Online Learning Hub
This site will be used to provide important links for pupils to be able to access online portals and resources so that they can continue their learning from home.
Some homework will be online for the foreseeable future. Children have been allocated log ins to Active Learn and Education City. Reception and Year 1 children also have access to ‘Teach your Monster to Read’.
We will also be using Google Classroom as part of our online learning platform. Homework is set and marked weekly so please ensure your children complete all activities set.
We will also provide general updates via our website with regards any changes so please keep checking the school website regularly.
Please click the link above to login and access the Education City portal
Please click the link above to login and access the Active learn portal
Please click on the link above to access Classroom based activities set by teachers
Useful Apps and Programs
OPS Virtual Library (4).pdfORCHARD PRIMARY SCHOOL VIRTUAL LIBRARy
Please take a look at our brand new virtual library!
It's very easy to access...just click on the icon in the top right corner to open the virtual library. Scroll down through each bookshelf and pick a book!
The virtual library has a selection of books for you to enjoy. I wonder which one will be your favourite?
You can click on any of the book covers for a link to that book being read aloud. I hope you enjoy these books and if you have any suggestions for others you'd like to see in our virtual library, please let your teachers know.
Different books will be uploaded regularly so please keep checking the bookshelves.
FIRST NEWS
Our fundraising at Orchard Primary School was a huge success!
Thanks to everyone's efforts and generosity, we were able to purchase a digital subscription to First News.
Your latest issue of First News is now available.
Access our brand new online version of First News Digital Edition by clicking on the icon in the top right-hand corner of the image. New editions will be uploaded regularly.
First News 24th November.pdf
Classroom Secrets
Classroom secrets is now offering a wide range of resources for all year groups for free for a limited time so please visit their website for further information (click on the logo).
Khan Academy Kids
A very useful app which has a huge amount of resources to help kids to learn to read and write - very good for early years.
DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE!
Available on both iOS and Android
Teach your monster to read
Details of this app were provided to Reception and Year 1 to use for phonics but can be used by all to improve reading. Includes many fun games for children to play.
Available to download on iOS and Android
BBC Bitesize
The BBC has launched an education package across TV and online, featuring celebrities and teachers, helping to keep children learning at home and supporting parents.
Dance mat typing
Pupils will be using computers more then they have been used to during this period, so Bitesize is offering some training to help youngsters on their way.
This is an introduction to touch typing for children aged 7 - 11 years.