Children in years 5 and 6 visited the Emmanuel centre in Westminster last week to receive their induction for Debate Mate. The Debate Mate programmes are initiatives aimed at increasing speaking and listening attainment and improve a range of higher-order thinking skills and non-cognitive abilities such as confidence, teamwork, and leadership.
Children in years 5 and 6 visited the Emmanuel centre in Westminster last week to receive their induction for Debate Mate.
The Debate Mate programmes are initiatives aimed at increasing speaking and listening attainment and improve a range of higher-order thinking skills and non-cognitive abilities such as confidence, teamwork, and leadership.
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…
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…
After breakfast and packing their bags ready for home, the children returned to their activities before lunch. In fencing, they refined their footwork, practised precise lunges and parries, and further…
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we returned to our activities, starting with Sensory Trails. The children worked in pairs to develop their communication and listening skills by giving instructions to…
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…
Our Debate Mate Team had a fantastic time at the London Primary Debate Mate Cup, the final event of this year’s programme. They showed great confidence, teamwork, and critical thinking…
Our Debate Mates took part in Round 2 of the Primary Urban Debate League, where they continued to build on their excellent start to the competition. Competing against other schools,…
Day 5 – Our Final Visit to our Partner School Today pupils were excited to return to CEIP Maximiliano Gil to spend more time with their new Spanish friends. The…
Day 4 – El Teide National Park Today pupils were bubbling with excitement as we set off to visit El Teide National Park and see a real volcano with their own eyes.…
