The Orchards School

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

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

Leavers Assembly
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | The Orchards School
Year 4 Leavers Assembly
Thursday 16th July 2026 2pm-3pm

Nursery Graduation
2026-07-15 10:30 - 23:00 | The Orchards School
Nursery Graduation
Wednesday 15th July 2026 10.30am – 11.00am

Nursery Stay and Play
2026-07-10 09:30 - 10:30 | The Orchards School
Nursery Stay and Play
Friday 10th July 2026 9.30am – 10.30pm
For children starting Nursery in September 2026

Year 2 Trip to Lower Smite Farm
2026-07-10 | Lower Smite Farm, Lower Smite Farm, WR3 8SZ, United Kingdom
Year 2 Trip to Lower Smite Farm
Friday 10th July 2026
See attached letter for more information
LSmite Farm Y2

KS2 Performance
2026-07-09 | The Orchards School
KS2 Performance
Thursday 9th July 2026
More information to follow

Sports day
2026-07-06 09:30 - 11:45
Sports Day and Family Picnic
Our Sports Day will take place on Monday 6th July 2026.
Parents and carers are warmly invited to bring a deck chair or blanket and join us by the track to watch the races at the following times –
Year 3 and Year 4 from 9.30am to 10.30am
Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 from 10.45am to 11.45am
We hope you can come along and enjoy the events, there may even be a parent/carer race in each session!
Parents and carers are welcome to attend the session relevant to their child’s year group, or both sessions if they wish.
Following the races, families are invited to return and stay for a picnic on the school field from 12.00pm – 12.45pm (please do not bring alcohol on to the site).
All activities are weather permitting.

Nursery Stay and Play
2026-07-03 09:30 - 10:30 | The Orchards School
Nursery Stay and Play
Friday 3rd July 2026 9.30am – 10.30pm
For children starting Nursery in September 2026

PTFA Summer Disco
2026-07-01 15:30 - 17:45 | The Orchards School
PTFA Summer Disco
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Reception and Year 1 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Year 2, 3 and 4 4.45pm – 5.45pm

Current Year 4 Oakerwood Celebration
2026-07-01 14:15 - 15:15 | The Orchards School
Current Year 4 Oakerwood Celebration
Wednesday 1st July 2026 2.15pm
For current Year 4 pupils, to show photos and celebrate the successes.

KS1 Performance
2026-07-01 10:00 - 23:00 | The Orchards School
KS1 Performance
Wednesday 1st June 2026
Year 2 – 10am
More information to follow

Reception Beach Day
2026-07-01 | The Orchards School
Reception Beach Day
Wednesday 1st July 2026
See attached letter for more information
Reception Beach Day – 1st July 2026

KS1 Performance
2026-06-30 10:00 - 23:00 | The Orchards School
KS1 Performance
Tuesday 30th June 2026
Year 1 – 10am
More information to follow

Stay and Play for New Intake 2026 Reception Children
2026-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 | The Orchards School
Stay and Play for New Intake 2026 Reception Children
Wednesday 17th June 2026 1pm – 2pm

Meet The Teacher
2026-06-17 03:20 - 03:50 | The Orchards School
Meet The Teacher
Wednesday 17th June 3.20pm -3.50pm
Open door event for all classes, which will take place in your child’s new classroom.

Non-Uniform Day
2026-06-12 | The Orchards School
Fundraising Non-Uniform Day
Friday 12th June 2026
Cash Donations greatfully received

Stay and Play for New Intake 2026 Reception Children
2026-06-10 10:30 - 23:30 | The Orchards School
Stay and Play for New Intake 2026 Reception Children
Wednesday 10th June 2026 10.30am – 11.30am

Gotta Sing Event
2026-06-09 | Redditch Palace Theatre, Redditch Palace Theatre
Gotta Sing Event
Tuesday 9th June 2026
See further information on attached letter
Redditch Gotta Sing

Stay and Play for New Intake 2026 Reception Children
2026-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | The Orchards School
Stay and Play for New Intake 2026 Reception Children
Wednesday 3rd June 2026 1pm – 2pm

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

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

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

Cake Sale
2026-05-21 | The Orchards 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

Stay and Play for New Intake 2026 Reception Children
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | The Orchards School
Stay and Play for New Intake 2026 Reception Children
Wednesday 20th May 2026 1pm-2pm

Year 1 Trip to The Hive Library
2026-05-18 09:00 - 13:00 | The Hive Library, Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PD, United Kingdom
Year 1 Trip to The Hive Library
Monday 18th May 2026 9.00am – 1.00pm
See further information on the attached letter
1B Hive trip Mon 18th May

New Intake (Reception '26) Information Evening
2026-05-13 | The Orchards School
New Intake (Reception ’26) Information Evening
Wednesday 13th May 2026 2pm-3pm and 5pm-6pm

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

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