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What a brilliant way to end the half-term! We were thrilled to celebrate our Year 11s today by presenting them with special goodie bags to mark their fantastic mock exam results. Their hard work and dedication throughout the mock exam period have made us incredibly proud. 🤩🌟 We would like to wish all our students and families a wonderful and restful half-term break. Monday 23rd February is an INSET Day but we look forward to seeing our Year 8 and Year 10 families for their Parents Consultation appointments throughout that day. School will re-open for all students on Tuesday 24th February. Enjoy the break, stay safe, and we will see you soon! 🎒✨

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Our Head Teacher Award recipients enjoyed a well-deserved hot chocolate and chat with Mrs Carter this morning to celebrate their hard work and achievements! ☕️🍏

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A brilliant trip to the National Theatre for a group of our students this week!

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We are looking for a skilled, proactive Speech and Language Therapist to join our Inclusion Team. This role is at the heart of our mission to ensure every student has a voice. You’ll be working within our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) and across the wider secondary school to support students with a diagnosis of Autism and/or Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies #Swanley #SwanleyJobs #KentJobs #OrchardsAcademy #TKAT

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We are looking for a skilled, reflective, and emotionally steady School Counsellor to join our team. This isn’t a "surface-level" role; you will be working within a deeply relational, trauma-informed inclusion model to support pupils navigating anxiety, loss, identity questions, and complex barriers to engagement. You will be part of a team that prioritises a structured safeguarding culture and values the therapeutic process as a core pillar of school engagement. Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies #Swanley #SwanleyJobs #KentJobs #OrchardsAcademy #TKAT

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We are seeking two reliable, organised, and vigilant individuals to join our team as Exams Invigilators. Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies #Swanley #SwanleyJobs #KentJobs #OrchardsAcademy #TKAT

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Our Years 7-11 have taken part in a Interhouse Trampolining competition this week, starting with a swivel hips contest followed by a 10 bounce routine. The students were outstanding and showed off everything they have learned this term! Congratulations to Winners Belle, Freya, Lewis, Ted and Sam! 🏅

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Well done to our Year 9 Netball Girls who played Trinity yesterday afternoon. 👏👏

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We are looking for a Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner to provide a highly visible, relational support presence across our school. This unique role combines direct, trauma-informed restorative intervention with pupils and the operational management of suspensions, exclusions, and alternative provision administration. Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies #Swanley #SwanleyJobs #KentJobs #OrchardsAcademy #TKAT

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We are looking for an Attendance, Admissions & Compliance Administrator to become the backbone of our statutory record-keeping! Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies #Swanley #SwanleyJobs #KentJobs #OrchardsAcademy #TKAT

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Following a recent 16-2 win against Ebbsfleet Academy, the Orchards Year 7 team ran out 10-2 winners against Leigh UTC! ⚽️🏆 The boys were responsible and hardworking throughout, representing the school excellently, special shoutout to MOTM and hat-trick hero Isaac!

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Even though mocks are done we are full speed ahead towards the end of term. Year 11 are working on misconceptions using flash cards and their final push to exam revision booklets. 🔥 #hardworkneverstops #workrate #revision #perfectpracticemakesperfect

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Are you a mathematician who can see the beauty in a complex proof and the potential in every student? We are seeking a strategic, high-impact Maths Lead Teacher and Coach to help drive our department to new heights. Apply now: https://www.orchards-tkat.org/about-us/vacancies

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Perry represented Swanley Boxing Club in Germany last week. He won all three of his bouts to become The German International champ. 🏆🥇 Our whole community is exceptionally proud!! #futurestar #orchardsacademy #thechamp

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Our School Council members spent a wonderful afternoon at Birchwood Heights Care Home yesterday, connecting with senior members of our local community. Students enjoyed heart-to-heart conversations, took part in a Valentines crafting session, watched Mr Bean the Move with residents and then ended the day with pizza! ❤️📽️🍕 Special thanks to Donna from the Lifestyle team, who kindly hosted us! 🗨️"I am incredibly proud to have had the opportunity to escort members of the School Council. They were exemplary throughout the visit and represented Orchards Academy with maturity, kindness, and respect. Well-deserved credit goes to everyone who attended - you truly flew the Orchards Academy flag." - Mrs Gayle, Student Culture and Aspirations Manager 🗨️

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Update on year 11 revision... We are easily over the 2000 mark for pods watched and questions answered! 💥 Congrats to Freya, Jason and Taylor leading the way. These guys have watched 570 pods between them! Please come and get your prize from Mr Wheeler ASAP. 🏆🔥 Keep up the good work Year 11 - we are incredibly proud of your revision effort. ♥️ #PODSLAY

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Trampolining club in full swing! 45 students participated in club this week, getting their practice in for our Trampolining Interhouse Competition on Thursday 12th February. We look forward to seeing as many students there as possible!🏅

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Level up your half-term plans - The TechZone Bus is coming to Swanley Park as part of their partnership with Kent Police! 🎮 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 18 February ⏰ Time: 12pm – 4pm 📍 Where: Entrance to Swanley Park, The Birches Car Park, BR8 7YL

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We were touched to receive this feedback from a parent recently. We understand that education goes beyond the classroom and our staff are always here to ensure every student feels safe, calm, and ready to learn. ✨💚 We love hearing from our community. Feedback helps us continue to grow and provide the best possible support for our students.

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We were thrilled to welcome back one of our former pupils this week for a high energy, hands on Fashion Illustration workshop. Currently honing her craft at the prestigious London Fashion Retail Academy, our guest alumna returned to lead a bespoke masterclass for all of our GCSE Textiles students.

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