

Word of the Week
seize (verb) Meaning – to take hold of suddenly or forcibly. Example of using it in a sentence: “She jumped up and seized his Easter...


Mischievous Moral Mayhem
This week’s Mischievous Moral Mayhem is: You have a wealthy uncle who you are not all that keen on, he has a history of getting drunk and...


Parents' Page - Keeping Your Child Safe on PlayStation
There is a new PlayStation out and I am sure your children would love one. Here at Orchard Training, we recommend time spent on such...


Weekly Maths Problem
Don’t forget to write out the problem at the top of the page, date the work and show all your workings out (even the wrong answers) and...


Word of the Week
stratagem (noun) Meaning – a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent to achieve an end. Example of using it in a...


Homeschool Garden Club - Tomatoes
It is time to get the tomatoes started. This year, I am sowing only 6 tomato seeds a week. So, I can get a staggered harvest of tomatoes....


Mischievous Moral Mayhem
This week’s Mischievous Moral Mayhem is: You witness a car knock a cyclist over on the way to an appointment. Do you stop and call an...


Weekly Maths Problem
Don’t forget to write out the problem at the top of the page, date the work and show all your workings out (even the wrong answers) and...


Friday’s Reflections
We are now 2/3s of the way through this term, with two weeks to go until the Easter Break. Most of the ‘inschoolers’ have now gone back...


Word of the Week
strategy (noun) Meaning – a plan of action or scheme, designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim. Example of using it in a sentence:...