Orchard Academy

Happy Friday, everyone! This week’s edition of our school newsletter is now available. Take a look at the latest updates, news and celebrations from across our school

This Week at Orchard Academy Friday 12th June We have had another amazing week at Orchard, despite the typical British weather!

We’ve had an amazing morning taking part in the EMAT Torch Relay! Well done to everyone for taking part and showing so much enthusiasm and determination!

Looking for a nursery place? Get in touch with Shepherdswell Academy to find out more

Places are available this September at our wonderful nursery! Get in touch to find out about our warm, welcoming environment where every child is valued as an individual and is supported to grow, learn, play and thrive

We can't wait to meet you, Tania!

Our annual EMAT Torch Relay is back for 2026 and gets under way on Monday featuring another group of incredible Olympic stars.
We'll be joined by Commonwealth Games gold medallist judoka Nekoda Davis - Judo Athlete, Leon Greenwood, who competed for Team GB at this year's Winter Olympics in the bobsleigh competition, Paralympic archer Tania Nadarajah, hockey player Grace Balsdon, who scored the winning goal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games to secure the bronze medal for Team GB, and Paralympic gold medallist Laura Sugar MBE, who has competed in athletics, canoeing and hockey, all thanks to GB Olympians and The Mintridge Foundation.
These elite athletes will join the EMAT Torch as it travels from school to school next week where all of our 5,000 pupils will take part in a fun run or walk. The pupils will also have a unique opportunity to talk to them about the highs and lows of their sporting careers.
Watch this space next week for photos!

We’re looking for an Inclusion Support Practitioner to join Orchard Academy, supporting our most vulnerable learners and helping them to feel confident, included and ready to succeed.

Are you experienced in working with children or young people, and passionate about building strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues? This could be the role for you.

Find out more about the role and our employee benefits at www.emat.uk/careers

Book your child’s space on Arbor now 🎨🫟

The latest edition of our weekly newsletter is ready to read, with key updates and news from across the school. We hope everyone enjoys a relaxing half term break, and we look forward to seeing students return on Monday 1st June.

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This Week at Orchard Academy Friday 22nd May We have had a fantastic final week of term!

Thank you to everyone who attended our first community cafe morning. The aim of these coffee mornings is to bring our school communities together, to build friendships and support networks where needed.

If you were not able to make this one do not worry, there will be another in July!

Morning,
This morning Orchard, Shepherdswell and Willows are hosting a community cafe morning at the Community Cafe on Springfield.

Mrs Attridge and Mrs Avery look forward to welcoming you all for a chat and some pastries 9:30-10:30am 🥐 😊

Happy Friday everyone! Here is this week's school newsletter

This Week at Orchard Academy Friday 15th May Happy Friday!