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19/12/25

Wishing all our CDS pupils and their families a very Happy Christmas!  We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful holiday, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on 5 January.  Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

18/12/25

Our school community came together for a Reverse Advent Challenge, with tutor groups collecting food donations for Thanet Food Link. We’re proud of the kindness and teamwork shown by pupils, staff, and families. Thank you for helping us spread hope and joy this festive season!

18/12/25

Our talented Year 9 Hospitality pupils have been busy baking and decorating the most incredible Christmas cakes, and the results are absolutely stunning! From festive designs to creative details, each cake is a masterpiece that truly captures the Christmas spirit.

17/12/25

We had an amazing two days this week, completing the first 2 Cultural Capital days of the year! Our pupils embraced a wide range of activities designed to broaden horizons and encourage new experiences.

17/12/25

We're proud to announce that we’ve been awarded the National Award for Online Safety 2025-2026! This incredible achievement highlights our commitment to helping pupils navigate an ever-changing online world safely and confidently. Together, we’re building a safer digital future!

02/12/25

Y8 pupils have been getting into the Christmas spirit by creating adorable reindeer-themed burgers! They made smash burgers from scratch, Shaping the patties, pan-frying them to perfection, and then adding all the festive garnishes to turn them into these seasonal treats.

28/11/25

Our amazing CDS Engineering Club pupils have been busy soldering tiny connections, to bring their festive creations to life – flashing Christmas trees! This project isn’t just about Christmas cheer – it’s about learning real-world skills like accuracy, patience, and teamwork.

28/11/25

If any CDS pupil has a safeguarding worry but finds it hard to talk, they can email greenbutton.kent.sch.uk.  Their message will go straight to the Safeguarding Team. It’s private, it’s safe, and we’re here to help. Their safety matters. Their voice matters.

26/11/25

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

21/11/25

Jewellery Club is well and truly up and running and pupils have taken home their first finished products! Lots of lovely Christmas presents, all hand designed and laser cut in acrylic – These designs look great!

20/11/25

Our Life Skills Cooking Club is getting into the holiday spirit! Pupils rolled up their sleeves this week to make delicious cookie dough, and had a blast decorating with colourful sprinkles. Nothing says festive like sweet treats and creativity!

18/11/25

Thanks to your incredible support we’ve raised £1,537 for Children in Need! Thank you to everyone who contributed – you’re amazing! Let’s keep spreading kindness and making positive change.

14/11/25

Every child’s learning journey is unique, and as parents, your support can make all the difference! Attached are some practical ways to help your child thrive.

14/11/25

It’s Maths Week England next week and as the name suggests, it’s a week-long celebration of all things maths!  We’ll be holding activities in school, throughout the week, including a SPARX contest and a teacher treasure hunt.

13/11/25

For Life Skills Cooking Club this week we were very lucky to have a special guest, none other than master baker Stephen Gadd from . We would like to thank Steve so much for the wonderful new experience and exciting opportunity he provided for our pupils!

11/11/25

Year 10 Graphics pupils were asked to design a brand and logo for a company. They created mock-ups of their designs so that we could see them in context. We think you’ll agree, there are some great designs here - Well done Year 10!

11/11/25

Ever feel like your voice isn’t heard as a young person? Vote in the KYCC elections! The countdown to this year’s Kent Youth County Council elections has begun and it is time to vote! kent.gov.uk/about-the-counci… We are lucky enough to have Tommy standing for election for KYCC!

11/11/25

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

10/11/25

Our head pupils proudly took part in the Broadstairs Remembrance Service, joining the community in honouring those who served and sacrificed for our country.  We are incredibly proud of their participation and the values they continue to uphold. Lest we forget.

05/11/25

Due to Year 11 mock examinations, and no indoor space available, Sports Clubs will be cancelled until week commencing the 17 November.  However, the PE department will be running the Wednesday Clubs which are Netball and Fitness. Apologies for any inconvenience.

05/11/25

Welcome back to Life Skills Cooking Club! This week we enjoyed making cheese scones, a traditional and delicious British snack, or a lovely additional to an afternoon tea. But the question is, how do you pronounce scones?

05/11/25

Thinking of your Sixth Form place, have you considered Barton Court Grammar School? Find out more: https://t.co/FyhqjdOcWb We also have an Open Evening on Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 – 8.30pm. Put a reminder in your calendar and we look forward to meeting you. pic.twitter.com/CE7B3zYXwR

04/11/25

We will be proudly selling poppies to staff and pupils to honour, and remember, those who have served and sacrificed. Prefects will be selling poppies in the Heart during break/lunch times leading up to the 11 November. Let’s wear our poppies with pride and show our support!

04/11/25

We’re proud to announce our donation of £3,239.03 to The Hygiene Bank, Thanet, a charity working tirelessly to ensure everyone has access to the basic hygiene products they need to live with dignity. A big thank you to them for the donations they provided for our CARE boxes.

30/10/25

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Open Evening and Open Mornings 2017

Posted on: 28/09/2017

Come along and view the School, meet staff and current students and see our fantastic facilities at either our Open Evening or one of our Open Mornings in October.

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