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13/11/26

🌟 Extracurricular Clubs Are Back This Term! 🌟 There's something for everyone! Our extracurricular clubs are now up and running, and we'd love to see as many students getting involved as possible. Check out the posters and get involved this term!

13/11/26

Due to the widespread issues affecting Microsoft services, the school’s Outlook email system is down. Please contact the school via telephone – 01843 862988 for any issues regarding your child, and please telephone in any absences for the attendance team.

11/11/26

Strong family relationships help young people thrive. Kent County Council has useful advice and online courses for parents and carers on improving communication, reducing conflict and strengthening family connections. Find out more here:  kent.gov.uk/education-and-ch…

10/11/26

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10/11/26

A fantastic evening at the CDS Annual Awards Evening 2026! Over 330 guests joined us to celebrate excellence in academic achievement, leadership, creativity, resilience and personal development, with more than 150 awards presented. Congratulations to all our winners!

10/11/26

A huge congratulations to our pupils who received their Mayor of Broadstairs Awards!  Recognised for their dedication, new skills, volunteering and community spirit, they are a credit to The Charles Dickens School. Well done all!

09/11/26

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09/11/26

Over the next 2 weeks, we're challenging our school community to switch off unused devices at the end of each day. Can our pupils take the challenge home too? Every switch-off helps reduce energy use and protect our planet. Let's see how many small changes we can make together!

05/11/26

As Remembrance Day approaches, we invite our school community to support the Poppy Appeal and honour the courage, service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces. Poppies will be on sale from our Prefects at the Poppy Station in the Heart during break and lunch times until 10 November.

05/11/26

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04/11/26

Kent and Medway Careers Hub is offering a free online podcast packed with information and advice for Year 11 parents/carers on post-16 education. It's at 6pm Wednesday 11 November. More information can be found here:  kentprospectus.co.uk/events/…

04/11/26

Our Term 2 Sports Club programme is now available.  However, please note that Cheerleading, Futsal and Dodgeball will start from Monday 16 November due to the Sports Hall being used for Year 11 mock examinations.  Netball and Fitness Club will continue uninterrupted.

02/11/26

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22/10/26

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22/10/26

9 History pupils enjoyed an interactive workshop at the Victorian Operating Theatre Museum, in London, helping them deepen their understanding of the History of Medicine topic. They then enjoyed lunch beside the iconic Golden Hind.

20/10/26

A fantastic opportunity for our Senior Prefect Team at the Broadstairs Youth Forum, where they joined local leaders and students to discuss issues affecting young people. We are proud of the maturity, confidence and leadership they showed throughout.

19/10/26

CDS STEM club is now competition ready and preparing for its debut in the First Lego League in February! Thanks again to Broadstairs Rotary, Thanet Rotary and CT10 Charities for supporting the project!

19/10/26

Help us secure a breakfast club grant! Kellogg’s have teamed up with Tesco to help support 300 school’s breakfast clubs. Nominate us today to help secure our chance of winning this grant.  kelloggs.co.uk/en_GB/our-sto…

14/10/26

Y9 Business Studies pupils enjoyed a visit to Morelli’s in Broadstairs, where owner Giuseppe Morelli (Joe) shared insights into running a successful family business and brought classroom learning to life. Thanks to Joe and the team for a fantastic experience!

12/10/26

Huge congratulations to 2 of our talented Jewellery Club members, who have created an articulated flamingo necklace and a Coraline-inspired badge! Using CAD software and our laser cutter, their designs showcase impressive creativity, skill and attention to detail.

08/10/26

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08/10/26

We were delighted to welcome Sue Leach from the QEQM League of Friends, our charity partner for 2025-26, and present a cheque for an incredible £2,193.05 raised by our school community last year. A huge thank you to all our pupils and families for their generosity and support.

07/10/26

You can register for this workshop here:   events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

01/10/26

We had a bumper night at KS4 Cooking Skills Club and, continuing with our popular TikTok recipe theme, students took on the challenge of making pan-fried hash browns completely from scratch. A hugely successful session with some seriously impressive results!

29/09/26

We are delighted to introduce you to our Senior Prefects for this academic year.  Recognisable by the red trim on their blazers, these young leaders play an important role in supporting our school community.

Uniform

 

Please visit our Uniform Suppliers website for online ordering, as well as helpful fitting and measurement guides.

Schoolwear Centre Website

2026 – 2027 Uniform List and Dress Code for Years 7 - 11

The aim of the school uniform & dress code is to:

  1. promote a shared identity and foster pride in the School.

  2. ensure dress appropriate for the working day.

  3. promote equality and avoid issues of comparison & peer pressure.

Pupils are expected to be smart. School uniform is to be worn correctly at all times (without amendment or adaptation) during the school day including to and from School as well as for visits and school events unless otherwise noted. Non-school uniform days pupils clothing should be smart casual and suitable for the business of the day, normal regulations regarding jewellery, hair and make-up apply on these days.

General Uniform

UNIFORM LIST

Details

Blazer**

Y7 – 9 Grey School blazer with school badge

 

Y10 – 11 Black School blazer with school badge

Available from uniform supplier.
This is the only blazer permitted

Tie**

School tie with COLLEGE badge.

Or other official tie awarded to student.

Tie to be worn correctly with the logo visible and top button fastened.
Available from uniform supplier

Shirt

White shirt – conventional classic design with stiffened collar, button up to neck.

Must be tucked in with top button fastened.

