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A great day on the ground with our Governors yesterday 🏫— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Jan 16, 2026

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We were delighted to have welcomed Father Dane, the Vicar of St Mary the Virgin Church into Orchards yesterday. He led a wonderful assembly focused on our values. Thank you, Father Dane, for your time and inspiration! 🙏⭐️— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Jan 16, 2026

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Spotlight on Year 10! 💡📷 Our photographers brought the studio to the classroom this week to master the art of photography studio lighting.— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Jan 15, 2026

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Year 7 took part in an interesting "Think Choice" workshop yesterday delivered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service . It was a fantastic opportunity for them to develop their life skills and think about safety in a whole new way. A huge thank you to the team for coming in! 👏🚒— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Jan 15, 2026

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A fantastic afternoon of Netball for our Year 10 squad against Trinity School yesterday, a great opportunity to practice for GCSE PE moderation 🏐— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Jan 13, 2026

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Meet Mrs Gayle, our Student Culture and Aspirations Manager. From helping students find their voice through public speaking and debate skills to transforming the Library into a hub for aspiration and well-being, she’s here to help every student thrive. 👋💛 pic.twitter.com/AjNPfSiJJw— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) January 9, 2026

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Attention Year 11!  The March GCSE Art & Design exam dates for Orchards Academy are officially in the calendar🚨🗓️— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Jan 9, 2026

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Is your contact information up to date? 📞📩 Please remember to let us know if your contact details change, including phone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contacts. pic.twitter.com/3EnWbBeucu— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) January 6, 2026

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Congratulations to Anastecia who has been awarded the Senior Leadership Team’s Student of the Term! Anastecia has shown amazing commitment towards our Orchards values and has an unbelievable total of 230 positive value points. We are so proud of you!🎉👏🥳— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 19, 2025

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Despite the pouring rain yesterday, our Years 7 & 8 girls football team secured a 1-0 victory against St John's. A massive shoutout to Lacey for her clinical finish! 💪🥳— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 19, 2025

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Our students had a wonderful time visiting the residents at Birchwood Heights Care Home this week. From sharing stories to participating in poetry readings, it was a special day filled with smiles. It is so heartening to see the bond between our students and the residents. 📖✨❤️— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 19, 2025

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A full house again at badminton club after school today with 40 students in attendance 🏸— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 18, 2025

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We are delighted to share the winning entries of our recent Christmas Card Competition which was run by the Art Department. Well done to Agnes, Daisie and Taylor-Lily. 👏 These beautiful designs have been printed and sent to all of our local stakeholders. 🎅🎁— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 18, 2025

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Get ready, Year 11 - your Prom date is officially in the calendar! 💃🎉— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 18, 2025

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Our KS3 Photography Club has been busy getting up close and personal with the festive season. After mastering the art of macro photography, the students took their stunning close up detail shots and transformed them into Christmas cards using Canva. 📷🎄❄️— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 18, 2025

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Our foodbank donation was dropped off yesterday and we also helped to unload another company's donations. 💝— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 18, 2025

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We are so proud of our School Council who have successfully led a school-wide collection to support our local foodbank. These donations were dropped off yesterday to support our local community. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed!🤝✨— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 18, 2025

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Congratulations to Ted who won our Year 9/10 interhouse badminton competition representing Zephaniah House! 🥇 2nd place: Finlay of Farah House 🥈 3rd place: Jacob of Franklin House 🥉— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 18, 2025

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Approaching the end of the term on a high note with some festive, friendly competition at this year’s staff Christmas Quiz!🧠💭 pic.twitter.com/uDxSacDiak— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) December 17, 2025

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The winners of the Badminton Interhouse Competition… FARAH! Well done to Ralphy, George, Belle, Ivy-Marie, Tyler and Isabella! 🏆🏸 pic.twitter.com/oGhD31iqGA— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) December 17, 2025

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