The Orion Primary School

The Orion Primary is part of the Gold Star Federation. Together with Goldbeaters we serve a community of around 1500 children. We believe that life for our pupils should be sunny, happy and incredibly special. Our way of learning is unique and has a name: I Shine Learning. We have a method within this called Positive Learning Power that enables children to be able to say:

• I am happy and a success
• I feel very positive and confident about myself and with friends
• I love learning and make fast progress

Staff really make things happen and they are dedicated to helping children in three ways, they:

• Champion pupils by going the extra mile for them
• Teach great lessons
• Coach and nurture every child’s talents.

Life here is NOT just a series of lessons. Our very special environment and weekly events play a key part in giving children endless learning opportunities. Pupils develop a passion for life and a level of happiness that accelerates their learning. Here is a quick flavour of life in our world:

• GO FEST an arts and cultural 6 week festival
• Word Up an 8 week literacy festival.
• Theatre school
• Sports academy
• Days like, Smile Day, World Peace Day

We are not just a school! Our Arts Hub, housed in our theatre and studios, provides opportunity for children to join subsidised classes in dance and drama. At the weekend we run our Go Stars football club. All pupils stay an extra evening in school to join our I Shine University and they can join our I Shine Clubs and academies. We also have our own I Shine catering and cleaning services and "One Kind Learning" productions which you can see on our You tube channel

Vision & Intent

All children will say:

• I am happy
• I feel very positive and confident about myself
• I love learning and make fast progress
• I know what my talents are and I can do well in them.
• I have the power to act in a way which shows kindness, positivity and respect.
• I am socially confident and able to talk with kindness and good manners
• I play a part in the community and care for everyone

Our Belief Is That:

• Primary School should be an exceptionally special place which gives you lifelong skills and memories.
• Learning is accelerated when pupils and staff are in an exceptionally positive and happy environment
• Anything is possible if you are kind, do your best and work har