Orchard Community Trust

Orchard Community Trust The Orchard Community Trust is a Stoke-on-Trent based MAT. The Trust consists of 5 Primary Schools &

๐Ÿ“š Today is World Teachersโ€™ Day, and we want to say thank you to the teachers across Orchard Community Trust.Thank you fo...
05/10/2026

๐Ÿ“š Today is World Teachersโ€™ Day, and we want to say thank you to the teachers across Orchard Community Trust.

Thank you for the thought you put into each lesson, the care you show your pupils and the many small moments of encouragement that can stay with a child for years.

We appreciate all that you bring to our schools. ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Year 1 Phonics Breakfast! โœจ๐Ÿ“šOur Year 1 children have had a fantastic time at their Phonics Breakfast this week! ๐Ÿฅโ˜• Th...
02/10/2026

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Year 1 Phonics Breakfast! โœจ๐Ÿ“š
Our Year 1 children have had a fantastic time at their Phonics Breakfast this week! ๐Ÿฅโ˜• They enjoyed working alongside their parents and carers, playing games, reading together and practising their phonics through a range of fun and engaging activities.
It was wonderful to see so many smiles, shared learning and lots of enthusiasm for phonics! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

October is Black History Month. This yearโ€™s theme, Honouring Our Communities, invites us to recognise the people, storie...
01/10/2026

October is Black History Month. This yearโ€™s theme, Honouring Our Communities, invites us to recognise the people, stories and contributions that have shaped the places we share.

For us at Orchard Community Trust, itโ€™s an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on how we live our values of courage, unity and equity throughout the year.

We hope our school communities will take time this month to discover a story or perspective they didnโ€™t know before.

๐Ÿ’š Octoberโ€™s focus across Orchard Community Trust is mental health and wellbeing.World Mental Health Day falls on Saturda...
01/10/2026

๐Ÿ’š Octoberโ€™s focus across Orchard Community Trust is mental health and wellbeing.

World Mental Health Day falls on Saturday 10 October, but looking after ourselves and each other matters every day.

Across our schools this month, weโ€™re encouraging simple actions: checking in with someone, making time to listen, and speaking up when we need support. We donโ€™t always have to know the right thing to say. Giving someone time and space to talk can make a real difference.

Whether youโ€™re a pupil, parent, carer or colleague, please remember that you donโ€™t have to manage everything on your own. Reach out to someone you trust.

A simple check-in can make a big difference. ๐Ÿ’š

Forest Park: Our pupils have made an excellent start to the new academic year and have already been busy enjoying a rang...
24/09/2026

Forest Park: Our pupils have made an excellent start to the new academic year and have already been busy enjoying a range of exciting learning experiences across the school!
Year 1 have settled in brilliantly, exploring their learning provision both independently and collaboratively. They have enjoyed learning new skills, including how to use iPads to upload work to their digital portfolios and how to use the outdoor gym equipment safely.
Year 3 have embraced the new school year with confidence, enthusiasm and positivity. They kicked off their Animals Including Humans topic with an exciting bone investigation, becoming real detectives as they examined clues, made predictions and worked together to identify mystery bones using their scientific skills. They are also enjoying learning to play the ocarina in music lessons and are already looking forward to performing Jingle Bells at our Songs Around the Tree event in December.
Meanwhile, Year 6 began September with an unforgettable three-day residential at Stanley Head Outdoor Education Centre. The children challenged themselves through activities including canoeing, orienteering, high ropes, bushcraft, archery and axe throwing, building confidence, resilience and teamwork along the way.
We are incredibly proud of all our children for the enthusiasm, determination and positive attitudes they have shown as they begin another exciting year of learning.
๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

Etruscan: Year 4 have begun their new RE unit on Christianity by exploring the importance of water in baptism.The childr...
23/09/2026

Etruscan: Year 4 have begun their new RE unit on Christianity by exploring the importance of water in baptism.
The children discussed what baptism is and identified words linked to what it represents for Christians. They then took their learning outside, where they recorded their ideas.
Everyone participated brilliantly and thoroughly enjoyed the lesson! ๐Ÿ’™ ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

Etruscan: Year 1 have settled beautifully into their new classroom and have enjoyed exploring the different areas of con...
22/09/2026

Etruscan: Year 1 have settled beautifully into their new classroom and have enjoyed exploring the different areas of continuous provision.
In art, the children have been learning all about spirals. Inspired by the artist Molly Haslund and her spiral and circle artwork, they have experimented with a range of resources to create their own wonderful designs.
What a creative start to the year! ๐Ÿ’™ ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

Etruscan: Year 6 have started another exciting year of music lessons with Mr Shooter!The children are continuing to deve...
21/09/2026

Etruscan: Year 6 have started another exciting year of music lessons with Mr Shooter!
The children are continuing to develop their ability to read music and perform together, listening carefully to one another to maintain the correct timing and pace. They have also been building their confidence and creativity by conducting their own improvised sections.
A fantastic start to their musical learning this year! ๐Ÿ’™ ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

A fantastic start to the year for all of our pupils at Watermill. Our new pupils in the early years classroom have enjoy...
12/09/2026

A fantastic start to the year for all of our pupils at Watermill. Our new pupils in the early years classroom have enjoyed exploring their new setting and have showed great enjoyment in accessing the sensory room and exploring what our wonderful school has available ๐Ÿ’™ ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

Pupils on the Progression Pathway at Kemball School have made a brilliant start to their new Science topic โ€“ all about p...
11/09/2026

Pupils on the Progression Pathway at Kemball School have made a brilliant start to their new Science topic โ€“ all about plants! ๐ŸŒฑ

In Bridgwater 1, pupils have been busy planting seeds, while Paragon 2 have been exploring the school grounds and identifying trees, flowers and grass.

Throughout the year, pupils will continue to explore how plants grow and change through the seasons, with plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning in Kemballโ€™s school grounds.

Weโ€™re looking forward to seeing both their knowledge โ€“ and their plants โ€“ grow! ๐ŸŒฟ โค๏ธ ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

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Orchard Community Trust
Stoke-on-Trent
ST66JZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441782883788

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