Long and short sleeved permitted.

Jumper

(Optional)

Y7 – 9 Plain Grey stocking stitch collarless V-necked jumper

 

Y10 – 11 Plain Black stocking stitch collarless V-necked jumper

Optional. Available from the uniform supplier.

 

Can be purchased elsewhere as long as plain, the correct colour and V-neck.

Tartan Skirt/Kilt**

 

School box pleated Tartan Kilt in school colours - available from the uniform supplier.

Y7 – 11 Grey tartan kilt

Stitch down pleated Tartan Kilt/skirt, to be knee length or below the knee. The length of the skirt must not be altered, hemmed or shortened in any way. Available from the uniform supplier. This is the only skirt permitted.

Trousers (unisex)

 

 

Y7 – 9 Trouser: Plain, Dark grey formal trousers of a polyester/ viscose type fabric.

 

Y10 – 11 Trouser: Plain, black formal trousers of a polyester/viscose type fabric.

Belt is optional but must be discrete if worn. Trousers to be worn correctly around the waist.

 

No fashion trousers, no flare or narrowing, no bootleg, no extra pockets, buttons, belts or zips.

Shorts (unisex)

Y7 – 9 Shorts: Plain, Dark grey formal Shorts of a polyester/viscose type fabric (optional terms 1, 5 & 6).

 

Socks

Plain grey or black socks.

Not to be worn over the knee

Tights

Plain black or natural.

No patterned tights.

Shoes

Plain black formal Leather shoes. No boots, canvas shoes, trainers or suede shoes should be worn.  Shoes must not have coloured soles or trims.  Coloured laces are not permitted, they must be black.

No trainers, no trainer shoes or plimsolls. No boots of any kind.

* Open-toed or backless sandals are not allowed at any time for health and safety reasons.

* No fabric shoes, no brand logos visible on the outside of the shoe.

Coat

Dark weatherproof outer coat should be smart and worn over the blazer. (Reflective arm bands aid visibility in the winter.)

Coats must not display any slogans or offensive logos.

Bags

The recommended school bag is a rucksack.

Bags must have an over the shoulder strap. No fashion bags, no handbags, no excessive adornments (non-functional buckles, straps, plaid handles, chains, studs, scarves etc). No plastic bags. Preferred colour black, grey or navy blue.

** School items (Branded x 4); * Optional and only available from school uniform supplier.

PE Kit – Years 7 - 11

UNIFORM LIST

Details

PE t-Shirt**

Falcon black/red PE t-shirt with logo

Must be purchased from school suppliers.

This is the only sports t-shirt permitted

Shorts*/Skort*

 

Shorts/Skort

Falcon black/red shorts

 

Plain black shorts/black Skort (no logo)

*Optional in the school colours to match the polo shirt can be purchased from school suppliers.

 

Alternative allowed: non-branded item allowed if correct design and plain black in colour. No logos allowed

Socks

Football socks - long game socks – red

 

White PE socks

 

Quarter zip neck top*

(Optional)

Black/red long-sleeved quarter zip neck top with logo

*Optional in the school colours to match the PE kit. Must be purchased from school suppliers. This is the only top permitted.

Sports leggings / training trouser*

(Optional)

*Black Falcon PE track pants with school logo

 

Black PE leggings (no logo).

*Optional in school colours with school logo, can be purchased from school suppliers.

 

Alternative allowed: non-branded item allowed if correct design and plain black in colour. No logos allowed

Durable Baselayer

(Optional)

Plain black, long sleeved (no logo)

Optional. May be worn under the polo shirt on cold days.

College coloured t-shirt

Round neck, cotton t-shirt in pupils’ college colours

Available from school uniform suppliers or other retailers, no logos allowed and must be plain in colour

Trainers

A sports trainer that is suitable for indoor use with a non-marking sole and sufficient ankle support.

Trainers with discrete colouring are preferred

Canvas trainers of a plimsole/vans/ converse style are not appropriate.

Boots

Studded boots for hockey and football + shin pads.

 

Gum shield

 

To be used in rugby

PE Kit – it is optional but recommended that name labels are used for the PE Kit with the student’s name

 

*UNIFORM SUPPLIER

Schoolwear Centre

85 High St, The Centre, Margate CT9 1JG

01843 293555

Welcome to The Schoolwear Centre Margate – The Schoolwear Centre - Margate

Please note:     

(1) Official school badges only.

(2) No jewellery - except for watch & one small, discreet stud in each earlobe if necessary.

(3) No other visible body piercing or tattoos.

(4) Make-up: none visible Years 7 – 9; minimal & discreet (if worn) Years 10 - 11.   No coloured nail varnish/or acrylic/false nails, false eyelashes of any description or length.

(5) Hair: no extremes of fashion; no obvious dyes (natural colour only). Hair clips/scrunchies, etc. should be discreet.

(6) Hair, shoulder length or longer, must be tied back for science and all practical lessons.

       (7) The following items are not allowed:   

  1. denim coats/jackets, sweatshirts, hooded sweaters, etc.
  2.  jeans, denims, cords, laced or decorated trousers; extremes of width for trouser legs. 
  3. suede / leather boots.    
  4. visible polo–necked or other sweaters etc. under shirts.
  5. caps/hats - except outside in extreme weather then plain navy blue.  

        (8) In the event of a medical condition necessitating trainers these must be black & student must have a dated

letter of explanation from parent/doctor.

      All clothing and kit must be clearly named with the student’s full forename & surname.

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