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29/09/22

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28/09/22

Count down to our coffee morning on Friday! CDS are holding a Macmillan coffee morning for staff and students. We are hoping for lots of yummy bakes for students and staff to hold their bake sales at break time! Get your aprons on and get baking!! https://t.co/IFOZi88llo

28/09/22

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28/09/22

Welcome to our Wellbeing Wednesday message - This week we are looking at becoming more confident. https://t.co/jVAiuip5fB

26/09/22

Well done to all of our KS3 students who brought in their fantastic European themed bakes for today’s celebration of European Languages Day. Particular congratulations to our prize winners! Look out for more activities this week! https://t.co/OBMeUAvHfO

26/09/22

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26/09/22

CDS have extended looking to recruit a term time plus Administrative Assistant. If you, or anyone you might know, believe you have the skills needed to fulfill the role and would like to work with us, please check out the link below. https://t.co/BgxyL8ZYWI... https://t.co/IYS9ueYAym

22/09/22

Friday 30 September - Macmillan coffee morning. Students will run a cake sale at break time. We need our student bakers to get baking next week! Cakes can go to Mrs Kettle in her office at the start of next Friday! Thanks in advance for your support! https://t.co/z3oSDiamc1

21/09/22

CDS are looking to recruit a term time plus 10 days Examinations Manager. If you, or anyone you know, have the skills needed to fulfill the role and would like to work with us, then please use the link below to find the full advertisement. https://t.co/LVwC8aysor https://t.co/TNmBN800bI

21/09/22

Welcome to your Wellbeing Wednesday message!  This week we are looking at how having a Positive mindset is good for wellbeing - Positive thinking is so powerful it can change your daily routine and can help you solve your problems with ease. https://t.co/cIccpAUMVO

16/09/22

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16/09/22

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15/09/22

A book of condolence has been made available to students who might wish to write a thought or a memory of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The book will be available at break time and lunch time until the end of Friday. https://t.co/BbBKu3Ealw

15/09/22

CDS are looking to recruit a term time plus Admin Assistant. If you, or anyone you know, have the skills needed to fulfill the role and would like to work with us, then please use the link below to find the full advertisement. https://t.co/BgxyL8ZYWI... https://t.co/ps1WDkGdON

15/09/22

The Charles Dickens School will be closed on Monday 19 September so that our staff, students and their families can pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. https://t.co/54TKMxPxJW

14/09/22

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14/09/22

It's Wellbeing Wednesday! We pride ourselves on our ability to support students that attend our school with their wellbeing/mental health. Kooth believe every young person has the right to thrive and to access high quality mental health care. https://t.co/QiEV2MSN3v

14/09/22

Reminder! Thursday 15 September at 6pm is the CDS Year 11 Welcome Evening! We look forward to seeing Year 11 parents and students! https://t.co/BDzrX9tPC8

09/09/22

“It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult.” Queen Elizabeth II We thank you for your 70 years of service. https://t.co/BMe2UhuXV3

08/09/22

SAVE THE DATE! Thursday 15 September, 6pm-7pm - Year 11 Welcome Evening - An evening of information, strategies and guidance for the final year at CDS leading up to GCSEs. Parents, carers and students all welcome! https://t.co/uCRZEMox8P

07/09/22

UPDATE! We have the following football trial dates for both girls’ and boys’ teams, straight after school until 3.50pm. Any interested students should go to PE at the end of school on the appointed day, in full PE kit with boots and shin pads. https://t.co/MsAgIupsla

07/09/22

It's Wellbeing Wednesday! This first week back to a school routine may feel like our brains are ready to burst! Our minds are like human computers and we need to empty the cache of temporary “files” and reboot sometimes. https://t.co/ilO5Oq0q4T

05/09/22

Calling all Year 7 Footballers! Trials for both girls’ and boys’ teams are on Thursday 8 September, straight after school until 3.50pm. Any interested Year 7 student should go to PE at the end of school, in full PE kit including boots & shin pads. https://t.co/eAdfFHE5Jm

02/09/22

CDS is committed to promoting the role that pupils have in leading the school and as part of that we have developed a new Prefect Study for them to use as their planning base, and new honours boards to celebrate their roles. https://t.co/41Np9gZBDB

02/09/22

The school may have been closed over summer but work has continued on improving student resources in our Learning Resource Centre. The area has been completely refurbished. We have a new library and new teaching facilities for photography and art. https://t.co/7LuurAdJTg

02/09/22

Just a reminder that Monday 5th September, all CDS students return to school. We look forward to welcoming old and new students alike. We hope everyone had a good break - Enjoy the remainder of your holiday! https://t.co/ZLYfE7Munj

25/08/22

Congratulations to our Y11 students who collected amazing results today. Our press release is attached with full details of how the morning went. https://t.co/ifY4cLJ0eA

24/08/22

SEN & VI students took part in their own Sports Day to celebrate all of their hard work this year and to have some fun! Events had an inclusive twist as all students took part blindfolded with the help of a sighted guide for each race! https://t.co/HeoOJjiaq3

