News

• Wednesday 18 February 2026 Ramadan - Events and Notices All events and notices regarding Ramadan will be updated on this page through out the month insha'Allah.
• Thursday 12 February 2026 Orchard School Community Iftar We plan to organise an Orchard community Iftar event for our pupils and parents at Orchard on Thursday 12th February 2026. For more details please click here. (THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!)
• Monday 9 February 2026 World Book Day 2026 is almost here! Please click here to find out all about World Book Day 2026!
• Thursday 5 February 2026 ✨ Reminder: Art4Space's Creative Support Session for parents is happening on Tuesday 10th February, 8:45–10:45am! Take some time for yourself, enjoy a fun creative workshop, and explore local courses and employment opportunities.
• Thursday 5 February 2026 Scholastic Book Fair on site! Please click here for more details on our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair!
• Tuesday 13 January 2026 Morning Procedure This is a reminder of our morning procedure. Click here for further details.
• Tuesday 6 January 2026 Halal Menu Coming SOON! Orchard will be moving to a halal menu from January 2026, click here for more details.
• Tuesday 9 December 2025 Healthy Eating Habits Help us to encourage healthy eating habits. Click here for some basic steps you can take at home insha'Allah
• Thursday 27 November 2025 Free Breakfast Club Orchard has started a breakfast club this term. If you are interested please click here for further details and the application form.
• Wednesday 24 September 2025 Pupil Attendance It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school when they're unwell. To help you make the right decision the NHS & Lambeth council has published some guidance which may help with your decision.
• Thursday 18 September 2025 Free after-school cycling sessions at Orchard!
• Thursday 28 August 2025 TfL - A23 Streatham Hill road works TfL's A23 Streatham Hill Road works will be taking place over the coming academic year. Please read for further details.
• Tuesday 22 April 2025 Late collection fees From after the Spring break, we will be implementing a late collection fee for pupils who are collected late from school on a regular basis. For further information please click here.
• Thursday 3 April 2025 Litter We realise at this time of year many of our parents and pupils use the local park after school to enjoy the good weather, but please can we request that any litter is thrown away in the bins provided or taken home to be thrown away.
• Monday 3 February 2025 Eduspot! - New school messaging app Download the communication app to receive the latest updates from the school (For further details please click here).
• Tuesday 8 October 2024 LTNs - Lower Traffic Neighbourhood Please click here for further details.
• Wednesday 5 June 2024 Assessment Information for parents Please click here for further details on statutory and non-statutory assessments at Orchard Primary School.
• Thursday 28 March 2024 Lambeth Parent Forum Please click here for more information from Lambeth Parent Forum, a voluntary group of parent carers of children and young people with SEND aged 0 - 25 in Lambeth.
• Tuesday 31 October 2023 Parent Volunteers Needed! Please click here for further details - Orchard Primary School Needs You!
• Monday 10 July 2023 Free School Meals for Primary children We are thrilled to share some incredible news with you before the summer holidays begin. We are delighted that the Mayor of London is ensuring all primary school children who attend state schools in London will receive free school meals for the full academic year, starting this September. Fro further information please click here.
• Wednesday 19 October 2022 Holiday/Leave During Term Time A reminder to parents to please minimise holiday/leave requests during term time. Leave will be unauthorised unless it is under special circumstances and the office will require evidence for this; please click for further details.
• Thursday 6 October 2022 No Parking, please! A reminder for parents who come to school via car - please DO NOT park in front of Rush Common Mews and the Christchurch School parking gates at drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon as these are in constant use throughout the day.