News

Students Lead the Way in Digital Innovation

A digital showcase event took place at the Virgin Money Lounge in Haymarket last night with students from Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT) Guests from the world of Tech and Education gathered for the “Celebration of Digital Discovery”. …
12th May 2019

A new friendship is made at the friendship group!

Students from ‘The Globe’ (classroom) have been going to a weekly friendship group where they all meet over a drink and share their interests and hobbies. Last week Dylan, a student from a different class took part in the friendship …
18th April 2019

Let’s Dance at Pop Brixton

People First and Disability Lambeth have teamed up and created “Let’s Dance” at Pop Brixton. This is a project which focuses on supporting and engaging the community. A representative from Disability Lambeth said “One of the aims of Let’s Dance …
15th April 2019

Great link with Lawn Tennis Association!

Last week Tennis Coach, Emma Wells donated some of her time to come in and give students a taster tennis session and help them with some of their equipment that the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) kindly donated to the College. …
8th April 2019

Orchard Hill College wins The Don Rowan Memorial Trophy!

A few months ago, students and staff from Lomond House were nominated for “Disability School/Group of the Year” for all the amazing work that they do at Streatham Leisure Centre every Wednesday. Frank, Lecturer said “it was so nice to …
8th April 2019

Motor Vehicle Vocational Course has started!

Students from Wyvern House in Hillingdon will soon be starting their vocational course in Motor Mechanics. At the end of term, students had a taster session to see where the course will be run and what kind of things they …
8th April 2019

Something fishy!

Students from Kingston class have been learning the intricate skill of fishing this term. They have discovered that fishing has a powerful element of mindfulness, which is therapeutic and stress relieving. Ben, Chad and Anthony have also found the focus and …
8th April 2019

New arrivals on the farm!

Since last summer Tom’s Farm, at Nightingale Community Academy, has undergone a transformation due to the tireless efforts of Josh the Farm Manager. Josh has expanded and developed the farm, creating a safe, educational and calming environment in which students …
2nd April 2019

If the Boots fits…

Tharsiga from our Vocational Centre in Wandsworth is delighted to be starting a work placement at Boots. She currently attends the hair and beauty vocational course, so having the opportunity to work in the makeup department is enabling her to …
27th March 2019

CEO Appointment

The OHC&AT Board of Directors and some of our pupils, students and staff carried out a competitive CEO recruitment and selection process in February and March. We are delighted to announce that Mr John Prior has been appointed to the …
26th March 2019

Students on Resonance FM

On Monday, students from Lomond House took a trip to Resonance FM to collaborate with Disability Advice Service Lambeth (DASL) which is an organisation who works with disabled people in London Borough of Lambeth to create the “smashing records” radio …
22nd March 2019

World Down’s Syndrome Day

To help raise awareness for World Down’s Syndrome Day, students and staff at Lomond House, Camberwell all came in with their odd socks (and plenty of spare odd socks so everyone could join in the fun!) Odd socks were chosen …
22nd March 2019