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18/09/26

KS4 Life Skills Cooking Club took on another viral TikTok recipe this week: Mama’s Crispy Chicken Wings with hot honey drizzle! They practised butchery, marinating and oven-baking techniques, discovering the secret to extra crispy wings: baking powder. Next week, something sweet!

17/09/26

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14/09/26

KS4 Life Skills Cooking Club is back! Term 1's theme is Viral Recipes & Online Food Hacks, and we kicked off with Big Mac Tacos, a huge hit with pupils who couldn't wait to tuck in. Next up: chicken wings! Y9 & Y10 pupils can still sign up outside TE1 or speak to Mrs Naylor.

11/09/26

After school activities are on offer in school from next week, week commencing Monday 14 September.  Pupils should see the teacher who runs the activity if they have any queries.

11/09/26

Lunchtime activities are on offer in school from next week, week commencing Monday 14 September.  Pupils should see the teacher who runs the activity if they have any queries.

10/09/26

Start the day the right way! All CDS pupils are welcome to enjoy a FREE breakfast in the school canteen. Great food, a friendly atmosphere, and the fuel needed for a successful school day.

07/09/26

We're proud that our pupils' Pride Club Banner was displayed throughout Pride Month at Margate Queer Library and will remain on display until Christmas! A wonderful celebration of identity, inclusion and LGBTQ+ pride. Congratulations to everyone involved.

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18/08/26

We are looking forward to seeing our Y11 pupils return on Thursday 20 August when GCSE results will be available for collection between 9am-11am. We are proud of the hard work and resilience they have shown throughout their studies and wish them every success for the future.

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24/06/26

Another fantastic week at Jewellery Club! Year 7 & 8 pupils created some brilliant Pride-themed pieces, while others have continued developing their laser-cut designs. It’s been wonderful to see so much creativity and imagination reflected in the unique pieces they’ve produced.

11/06/26

Here are the latest Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

22/05/26

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22/05/26

KS4 Life Skills Cooking Club served up chicken fajitas this week.  Zesty fillings, mango salsa, guac & more! Great knife skills, presentation & some spicy chilli bravery. Sign up outside TE1 next term – FREE but spaces go fast!

19/05/26

Our Year 9 Hospitality & Catering pupils have truly risen to the challenge, mastering the art of the classic (and tricky!) Swiss roll. From carefully whisking and folding to achieving the perfect roll without a crack, they showcased outstanding skill and creativity.

14/05/26

What a smashing time we had – literally! 🍔 Smash burgers were back by popular demand in KS4 Life Skills Club, and a full house created delicious stacks with all the toppings. So tasty, most didn’t even make it out of the room!  

14/05/26

Here are the latest Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

14/05/26

Pancake perfection at KS3 Cooking Club! Pupils whipped up light, fluffy American style pancakes, topped with a rainbow of leftover fruit from Year 7 fruit salad lessons - Proof that leftovers can be delicious! Let’s reduce food waste and get creative in the kitchen!

14/05/26

Our Year 10 GCSE Music pupils enjoyed an inspiring visit to the Granville Theatre to watch a fantastic performance by the Kidenza Symphony Orchestra. A brilliant opportunity to experience live orchestral music and enhance their understanding beyond the classroom.

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Gifted & Talented

Vision and Mission

At The Charles Dickens School we wish to nurture and develop all students and to provide an environment rich in opportunities for learning and for the development of individual gifts and talents.

We aim to inspire our students to be global citizens prepared for the exciting opportunities and challenges of today’s world. They will be encouraged to develop thinking skills that can be applied across disciplines, to learn languages which will allow them to communicate with confidence, and to develop the skills of leadership, collaboration and self-knowledge essential for happiness and personal fulfilment.

Each student at The Charles Dickens School is unique and our programmes are designed to support the developing needs of our students. The Gifted and Talented programmes are created to ensure the very best success for those students identified as having a particular gift or talent but are also open to all students who wish to aim high and achieve the very best in their academic and personal development.

Our partnership with Barton Court Grammar School will allow us to share ideas, resources and best practice to ensure all students have access to opportunities to stretch and challenge in all subjects to encourage academic excellence, and with individual talents in Art, Music, Drama, Dance, Sport and Design Technology. 

Curriculum

In Years 7 and 8, almost all students to follow an academic pathway.

Students study an academic curriculum making sure they are stretched and challenged across a wide range of traditional subjects, which includes a Modern Foreign language. This programme provides ideal preparation for the EBacc programme at KS4.

In Years 9 – 11, all students start their GCSE courses and there is an opportunity for students to study the traditional EBacc programme. This is the most prestigious learning pathway offered and will lead to the English Baccalaureate qualification. The EBacc provides students with a broad range of academic subjects upon which to build any future career options. It is expected by this Government that all students, at KS4, follow this pathway and it is recognised as a highly prestigious pathway by school Sixth Forms, Colleges, Universities and employers and is ideal preparation for Post-16 study.

To achieve the EBacc, students must gain a GSCE grade 9-5 in six subjects. These subjects must include:

  • Mathematics
     
  • English Language
     
  • 2 Sciences (2 from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Combined Science (2 GCSEs))
     
  • 1 Humanity (1 from History or Geography)
     
  • 1 MFL (French)

Talents – Art, Music, Drama, Dance, Sport, Design Technology

Students talented in a specific field, such as Performing Arts, Sport or Technology are provided with opportunities within and beyond the classroom to achieve their own personal excellence.

Extra-curricular opportunities, competitions, exhibitions, events, concerts, productions, are widely available and students are encouraged to take part with as many as possible to extend their skills further and to broaden their learning.