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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

29/10/25

CDS has partnered with the UK’s biggest parent charity, Parentkind, to create a new parenting language survey which allows parents and carers to discover ways to support their children and will help the school to work better with its community.

29/10/25

You probably know that Sparx Maths is our homework platform – here are this week’s stats from the online learning platform. Remember – If you have any queries relating to the maths homework or Sparx Maths, approach your child’s maths teacher in the first instance.

29/10/25

At the end of Term 1 we were proud to present our inaugural Mayor of Broadstairs Award badges to Year 8 and 9 pupils. Over the last year these pupils committed themselves to this new award, a real testament to their character.  Thanks to Cllr Mike Garner, Mayor of Broadstairs.

15/10/25

CDS uses Sparx Maths for maths homework setting and from their online learning platform we receive statistics, each week, on how our pupils are progressing and whether extra support is needed.  We will publish our overview of Sparx Maths each week for your information.

15/10/25

KS4 Life Skills Cooking Club upped their skills in piping to make some beautiful, sweet and crumbly, vanilla flavoured Viennese biscuits. Perfect with a cuppa after a long day! Great piping skills, they look very professional!

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Ms K Cardus CEO / Executive Headteacher
Mr W Smith Headteacher
Mrs C Benard Trust Senior Deputy Headteacher: Teaching & Learning
Mrs K Harrison Deputy Headteacher: Teaching
Mrs L Kettle Deputy Headteacher: Pastoral Care, Safeguarding and Designated Safeguarding Lead, Attendance
Mr R Henderson Deputy Headteacher: Behaviour 
Mr A Weller Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum 
Mrs L Roden Assistant Headteacher: Personal Development and Well-being
Mr D Shepperson     Associate Assistant Headteacher: Achievement, Assessment, Recording and Reporting, Timetable and Exams 
Mrs N Griffin Associate Assistant Headteacher: SENCO

Extended Leadership Team

Miss S Arthurs Director of Mathematics
Mrs K Burvill Director of English
Mrs R Quaye Director of Science
Mr J Howard Director of Business & ICT
Mr D Allen Director of Teaching & Learning
Ms A Murphy Director of Humanities and PSHE
Ms K Lawman Director of Teaching & Learning

BCAT Business Management Team

Mr M Blake Trust ICT Strategy and Projects Manager
Mrs K Trevor Trust HR Manager
Mrs N Coles Trust Chief Finance Officer

Heads of Year & Assistant Heads of Year

 
Mr P Futcher Head of Year 7
Mrs K Thorn Assistant Head of Year 7
Mr R Smith Head of Year 8
Mrs M Moss Assistant Head of Year 8
Mr L Jones Head of Year 9
Mrs M Derbyshire Assistant Head of Year 9
Mrs K Pluckrose Head of Year 10
Mrs K Strich Assistant Head of Year 10
Mr D Gonzalez-Bello Head of Year 11
Mrs L Knight Assistant Head of Year 11

Business Studies Department

Mr J Howard Director of Business & ICT
Mr D Allen Business Studies Teacher
Mr W Smith Teacher of Business Studies / Headteacher

Computing Department

Mr J Howard Director of Business & Computing / Performance Director: Open Elements
Mr D Shepperson Teacher of Computing / Associate Assistant Headteacher
Mr J Masters Teacher of Computing

Design & Technology Department

Mrs S Cottrell Trust Director of DT / Lead Teacher of DT (BCGS)
Mrs K Naylor Lead Teacher of DT
Miss C Sutton Teacher of DT
Miss D Hodgson DT Technician

English Department

Miss K Burvill Director of English 
Mrs Z Fitzjohn 2nd in Charge English
Mrs M Humphrys 2nd in Charge English
Miss G Harris Teacher of English / Lead Teacher of Media
Miss L Butterfield Teacher of English / Lead Teacher of Sociology
Mrs S Wilson Teacher of English
Mrs R Gammon Teacher of English
Mrs J Carman Teacher of English
Miss I Humphreys Teacher of English/ Literacy Coordinator
Mrs A Maginn Teacher of English
Mr J Sayer Teacher of English
Mrs K Thornton  Teacher of English

Geography Department

Mrs E Milligan Lead Teacher of Geography / Lead Teacher of Travel & Tourism
Mrs K Harrison Teacher of Geography / Deputy Headteacher
Mrs B Shepherd Teacher of Geography / Numeracy Coordinator
Mrs K Lott Teacher of Geography

Health & Social Care Department

Ms K Oborne Lead Teacher of Health & Social Care / Lead Teacher of Child Development

History Department

Miss A Murphy Director of Humanities and PSHE
Mr A Weller Teacher of History / Assistant Headteacher
Ms K Lawman Director of Teaching and Learning and Teacher of Humanities
Mrs N Griffin Teacher of History / Associate Assistant Headteacher and SENCO
Mrs C Topson Teacher of History

Hospitality & Catering Department

Mrs K Naylor Lead Teacher of Hospitality and Catering 
Miss V Grossmith Teacher of Hospitality & Catering / Lead Practitioner
Miss E Williams Hospitality & Catering Technician