24/08/22

Remember that we are open tomorrow from 9am to 12 for Year 11s to collect exam results. Any uncollected results will be posted home but please note that there is a postal strike on Friday so delivery will be delayed. Please collect results tomorrow, if you can! https://t.co/EsFOv5FHGR

23/08/22

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22/08/22

Cultural Capital – H&C, Fun Food Showdown. We were lucky to have a very entertaining roadshow come to CDS – An exciting competition in the style of ‘Ready, Steady, Cook!’ had students cheering along while the lucky chefs got 15 minutes to produce a dish. https://t.co/nf56QCcSL2

22/08/22

Cultural Capital – H&C with GB Pizza from Margate. Managers showed students how to make authentic pizza. Cheeses were tested, facts were shared and students loved it! The results were so delicious and we don’t think many made it home! https://t.co/d0qmUaL5lX

22/08/22

Cultural Capital – H&C Pasta Making! Daisy Bergonzi, a local Puglian pasta maker, and owner of YUMDMC, delighted our students by showing them how to handmake pasta shapes. They ate their creations, with Daisy’s ‘secret’ pasta sauce and focaccia bread! https://t.co/zBfM6nDhZB

22/08/22

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22/08/22

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19/08/22

CDS is opening the doors on Thursday 25 August for Year 11 students between 9am and 12noon, to collect their results. Y10s that are expecting results can come into school on the same day but at 11am. We look forward to seeing you! https://t.co/5rQeWdm7t7

21/07/22

The weather was cooler, but the competition was hot! Sports Day this year saw our athletes challenged and pitting themselves, and their colleges, against one another. Winners of the Sports Day trophy was Gower! Well done to all! https://t.co/CBNkgy6Rt7

21/07/22

Students have been working hard all year collecting reward points through attendance, behaviour and activities. The winners this year are …. Fort! College captains were presented with the cup during sports day. https://t.co/knDWpW42BA

20/07/22

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20/07/22

Year 7 and Year 8 students took part in a ‘Time Detectives’ workshop, run by the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. Students explored the work of scientists who observe particles in ancient artefacts. https://t.co/sJPY5ej8vy

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Ms K Cardus Executive Headteacher
Mr W Smith Headteacher
Mrs C Benard-Grosso BCAT Senior Deputy Headteacher: Teaching & Learning and Thinking Schools
Mr R Morgan Senior Deputy Headteacher: Behaviour & Attitudes
Mrs K Harrison Deputy Headteacher: Quality of Education
Mr R Henderson Assistant Headteacher: Quality of Education
Mr A Weller Assistant Headteacher: Quality of Education
Mr D Lee Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour & Attitudes
Ms L Kettle Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour & Attitudes

Extended Leadership Team

Miss K Burvill Director of English
Miss S Arthurs Director of Mathematics
Mrs R Quaye Director of Science

BCAT Business Management Team

Mr M Blake Trust ICT Strategy and Project Manager
Mrs R Light Trust Personnel and Marketing Manager
Mrs T Swift Trust Finance and Premises Manager

Heads of Year & Assistant Heads of Year

 
Mr L Jones Head of Year 07
Mrs M Derbyshire Assistant Head of Year 07
Mr D Gonzalez-Bello Head of Year 08
Mrs L Knight Assistant Head of Year 08
Mrs L Roden Head of Year 09
Mrs J Swinden Assistant Head of Year 09
Mr L Taylor Head of Year 10
Mrs K Thorn Assistant Head of Year 10
Mr D Shepperson Head of Year 11
Mrs L Jones Assistant Head of Year 11

Art Department

Mrs S Chapman Lead Teacher of Art
Mrs P Matthews-Crow Teacher of Art
Mrs C Harrison Teacher of Art
Ms D Thomson Teacher of Art
Ms D Harrison Art Technician

Business Studies Department

Mr J Howard Director of Business, ICT & Performance Director for the Open Basket

Computing Department

Mr J Howard Director of Business, ICT & Performance Director for the Open Basket
Mr D Shepperson Teacher of Computing

Dance & Performing Arts Department

Miss H Gore Lead Teacher of Creative Arts & Performing Arts
Mr L Jones Teacher of Drama | Head of Year
Miss J Barrell Teacher of Drama, Dance & Music | Duke of Edinburgh Co-Ordinator

Design & Technology Department

Mrs S Cottrell Trust Director of DT
Miss C Sutton Teacher of DT
Mr C Cotter DT Technician

English Department

Miss K Burvill Director of English
Mrs J Shaw 2nd in English: KS3
Miss E Luck 2nd in English: KS4
Mrs E Endersby 2nd in English: Professional Tutor
Ms C Hamilton Teacher of English
Miss S Wilson Teacher of English
Mrs M Humphrys Teacher of English: Literacy Co-ordinator
Mrs A Silva Teacher of English
Miss E Hunter Teacher of English
Miss L Butterfield Teacher of English

