CDS Celebrates Success at Annual Awards Evening
Posted on: 22/10/2026The Charles Dickens School proudly hosted its annual Awards Evening, welcoming more than 330 guests for a memorable celebration of pupil achievement and success.
The event brought together pupils, families, staff, governors and members of the wider community to recognise excellence across a broad range of areas, including academic achievement, creativity, leadership, resilience and personal development.
Throughout the evening, pupils were recognised for their exceptional commitment, determination and hard work over the past year. In total, more than 150 awards were presented, reflecting the outstanding talent, effort and ambition that continue to make the CDS community such a vibrant and successful one.
The school was honoured to welcome a number of distinguished guests who presented awards and shared their congratulations with pupils. Guests included the Deputy Mayor of Broadstairs and St Peter's, representatives from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award South East Kent team, Sir Roger Gale, members of the Thanet Rotary Club, and this year's inspirational keynote speakers, Dylan Price and Hayden Stevens.
We were also delighted to welcome parents, carers, family members, governors and invited guests, whose support and encouragement play such an important role in the success of the school’s young people.
The evening was a fitting celebration of the achievements, talents and aspirations of the school’s pupils, and a reminder of the positive impact they have both within school and the wider community.
The school sends out a heartfelt thank you all the staff and volunteers whose hard work behind the scenes ensured the success of the event, and to the families whose continued support enables the pupils to thrive.
Congratulations to all of the CDS award recipients. Your achievements are a source of immense pride and serve as an inspiration to the entire Charles Dickens School community.
