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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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A game of basketball after school yesterday to wrap up a brilliant first half-term in our new school! Well done to our Year 7 & 8 players. 🏀👏 Have a fantastic break everyone! Just a reminder that we're back to school on Monday 27th October. #SchoolSports #Basketball

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Huge congratulations to Pankhurst 1 for achieving the top attendance this half-term! To celebrate, the students enjoyed a tasty breakfast together this morning. 🎉

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Our amazing prefects were treated to a well-deserved McDonald's breakfast this morning as a huge thank you for all their hard work and dedication this half-term. 🍳☕️ Their commitment to the school doesn't go unnoticed! 🤩

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🧑‍💼Exam Invigilator Vacancies!🧑‍💼 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

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It was brilliant to be able to take four Year 11 students to St Hugh’s College, Oxford University, today as part of theirs and TKAT’s wider outreach programme. 🎓🏫 They gathered some brilliant insight into the application process, what life is like at the university and top tips for both applying to get in and for studying there once if successful.

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📢 Calling Year 7s & Year 8s! 📢 Join STEM Club and get hands-on with science!

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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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A game of basketball after school yesterday to wrap up a brilliant first half-term in our new school! Well done to our Year 7 & 8 players. 🏀👏 Have a fantastic break everyone! Just a reminder that we're back to school on Monday 27th October. #SchoolSports  #Basketball— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 17, 2025

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Huge congratulations to Pankhurst 1 for achieving the top attendance this half-term! To celebrate, the students enjoyed a tasty breakfast together this morning. 🎉— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 16, 2025

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Our amazing prefects were treated to a well-deserved McDonald's breakfast this morning as a huge thank you for all their hard work and dedication this half-term. 🍳☕️ Their commitment to the school doesn't go unnoticed! 🤩— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 16, 2025

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🧑‍💼Exam Invigilator Vacancies!🧑‍💼 We are seeking two reliable, organised, and vigilant individuals to join our team as Exams Invigilators. Apply now:  orchards-tkat.org/about-us/v…— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 14, 2025

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It was brilliant to be able to take four Year 11 students to St Hugh’s College, Oxford University as part of theirs and TKAT’s wider outreach programme. 🎓🏫— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 13, 2025

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📢Calling Year 7s & Year 8s! 📢 Join STEM Club and get hands-on with science!— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Oct 13, 2025

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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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