Our Years 3 and 4 Girls football team enjoyed a great day out at Lancing FC with Team 1 successfully progressing through to the next round of the Albion Cup which will be played at the Brighton and Hove Albion Centre of Excellence.
On Monday 10th February, a very excited group of children (and adults!) visited the Houses of Parliament. In year six we have been learning about the history of Parliament, how women got the vote and the role of Parliament today, and this visit was a fantastic opportunity to bring that learning to life.
We were lucky enough to have a tour of the Queen’s robing room, her chamber and the Houses of Lords and Commons. We even stood in the same spot as Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela have in the historic Westminster Hall.
The children were amazing and did us proud by answering questions and showing lots of interest and enthusiasm.
The Year 5 and 6 rugby club
enjoyed a great day out at the home of English Rugby – Twickenham
Stadium. The boys undertook a murder mystery activity that took them all
around the stadium before spending an enjoyable and exhausting hour in the
interactive museum.
We were also lucky enough to meet top international referee Wayne Barnes who shared some great stories with us.
Orchards Junior School has raised £448 for local charity Guild Care through a break time hot chocolate sale.
Organised by the school’s Year 6 Charity
Club, the hot chocolate sale took place on Friday 22nd November and
saw 530 drinks sold. Overall the club has raised £1,780 for the charity since
it was started six years ago.
The school’s fundraising for Guild Care
goes specifically towards the charity’s Fitzalan Howard Centre, which provides
day and respite services for adults with disabilities and more complex needs. Fitzalan
and the school have a close relationship, with clients and staff visiting
annually for an assembly. The Charity Club was delighted to present the cheque for
their hot chocolate fundraising to Sean McGuckin, who attends the centre.
Fiona McCarthy, Orchards Junior School’s
Deputy Head, said: “We initially set up a charity club to raise awareness of fair
trade, but over the years it has evolved into something much bigger than we
ever imagined. The children who join are passionate about supporting people in
need, both locally and across the world, and we are very proud of the
generosity of our pupils and their families.
“The Fitzalan Howard Centre is very
special to The Orchards; we love their annual visit and are delighted to raise
funds to support their activities.”
To launch their new Fairy Tale topic in literacy, our year 3’s came to school dressed as their favourite character. They took parts in lots of arts and crafts activities, read fairytale books and even had a visit from a real Disney Princess!
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