News

2021 Virgin Money London Marathon Place!

Orchard Hill College is very excited to announce that we have a place in the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon. The event will be taking place on Sunday 3rd October. We are looking for candidates who have previous experience of …
28th April 2021

A story of success

We are thrilled to share some good news from Ebru who was a former Learning Support Assistant, who successfully completed her Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning Apprenticeship in August 2019. Following this Ebru started the Diploma in Education and …
23rd April 2021

We did it!

At the end of term, our cross-college competition to walk enough steps to be the equivalent of walking to Mecca by Ramadan, came to an end. We are pleased to announce that we made it! Collectively students and staff across …
16th April 2021

Family Newsletter – Easter Edition!

At the end of each term we send to parents/carers a newsletter called ‘Family Matters’ that celebrates our students’ fantastic achievements during the term and across each college centre. To read our Christmas Edition, please click here.
8th April 2021

Virtual Library Sessions

A number of students from Wyvern House have been attending virtual sessions and have been able to engage with students from other bubble groups at the same time. A popular session was the virtual field trip where students explored a …
6th April 2021

Recycling Enterprise

Students from Lomond House have been working on a recycling enterprise. They have been recycling lolly sticks and cd’s by transforming them into clocks and pen holders. Amiel and Jerome worked as a team to create a desk pencil holder …
26th March 2021

The CryerArts Centre

Students from VPC have been attending a new art group at The CryerArts Centre. This week, students explored the contrast between black and white, using a range of art techniques. The enthusiasm the art teacher bought to the session captured and …
25th March 2021

Shortlisted for Natspec Awards 2021!

We are thrilled to announce that the college has been shortlisted for two Natspec Awards! The Natspec Awards aim to recognise and celebrate excellent practice in the specialist further education sector. They promote innovation, continuous improvement, and raise standards across …
24th March 2021

Canine Therapy

VPC were delighted to start Canine Therapy last week, which is now going to be available to students across the college. Pets as therapy can provide a range of benefits to the health, emotional wellbeing and mental health of our …
9th March 2021

Move for Ramadan

Our students and staff are continuing on their cross-college competition to walk enough steps to be the equivalent of walking to Mecca by Ramadan! Last week we had an incredible week and the competition has really opened up, any centre …
8th March 2021

World Book Day

On Thursday 4th March students at Orchard Hill College chose to celebrate World Book Day. Some students did a multi-sensory celebration, where they were transported through a web of literary classics from ‘Moby Dick’, to ‘Space Odyssey’. The books were …
5th March 2021

National Careers Week 2021

It is National Careers Week 2021 and to celebrate we wanted to showcase some of the opportunities available through our WorkStart courses. All our courses provide opportunities for students to gain work experience in their chosen area, while gaining employability …
4th March 2021