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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

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

18/11/24

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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

15/11/24

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15/11/24

Y7 & 8 pupils have the option to complete the Mayor of Broadstairs Award this year. This is an exciting addition to our Character Education programme and is supported by the Mayor of Broadstairs and St Peters, Cllr Mike Garner.#cdscharactereducation pic.twitter.com/Xyrx0FbRWW

14/11/24

Our budding chefs took part in a ravioli masterclass this week with Daisy Bergonzi of YUMDMC. Pupils successfully made hand rolled ravioli pasta parcels filled with ricotta, lemon, spinach, garlic and parmesan and topped with brown butter.#cdsfood pic.twitter.com/JCKw3qjUD8

13/11/24

Pupils serving as cadets in the armed forces paid their respects for Remembrance today by dressing in their cadet uniforms at school today, joined by Margate Boys’ Brigade, the Scout troops and the Sea Scouts. Lest we forget. pic.twitter.com/SD2lkwHrzY

13/11/24

A group of Year 8, 9 and 10 pupils had an unforgettable experience at The Lion King Musical in London’s West End! It was a wonderful opportunity to see a live performance and be inspired by the creativity that goes into a professional show.#cdsculturalcapital pic.twitter.com/NYOatrz0te

12/11/24

Y9 pupils took part in a session with EBP about marketing and promoting themselves online and the consequences of their digital footprint, making them aware of potential negative effects of what they post online. Thank you for an engaging and informative presentation. pic.twitter.com/KIgMwikloB

12/11/24

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11/11/24

The School was represented by Head Pupils Leah and Ruby, at Broadstairs' Remembrance Service, laying a wreath on behalf of CDS. It was an honour for the School to take part in the coming together of the local community for this service.Lest we forget...#cdsremembrance pic.twitter.com/dTXVJBLFOV

11/11/24

Pupils serving as cadets in the armed forces paid their respects for Remembrance today by dressing in their cadet uniforms at school today, joined by Margate Boys’ Brigade, the Scout troops and the Sea Scouts.Les we forget.#cdsremembrance pic.twitter.com/BtPYEJy9MT

08/11/24

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08/11/24

Engineering Club made jack-o’-lanterns which are a traditional decoration for Halloween. Pupils drew a design and then used Techsoft to transfer it to a computer and print the face of their jack-o’-lantern on the laser cutter. These look amazing !#cdsdt pic.twitter.com/ff2kRVTuFa

08/11/24

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08/11/24

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06/11/24

Our Eco-team continues to look for ways to reduce our waste and make our school eco-friendlier, and we are participating in Cut Your Carbon Month! In November, we will look at how our school uses energy and ways that we can become greener, challenging pupils to be “more green”. pic.twitter.com/Qryvw055ns

06/11/24

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05/11/24

This term, we strongly encourage all Year 11 pupils to visit the sixth form and college open evenings that they are particularly interested in.You can visit the link below to look up the dates of any open evening event for Post 16 provision here:https://t.co/fuaaCPxbNx

04/11/24

Barton Court Academy Trust is looking for two experienced Finance professionals to join the team based in Canterbury. Find out more: https://t.co/unWkGSAPOP…… and https://t.co/jlKbizACR8 pic.twitter.com/a3T3wzLo20

25/10/24

We welcomed Upfront Theatre Company to CDS, for 2 performances of “In Harm’s Way”, a PSHE play about how young people can keep themselves emotionally well and consider how they can support their peers in risky, or challenging, situations.#cdspshe pic.twitter.com/ip9hx6KyyN

25/10/24

We are proud of the way that pupils have engaged with our CDS CARE boxes. We are in need of donations! If you can support with donations of any of these, we would be grateful:Toothbrushes (please no toothpaste)Shower Gel/Body WashShampoo and ConditionerHairbrushes#cdsCARE pic.twitter.com/VsTXYe273r

24/10/24

Our ladies at Independent Catering finished off the term in great Halloween style. Always ready to put a smile on the faces of our pupils, and staff in the canteen, we’ve had a lot of fun today with their dressing up shenanigans. Thank you ladies for keeping us smiling ! pic.twitter.com/gDYlN6sdMt

24/10/24

CDS is seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators. These roles are under a casual contract and if you, or someone you know, feel that you have the knowledge and skills to suit this role then please view the vacancy here:https://t.co/m4PSyVlHnB...#cdsrecruitment pic.twitter.com/ktTYZBPE15

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Pupil Voice

Prefects

The prefect structure exists to allow pupils the opportunity to develop and to practise their leadership skills whilst serving their school community or representing the school both locally and nationally.

The structure provides leadership pathways for all pupils within the School and opportunities to develop skills such as working within a team; solving problems; making decisions, being enterprising and taking responsibility.  Prefects at the School support members of staff by encouraging good behaviour and following the School rules and uniform requirements.

The Prefect Team consists of 2 Head Pupils and 2 Deputy Head Pupils. These Pupils represent our school at formal events, lead Pupil Voice, lead all other Prefects and have whole school responsibilities, such as lunchtime duties.

By taking on a Prefect responsibility, pupils will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the quality of commitment by upholding a post of responsibility within the school.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills through the organisation of activities within the school.
  • Demonstrate social values throughout the school.
  • Support school staff in the promotion of excellence within the school.
  • Enjoy the privileges afforded from positions of responsibility.
  • Act as role models for other pupils in the school.

​Pupil Voice

  • The Head Pupils represent the views of the pupils of the school and are the pupils’ ambassadors for the school.
  • The Head Pupils are responsible for leading and organising the whole school pupil voice team.
  • The whole school pupil voice team will include the Head Pupils, and two representatives from each year group.
  • The whole school pupil voice team will meet regularly with the Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development) to discuss pupil views, ideas and any issues. Minutes and decisions resulting from these meetings are communicated via the notice boards as before and through Form time and Assemblies by the Head Pupils and SLT as well as SV reps as appropriate.
  • Pupils have the opportunity to elect two members of their form group to be their year group pupil representatives.
  • Pupils have the opportunity to put forward ideas or suggestions for discussion at pupil voice meetings via their form representative or their year representative.

The Pupil Voice Form Representatives (2 from each Tutor Group) are scheduled to have a meeting with their Year Head every term.

Minutes of these meetings are published on the year group notice board and Form Room notice boards, as well as on to the Pupil Portal.