In music Year 5 have been learning about ‘The Planets’ by Gustav Holst. This week they created their composition based on one of the planets. When composing they had to consider pitch, dynamics and tempo in order to reflect the ‘mood’ of their planet. The final compositions were excellent!
In music Year 5 have been learning about ‘The Planets’ by Gustav Holst. This week they created their composition based on one of the planets. When composing they had to consider pitch, dynamics and tempo in order to reflect the ‘mood’ of their planet. The final compositions were excellent!
Year 5 have been learning how to play the ukulele in music! They have practised major and minor chords, moving between them, and even singing while playing — creating their…
Year 1 visited the V&A Museum to explore how toys have changed over time! They compared old and modern toys, discussed materials, and learned which eras they came from.
This week, Orchard celebrated Bring a Significant Male to School Day! Year 5 enjoyed rounding number challenges, Year 1 explored body parts, and every year group took part in exciting…
Year 3 explored Stone Age artefacts in Humanities, discussing their uses and understanding their importance.
Year 6 worked on their fine motor skills, stretching, and running as they enjoyed warm-ups and activities to prepare for basketball. With the rain keeping them indoors, they cannot wait…
Year 1 have been enjoying Owl Babies, one of the Big Six texts. They used picture cues to retell the #story in their own words.
Our Years 4-6 pupils recently took part in a Young Writers competition, with over 140 entries from our school chosen for publication! We are thrilled that one of our pupils…
During DT Day, EYFS and their parents enjoyed a fun, hands-on activity, building their own boats! Using corks tied together with string, carefully cut felt sails, and masts to hold…
Sports Day last week was a brilliant day of fun and teamwork! The children took part in a baton relay, egg and spoon challenge, bean bag run, sack hop, overs…
