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Our vision for Orchards Academy is built on a foundation of high expectations. We believe that every student, regardless of their background or starting point, has the potential to achieve great things. 

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Our curriculum is the heartbeat of our educational vision, designed to empower every student to become a confident, knowledgeable, and impactful individual ready to navigate and shape the world.

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🔬 Science Technician Vacancy! 🧪 We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Science Technician to join our dynamic and supportive Science Department. Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies

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🎶 Inspire the Next Generation of Musicians! 🎶 We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join our dedicated team. We believe music is vital to a well-rounded education and plays a central role in our school community. This role offers direct accountability to the Senior Leadership Team, giving you a strong voice in the strategic development of Music across the academy. We offer excellent facilities, including a dedicated music room, practice rooms, and a modern music technology suite.edicated team. We believe music is vital to a well-rounded education and plays a central role in our school community. Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies

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Our Year 7 football team travelled to Gravesend this week for a tough match against Thamesview. The boys competed brilliantly, showing excellent effort and scoring some impressive goals!⚽️👏 Congratulations to our Players of the Match, Kian and Riley for their outstanding performances! 🏅

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It was amazing to see our selected group of Year 10 students so engaged and enjoying their New Views Theatre Writing Workshop. 🎭 We have partnered with the National Theatre who are going to teach the group all of the key skills needed to write and develop a hit play! They will soon be visiting the National Theatre themselves to get a taste of the action live!

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52 students from Year 10 combined art courses visited Kew Gardens yesterday where they explored the grounds and captured photos for their portfolios. Well done to all the students who took part so actively and represented their art subjects so well.🌱📸🖼️🎨🌿

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Optimistic October 🌞🌻✨🌈💛

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We're hiring! We are looking for a School Data and Compliance Officer responsible for the comprehensive management of both staff and student data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all administrative processes. Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies

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It was great to be able to take a selection of Key Stage 4 students to the historic Borough Market yesterday to take part in a bread-making workshop whilst having the chance to understand the science behind the timeless process. 🥖🧑‍🍳

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Thank you to everyone who joined our Open Morning today! It was lovely to meet so many new faces. 👋 We have one more Open Morning planned for tomorrow (Wednesday 24th September) at 9am. We look forward to meeting more of you then!

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It was great for twenty of our students to be able to attend the ‘West Kent Works’ Careers Fair at the Alexandra Suite last week. This was a fantastic opportunity for our young people to learn more about local offers, apprenticeships and what they need to do to make that first step on their journey into the world of work.

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We're hiring! We are looking for a highly passionate, enthusiastic and committed Receptionist who shares our belief in providing the highest levels of support to our pupils and staff. Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies

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We're hiring! We are looking for 2 hard working, enthusiastic and committed Cleaning Operatives who share our belief in providing the best environment for our students and staff. Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies

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Keeping your child safe as they return to school.

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Is your child starting secondary school in September 2026? Our Open Mornings are a wonderful opportunity for you to visit our brand new school during the school day, meet our dedicated staff, observe our wonderful students during their lessons, and learn about our curriculum and enrichment opportunities. Open to all prospective families - no need to book! 🗓️🗓️

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We're incredibly proud of Daniel, Year 10, who has been selected for the Harlequins Under-15s Rugby Pathway! 🏉 This is a huge step in Daniel's rugby journey and an inspiration to all our aspiring athletes.🏅🎉

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We were thrilled to welcome so many families to our Open Evening yesterday! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, it was wonderful to share our school community with you. We also want to say a massive thank you to out Student Prefects who gave up their time to help with tours and activities. They were truly the heart of the evening and are amazing ambassadors for our school. ✨👏 If you missed the Open Evening, please come along to one of our Open Mornings: Tuesday 23rd September at 9am Wednesday 24th September at 9am

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Accessible skill based football for 4-12 year olds! ⚽️

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Congratulations to our two math whizzes, brothers Brian and Jason, who both sat their Maths GCSE exams years early! Jason achieved Grade a 7 and Brian a 6!🥳 Their achievement is a fantastic example of hard work, dedication, and the power of nurturing a passion for learning.👏

