Year 4 have been studying mini-beasts. During this unit, they made predictions about a range of mini-beasts that may live around the school. They then went on a hunt to…

Year 2 have been exploring a range of natural, man-made and manufactured materials. During their lesson they worked with a partner to order and describe features of a material, using…

UKS2 took part in the Urban Debate League competition. Our pupils enjoyed the experience, developing essential skills such as: critical thinking, effective communication and presentation development skills.

  In science, Year 2 are exploring different types of materials. They took turns describing texture of different items, with the group asking questions and guessing what the chosen material…

During their art unit, Year 4 explored different ways to create texture, by using sponges, and varied brush strokes. Blending techniques were also used to create different shades of blue.…

Year 6 have been learning to read and play music on a glockenspiel. They have been practicing notes C, D and E to different rhythms along with learning the chorus…

Pupils at Orchard took time to thank our school crossing patrol, who keep children safe when travelling to and from school.

This term Year 1 are learning about sculptures, we used clay and modelling tools to explore and practise different techniques such as rolling and pinching to manipulate the shape.

Remote learning has not stopped the children sharing and celebrating their holiday homework projects! There have been a range of creative outcomes across year groups linked with the half term…

At Orchard, cycling is offered to all KS2 children. Here is our Autumn 2020 summary! 63 year 4 children took part in L1 Bikeability, and 52 achieved L1 Bikeability 23…