We were delighted to learn that Aimee Vasconcelos has been nominated as a finalist in the Creative Courage for Life Awards 2019 in the category of Outstanding Singer aged 7-12.  The award will be presented on 1st December at the Shaftesbury Theatre on a gala evening. This is a fantastic achievement and our congratulations go Read more…

In a spectacular setting overlooking the River Orwell, it is difficult to picture more idyllic surroundings to grow and learn ….  (Good Schools Guide 2018).  To read the full guide please click on the link here  

Our Year 8 leavers have buried a time capsule in the school grounds which contains a written record of what their life is like in 2019 as well as a message to their future selves. They will all be invited back in 2029 to open the capsule, which is buried by the pond. A plaque Read more...

Cricket update! The U13 girls finished as runners up at their Suffolk Schools' Final Day at St Joseph's today. They defeated Framlingham in a tight semi-final, by 7 runs, and then lost another close match to Ipswich in the final by 8 runs. A fantastic effort by all the girls!

Many congratulations to the U11A girls who won the Suffolk Schools Cricket Association competition today, defeating The Abbey and then Framlingham Prep in a closely fought final at Orwell Park.

Our Pre-Prep Summer concert this week was a real celebration of music.  With 95% of pupils at Orwell Park learning an instrument from the Pre-Prep to the Prep School, music is truly a part of Orwell Park. https://orwellpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VIDEO-2019-06-25-20-12-02-1.mp4

We had a fantastic induction morning, on Friday, when our new pupils for September joined their peer groups to learn a little bit more about the school and familiarise themselves with the environment.  Parents were invited for lunch on the South Lawn and to meet with senior members of staff. We are so looking forward Read more...

We are celebrating the 100% pass at Common Entrance results with all children making it to their chosen school.  This is a superb achievement by all Year 8 pupils and credit also to the staff who have supported and guided them. A year group of 45 going to 17 different senior schools, including some the Read more...

Year 8 are on their way back to school from a week of fun and adventure in the Ardeche following the end of Common Entrance.  In a mostly sunny week, there were team building activities, challenges, trips to the beach and towards the end of the week, white water rafting.  This has been a week Read more...