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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.

14/05/26

Celebrating our Term 4 “Take It Further” winners! 🎉 Proud of pupils who went above and beyond in these optional challenges, showing real curiosity, creativity, and dedication. Winners shared a reward breakfast. Well done to all who took part—amazing work!

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.

07/05/26

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

01/05/26

Life‑saving skills in action! Year 7 pupils took part in CPR training with Community Lifesavers this week. Building confidence for emergencies is such an important life skill. Huge thanks to the brilliant volunteers!

01/05/26

Engineering Club has been buzzing! Years 7–10 tackled hands‑on STEM builds, exploring electronic circuits from Gameboys to alarm clocks. Fantastic focus, creativity and problem‑solving on show — well done all!  

01/05/26

KS4 Life Skills Club got hands‑on this week with sushi making sushi! New skills, great teamwork, brave taste‑testing and lots of smiles — a brilliant session all round!  

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28/04/26

With end‑of‑year exams approaching, support is available. Pupils can access Kooth for free wellbeing resources and and anonymous chat support until 10pm daily.

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21/04/26

Our Year 10 pupils loved an unforgettable trip to London to see Romeo and Juliet at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Powerful performances brought their GCSE text to life — with lively debate about fate and staging all the way home!

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Kent School Award for Resilience & Emotional Wellbeing

Posted on: 13/10/2025

CDS is officially recognised for resilience!

The School is proud to announce that it has received the Kent School Award for Resilience and Emotional Wellbeing this year.  The award celebrates the CDS whole-school approach to creating a positive and caring environment where every pupil feels valued and supported.

This recognition belongs to everyone in the school community:

  • To incredible CDS staff:  Their dedication to pupils' wellbeing is at the heart of everything that they do. CDS thanks you for making the school a place where everyone can thrive.
  • To amazing CDS pupils: Their strength, courage, and commitment to learning are an inspiration every day. 
  • To the CDS parents and wider community: CDS thanks you all for your partnership in making this school a great place to learn and grow.

CDS will continue to embed wellbeing at the core of school life and will work towards building an even stronger, healthier, and more resilient community.

Written by Charles Dickens School
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