Headteacher: Mrs Carol Taylor
Phone: 02380 843162
Hello Yellow Day
It was lovely to see so many children wearing yellow today to celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10th October. In assembly today, the children have learnt about equity, kindness and how they can support each other to know that they belong. Assembly finished with a challenge for all the children:
Year 5 CET Trip
5DW had a brilliant time on their river study trip. They enjoyed measuring the speed and depth at different points in the river and finding out what creatures live in the pond.
Year 3
The Magic of Yet
Our Year 3's all designed their own personal Yet whilst in Year 2. One from each class were lucky enough to get chosen to be made from their design. Well done to them all for their creations.
We hope you have a lovely Summer Holiday and we look forward to seeing you back on the 2nd September!
Good Luck to Year 6 in their new secondary schools
Water Safety Colouring Challenge
Congratulations to the winners of the water safety colouring challenge
Year 5 Science Challenge
Yesterday, 8 of our year 5 children took part in a fantastic science challenge event at Applemore. They had a great day as forensic investigators trying to solve a crime. The children were enthusiastic, great listeners and brilliantly polite. The challenge was won by one of our teams - the Brainy Bananas - so well done to them!
Non Uniform Day 1st July 2026
Thank you so much for all the donations for our Non Uniform day!
Year 6
Those year 6's who did not go to Castleton have also had a great week. They have been to Applemore College to represent the school at Spikeball. They have created and then built bridges and built egg parachutes to keep the egg safe. They also walked into Dibden Purlieu this morning in order to do a survey, where they also got to get an Ice Cream!
Year 6 Castleton
Year 6 had a lovely, albeit soggy last day at Castleton. They are now on the coaches back and look forward to seeing you later!
Year 6 Castleton
Year 6 are still having a great time at Castleton!
Year 6 Castleton
Year 6 are having a wonderful time in Castleton.
Year 6 Castleton
Year 6 arrived at Castleton safely, and had their lunch in the sunshine, We will update with a photo every morning as a photo will not be sent until after the children has gone to bed.
Year 5 Kisoboka Trust
I am pleased to say the construction of the toilet block at Notre Dame School is now complete.
Once again on behalf of the children at Notre Dame, many thanks to all who helped raise the funds
🥇 GOLD AGAIN FOR ORCHARD JUNIOR! 🥇
We are incredibly proud to announce that Orchard Junior has achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award 2025/26 for the third consecutive year!
🌟This year has seen:
⚽️ An 18% increase in inter-school participation
🌟 An 81% increase in inclusive sporting opportunities
🏅 257 pupils already representing the school in competition
📈 Increased participation across both upper and lower school
🏆 Qualification for 8 county-level events representing the New Forest across Hampshire
A huge well done to all of our pupils, Sports Leaders, staff, parents and supporters who continue to make school sport such a success at Orchard Junior!
💙💖💛#SchoolGamesMark #GoldAward #TeamOrchard #SchoolSport #InclusiveSport #YouthSportTrust #ProudToBeOrchard
Year 3
Year 3 are practicing Mindfulness at the moment and yesterday were lucky enough to enjoy a Yoga session! Well done Year 3!
Just a reminder to please park considerately in the local area, please also make sure to be careful whilst parking and reversing as there are so many children and parents in the area during the pick up and drop off times. We thank you for your continued support in this matter.
We’re proud to announce that Orchard Junior School has achieved the Gold School Games Mark for the second year in a row! A huge well done to all our pupils and staff for their outstanding commitment to sport and physical activity.
This year, we’ve further expanded sporting opportunities across the school - boosting the number of intra-school events and setting a new participation record in inter-school competitions!
#TeamOrchard #SchoolGames #GoldMark2025
Seatbelt Safety
Click here to see some information about Seatbelt Safety from the Road Safety Team
School Notices
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Join Mr Ramsey’s October Half-Term Football Camps at Noadswood School, Monday 26th October, 9am - 3pm.
Action packed day of fun, supportive football development. Players will participate in a variety of fast paced, skill developing activities and challenges in the morning before applying their skills in fun tournaments in the afternoon.
Book here: thefootballclinicuk.com/football-camps
Very limited spaces remaining!
Year 6 Multiplication Support
If your child would like some support with Multiplication or would like to do some more multiplication work. Please use the QR Codes Provided.