Mathematics Department

Miss S Arthurs Director of Mathematics
Mr G Hough 2nd in Charge Mathematics
Mr R Giddings 2nd in Charge Mathematics
Mr R Henderson Teacher of Mathematics / Teacher of Science / Deputy Headteacher
Mr D Gonzalez-Bello Teacher of Mathematics / HOY
Miss D Taylor Teacher of Mathematics 
Ms M Totadze Teacher of Mathematics 
Miss M Stait Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs M Botha Teacher of Mathematics
Miss A Forbes Teacher of Mathematics

Modern Foreign Languages Department

Mrs Z Johnson Lead Teacher of MFL  
Mrs C Harrison Teacher of MFL / Teacher of Art
Mrs D Jordan Teacher of  MFL  

Music Department

Mr P Futcher Lead Teacher of Music 

Performing Arts Department

Miss H Gore Lead Teacher of CAPA / BTEC Quality Nominee
Mr L Jones Lead Teacher of Drama / HOY
Mrs P Cullen Teacher of Performing Arts

Physical Education Department

Mr D Allen Lead Teacher of PE / Director of Teaching & Learning
Mrs L Kettle Teacher of PE / Deputy Headteacher
Mrs L Roden Teacher of PE / Assistant Headteacher & Eco Schools Coordinator
Mr D Shepperson Teacher of PE / Associate Assistant Headteacher
Mrs L Brocklehurst Teacher of PE 
Ms H Denny Teacher of PE & Science
Miss P Godden Teacher of PE & Science 
Mr S Belsey Teacher of PE

Religious Education Department

 
Mr S Goodall Teacher of RE / Lead Practitioner

Science Department

Mrs R Quaye Director of Science
Mrs W Crago 2nd in Charge Science
Mr L Curtis 2nd in Charge Science
Mrs L Powell 2nd in Charge Science
Mr R Henderson Teacher of Science / Teacher of Mathematics / Deputy Headteacher
Mrs K Pluckrose Teacher of Science / Head of Year / Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Mr R Smith Teacher of Science / HOY
Ms D Farmer Teacher of Science
Mrs R Sirett Teacher of Science & Eco Schools Coordinator
Miss H Denny Teacher of Science & PE
Miss H Dhillon Teacher of Science
Mr A Foxley Teacher of Science
Miss J Day Senior Science Technician

Sociology Department

Miss L Butterfield

Lead Teacher of Sociology / Teacher of English

Travel & Tourism Department

Mrs E Milligan Lead Teacher of Travel & Tourism / Lead Teacher of Geography

Visual Arts Department

Mrs S Chapman Lead Teacher of Visual Art
Mrs P Matthews-Crow Teacher of Visual Art
Mrs C Harrison Teacher of Visual Art / Teacher of MFL
Miss A Dinham Teacher of Visual Art
Mrs D Harrison Visual Art Technician

SEN Department

Mrs J Sullivan Deputy SENCo
Mrs S Lewis Lead TA: Interventions
Miss H Stanley Lead TA: Interventions
Mr J Holloway Specialist TA: VI Unit & SEN TA Co-ordinator 
Mrs K Stritch Secondary Ready Teaching Assistant
Mrs E Floyd Secondary Ready Teaching Assistant
Miss A Ingram Specialist TA: VI Provisions
Miss S Peters SENCo Admin Assistant and Lead First Aider
Mrs D Harris TA
Mrs S Smith TA
Mrs K Archard-Bailey TA
Mrs J Ganderton-Smith TA
Miss F Valderrama Pinna TA
Ms S Newman TA

Student Support

Miss L Aubry Safeguarding and CIC Welfare Manager
Miss S Tyler Safeguarding and CIC Welfare Manager
Mrs K Lucas Attendance Improvement Manager: KS3
Miss G Birks Attendance Administrator
Mr B Pluck Senior Pastoral Manager
Mrs J Clewley Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Mr A McDermott Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Miss H Cornwall Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Mrs S Corcoran Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Mrs Z Shrimpton Alternative Provision Manager
Mr T Longdon Cover Supervisor
Mr J Steele Cover Supervisor
Miss C Beer Cover Supervisor / Learning Mentor

Administrative

Mrs D Fitch PA to the Headteacher & Office Manager
Mrs S Kim Management Information Officer
Miss L Turner Examinations Manager
Mrs E Lanciaprima SLT Administrator
Miss K Vickers Receptionist
Mrs C Elassri Reprographics
Mrs G Carey Administration Assistant
Mrs V White Clerk to the Governors

Finance

Mrs N Coles Trust Chief Finance Officer
Mrs K Baldwin Trust Finance and Payroll Officer
Mrs N Higham Trust Finance Assistant
Mrs J Brockman Trips and Finance Officer

HR

Mrs K Trevor Trust HR Manager
Mrs C Parkins Trust HR Officer
Mrs E Avis Trust HR Officer
Miss M Sharker Trust HR Officer

ICT Support

Mr M Blake Trust ICT Strategy & Projects Manager
Mr D Savage Trust Deputy ICT & Projects Manager
Mr P Anderson Senior ICT Technician
Mr C Sharp ICT Technician

Site

Mr R Adams Site Manager / Trust Estates Manager
Mr T Pomeroy Assistant Site Manager
Mr P Harling Assistant Site Manager