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11/10/24

This week our CDS U16 girls played in the 2nd round of the Kent Schools Cup against Dover Christchurch Academy.It was a great team performance from start to finish and we ended the game with a 6-0 win!We now face Chatham and Clarendon in the next round.#cdssport pic.twitter.com/7nvzLOU3zM

11/10/24

Y8 pupils attended a workshop at Kent University where they designed student accommodation. They presented their student accommodation design to the group. The workshop provided pupils with good communication, research, design, and environmental evaluation skills. pic.twitter.com/jFAp22QC8J

10/10/24

Today is World Mental Health Day! This year’s theme is “it is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace” - Take time today to consider your wellbeing. Can you fill the self-care Bingo card?#cdswellbeing pic.twitter.com/hpa2JKIgbB

09/10/24

KS4 Cooking Club are continuing with their cakes, pastries, pies and bread theme this term.Pupils have been busy making chocolate muffins and American pancakes. Great skills being developed and lots of fun too!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/lQdbt2ZNtF

09/10/24

AAKSS gave an assembly to Y11 pupils. Community Fundraiser, Fran, spoke about the work that the Air Ambulance do and this gave us the chance to present £6850.82 raised through fundraising efforts across all 3 schools in the Trust. pic.twitter.com/t8YcmR6FQF

08/10/24

It was a great turnout for Netball Club last week with 30 players pounding the courts for match play! We still need a few more Year 7s. Netball Club is every Wednesday straight after school till 3.55pm.#cdssport pic.twitter.com/fYrh38WVjb

07/10/24

PRESS RELEASE- BROADSTAIRS & ST. PETER’S TOWN COUNCIL - Under 18’s After School FREE Sports Hall pic.twitter.com/z5BpoZfFIj

07/10/24

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04/10/24

Y11 Prefects went to Broadstairs & St Peter's Town Council for the inaugural Broadstairs Youth Forum which looked at the ideas our young people to improve our local area, and ways that we can work with the Town Council to make Broadstairs a kinder, safer and cleaner place. pic.twitter.com/FOwAaXlnjd

03/10/24

Year 10 painted these sweets in the style of Sarah Graham. Using their own photographs, these budding artists created realistic paintings of their favourite confectionary.They look good enough to eat!#cdsart pic.twitter.com/toCKXmd8iF

03/10/24

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03/10/24

Using their own cell drawings for inspiration, Year 9 Textiles pupils, created mirror repeats which they then developed into high fashion outfits!We think you will agree, they are very creative designs - Watch out! We may see these on the catwalk in the future!#cdstextiles pic.twitter.com/GUjRyWwg5p

03/10/24

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02/10/24

Year 10 pupils had the opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament to enjoy a tour and take part in a politics workshop. Pupils were amazed at the royal throne, made of gold, in the House of Lords and by how old some of the building actually is. pic.twitter.com/xVKAFhr5Em

27/09/24

We are excited to formally launch our Eco-Ambassadors for 2024-2025. These pupils have all volunteered their time and are dedicated to improving our recycling efforts in school!This is the first step on our journey to becoming Net Zero by 2030!#cdsecoschools pic.twitter.com/BlbUJPrND0

26/09/24

Kooth are running a competition for Kooth Future Council. It’s for pupils aged 15-18 and so if they wish to enter, go to https://t.co/mwzOEtXklT pic.twitter.com/LgydOae7RM

26/09/24

Y8 pupils took part in a careers event run by EBP Kent on the subject “what are my skills?”, designed to identify their strengths and guide them towards appropriate subject choices, and potential careers. A big thank you to EBP Kent for an engaging session! #cdscareers pic.twitter.com/0SIMbTfLg8

25/09/24

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25/09/24

KS4 Cooking Club made individual latticed apple pies this week – very autumnal! Technically challenging, and difficult to make in an hour, our budding chefs did really well making their own pastry and lining tins.Next week we’re baking muffins!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/XAW8o0xFKF

25/09/24

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23/09/24

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23/09/24

It’s the final week of voting at Tesco through their “Stronger Starts” scheme. We are hoping to be successful in winning the most votes to receive funding for our pupil wellbeing programmes in school! pic.twitter.com/u4kdqhgi4I

19/09/24

Year 7 Art pupils were given 50 minutes to draw what they were seeing in biscuits - They had to show shading, mark making, shape and proportion.I think you will agree they did a great job – Some of them are almost good enough to eat!#cdsart pic.twitter.com/uaGyvEEoFj

18/09/24

This year’s Cooking Club has kicked off with a term of making bread, pizza and pastries!This week we made focaccia (and last week we made delicious pizza - sorry we ate it all before we could take any photos!)#cdscookingclub pic.twitter.com/P2MhKPL0dH

17/09/24

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Uniform

 

Please visit our Uniform Suppliers website for online ordering, as well as helpful fitting and measurement guides.

Schoolwear Centre Website

Monkhouse Schoolwear Website


The aim of the school uniform & dress code is to:

(a) promote a shared identity and foster pride in the School.
(b) ensure dress appropriate for the working day.
(c) promote equality and avoid issues of comparison & peer pressure.

Students are expected to be smart. School uniform is to be worn correctly at all times during the school day including to and from School as well as for visits and school events unless otherwise noted. Non-school uniform days students clothing should be smart casual and suitable for the business of the day, normal regulations regarding jewellery, hair and make-up apply on these days.

 

Pupils - Year 7 to 9

Blazer

Grey blazer with badge (available from uniform suppliers)

Trousers

Plain, Dark grey formal trousers of a polyester/viscose type fabric.

Plain, Dark grey formal Shorts of a polyester/viscose type fabric (optional terms 1, 5 & 6).

Shirt

Plain white with shirt-type collar.  The shirt can be long or short sleeved.

