session, where they learned how to use their paddles effectively and began developing their kayaking skills. The children took part in a range of…
Year 2 had the opportunity to smell, touch and taste a variety of herbs as part of their learning in Science. They then planted their own herbs, developing their understanding…
