Christmas Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02 | The Orchards School

Term Begins
2026-01-05 | The Orchards School
Term Begins
Monday 5th January 2026

Young Voices
2026-01-12 12:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | BP Pulse Live, Birmingham, Perimeter Road, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Young Voices Concert 2026
Monday 12th January 2026
See attached letter for information
Only for pupils already attending Tuesday’s Young Voices Club.
Young Voices – Jan 2026

Staff Inset Day
2026-02-13 | The Orchards School
Staff Inset Day
Friday 13th February 2026
No pupils required in school

Half Term
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-20 | The Orchards School
Half Term
Monday 16th February 2026 – Friday 20th February 2026

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

Year 3 - Egyptian Day
2026-03-25 | The Orchards School
Year 3 – Egyptian Day
Wednesday 25th March 2026
Please see letter attached for details
Egyptian Day 25th March 2026

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

Year 3 Trip to The Hive Library and Worcester Cathedral
2026-05-21 | The Hive Library, Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PD, United Kingdom
Year 3 Trip to The Hive Library and Worcester Cathedral
Thursday 21st May 2026
Please see information in the attached letter
Year 3 Trip – The Hive 21st May 26

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!
