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06/09/24

Calling all budding footballers at CDS!CDS football trials take place next week!Trial will be after school from 3pm-4pm and the days for year groups are in the attached poster.#cdssport pic.twitter.com/f40Zd3PYNQ

06/09/24

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey and Sussex (AAKSS) are holding free online CPR training course on Wednesday 16 October. You can sign up to learn this vital skill here: https://t.co/iIFRlGYbjM (https://t.co/PMM0cLI9UI)#cdslifeskills pic.twitter.com/oGspVlbtpZ

05/09/24

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05/09/24

Broadstairs Tasty Planters scheme have a Giveaway and Share Event taking place at Pierremont Park on Saturday 14 September.Year 7 & 8 pupils signing up to help the Scheme could volunteer hours for their Mayor of Broadstairs Badge!#cdscharactereducation pic.twitter.com/xPsFW1wtfX

05/09/24

Kent Police have asked us to share this poster with you for their knife amnesty poster competition. It’s a great chance for pupils to get involved in making a change in our community. Entries should be sent in by 24 October.#cdscommunity pic.twitter.com/BZO9dk74Nb

22/08/24

We would like to congratulate all of our Year 11 pupils on their GCSE grade achievements this year!There were a number of exceptional performances including Ronnie, Lottie, Archie and Callum.Good luck to you all on your next adventure, wherever it may take you!#cdsclassof24 pic.twitter.com/znRSvzp9Dx

18/07/24

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16/07/24

Sports Day – The rain was threatening, and after a damp start to sporting activities, competition heated up! Cobham came through on top as sports day winners - They stormed the relay races which gave them the edge they needed to easily win. This year Fort won the college cup. pic.twitter.com/hQORgrazbI

12/07/24

Kooth are running online talks for parents on 21 and 26 July. They will be talking about parenting pressures over the summer holidays, and how they can support.Please feel free to sign up directly if this is of interest to you.https://t.co/JmGNzGGUME pic.twitter.com/gpQCpADbGC

05/07/24

Our final Wagamama club ended with a sweet treat – banana katsu! Served with ice cream, restaurant style.The club is open to all KS4 pupils who study Hospitality and Catering at CDS, so sign up for Term 1 in September!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/sSh872wS4v

04/07/24

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03/07/24

Week 4 of Wagamama club was making gyozas, ably assisted by an ex-pupil who learned to make these for her exam last year. The tasty little parcels were professionally finished and tasted delicious. Watch out for next week’s mystery recipe!!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/wz3in5YoGD

01/07/24

In Year 10, our young artists are exploring a range of themes for their personal project. Topics range from identity, to landscape, to food. Currently researching the work of others to feed their ideas.#cdsvisualarts pic.twitter.com/RsJbf6voBC

01/07/24

Year 9 pupils are embarking on an exciting new project, ‘objects as art’, exploring the work of Sarah Graham who is a photorealist artist painter, documenting childhood memories through sweets and toys.#cdsvisualarts pic.twitter.com/o1ziaWMgFf

26/06/24

Our doors open at 5pm tomorrow, Thursday 27 June, for the School’s Academic Exhibition (formerly Arts Festival).We really hope that you will be able to join us to celebrate the talents and the work of our amazing pupils.#cdsacademicexhibition pic.twitter.com/zH3LaGNJAB

21/06/24

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20/06/24

We know that the Summer holidays can increase social isolation for some pupils, spending more time inside and on their mobile phones. are encouraging young people to get outside and “go somewhere good” this summer holiday. https://t.co/rj9SHPJzeV#GoSomewhereGood pic.twitter.com/OsTJQMxeQE

19/06/24

This week’s recipe was all about a comforting and healthy ramen bowl.Making their own stock, garnishes, and seared chicken, KS4 Hospitality Club pupils smashed “Cook Wagamama” week 3!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/daJLuTjiJ2

17/06/24

sharing their journey as a and it's role in sustained school improvement. What worked, the challenges faced and how to build a culture of pic.twitter.com/8UYgOkDHNW

17/06/24

This free workshop is brought to you by Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council. There are limited spaces so make sure that you book a space today. To book email retorthouse.gov.uk or call us on 01843 263609. Limited spaces available. pic.twitter.com/l6oF7pPwzc

14/06/24

We were delighted to be invited to a Time Capsule planting at the newly opened, Copperfield Court care home. Our new head pupils planted a time capsule, to be opened in 2074. We wonder what they'll think of what's in there when it’s opened 50 years from now! pic.twitter.com/GVpfXTpJPH

