Orchard House School

📚 Celebrating a love of reading at Orchard House School

In this National Year of Reading, we’re celebrating our Reading Explorer (KS1) and Reading Scholar (KS2) programmes - designed to encourage our pupils to read widely, discover high-quality literature and develop a genuine love of books.

🔎 Reading Explorer encourages our younger pupils to choose and explore great books, completing creative activities to earn points and work towards their Explorer badge.

🎓 Reading Scholar challenges our older pupils to read every day, reflect on their reading and earn points for completing books - with 30 points earning their prestigious Scholar badge, presented by our Head, Mrs Adams.

The success of The Reading Scholar Programme has already led to the introduction of our new Reading Critic, Ambassador and Laureate awards!

Alongside these programmes, our Parent Mystery Readers and older pupils reading with younger children help make reading a joyful part of our school community. ❤️ 📖

Learn more about reading at OHS: https://www.orchardhs.org.uk/2026/08/10/celebrating-a-love-of-reading-at-ohs/

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Growing Change 🌱

Today, we're reflecting on one example of the wonderful learning that has taken place across Orchard House School this past year. 🌍💚

Inspired by the book The Last Wolf by Mini Grey, our Year 2 pupils explored deforestation, sustainability and the power of persuasive writing. They wrote thoughtful letters to our Head of School, Mrs Adams, asking her to plant more trees - and their voices were heard.

Thanks to their passion and determination, trees have now been planted both locally, in areas affected by deforestation, and in our very own playground! The children also rolled up their sleeves to grow their own sunflowers and radishes, developing a hands-on appreciation for the natural world and the importance of caring for it.

A wonderful example of learning with purpose, and the positive change that even some of our youngest pupils can inspire. 🌻🌱

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Upper School Prize Giving ✨👏

Our Upper School Prize Giving was a fitting finale to an exceptional year, celebrating the achievements, talents and contributions of our pupils. From brilliant performances by our orchestra and choirs to awards recognising academic excellence, sporting success, creativity, endeavour and service to our school community, it was a wonderful reflection of all that has been accomplished this academic year.

The evening concluded with a heartfelt farewell to our Year 6 pupils. We are so proud of everything they have achieved during their time at Orchard House School and wish them every success as they take their next steps. ❤️💙

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Lower School Prize Giving🏆

Last week, we came together for our Lower School Prize Giving to recognise the hard work, progress and achievements of our pupils throughout the academic year. Every child has embodied our school values of Honesty, Excellence and Kindness, and we couldn't be prouder.

Congratulations to all of our prize winners and well done to every year group for their brilliant musical performances. 🌟

🎉 That's a wrap!

And that's a wrap on another incredible year at Orchard House School. What a wonderful final week of term it's been, filled with celebrations, graduations, prize givings, concerts and plenty of smiles.

As we reflect on the year, we'd like to congratulate every one of our pupils for their hard work, enthusiasm and achievements. Thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive families and the entire Orchard House community for making this a year of remarkable progress, growth and success.

A special farewell goes to our fantastic Year 6 pupils. We are so proud of all you have accomplished during your time at Orchard House and wish you every success as you begin your exciting journey to senior school. We know you'll continue to thrive and make us proud.

Here are just a few images of the special moments from this last week of term, with many more highlights still to come - including Prize Givings and our Musical Breakfast.🎤🥐

For now, we wish all our families a happy, restful and sunshine-filled summer holiday. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another exciting year in September! ☀️

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