Geography Department

Mrs E Milligan Lead Teacher of Geography
Miss K Harrison Teacher of Geography | Deputy Headteacher
Mr R Morgan Teacher of Geography | Senior Deputy Headteacher
Miss H Sheldon Teacher of Geography
Mrs K Lott Teacher of Geography

Health & Social Care and Child Development Department

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

History Department

Mrs C Topsom Lead Teacher of History
Mr A Weller Teacher of History | Assistant Headteacher
Mrs N Griffin Teacher of History | Senior Lead Practitioner
Miss A Murphy Teacher of History

Hospitality & Catering

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

Mathematics Department

Miss S Arthurs Director of Mathematics
Mrs B Pretorius Teacher of Mathematics
Miss L Brocklehurst Teacher of Mathematics: Secondary Ready Maths 
Mr D Gonzalez-Bello Teacher of Mathematics | Head of Year
Miss A Johnson Teacher of Mathematics | PHSE Co-ordinator
Mr R Smith Teacher of Mathematics
Miss M Stait Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs A Harding Teacher of Mathematics: Year Group Co-ordinator for Maths

Modern Foreign Languages Department

Mrs D Jordan Lead Teacher of MFL
Mrs Z Johnson Teacher of  MFL | Pupil Premium Co-ordinator
Mrs C Harrison Teacher of MFL

Music Department

Mr I Atkinson Lead Teacher of Music
Miss J Barrell Teacher of Music, Drama & Dance | Duke of Edinburgh Co-Ordinator

PE Department

Mr D Allen Lead Teacher of PE | Senior Lead Practitioner
Mr D Lee Teacher of PE | Assistant Headteacher
Miss L Kettle Teacher of PE | Assistant Headteacher
Mr D Shepperson Teacher of PE | Head of Year
Mr L Taylor Teacher of PE | Head of Year
Mrs L Roden Teacher of PE | Head of Year

RE Department

Mr W Palmer Lead Teacher of RE & Sociology
Mrs R Humphrey Teacher of RE

Science Department

Mrs R Quaye Director of Science
Mrs B Shepherd Teacher of Science / KS3 Science Co-ordinator
Mr R Henderson Teacher of Science / Assistant Headteacher
Mrs K Pluckrose Teacher of Science / QTVI
Mrs A Harper Teacher of Science / Lead Practitioner (maternity leave)
Miss L Beeston Teacher of Science
Mr A Mavromichalis Teacher of Science
Miss H Dhillon Teacher of Science (maternity cover)
Miss J Corby Senior Science Technician

Sociology Department

Mrs R Humphrey Teacher of Sociology

Travel & Tourism Department

Mrs E Milligan Lead Teacher of Travel & Tourism

Cover Supervisors

Mr D Cullen Cover Supervisor

Student Support Department

Mrs L Dunbar Safeguarding and CIC Welfare Manager
Ms S Spain Attendance Improvement Manager: KS4
Miss M Rockhill Attendance Improvement Manager: KS3
Mrs Z Shrimpton Alternative Provision Manager
Mr P Shilling Senior Pastoral Manager
Miss E Read Isolation Manager & Careers Coordinator
Mr G Winter RU Manager
Mrs H Roos School Medical Officer
Mrs J Clewley Assistant Head of Year 07
Mrs J Swinden Assistant Head of Year 08
Mrs K Thorn Assistant Head of Year 09
Mrs L Jones Assistant Head of Year 10
Mrs L Knight Assistant Head of Year 11

SEND Department

Mr D Long BCAT SENCO
Mrs J Sullivan Deputy SENCO
Mrs S Lewis LTA: Interventions
Miss J Epps LTA: Interventions
Mr J Holloway TA: VI & SEN Coordinator
Miss D Denbeigh TA
Mrs K Brannan TA: Secondary Ready
Mrs S Hilton-Haynes TA: VI
Mrs A Holton TA: VI
Miss A Ingram TA: VI
Miss F Haines TA: Secondary Ready
Mrs D Harris TA

ICT Support Staff

Mr M Blake Trust ICT Strategy and Project Manager
Mr D Savage Trust Deputy ICT Manager
Mr P Anderson Senior ICT Technician
Mr J Ferris ICT Technician

Administrative Staff

Mrs R Light Trust Personnel and Marketing Manager
Mrs T Swift Trust Finance and Premises Manager
Mrs D Fitch PA to the Headteacher & Office Manager
Ms N Adams Management Information Officer
Ms B Johnson Examinations Manager
Mrs M Darvell SLT Administrator
Mrs K Vickers Receptionist
Mrs A Ormsby Personnel Officer
Mrs J Reynolds Finance & Payroll Officer
Mrs C Elassri Reprographics Clerk
Mrs J Underwood Administration Assistant
Mrs T Ashman Clerk to the Governors

Site Staff

Mr R Adams Trust Estates Manager | CDS Site Manager
Mr T Pomeroy Assistant Site Manager
Mr P Harling Caretaker