Term Begins
2026-02-23 | The Orchards School
Term Begins
Monday 23rd February 2026

World Book Day
2026-03-05 | The Orchards School
World Book Day
Thursday 5th March 2026
KS 1 and KS2 – Dress up as your favourite book character
Nursery and Reception – Dress up as your favourite book character or wear pyjamas

Parent Consultations
2026-03-10
Parent Consultations
Tuesday 10th March 2026

Parent Consultations
2026-03-11 | The Orchards School
Parent Consultations
Wednesday 11th March 2026

Comic Relief Day
2026-03-20 | The Orchards School
Comic Relief Day
Friday 20th March 2026
We invite children to wear something red with their uniform.

Class Photos
2026-03-24 | The Orchards School
Class Photos
Tuesday 24th March 2026

Nursery - Easter Craft Morning
2026-03-25 11:00 - 11:45 (Europe/London) | The Orchards School
Nursery
Easter Craft Morning
Wednesday 25th March 2026 11.00am – 11.45am

Last Day of Term
2026-03-27 | The Orchards School
Last Day of Term
Friday 27th March 2026

Non-Uniform Day and Easter Bonnet Parade
2026-03-27 | The Orchards School
Non-Uniform Day and Easter Bonnet Parade
Friday 27th March 2026 – Easter themed if you wish

Easter Break
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-10 | The Orchards School
Easter Break
Monday 30th March 2026 – Friday 10th April 2026

Term Begins
2026-04-13 | The Orchards School
Term Begins
Monday 13th April 2026

Crazy Hair Day
2026-05-01
Crazy Hair Day
Friday 1st May 2026
£1 Donation Fundraiser

May Day
2026-05-04 | The Orchards School
May Day
Monday 4th May 2026
School closed, no pupils required in school

Staff Inset Day
2026-05-22 | The Orchards School
Staff Inset Day
Friday 22nd May 2026
No pupils required in school

Half Term
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-29 | The Orchards School
Half Term
Monday 25th May 2026 – Friday 29th May 2026

Term Begins
2026-06-01 | The Orchards School
Term Begins
Monday 1st June 2026

Sports Day and Family Picnic 2026
2026-06-24 | The Orchards School
Sports Day and Family Picnic 2026
Wednesday 24th June 2026
More information to follow

Last Day of Term
2026-07-17 | The Orchards School
Last Day of Term
Friday 17th July 2026

Staff Inset Day
2026-07-20 | The Orchards School
Staff Inset Day
Monday 20th July 2026
No pupils required in school

Staff Inset Day
2026-09-01 | The Orchards School
Staff Inset Day
Tuesday 1st September 2026
No pupils required in school

Staff Inset Day
2026-09-02 | The Orchards School
Staff Inset Day
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
No pupils required in school

Staff Inset Day
2026-09-03 | The Orchards School
Staff Inset Day
Thursday 3rd September 2026
No pupils required in school

Staff Inset Day
2026-09-04 | The Orchards School
Staff Inset Day
Friday 4th September 2026
No pupils required in school

Start of Term
2026-09-07 | The Orchards School
Start of Term
Monday 7th September 2026
First day, welcome back!

Nasal Flu Vaccination
2026-10-02 13:00 - 15:00 | The Orchards School
Nasal Flu Vaccination
Friday 2nd October 2026 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Individual Photos
2026-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | The Orchards School
Individual Photos
Thursday 8th October 2026

Staff Inset Day
2026-10-23 | The Orchards School
Staff Inset Day
Friday 23rd October 2026
No pupils required in school

Half Term
2026-10-26 - 2026-10-30 | The Orchards School
Half Term
Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October 2026

Term Begins
2026-11-02 | The Orchards School
Term Begins Monday 2nd November 2026

Christmas Holiday
2026-12-21 - 2027-01-01 | The Orchards School
Christmas Holiday
Monday 21st December 2026 – Friday 1st January 2027