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We are delighted to share with you the official unveiling of our new Orchards Academy! 🏫 These professional photos offer a glimpse into the state-of-the-art facilities and inspiring learning environments we now have for our students. We cannot wait to see the countless achievements and transformative experiences that will unfold within these walls. 🚀📚✨🎓

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Brilliant GCSE results for Amelia, Faye and Ronnie. Celebrate your success today - you have earned it! Congratulations!! 👏👏

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🔬 Science Technician Vacancy! 🧪 We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Science Technician to join our dynamic and supportive Science Department. Apply now:  orchards-tkat.org/about-us/v…— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 10, 2025

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🎶 Inspire the Next Generation of Musicians! 🎶 We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join our dedicated team. We believe music is vital to a well-rounded education and plays a central role in our school community. Apply now:  orchards-tkat.org/about-us/v…— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 10, 2025

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Our Year 7 football team travelled to Gravesend this week for a tough match against Thamesview. The boys competed brilliantly, showing excellent effort and scoring some impressive goals!⚽️👏 Congratulations to our Players of the Match, Kian and Riley for their performances! 🏅— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 10, 2025

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It was amazing to see our selected group of Year 10 students so engaged and enjoying their New Views Theatre Writing Workshop. We have partnered with the National Theatre who are going to teach the group all of the key skills needed to write and develop a hit play!🎭🎭— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 10, 2025

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52 students from Year 10 combined art courses visited Kew Gardens yesterday where they explored the grounds and captured photos for their portfolios. Well done to all the students who took part so actively and represented their art subjects so well.🌱📸🖼️🎨🌿— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 9, 2025

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Optimistic October 🌞🌻✨🌈💛— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 1, 2025

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We're hiring! We are looking for a School Data and Compliance Officer responsible for the comprehensive management of both staff and student data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all administrative processes. Apply now:  orchards-tkat.org/about-us/v…— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 25, 2025

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It was great to be able to take a selection of Key Stage 4 students to the historic Borough Market yesterday to take part in a bread-making workshop whilst having the chance to understand the science behind the timeless process. 🥖🧑‍🍳— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 23, 2025

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Thank you to everyone who joined our open morning today! It was lovely to meet so many new faces. 👋 We have one more Open Morning planned for tomorrow (Wednesday 24th September) at 9am. We look forward to meeting more of you then!— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 23, 2025

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It was great for twenty of our students to be able to attend the ‘West Kent Works’ Careers Fair at the Alexandra Suite last week.— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 22, 2025

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We're hiring! We are looking for a highly passionate, enthusiastic and committed Receptionist who shares our belief in providing the highest levels of support to our pupils and staff. Apply now:  orchards-tkat.org/about-us/v…— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 22, 2025

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We're hiring! We are looking for 2 hard working, enthusiastic and committed Cleaning Operatives who share our belief in providing the best environment for our students and staff. Apply now:  orchards-tkat.org/about-us/v…— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 22, 2025

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Keeping your child safe as they return to school.— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 22, 2025

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Is your child starting secondary school in September 2026? Please see details of our Open Mornings. Open to all prospective families - no need to book! 🗓️🗓️— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 19, 2025

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We're incredibly proud of Daniel, Year 10, who has been selected for the Harlequins Under-15s Rugby Pathway! 🏉 This is a huge step in Daniel's rugby journey and an inspiration to all our aspiring athletes.🏅🎉— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 19, 2025

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We were thrilled to welcome so many families to our Open Evening yesterday! Thank you to everyone who joined us, it was wonderful to share our school community with you. If you missed it, please come along to one of our Open Mornings: Tuesday 23rd or Wednesday September at 9am— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 19, 2025

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Accessible skill based football for 4-12 year olds! ⚽️— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 18, 2025

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Congratulations to our two math whizzes, brothers Brian and Jason, who both sat their Maths GCSE exams years early! Jason achieved Grade a 7 and Brian a 6!🥳 Their achievement is a fantastic example of hard work, dedication, and the power of nurturing a passion for learning.👏— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 18, 2025

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We cannot wait to see the countless achievements and transformative experiences that will unfold within these walls. 🚀📚✨🎓 (Part 3/3)— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 17, 2025

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These professional photos offer a glimpse into the state-of-the-art facilities and inspiring learning environments we now have for our students. (Part 2/3)— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Sep 17, 2025

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