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

Helping Hands Hub
2026-03-06 | The Orchards School
Friday 6th March
Helping Hands Hub

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

Year 4 - Oakerwood Parent's Meeting
2026-03-17 02:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | The Orchards School
Oakerwood Parent’s Meeting
Tuesday 17th March 2.30pm – 3.00pm

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

Reception Eye Tests
2026-03-25 09:00 - 11:00 | The Orchards School
Reception Eye Tests
Wednesday 25th March 2026

Nursery - Easter Craft Morning
2026-03-25 11:00 - 11:45 | 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

Oaker Wood Residential Trip - Year 4
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-29 | Oaker Wood Leisure
Oaker Wood Residential Trip – Year 4
Monday 27th – Wednesday 29th April 2026
Oakerwood – Initial Letter

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

New Intake (Reception '26) Information Evening
2026-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 | The Orchards School
New Intake (Reception ’26) Information Evening
Wednesday 13th May 2026 2.00pm – 3.00pm

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

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

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