31/03/21
Welcome to our final Wellbeing Wednesday of Term 4! What a year it has been! This week we are looking at adopting a flexible mindset. See the attached info for more detail and have a great Easter break everyone! #cdsmentalhealth #cdswellbeing https://t.co/dEEMlSQse5
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31/03/21
Two Year 10 students have volunteered their free time to HeadStart, recruiting and evaluating the programme. Both girls are now leading on aspects of the project. For more information visit https://t.co/idHQuTNFr4 https://t.co/lgpli7jQds #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/oif1MDuSHM
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24/03/21
Welcome to another Wellbeing Wednesday – This week students are looking at the benefits of “journaling” to improve their mental health and wellbeing. What is journaling? See the attached tips to see how it might work for you! #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/XbuN0v9EuW
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17/03/21
Another Wellbeing Wednesday is upon us! This week students are looking at morning routines. #cdsmentalhealth #cdswellbeing https://t.co/DyDzvnJ9js
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16/03/21
Comic Relief 2021! We are supporting “Red Nose Day” with a non-uniform day on Friday 19 March. Students can donate £1 on that morning if they wear non-uniform. Let’s support this fantastic cause and raise as much as we can! https://t.co/8Le7TcXAEc #cdscharity #cdscomicrelief https://t.co/MxhXQRnhjV
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10/03/21
Welcome to Wellbeing Wednesday! This week students are looking at how diving into a book can nurture their wellbeing and sustain their resilience. #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/GW7Qg3ChAJ
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10/03/21
Calling all chefs! There is a cooking competition being run across the whole of Kent called Young Cooks. https://t.co/EbZRv5k29w Let Mrs Naylor at school know if you have entered! #cdshospitality #cdscompetition https://t.co/ciFaVb5xJK
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24/02/21
Welcome back to Wellbeing Wednesday – This week students are looking at self-esteem. See our attached wellbeing guidance for more info. Take a look at this YouTube video https://t.co/Xknm4Pre83 #cdsmentalhealth #cdswellbeing https://t.co/rikQwZJWiZ
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23/02/21
H&C – Year 10 & 11 winners of their half term baking competition: excellent tray bakes and a home-made Buenos cheesecake. Well done! #cdshospitality https://t.co/btm32xb7fA
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23/02/21
H&C - Although there was no pancake tossing competition in the Hospitality & Catering classroom this year, Mrs Naylor challenged Y9 students to come up with the best looking, creative pancake. Here are the winning entries. Well done everyone! #cdshospitality https://t.co/Xtn5eLtqEZ
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23/02/21
H&C - Y8 students were challenged with a homemade soup making competition during half term. There were 3 winners: Vegetable soup with spicy notes &croutons, homemade cream of tomato soup, and vegetable and tomato winter soup. Well done to all who took part! #hospitality https://t.co/8i8jmkaAPa
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23/02/21
H&C – Y7 students were challenged with a bread making competition during half term. Entries came in interesting shapes/unusual ingredients. 3 winners stood out: A rustic loaf, fantastic pretzels, and a plaited loaf. Well done to all who took part and keep baking! #cdshospitality https://t.co/NraD7EjyUk
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12/02/21
We would like to extend our thanks to all parents and carers for your support this term in enabling us to continue with our remote learning. Students are now able to limit the gaps in their knowledge that lockdown could bring. Thank you all. #cdsremotelearning https://t.co/d69EFaZ8oR
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11/02/21
Retweeted From National Online Safety
In the week of #SaferInternetDay, we’ve partnered with @YH_CyberProtect 👮 to bring you a special #WakeUpWednesday guide. Get top tips on how to protect your family from cyber crime! 🔒 Apple: https://t.co/jUsCN1Stq9 Android: https://t.co/X5AZ3kfekB https://t.co/qDYHLUsrnv
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11/02/21
Ensure you visit our learner portal for great tips on keeping your child safe online and visit National Online Safety for their free online safety resources. https://t.co/AkDrdidSdB #cdssafeguarding #cdsonlinesafety #cdssaferinternet
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10/02/21
Wellbeing Wednesday (2of2) - Resilience & Wellbeing We can find creativity in many different ways. These re inspirational start points: Art & drawing: https://t.co/FwEeZ4lyzX Photography: https://t.co/zTI77bYGcI Music: https://t.co/82qUp5iyRn #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth
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10/02/21
It’s the final Wellbeing Wednesday message of Term 3, and this week we are reflecting on wellbeing and resilience. Last week was Children’s Mental Health Week 2021 with the theme - Express Yourself! https://t.co/unuCYRLEZ8 #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/EqxpETvszH
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08/02/21
We are delighted to update you with the news that the School has been recognised for its commitment to providing safe remote education and has achieved National Online Safety Safe Remote Education Accreditation. #cdssafeguarding #onlinelearning #cdsremotelearning https://t.co/KyQwG4L9lg
