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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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06/01/21
Welcome to your first Wellbeing Wednesday message for 2021! With everything going on in the world today the wellbeing of everyone is being challenged on a day-to-day basis. See the attached info sheet for great tips on coping with this lockdown. #cdsmentalhealth #cdswellbeing https://t.co/mT1Tyo1ilT
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06/01/21
Retweeted From National Online Safety
Modern classic?👍 Or unplayable?👎 This #WakeUpWednesday, jack into the #OnlineSafety file on the long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077. The free guide provides tips for parents & carers to ensure your kids are playing safe! Apple: https://t.co/xrjXVyKaMU Android: https://t.co/lH0MJ2qruO https://t.co/pU4VY2VO9p
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06/01/21
Retweeted From Kooth plc
If you're worried about your child during the pandemic, take a look at this brilliant article by @ProfTanya for @thetimes. We're glad some our data and research was used to highlight and address what we can all do to support children's #MentalHealth https://t.co/igA2DMdmsg
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10/12/20
Well done to all Y7 & 8 (and some Y9) students for competing in the virtual Kent School Games. Congratulations to Sophie who finished in 1st place in “Thanet for Girls Cross Country” and Isabelle who finished in 3rd place for the “Year 7 Girls Cross Country”. #cdssport https://t.co/ZLmr6dNl5I
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09/12/20
Wellbeing Wednesday! Friendships. Check out the wellbeing attachments for inspiration and click on this link to see what makes a good friend https://t.co/e2RkLcTZue We all love the film Toy story! https://t.co/WZ0RAE0aPW https://t.co/2hgQ7GobJN
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09/12/20
Retweeted From National Online Safety
It’s almost Christmas... 🎅🏻 With so many new devices and games emerging, the handy search tool on our app can help you stay #OnlineSafetySavvy throughout the festive holidays. Download it now! Apple: https://t.co/HAags8G704 Android: https://t.co/k4aCqsDt24 https://t.co/XvjgqFU5eG
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09/12/20
Retweeted From National Online Safety
"We get locked down and we get up again"🎵🎄 This #WakeUpWednesday we're taking a look back at a rollercoaster of a year! Lift your spirits with our extremely catchy 2020 Christmas jingle with the ever-amazing MusicAlternative 👇 https://t.co/ES6awLGv6t
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26/11/20
Retweeted From National Online Safety
You may have heard that we’ve released our FREE mobile app today, which gives you a world of #OnlineSafety at your fingertips! 📢 In our latest blog feature, you can find out much more about the app and all the benefits it provides! >> https://t.co/FjC40wb8fL https://t.co/Ns9s8llAsn
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25/11/20
FREE EVENT! Does your family know its TikTok from its Twitter? Its Deliveroo from its Discord? And its Bieber from its Baby Shark? See the attached information sheet. REGISTER FREE HERE https://t.co/JGwNVWsR2q #cdsonlinesafety https://t.co/SRRCTeIJct
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25/11/20
Wellbeing Wednesday: Think Positive! Everyone, no matter how positive they are, can and will have better days than others. “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts” Michael Jordan, American basketball player #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/hFehYkFAdn
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18/11/20
Welcome to Wellbeing Wednesday – This week is Anti-Bullying week so we are focusing on how an act of kindness can have many benefits. Acts of kindness affect the person on the receiving end and also improves our own wellbeing! #cdsantibullying #cdsmentalhealth #cdswellbeing https://t.co/hetK29a6Eo
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18/11/20
Children in Need Fundraising Update – Thanks to everyone who supported CDS in our fundraising efforts on Friday for Children in Need. We raised a whopping £870.93 for this amazing charity. Well done everyone! #childreninneed #cdscharity https://t.co/G1p8PtYI1l
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12/11/20
Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday 13th November, CDS are supporting Children in Need with a non-uniform day for students. Students should bring £1 in if they are wearing non-uniform. Items are on sale throughout the day to raise funds for this charity. #cdschildreninneed #cdscharity https://t.co/x7jgcQ5Gv7
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11/11/20
Welcome to Wellbeing Wednesday! We are all readjusting to the changes of being in lockdown again & thinking about how we can continue to understand what builds our personal wellbeing. Small actions build a positive over time. (see attached) #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/5T7bGEdkWN
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10/11/20
On Friday we will be supporting Children in Need with a non-school uniform day. Students are asked to bring in £1 to wear non-uniform. Pins and wrist bands will also be on sale during the day. Thanks for your support! https://t.co/nXV9vJD7La #cdschildreninneed #cdscharity https://t.co/Hiuqjex5Pl
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10/11/20
