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09/01/26

Our Y10/11 pupils have teamed up with Broadstairs & St Peters Town Council to bring you an unforgettable Winter Party at Pierremont Hall on 20 February, 7:00pm–9:00pm for all young people aged 13–17. Book your ticket now using this link!   buy.stripe.com/28E3cu7lRcql6…

08/01/26

Exciting Opportunity for Parents and Pupils! We use Unifrog to help pupils make informed decisions about their careers and future options. There is a Virtual Apprenticeship Fair on 11/02/2026 4pm-6pm and you can sign up here:  webapp.spotme.com/login/even…

06/01/26

We’re looking to connect with parents/carers, and local businesses to make learning real and exciting for our pupils. Whether you’re a chef, designer, engineer, healthcare worker, or anything in between, fill out our quick survey to get involved:   forms.office.com/e/gQrTSyp7U…

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. Video  

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

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2019

Posted on: 04/03/2019

This year pupils from The Charles Dickens School have helped to mark the Holocaust Memorial Day.  The focus for this year’s memorial was “Torn from Home”. 

Pupils listened to the experiences of Renee, a French Jew, who had to leave her home and her parents at the age of 12 to find a safe place to live.  They heard the experiences of Sokphal, from Cambodia, who had to leave his home at the age of 17 and took 12 years to find a safe place to live. 

Pupils considered those who were torn from their home during WW2 and those who are in conflicts today. 

By listening to the experiences of Renee and Sokphal and taking part in the Holocaust Memorial, pupils also considered what they can learn from these stories and how that could be applied to our own lives and actions? 

After time for contemplation, pupils wrote a postcard to either Renee or Sokphal and these were displayed at Ramsgate Town Hall for members of the Memorial congregation to view.  Two postcards from each class will be sent to the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and pupils will receive a reply from Renee and Sokphal. 

As a society we need to use the power of our words for good, to let Renee and Sokphal know their story is being heard and to let those who are, and have been, persecuted know they are remembered.

Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on the 27 January, each year.  For more information please visit https://www.hmd.org.uk/what-is-holocaust-memorial-day/

 

Written by Charles Dickens School
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