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23/05/23

With the end of Term 5 approaching, it's a good time to remind pupils of the provision available should they need help with their mental health and wellbeing.Online support- https://t.co/F9T0rJ15VKOnline support- https://t.co/lgpli7ko30Text support- 07520618850 – Chat health pic.twitter.com/caODefCCha

22/05/23

We are delighted to announce that we have successfully gained a place on the School Food Champions programme. “Bite Back 2030” is a youth-led movement working to achieve a world where all young people have the opportunity to be healthy, no matter where they live.#cdsfoodtech pic.twitter.com/L7Ho6HBuzK

22/05/23

We are extremely proud of our pupils who took part in the Junior Maths Challenge. Congratulations to everyone who took part, with particular mention to our bronze and silver award winners – well done everyone!#cdsmaths pic.twitter.com/Mi2Afmmw0z

19/05/23

Y10 Travel and Tourism pupils spent time in Broadstairs conducting market research. The research was connected to the town facilities and the type of tourist who might visit the area, and enabled pupils to understand some tourism trends in the travel and tourism sector.#cdstto pic.twitter.com/NXomFLRd8D

19/05/23

Y7 girls competed in an Orienteering event at Betteshanger Park. Pupils were given a map with checkpoints around the park which they had to explore to look for secret codes. CDS came 1st out of 12 teams competing! Congratulations and well done to all who took part!#cdssport pic.twitter.com/0SS6S3y1Ph

18/05/23

Y7 pupils took part in a careers event, “what are my skills?”, delivered by EBP. Workshop tutors encouraged them to reflect on the skills they have, as well as thinking about the need to develop, to be successful in their time at school and in adult life.#cdscareers pic.twitter.com/bSTqJI2Cn5

18/05/23

CDS are seeking to recruit a Second in Mathematics, required for September 2023. For more information and full post description please do go:https://t.co/ElS7ZRJWRp#cdsrecruitment pic.twitter.com/yQkcI2V0Bo

18/05/23

Vacancy - BCAT Specialist Mathematics Teacher required for September 2023. For more information and full post description please go to: https://t.co/2RzxR9zSo7#cdsrecruitment pic.twitter.com/8bY8rNgRsx

18/05/23

Year 10 are continuing with their picnic theme. This time working on classic British biscuits!Bourbons and Custard Creams, all ready to dunk into a steaming cuppa! Lovely!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/dkXSwJfh1s

18/05/23

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17/05/23

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the focus is on “Anxiety”, a common emotion that we’ve likely experienced at some point in our lives. Anxiety signs and symptoms - Mind https://t.co/vIsh5oZBQS pic.twitter.com/VL5wtSBtjW

17/05/23

It's confirmed - CDS is a "Good" school !#cdsofsted pic.twitter.com/AJAKQ2G2FC

16/05/23

Y7 & 8 pupils, along with Y9 Food Prefects, enjoyed creating loaded nachos at our after school “Food Club”. They transformed a basic chilli, added seasoning and spices of their choice, and added toppings to homemade nacho chips. Delicious!#cdsfoodtech pic.twitter.com/BDL1uJH5Qy

16/05/23

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15/05/23

CDS pupils travelled to Wembley this weekend to watch the Women’s FA Cup Final. A thrilling match ended in a 1-0 win to Chelsea against Manchester Utd. The inspirational England Lionesses were playing on both teams! What an opportunity for our pupils!#cdssport pic.twitter.com/IhfnAFmKcd

11/05/23

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10/05/23

Competition Time!Pupils are asked to share their experience of the King’s coronation by creating a piece of artwork. Entries should be submitted to Mrs Chapman by 22 May.Good luck everyone!#cdsart pic.twitter.com/XPUWRTrqYH

10/05/23

It’s Wellbeing Wednesday and we are looking at the benefits of open water swimming. https://t.co/wV6kdzIOmo... This link shows areas near to you to visit for you to dip your toes into open water swimming.Wishing you all a positive week .#cdswellbeing pic.twitter.com/ELS03MWYgS

05/05/23

Year 10 have been busy making their Coronation quiches. Beautifully decorated with festive flair, I’m sure you’ll agree they look delicious and would make terrific picnic dishes for the weekend’s celebrations. pic.twitter.com/TuQdY8mU6x

05/05/23

Year 10 Hospitality students have been working on Coronation Day picnic ideas for the coming weekend. I’m sure you’ll agree they are fit for a King!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/9kKAB903XN

05/05/23

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03/05/23

On Saturday the Coronation of King Charles III takes place. However you choose to celebrate, it will bring people together and we know that this is proven to improve our wellbeing. See what's going on in Thanet here https://t.co/PeHXpH2Gmc#cdswellbeing pic.twitter.com/xLF3vIxkGc

03/05/23

21 KS4 Hospitality Club pupils have signed up to Thorley Tavern’s ‘Earn While you Learn’ programme. This is a great opportunity for them to learn whilst training, and receive a wealth of experience as they ease into the world of work. Good luck to the trainees!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/ShKw0KB25S

03/05/23

We are very proud of our Year 8 pupil, Freddy, who plays cricket for the Talent Pathway squad, Kent Cricket. With this season’s cricket getting underway, we wish Freddy all the luck with upcoming matches.#cdssport pic.twitter.com/d73cNgyVaj

28/04/23

Outreach worker Lena Sorachina from St Hugh’s College, University of Oxford, came to CDS to promote the importance pupils having high aspirations and achieving their goals. Lena is running 170km over 5 days, visiting her partner schools in East Kent. pic.twitter.com/u4qQ0RfRMW

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Enrichment Activities

The Charles Dickens School offers a broad range of enrichment activities through the PSHEE curriculum. Enrichment enables us, a school to provide experiential learning opportunities to students.

Enrichment helps students to develop their interests and abilities, provides valuable learning experiences outside their studies, and promotes independence and interpersonal links with students in other Years.

The enrichment activities that we provide as a school look to develop students through a Head, Heart, Hands approach.

Head: - Developing thinking skills

Heart: - Developing students emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Hands: - Developing practical, kinaesthetic experiences

Students are given opportunities within school to:

  • Outside speakers into assemblies
  • One off workshops
  • Long term programmes
  • Drop in sessions
  • Vote in school-based elections
  • Student Voice (Sit on student council and various ‘drive teams’).
  • Attend clubs at lunchtime, and after-school
  • Go on school trips
  • Brilliant Club
  • Gifted & Talented club

The Charles Dickens School works with a number of outside agencies to deliver high quality enrichment for our students including:

  • Dove Self-Esteem Project
  • Speakers for Schools
  • Brook Advisory Service
  • Kent Rail and Road Safety
  • Oasis Thanet
  • Teenage Cancer Trust
  • HeadStart Project

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English Clubs Poster 2023 Download
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES KS3 Term 4 Download
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES KS4 Term 4 Download
KS4 Clubs 2022 2023 Download
KS3 Clubs 2022 2023 Download