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 #cdsmentalhealth pic.twitter.com/aO3wS1G5H3
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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 #cdscommunity #cdscharities pic.twitter.com/SEtXs1af8A
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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
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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
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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
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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 #cdsvisualarts pic.twitter.com/rnm1kVA3Al
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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 #cdscommunity pic.twitter.com/eMB4SDcEqe
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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
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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
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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 #cdsvisualarts pic.twitter.com/9vaoGFTpsE
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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
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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
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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
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26/11/24
Cover Supervisor required by the Chares Dickens School in Broadstairs, Kent. Info/Apply: https://t.co/DjB9XdpnAl #EducationJobs #KentJobs #ThanetJobs @tcdskent pic.twitter.com/pjINZFuu9J
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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. #cdsvisualarts #cdstextiles pic.twitter.com/NnmXbKaAv0
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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
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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
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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 #cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/wmBaoecDJW
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19/11/24
Our local Environmental Health Officer, Emily Whittaker, visited the School to present to Y9 & 10 H&C pupils. She explained what her job is like day to day and some pupils were able to act out what happens when ‘an inspector calls’. A very enjoyable session. Thank you Emily. pic.twitter.com/UF9c5ah37J
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19/11/24
Year 11 Hospitality & Catering ‘high skills’ intervention began in style with Ms Grossmith leading the way and pupils all successfully making eggs benedict! Incredible effort and outcomes for all, well done.#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/ru3jpNx8nH
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15/11/24
Our ladies at Independent Catering stole the show again today for Children in Need. Always ready to take part in an event pupils are celebrating, today saw Pudsey ears, Children in Need T-Shirts and Aprons. Look at the incredible Pudsey cupcakes & biscuits. Thank you ladies! pic.twitter.com/pGFXL8DzjX
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Year 10 CDS top Mathematicians went to Canterbury Academy to take part in a problem solving day. There were 16 teams competing and our team did very well. We came 4th, and 5th overall, with only 1 point separating the teams. Both teams scored 65 and 64 respectively out of 100, and CDS came 2nd in the most challenging round, scoring 21 out of 25, and going on to win the best teamwork prize.
