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. Once all these elements were completed, Year 4 used tearing and layering to create a sea collage, before adding their long ship to the scene.
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. Once all these elements were completed, Year 4 used tearing and layering to create a sea collage, before adding their long ship to the scene.
Orchard hosted its annual Pupil Voice Fayre, giving children the opportunity to explore the different pupil voice groups and discover how they could contribute to school life. Children then applied…
Year 3 had the exciting opportunity to take part in a bread-making workshop. They learnt about the process of making bread and had the chance to make their own loaves…
Year 4 enjoyed a Managing Emotions session with our Education Mental Health Practitioner, Hannah Graham. They explored the Zones of Regulation, learning about different emotions and simple strategies to help…
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…
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…
Year 4 visited the Ragged School Museum and travelled back to the Victorian era. They experienced a Victorian classroom and compared it to their own, including the strict rules 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…