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03/02/21
It's our Wellbeing Wednesday message: We may be multi-tasking towards overload at the moment with our minds spinning through worries & anxieties. Have a look at the attached tips on using nature to refresh your wellbeing. https://t.co/rvwKp0tlo4 #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/IzlUICgOXb
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03/02/21
A talented Y7 art student responded to the work of artist Friedrich Hundertwasser, to transform some of Thanet's local buildings and landmarks into Hundertwasser inspired buildings and landscapes. His teacher says that she is thrilled with what he has created! #cdsart https://t.co/tKgHclkhkn
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28/01/21
Retweeted From National Online Safety
IT'S HERE! 📢 This #WakeUpWednesday say hello to our FREE mobile app for parents & educators 📱🤩 Be #OnlineSafetySavvy. Download the app today for instant information about the latest apps, games, devices & more. Apple: https://t.co/VNrn1suz6q Android: https://t.co/AjNNOyXLK6 https://t.co/kWDIx35CMn
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28/01/21
The School is delighted to announce that it has gained accreditation for supporting online safety. Stakeholders are accessing and using the National Online Safety resources to keep the school community safe whilst online. #cdssafeguarding #cdsonlinesafety #cdsremotelearning https://t.co/lLCtU5tnfr
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28/01/21
Year 9 Photography students were given a brief to respond to the work of photographer, Matt Ball, creating a series of symmetrical images using their own photographs as starting points. This capable student has gone above and beyond – excellent work! #cdsphotography https://t.co/VJfCWEZVGX
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27/01/21
Wellbeing Wednesday – We are looking at establishing a good daily routine to enrich wellbeing & build resilience. While some are going through self-isolation, a “normal routine” is not something we are able to maintain. See the attached tips. #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/98qW13StXt
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27/01/21
Retweeted From Karen Dawber
On this #wellbeingwednesday there are some great mini-activities on https://t.co/YXSq4kdYL3 which help with managing feelings, expressing yourself, healthy habits & connecting with others. Sign up for free & give them a try. #10to16yrs #Kent https://t.co/kD84ihU1Vs
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27/01/21
Retweeted From National Online Safety
We recently spoke to @EYEearlyEd about tackling digital dangers and the importance of both educators and parents in harnessing tools to keep children safe online. You can read the full feature here >> https://t.co/jKWfh9KSbQ https://t.co/1svdOQDA4w
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27/01/21
Well done to Carly (Y8) for volunteering at the COVID vaccination centre for Margate and Mocketts Wood PCN. She’s doing a wonderful job! #cdswellbeing https://t.co/7Lho8WzwfF
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25/01/21
Retweeted From National Online Safety
It may come as no surprise to parents that children spent more time gaming online in 2020. With tweets related to the subject increasing by 75% over the last year, we’ve taken a look at the #OnlineSafety connotations in our blog feature >> https://t.co/VFvKec4eYo https://t.co/LgHxZx6Utk
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25/01/21
The school is proud to announce that it is working towards its National Online Safety remote learning accreditation, to show the fantastic work taking place with online learning. #cdssafeguarding #cdsonlinesafety #cdsremotelearning https://t.co/YtM8pnG2E9
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21/01/21
Year 8 & 9 HPV Immunisation Programme to go ahead at CDS on 1st/2nd February using a drive-thru clinic in the school car park. Keep an eye on emails for more info over the next week for time slots when children should attend. #cdsimmunisation #cdshpv https://t.co/K1BDw3K9k0
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20/01/21
Wellbeing Wednesday! Week 2 of the Mental Cleanse Challenge - We hope that you took up some of the tips last week to get your mental health cleanse started! https://t.co/oNEFfl2DNX https://t.co/gmCnPB0zvc Wishing everyone a safe & restful week. #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/grlaaPzS0H
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14/01/21
Welcome to your weekly wellbeing message: The Mental Cleanse Challenge! It’s time for a mental health cleanse! See the attached for tips on cleansing your mind. #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/POwpE2E6YQ
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12/01/21
Barton Court Academy Trust wants to recruit a new School Governor for the Local Governing Body of The Charles Dickens School. If this is something that may interest you, please read the attached flyer. #cdsrecruitment https://t.co/dWwn9gvJSA
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08/01/21
Retweeted From Karen Dawber
@tcdskent Thanks for including us on your support sheet. https://t.co/YXSq4kdYL3 is free and available for 10-16 year olds in #Kent via a mobile, laptop or tablet. Once signed in, #youngpeople have access to a range of support features, as well as our online counsellors #wellbeing https://t.co/SDJa5Wgv27
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