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09 Oct 2025
Parking Letter After-School 2025
Parking Reminder – After-School Clubs and Wraparound Care We kindly remind all parents and carers to park safely and considerately when collecting children from after-school clubs and Wraparound Care. There have been increasing reports of unsafe and inconsiderate parking around the school, including blocked driveways and hazardous positioning. These actions ... (click to read more)
08 Oct 2025
Spy Dog Aeries Book Alert 2025
Important Library Update – Spy Series Titles We have recently been made aware that several titles in the Spy Dogs, Spy Pup, and Spy Cat series by Andrew Cope contain a weblink at the back of the book that has been compromised. Instead of directing readers to information about the ... (click to read more)
08 Oct 2025
Annual Seasonal Flu Vaccination 2025
Flu Vaccination Programme – Autumn Term As part of the national vaccination programme, all children from Reception to Year 11 are being offered a free seasonal flu vaccination in school. Flu can be unpleasant and, in some cases, lead to serious complications such as bronchitis, ear infections and pneumonia. The ... (click to read more)
24 Sep 2025
Young Minds 2025
#HelloYellow – Supporting Young Minds We’re proud to be taking part in YoungMinds’ #HelloYellow campaign on Friday 10th October, showing our support for children and young people’s mental health. Pupils and staff are invited to wear something yellow, whether it’s a T-shirt, socks, a hair accessory or a full outfit ... (click to read more)
23 Sep 2025
Parents’ Evenings – Autumn Term 2025
Parents’ Evenings – Autumn Term Parents’ Evenings will take place in school on Monday 13th October (3.30pm–6.30pm) and Thursday 16th October (4.00pm–6.00pm). These 10-minute appointments offer a valuable opportunity to discuss how your child has settled into their new year group, review progress so far, and share Autumn Term learning ... (click to read more)
09 Sep 2025
Parking Complaints 2025
Road Safety and Parking – Reminder to Families We’ve received a complaint regarding hazardous conditions near the school site during drop off and collection times. As previously shared, we remain concerned about inconsiderate parking on Grange Drive and surrounding cul de sac areas, which poses risks to both pupil safety ... (click to read more)
08 Sep 2025
Reminder about Fidget Objects 2025
Fidget Items – Guidance for Families We’ve seen a noticeable increase in the number, size and noise level of fidget items brought into school. While these tools can be beneficial for some pupils, they must be used in a way that supports learning without disrupting others. At Orchard, we remain committed ... (click to read more)
08 Sep 2025
Mrs Caldwell's Absense (SENCO) 2025
SEND Provision – Interim Arrangements Mrs Caldwell, our school SENDCO, will e away from work until 22nd September. During this time, Miss Farrar (Deputy SENDCO) will be working closely with the leadership team to ensure SEND provision continues to be led effectively, with priority given to pupils requiring referrals or ... (click to read more)
08 Sep 2025
Expectations for Behaviour 2025
Behaviour for Learning – School Update At Orchard Primary, we believe every child has the right to learn and play in a safe, sociable and respectful environment. Our single school rule, Respect , underpins everything we do, and the vast majority of pupils uphold this beautifully. However, since returning from the Summer ... (click to read more)
05 Sep 2025
Immunisation Service Changing 2025
Vaccination Consent – New National System The school-aged immunisation service (SAIS), in partnership with NHS England, is introducing a new national digital platform called MAVIS (Managing Vaccinations In School). This system aims to improve how vaccination data is recorded and managed, helping to reduce errors and enhance the online consent ... (click to read more)
05 Sep 2025
SEND Provision 2025
SEND Provision – National and School Context With Special Educational Needs currently under national review and reforms expected, we want to share further information about SEND provision at Orchard. Like many schools, we’ve seen a significant rise in the number of pupils requiring support and intervention, and we remain committed ... (click to read more)
01 Sep 2025
Academic Achievement Summary 2024-25
Academic Achievement – 2024 to 2025 Summary We’re delighted to share that pupils undertaking national tests have once again achieved excellent results. The provisional attainment data for the 2024 to 2025 academic year reflects the continued hard work of our pupils and staff, and will be officially published by the ... (click to read more)
28 Aug 2025
Autumn Information 2025
Key Dates for the Half-Term We’ve got a busy term ahead, and we’d like to highlight a few key events involving family participation and support. One of these is our informal Meet the Teacher event on Friday 29th August, 3.15–3.45pm, where families of pupils in Years 1–6 are invited to ... (click to read more)
28 Aug 2025
Autumn Clubs 2025
Autumn Term Clubs and Activities We’re pleased to share details of our extra-curricular offer for the Autumn Term, including lunchtime and after-school clubs, as well as private music lessons. These activities support our commitment to pupils’ personal development and are led by both teaching staff and specialist instructors. Booking information, ... (click to read more)
27 Aug 2025
Rock Kidz 2025
Rock Kidz Is Coming! We’re thrilled to announce that Rock Kidz will be visiting our school on 01/09/2025 to deliver their high-energy, inspirational rock ‘n’ roll workshops. Throughout the day, pupils will be transformed into Rockstars while exploring powerful themes such as self-esteem, anti-bullying, aspirations and inclusion — all through ... (click to read more)
27 Aug 2025
Attendance 2025
Attendance Matters We’d like to remind all parents and carers of the importance of regular school attendance. The Department for Education expects all children to achieve at least 96% attendance each year. While we understand that occasional absences due to illness are sometimes unavoidable, we encourage families to be mindful ... (click to read more)
26 Aug 2025
Drop Off Collection Arrangements 2025
Welcome Back! We hope you and your family have enjoyed a wonderful Summer and are feeling refreshed for the new school term. To help ensure a smooth and stress-free first day back, please take a moment to review the important reminders below regarding drop-off and collection arrangements. Below you will find ... (click to read more)