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Senior Leadership Team

Ms K Cardus CEO / Executive Headteacher
Mr W Smith Headteacher
Mrs C Benard Trust Senior Deputy Headteacher: Teaching & Learning
Mrs K Harrison Deputy Headteacher: Quality of Education
Mrs L Kettle Deputy Headteacher: Pastoral Care, Safeguarding and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr R Henderson Deputy Headteacher: Impact of Education
Mr A Weller Assistant Headteacher: Quality of Education
Mrs L Roden Assistant Headteacher & Eco Schools Coordinator
Mr D Shepperson Associate Assistant Headteacher: Attendance

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

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 L Jones Head of Year 7
Mrs C Ingoldsby Assistant Head of Year 7
Mrs K Pluckrose Head of Year 8
Mrs M Derbyshire Assistant Head of Year 8
Mr D Gonzalez Bello Head of Year 9
Ms S White Assistant Head of Year 9
Mr R Smith Head of Year 10
Mrs L Knight Assistant Head of Year 10
Mr L Taylor Head of Year 11
Mrs K Thorn Assistant Head of Year 11

Business Studies Department

Mr J Howard Director of Business & ICT
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

English Department

Miss K Burvill Director of English 
Mrs M Humphrys 2nd in Charge English
Mrs Z Fitzjohn 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 J Shaw Teacher of English / SENCo
Mrs J Carmen Teacher of English
Miss I Humphreys Teacher of English
Mrs C O'Hara Teacher of English
Mrs A Maginn Teacher of English
Mr A Till 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 Lead Teacher of History / PHSE Coordinator / Equality & Diversity Coordinator
Mr A Weller Teacher of History / Assistant Headteacher
Mrs N Griffin Teacher of History / Director of Teaching & Learning
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 2 in Charge Mathematics
Mrs D Taylor Specialist Teacher of Mathematics 
Mr D Gonzalez-Bello Teacher of Mathematics / HOY
Ms M Totadze Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity)
Miss M Stait Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs M Botha Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs A Forbes Teacher of Mathematics

Modern Foreign Languages Department

Mrs Z Johnson Lead Teacher of MFL  
Mrs D Jordan Teacher of  MFL  

Music Department

Mr P Futcher Lead Teacher of Music 

Performing Arts Department

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

Physical Education Department

Mr D Allen Director 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
Mr L Taylor Teacher of PE / HOY
Mrs L Brocklehurst Teacher of PE & Science
Ms H Denny Teacher of PE & Science
Miss P Godden Teacher of PE
Mr S Belsey Teacher of PE

Religious Education Department

 
Mr S Goodall Lead Teacher of RE / Lead Practitioner
Mr K Williams Teacher of RE

Science Department

Mrs R Quaye Director of Science
Mrs W Crago 2nd in Science
Mr L Curtis Specilaist Teacher of Science
Mr R Henderson Teacher of Science / Deputy Headteacher
Mrs K Pluckrose Teacher of Science / Head of Year / Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Mr R Smith Teacher of Science / HOY
Mrs L Powell Teacher of Science
Mrs R Sirrett Teacher of Science
Miss H Denny Teacher of Science & PE
Miss H Dhillon Cover 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 Shaw SENCo
Mrs J Sullivan Deputy SENCo
Mrs J Underwood SEN Administrator
Mrs S Lewis LTA: Interventions
Miss H Stanley LTA: Interventions
Mr J Holloway Specialist TA: VI Unit & SEN TA Co-ordinator 
Mrs K Stritch Secondary Ready Teaching Assistant
Mrs S Hilton-Haynes Specilaistv TA: VI Provisions
Mrs A Holton Specilaist TA: VI Provisions
Miss A Ingram Specialist TA: VI Provisions
Mrs D Harris TA
Mr A Barrett TA (SIPD)
Mrs D Greig TA
Mrs S Smith TA
Mrs K Strich TA
Mrs E Floyd 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
Mr B Pluck Senior Pastoral Manager
Mrs J Clewley Behaviour & Pastoral Assistant
Mr A Duncan Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Mrs Z Shrimpton Alternative Provision Manager
Miss E Read Isolation Manager & Careers Coordinator
Miss H Dhillon Cover Teacher
Mr T Longdon Cover Supervisor
Mr J Steele Cover Supervisor

Administrative

Mrs D Fitch PA to the Headteacher & Office Manager
Mrs S Kim Management Information Officer
Miss L Turner Examinations Manager
Mrs M Darvell SLT Administrator
Mrs 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
Miss S Hallam Trust Finance Manager
Mrs N Higham Trust Finance Assistant
Mrs F Milne Trust Finance Officer

HR

Mrs K Trevor Trust HR Manager
Mrs C Parkins Trust HR Officer
Mrs A Fursedonn 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