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24/05/24

Wishing everyone a happy half term break.We look forward to seeing all pupils return on Monday 3 June, for the final term of this academic year! pic.twitter.com/bcJ0IXry2M

24/05/24

With half term next week it’s important that we give ourselves permission to do what ever we need to do to recharge our wellbeing batteries. pic.twitter.com/liNMeB4U5S

24/05/24

One of our pupils recently completed a project for her AQA coursework. She decided to incorporate her love for textiles by creating a unique item for her baby cousin, a combination blanket and bag.We think you'll agree this is a beautiful gift for a family member to treasure! pic.twitter.com/EgVL2N5hzM

24/05/24

Pupils enjoyed working on their Term 5 Engineering Club project, making ping pong bats! We finally tested them all out on the table tennis tables in our Fitness Suite!Pupils should look out for the new Club poster for next term, when we will be making a pucket game!’ pic.twitter.com/XChbkqmXw7

23/05/24

The NHS Immunisation Team will be in school on 6 and 7 June for TD/IPV MENACWY vaccinations. pic.twitter.com/3GXQ09C1l5

23/05/24

To mark National Numeracy Day this week, music pupils wrote about numbers taking on a rap and poetry slam, drama warmed up their voices and bodies using numbers and angles, and dance pupils completed a team task by responding to “times tables” questions using their bodies! pic.twitter.com/BYass8ha1r

23/05/24

To celebrate Anzac day, our KS3 Cooking Club baked Anzac biscuits - Chocolate brownies and honeycomb are just some of the treats served up. They also excelled themselves making fresh filled pasta of different shapes and sizes all packed up to take home to cook. Well done team! pic.twitter.com/2vLn9juebH

22/05/24

Sports Leaders from Y9 supported the running of the “Viking Games” at Upton Junior School. They ran sports events on a carousel, introducing the activity and explaining the rules. Pupils were an absolute credit to themselves and to CDS, leading with maturity and professionalism. pic.twitter.com/gPdruBCHZ2

21/05/24

The display of winning entries to the Thanet Schools Young Artists Festival 2024 will be held at The Margate School from 21 May to 27 May. pic.twitter.com/z3IhnwDxis

21/05/24

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21/05/24

Hospitality Skills Club, saw Key Stage 4 pupils make strawberry and cream mochi!It was a steep learning curve, but everybody enjoyed attempting the precision work and the taste of their sweet Japanese treats!Doesn’t the finished mochi look adorable!#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/yKQBgaAAPV

20/05/24

Y7 pupils took part in an orienteering event at Betteshanger Park. They were given a map of the Park with different numbers on. They had to navigate their way around the Park to find as many of the numbers as they could in one hour.They all had a brilliant time! #cdssport pic.twitter.com/6enSbmnUEQ

13/05/24

This Mental Health Awareness week, take the time to consider how movement can improve your feelings of wellbeing pic.twitter.com/yfjIC4zJAu

03/05/24

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02/05/24

A group of lucky pupils took a trip to The Lyceum Theatre in the West End to watch a magical performance of the re-imagined musical, The Lion King.This spectacular stage production was an experience exploding in colour, stunning effects, and enchanting music. #cdsmedia pic.twitter.com/CQtGAdsAwK

30/04/24

Inclusive Sports recently ran a Football afternoon for young people with SEND needs from surrounding local schools. Our CDS representative was a great ambassador, showing all our school values in encouraging and supporting in all of the activities. #cdsvi #cdssend #cdssport pic.twitter.com/UKMPW6CHhj

30/04/24

Representatives from our pupil voice body had the pleasure of attending Thanet District Council’s Climate Change Cabinet Advisory Group. This was to present their findings from their project with Sustrans. #cdspupilvoice pic.twitter.com/KVdDfXAlFQ

29/04/24

Congratulations to our Y7-10 ‘Take it Further’ Task Winners. Fantastic work was submitted including designing a cake and topper, different types of art, geography in the news, cultural food dishes and creative writing. Well done to everyone that submitted work!#cdstakeitfurther pic.twitter.com/DMR3UlDzC9

29/04/24

Today is International Dance Day! The intention is to celebrate dance and bring people together around the world. This term Year 8s are studying “Rock n’ Roll” dance which is a social dance form. Rock n’ Roll is a fast, athletic style that originated from Lindy Hop.#cdsdance pic.twitter.com/tYd1dVbkuY

26/04/24

🏆🎉Shout out to the amazing Charles Dickens School @tcdskent.🎉🏆Their staff surpassed an incredible 12,600 comments on the IRIS Connect platform over the past 18 months. What a testimony to their collaborative PD culture! pic.twitter.com/rdI2M48gCq

25/04/24

CDS is proud to be offering all pupils the opportunity to share a free breakfast in the school canteen. Pupils are invited to come along and fuel their school day with good food and a friendly atmosphere.Any questions can be emailed to Mr Holloway jholloway@cds.kent.sch.uk pic.twitter.com/ZABUOrutsm

25/04/24

Are you looking for services in your area that can offer support for your child as they go through their education journey? KCC SEN are offering an information and guidance session at the Quarterdeck Family Hub on 21 May. Please contact them directly if you would like to attend. pic.twitter.com/iTRnG06B67

25/04/24

CDS ran its careers fair this week, one of the most exciting careers opportunities we offer our pupils during their time with us. Pupils were able to engage with employers from a range of sectors, and have the opportunity to explore a breadth of career pathways. #cdscareers pic.twitter.com/PdDv8tZWTN

19/04/24

Kooth are running virtual parent support sessions on Monday 22 April at 1pm and again on Thursday 25 April at 6pm and each will last for 45 minutes. You can sign up using the link below. https://t.co/6veNMYfZuh#cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth

19/04/24

Our Year 9 and 10 dancers took part in a workshop with Portia Oti of Zoonation Dance Company. They learnt professional repertoire from Kate Prince’s ‘Message in a Bottle’ and developed it with their own transitions. Everyone worked hard but had a great time!#cdscapa #cdsdance pic.twitter.com/cef2jMVew3