Art – A Year 9 CDS art student grabbed a winning position in the Sainsbury’s Art competition this year. Well done Jessica! #cdsart https://t.co/nVUC2TAeoM
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04/11/20
Welcome to your weekly Wellbeing Wednesday message - This week students are looking at the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep. See the attached sleep guidance sheet. https://t.co/IPXmaF5C33 https://t.co/FkECgQ6iOP #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth https://t.co/ixXmpmzLT6
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04/11/20
Retweeted From Kent County Council
And have a look at https://t.co/vOEy547k6s for support across Kent and Medway plus of course follow @HeadStartKent https://t.co/PJHh90saJc
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04/11/20
Tweet 4 of 4: During the spring/summer lockdown students, staff and parents were asked if they would produce a piece of artwork that documented their experience of lockdown. Here are some of the fantastic entries we received. #cdsart https://t.co/rhpJanTcVc
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04/11/20
Tweet 3 of 4: During the spring/summer lockdown students, staff and parents were asked if they would produce a piece of artwork that documented their experience of lockdown. Here are some of the fantastic entries we received. #cdsart https://t.co/u61ykhq4N9
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04/11/20
Tweet 2 of 4: During the spring/summer lockdown students, staff and parents were asked if they would produce a piece of artwork that documented their experience of lockdown. Here are some of the fantastic entries we received. #cdsart https://t.co/A5dYCPtHiS
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04/11/20
Tweet 1 of 4: During the spring/summer lockdown students, staff and parents were asked if they would produce a piece of artwork that documented their experience of lockdown. Here are some of the fantastic entries we received. #cdsart https://t.co/Zm6Nc8w0L1
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28/10/20
Kent County Council has announced vouchers for food are available during half-term for families whose children are eligible for benefits related free school meals, so that no Kent child goes hungry. Please see the attached for more. #cdswellbeing #cdsFSM https://t.co/Q6qJCPd8jK
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14/10/20
Art – Year 8 students have been studying the “Day of the Dead”, a Mexican holiday celebrated when family and friends gather and pray for, and remember their friends and family members who have died. #cdsart https://t.co/RQYMupXi95
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14/10/20
Photography - Year 9 had great fun making and experimenting with their camera obscura’s - Using a shoe box, magnify glass and tracing paper, students created their own dark room and were able to see the up-side-down version of the image in front of them. #cdsphotography https://t.co/QdZ7ItYaxS
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14/10/20
Wellbeing Wednesday! This week students are looking at how to help themselves if they have problems or worries. https://t.co/NjHfDL87Ph https://t.co/6sv1FyuV6M
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07/10/20
Welcome to Wellbeing Wednesday! This Saturday, 10th October, is World Mental Health Day and the theme this year is “mental health for all”. https://t.co/URXBn79F8e #cdswellbeing #cdsmentalhealth
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07/10/20
Retweeted From National Online Safety
“Alexa, What do I need to know about you?”💬 It’s our turn to help! This week’s #WakeUpWednesday focus is on Amazon Alexa. From insecure devices to privacy concerns, our #OnlineSafety guide has all you need to ensure your kids use Alexa safely. Download >> https://t.co/kUzcTtl7hx https://t.co/7vJQJgWKw2
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24/09/20
On Wellbeing Wednesday students looked at Digital Detox. A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices. Regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world. #cdsmentalhealth #cdswellbeing https://t.co/Qm5gx6MUSE
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17/09/20
H&C room - Completion! Thanks to the generous grant from The Savoy Educational Trust, the H&C room is now complete. Look at these photographs of the space our students now have – up to date, modern work stations fit for any budding chef to create and learn in. #cdshospitality https://t.co/jOv3j1NuOr
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16/09/20
Wellbeing Wednesday - students are looking self-care: taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health; taking an active role in protecting one’s own wellbeing and happiness, in particular during periods of stress. #wellbeing #mentalhealth https://t.co/gKaPCjeIUr
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21/08/20
Hospitality & Catering refurbishment update - The work benches are going in and soon we will have fully functional and individual kitchen work stations for students to work at! #cdshospitailty https://t.co/2LOaYnKXFJ
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18/08/20
H&C Room Refurbishment - Work has continued over the last 3 weeks with the partition wall being erected and lots of behind the scenes work in terms of piping and electrics. The walls are clad in UPVC and the school logo is up! #cdshospitality https://t.co/vLMFXnbAsk
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