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Orchards Junior School

New Year 3 Intake

Welcome to Year 3 

Welcome to the transition page of our school website! We will aim to provide you with as much information as possible to aid with the transition from year 2 to 3.

You will have already received your admissions pack. If you have not yet returned the forms to Mrs Carter, please do so as soon as possible. 


You will SPARKLE here! 

Starting Arrangements for September

Children’s first day is on Thursday 4th September 2025.


Introductory Letter from Dr Jones

Our Headteacher, Dr Jones, has written an introduction for you with some useful information. 

Headteacher Welcome Letter 


New Parents Uniform Order Form

New year 3 children will be given a FREE Tie/ PE top and Water Bottle on the first day!

Please print and fill this form out to return to the Front Office. 

Order your Uniform  


Transition Booklet for the Children!

Our Transition Booklet will give you a wide variety of information about the school before you start in September!

Transition Booklet 


Information Booklet for Parents

The details included here will help to answer any questions you may have!

Useful Information 


 Meet the teachers!

 Mr Osborne 3 Pear - Year 3 LeaderMr Osborne - Year 3 Leader

 Mrs Kingsbury - 3 DamsonMrs Kingsbury - 3 Damson

Mrs Williamson - 3 ClementineMrs Williamson - 3 Clementine

Miss McKenna - 3 MangoMiss McKenna - 3 Mango

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