The Orchard Senior
Welcome to the distance learning site for
The Senior Orchard Class
We are going to be using this new web page as a tool to motivate, entertain and engage the boys. Below I have linked some useful websites, documents and activities for the boys to use. Please feel free to use them as a menu to support your child, not just academically.
Click on the images below to take you the different websites. Separate pages with work plans and activities for each week are found below on the yellow tabs
Language, Literacy and Communication
Harry Potter Lovers-
Welcome to the Harry Potter At Home hub where you’ll find all the latest magical treats to keep you occupied
Amazon Audio Books
Free audio books to entertain, teach and keep young minds active, alert and engaged.
Storyline Online
Lost of Stories for children of all ages to enjoy !
Stories
Read about how three coders use their skills to crack mysteries in their school.
Oxford Reading Tree
Speech and Language activities
Practice your reading and Teach Your Monster how to Read!
Type in your name to sign in. App code: 4885347
Everyday at 11am, David Walliams reads a short 20 minute story from his book 'The World's Worst Children'.
Thousands of quality interactive resources and games to make learning fun!
Online library services in Ireland with lots of resources for your child's reading adventure and digital reading.
Mathematics
Maths Games Online
Sumdog
Sumdog
Maths Activites and Challanges
Physical Education
PE Lessons
Daily 30 minute PE sessions live at 9am every week day.
GoNoodle
A great website for keeping fit and active, or for taking a brain break from work
Trinity Primary School
Lost of excellent physical activities to found if you clink through this link.
SESE & SPHE
Readers will learn lots of fun facts about their favorite animals.
Watch the live webcam at Dublin Zoo
Scholastic Learn at Home
Day to day projects for all children. Suitable for all levels
Feeling Anxious?
Download this app and practice some breathing techniques
Busy Bodies
Information on the physical and emotional changes that children may experience during puberty
Art & Music
Art Activities
Lots of interactive lessons, games and web links to provide a stimulating collection of curriculum-mapped resources for supporting children's artist mind.
BBC Radio
Nursery rhymes and songs!
Trinity Primary School
Lost of excellent musical activities to found if you clink through this link.
Coding
Scratch
A free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
Code Combat
This is a great site for kids of all ages who love playing online games and want to learn how to code in the process
Code Monster
Introduce your kids to Javascript programming taught through a fun and interactive session by their favorite monster.