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20/01/25

A Year 9 CDS pupil attends the “Rays of Sunshine” choir via video call every fortnight. The group recently embarked on a project where a few members of the choir each wrote a verse to create an uplifting song. The video and song are available here:https://t.co/OKA82Zvtgo

20/01/25

Art pupils in Year 7 were asked to research and respond to a range of artists, using a variety of media. They really enjoyed making their personal responses and developing their skills. Well done Year 7 !#cdsvisualarts pic.twitter.com/E8oWa90SNM

17/01/25

Pupils were lucky to be invited to spend the afternoon with the high-risk photographer James Brabazon, a British documentary filmmaker, journalist and author. He took pupils through his journey, recounting events he had experienced while committing to his career. pic.twitter.com/zyXvVNMk3G

15/01/25

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14/01/25

CDS pupils are welcome to join us in Breakfast Club to celebrate National Bagel Day (15 January). Pick up a toasted bagel with a choice of topping for FREE in the canteen from 8:00am to 8:25am. Breakfast Club runs each school morning from 8:00am to 8:25am.#cdsbreakfastclub pic.twitter.com/XsRUYW6WJX

20/12/24

Kooth is still available over the Christmas break for any pupil that may be struggling with their wellbeing. Please see the video for more information. Winter 2024 Education short .mp4 - Google Drive#cdswellbeing pic.twitter.com/aO3wS1G5H3

19/12/24

Thank you to everyone who took part in our “reverse advent” and Christmas foodbank collection this year, for Green Kitchen in Clilftonville. Your contributions will make a huge difference to some families who maybe struggling this year.#cdschristmas pic.twitter.com/SEtXs1af8A

18/12/24

Awards Evening is a chance for the School to celebrate the achievements of its pupils. Thanks go to our special guests, staff who organised and supported this evening, pupils who attended and parents/carers who continually support the progress of their children. pic.twitter.com/EPj1dtOHAq

18/12/24

Y7 music pupils have been learning how to play the djembe drums! They have learnt techniques such as call and response, as well as performing polyrhythms and produced their own notation on a score, then teaching it to their group. Excellent teamwork!#cdsmusic pic.twitter.com/HATUN5RUeB

17/12/24

PRESS RELEASE The Charles Dickens School is the highest performing non-selective school in East Kent for the second consecutive year. pic.twitter.com/8w9OkSAs7D

17/12/24

Congratulations to our CDS Christmas card competition winner, Violet! The design that Violet created has been turned into the School’s Christmas card this year. Well done!#cdschristmas pic.twitter.com/rnm1kVA3Al

17/12/24

The School is incredibly grateful to CT10 Charities for their generous donation towards our CARE boxes. It has allowed us to fully restock all of our boxes for pupils in need of any hygiene products. Thank you!#cdsCARE pic.twitter.com/eMB4SDcEqe

16/12/24

Y11 high skills, hospitality pupils made puff pastry from scratch turning it into these amazingly festive mince pies! Fabulous layering for a light and airy puff pastry treat. A new skill learned in time for the festive season! Well done everyone!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/WJfhG4csbB

16/12/24

Apologies from the PE department for any inconvenience, but all PE clubs are cancelled this week. Clubs will resume the 2nd week of Term 3. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/0eN3qCuXoD

06/12/24

Year 9 Textiles pupils have been experimenting with the heat press after studying the work of Textile Artist Lea Anderson. Some great outcomes!#cdstextiles pic.twitter.com/9vaoGFTpsE

04/12/24

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04/12/24

This year our Christmas Foodbank campaign is focusing on The Green Kitchen, Cliftonville. CDS will take donations through to the 13 December if anyone can donate. We hope to be able to provide The Green Kitchen with much needed essentials for their Christmas foodbank hampers. pic.twitter.com/1ISFZgNokZ

03/12/24

We are pleased to announce that we have received accreditation for National Online Safety. This is in recognition of the work undertaken in school, by staff, to ensure our pupils know how to keep themselves safe online.https://t.co/C79iLFylgq#cdsonlinesafety pic.twitter.com/1tHKvvYyz4

26/11/24

The Charles Dickens School is looking for a Cover Supervisor to join the team in Broadstairs. This role would suit someone who wants to support teaching & learning in a school. Find out more: https://t.co/1o6kqf5RX1 pic.twitter.com/YWwuh7jAtF

26/11/24

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26/11/24

Cover Supervisor required by the Chares Dickens School in Broadstairs, Kent. Info/Apply: https://t.co/DjB9XdpnAl pic.twitter.com/pjINZFuu9J

22/11/24

Y10 Textiles pupils have been studying Poppy Treffry and using their local surroundings such as the beach, their garden or local park to influence their textile design ideas. Pupils really enjoyed making personal connections to their work. pic.twitter.com/NnmXbKaAv0

22/11/24

Y7 Art pupils have been working on Frank Stella inspired sculptures. They worked in pairs to combine decorative shapes to create sculptured forms, exploring colour, pattern and space, and considering balance and structure to create forms that can be viewed from all angles. pic.twitter.com/95ELulyEUj

22/11/24

KS3 pupils had the opportunity to visit Canterbury Cathedral for a guided tour and to complete a workshop in the historic archives.  The tour was informative and it was clear that pupils were engaged in learning more about this beautiful and renowned landmark.#cdshistory pic.twitter.com/LrJ3ocPk1L

21/11/24

Cooking club continued with the Italian theme and pupils made deliciously filled, and folded, pizzas called calzone. We wonder how many made it home, but they warmed up our budding chefs from the inside out!#cdsfood pic.twitter.com/wmBaoecDJW

Open Evening 2018

Posted on: 12/10/2018

Last night the School welcomed prospective students and their families to the annual Open Evening, which showcases the fantastic facilities, teaching and learning and success of current students.

Year 7 students acted as knowledgeable tour guides whilst Year 9 - 11 students were on hand to demonstrate some of the great lessons. 

The English department held murder mystery activities and welcomed families into their Shakespeare room.  Maths revealed how to create fractals with different coloured paper and students were able to work on MyMaths through homework and games and complete quizzes on iPads.

Science had a fascinating array of displays in physics and chemistry with biology showing the complexity of dissection.

Entertainment was provided by the School’s talented music, drama and dance students with opportunities for the visiting Year 6s to take part. Displays in the PE department included gymnastics and demonstrations of table tennis and indoor rowing.

The Executive Headteacher, Ms Cardus, spoke about the School’s commitment to raising aspirations and achievement for all students and she was supported by the Head Boy and Head Girl, along with two Year 7 students who gave accounts of their transition experience to The Charles Dickens School.

Ms Cardus said "The Charles Dickens School is a good school and hugely popular. We are constantly seeking ways to improve to become “outstanding”. Our students are true ambassadors of the School.  They were very keen and proud to showcase their school to prospective students/parents and loved to tell them all about us. We recommend and encourage prospective students/parents to visit the school next week for our Open Mornings to see the School in action on a normal working day.”

If you were unable to attend the Open Evening the School is opening its doors on Monday 15, Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 October 2018 between 9:00am and 11:00am so please drop in for a tour to see the fantastic facilities and the learning opportunities that could lie ahead for your child.

 

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