We were delighted to welcome our new parents in Nursery to Parent Reading last week. Adults joined children to read a book as part of our weekly celebration of the love of reading. Classrooms across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 were also alive with the sharing of stories.
We were delighted to welcome our new parents in Nursery to Parent Reading last week. Adults joined children to read a book as part of our weekly celebration of the love of reading. Classrooms across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 were also alive with the sharing of stories.
Year 1 visited the Museum of the Home. They explored how homes have changed through the years and even saw what a house in 2040 might look like! They loved…
Year 2 visited the Victoria and Albert Museum in Kensington to learn about ceramic narratives, linking to their learning on clay tiles. They were then able to make their own clay…
During Families Week, Year 1 discussed how all families are different and how these differences make each of us unique. They talked about who is in their family, where they…
EYFS had the opportunity to interact with a range of exotic animals and learned interesting facts about each one. They enjoyed safely holding and observing creatures such as a millipede,…
Orchard was delighted to host our Grandparents’ Tea once again this year, and what a fantastic turnout it was! We welcomed so many grandparents into school to spend time with their…
In recognition of the teaching and learning of music at Orchard, our school has been awarded the Music Mark of Recognition for Ambition & Quality. This award is in recognition of…
This half term, Year 2 are exploring Buddhism in their Religious Education lessons. They have used the Bodhi tree artefact to deepen their understanding of the story of Siddhartha and…
Last week in EYFS, the children learned about Mothers Day and made gifts for their mothers and significant females. They explored the colour red by using their handprints to create…
Staff and children enjoyed celebrating World Book Day! They dressed up as their book favourite characters, including Stick Man, Spider-Man, Dennis, Harry Potter, Tinker Bell. KS2 pupils enjoyed a peer…