Skirt

Kilt in the school tartan (available from uniform suppliers).

Jumper

Plain grey stocking stitch jumper with collarless V-neck.  The jumper can be long sleeved or sleeveless.

 

Pupils - Year 10 to 11

Blazer

Black blazer with badge (available from uniform suppliers)

Trousers

Plain, black formal trousers of a polyester/viscose type fabric.

Shirt

Plain white with shirt-type collar.  The shirt can be long or short sleeved.

Jumper

Plain black stocking stitch jumper with collarless V-neck.  The jumper can be long sleeved or sleeveless.

Pupils - All Years

Tie

College tie (available from uniform suppliers)

Shoes

Plain black formal Leather shoes. No boots, canvas shoes, trainers or suede shoes should be worn.  Shoes must not have coloured soles or trims.  Coloured laces are not permitted, they must be black.

Socks

Plain grey or black socks.

  • Denim, brushed cotton or corduroy trousers are forbidden.
  • Coats should be removed during lessons and NO hoodies or sweatshirts should be worn in replacement of a coat or jumper.
  • Hats, scarves and gloves should NOT be worn in the school building.
  • Extreme hairstyles or colours will not be permitted.

 

Jewellery

  • The wearing of jewellery in school can be an obvious source of danger and therefore is forbidden. Students wearing jewellery will be asked to remove it and should they refuse then the Behaviour Policy will be instigated.
     
  • Discreet studs (one per earlobe only) may be worn at the owner’s physical risk where a student has pierced earlobes.
     
  • Body, facial and other ear piercings are considered a danger and MUST NOT be worn for school.
     
  • Students who cannot remove jewellery for any reason may be excluded from lessons and be placed into isolation.
     
  • DISCREET makeup is acceptable for KS4 students only.
     
  • Nail varnish and acrylic nails are NOT acceptable.

Under no circumstances will the school be willing to accept responsibility, financial or otherwise, for the loss on school premises of any items of jewellery worn or brought to school by students.

PE Kit - All year Groups

A new PE kit is being phased into school for September 2023 for year 7,
but older year groups are welcome to wear this when kit is replaced.

Required Kit:

  • Joma red PE shirt with logo
  • Joma black shorts or black Skort (no logo)
  • Red football socks
  • Training shoes
  • Football boots
  • Shin pads
  • White PE socks
  • Gum shield

PE/Games

Phasing in for Y7 only for Sept 23 but older years can wear if they want.

Optional Items

  • Joma red long-sleeved quarter zip neck top with logo
  • Black Falcon PE track pants (no logo)
  • Black PE leggings (no logo)
  • Black base layer (no logo)

PE Kit - Examination Based - KS4

Boys:

Required Kit:

  • Falcon G920 Sports Polo – Black/Scarlet/White - Embroidered with school badge and ‘Examination PE’
  • Falcon R150 Fully reversible sports top – Scarlet and White – Embroidered with school badge
  • White PE sport shorts
  • White ankle sports socks (for indoor PE)
  • Red football socks (for outdoor PE)
  • Trainers
  • Football Boots
  • Shin Pads
  • Mouth guard

Optional Boys PE kit:

  • Falcon B250 ¼ Zip Top – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
  • Falcon T008 Panelled Rain Jacket – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
  • Falcon T030 Performance Jacket – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
  • Falcon ZR35 Training Trouser (Performance Fit) – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge

 

Girls:

Required Kit:

  • Falcon G925 Girls Cut Sports Polo – Black/Scarlet/White - Embroidered with school badge and ‘Examination PE’
  • Falcon G203 Black/Scarlet/White Skort
  • Falcon ZR38 Black Girls Legging - Embroidered with school badge
  • White ankle sports socks (for indoor PE)
  • Red football socks (for outdoor PE)
  • Trainers
  • Football boots
  • Shin Pads

Optional Girls PE kit:

  • Red PE sport shorts
  • Falcon B250 ¼ Zip Top – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
  • Falcon T008 Panelled Rain Jacket – Black/Scarlet/White – Embroidered with school badge
  • Falcon T030 Performance Jacket – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge
  • Falcon ZR35 Training Trouser (Performance Fit) – Black/Scarlet – Embroidered with school badge

Uniform Suppliers & Other Information

Schoolwear Centre

Monkhouse Schoolwear

56 Addington Street
Margate
Kent
CT9 1QS

Phone: 01843 293555

Email: sales@school-shop.org

Website: https://www.schoolwearcentre.net/

Unit 15 Newnham Court Shopping Village
Bearsted Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5LH   

Phone: 01622 230845
Email: newnhamcourt.shop@monkhouse.com

Website: https://www.monkhouse.com/

 

Please note:     

(1) Official school badges only

(2) No jewellery - except for watch & one small, discreet stud in each earlobe if necessary.  (To be handed in for PE).

(3) No other visible body piercing or tattoos

(4) Make-up: none visible Years 7 – 9; minimal & discreet (if worn)  Years 10 - 11.   No coloured nail varnish.

(5) Hair: no extremes of fashion; no obvious dyes (natural colour only). Hair clips/scrunchies, etc. should be discreet.

(6) Hair, shoulder length or longer, must be tied back for science and all practical lessons

(7) The following items are not allowed:   

  1. denim coats/jackets,  sweatshirts, hooded sweaters, etc
  2. jeans, denims, cords, laced or  decorated trousers;  extremes of width  for trouser legs 
  3. suede / leather boots   
  4. visible polo–necked or other sweaters etc. under shirts
  5. caps/hats - except outside in extreme weather then plain navy blue  

(8) In the event of a medical condition necessitating trainers these must be black & student must have a dated

letter of explanation from parent/doctor

All clothing and kit must be clearly named with the student’s full forename & surname

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