A Place to Sparkle
An amazing £374 raised for Comic Relief!
Last Friday we held our annual joke competition in aid of Comic Relief which raised a whopping £374 – thank you all so much for your generosity. The children had lots of fun telling their jokes in class and choosing their winners. All the finalists won a cone of sweets and the overall winner, Elsie Rogers, won a hilarious joke book.
What a spectacular night we had at Worthing Pavilion! The Orchards Junior girls performed fantastically at Time to Dance, a delightful event presented by Worthing School Sports Association (WSSA) for local schools to showcase an evening of dance.
We’re thrilled to share that the Year 4 residential is off to a fantastic start! The children have settled in beautifully and jumped straight into their activities. Last night was a success as the kids enjoyed a great night sleep, ready for another fun-filled day ahead! Today promises to be packed with even more fun and excitement for our fabulous disco tonight! 
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What an incredible evening it was on Friday at the GLive Centre! Our junior Dance Live team dazzled the audience with their wonderful performance, showcasing their amazing talent and hard work. We couldn’t be more PROUD of each and every one of them! All the kids looked absolutely fabulous. 
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What an exciting adventure our Year 3 children had on their recent trip to London! The children had an amazing time visiting the iconic British Museum before heading off to see the spectacular West End show, Matilda. Not only did they soak in the magic of the theatre, but they also represented our school with such enthusiasm and impeccable behaviour throughout the day. We hope you enjoy hearing all about their fun-filled day.
What a fantastic day we had for World Book Day! It was absolutely delightful to see all the children dressed up as their favourite characters, showcasing their creativity and love for reading.
Today we had an exciting and inspirational visit from best-selling children’s author, Mel Taylor-Bessent. During this high-energy assembly, we learned all about what inspired Mel to write, how she does it and that all you actually need is your imagination!!! Eli from Year 6 and Mr Mathew were put on the spot to perform a rap-battle from the book, which they absolutely nailed. Mr Mathew was good but Eli wiped the floor with him! Mel was incredibly complementary about our pupils, saying they were one of the best audience she has ever performed to. We know they are fantastic but it’s wonderful when people outside the school recognise it to. Well done, everyone!!
‘Move it 2025 was yet again another fantastic evening showcasing the endless talents of the pupils at Orchards Junior School. It was wonderful to see all 200 smiling faces up on stage at Worthing Pavilion Theatre demonstrating months of hard work and learning. The children should be so proud of each and every performance as well as creating memories that will last a lifetime for all who watched them.’
Our incredible swimming team finished 3rd in National Primary Swimming Championships in Sheffield
A group of Year 5 children visited the AMEX Stadium in Falmer to take part in the Albion In The Community Cross Curriculum Cup.