Debt advice

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Published: Thursday, 23 June 2022 20:30

Written by Mr M Alderson

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Congratulations on gaining a place to join our school! We are looking forward to meeting you soon and telling you all about life at Dane Court.
We will be using this webpage to help you get to know the school. We will release a series of resources for both you and your carers to help you become more familiar with the school and covering a range of aspects of school life.
From this site, you will be able to access electronic copies of information letters that have been sent out and we will be posting resources that our Year 7s have created to support your transition.

Letters from our year 7s to Year 6s joining in September 2022

Transition Video produced by the Anna Freud Charity

Podcasts made by Year 7

Listen to our podcasts made for the Year 6s joining us in September on the reality of life at Dane Court.

Managing transition videos

Here are some really useful videos produced by Childnet to help young people make a smooth transition from primary to secondary. Videos cover issues such as having a first phone, group chats, and handling friend and follower requests.

Catching the bus to school

Stagecoach South East has created a useful video and leaflets for year 6 students intending to use the buss to travel to and from school:

• pdf Catching the bus to School (1.42 MB)
• pdf Catching the bus to School (Parent FAQ) (77 KB)

Previous transition videos/slides made during covid

These were made during the covid pandemic. You may still find them useful.

Calling all year 11 students - Induction Days at Dane Court Sixth Form

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Published: Tuesday, 31 May 2022 15:12

Written by Mr C Pleasant

You are invited to join us for our Sixth Form Induction Event from Wednesday 29th June to Friday 1st July. The three-day event will be the chance for you to gain a valuable insight into the curriculum, programmes and teaching of the International Baccalaureate as well as discover and participate in the extra-curricular provision offered within the Sixth Form. The outline for each day is as follows,

You will have the opportunity to speak to current Sixth Form students about their studies as well as teachers of your chosen subjects and the Sixth Form team. Additionally, we are welcoming speakers from university and apprenticeship providers to join us to provide talks and to answer any questions you may have. We encourage you to attend all three days as there will be a different focus for each day, allowing you to tailor your sessions to the IB programme you have chosen to study.

Wednesday 29 June 2022

A day dedicated to furthering students' understanding of the individual IB subjects. This will involve participation in taster lessons which focus upon giving a true reflection of the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject.

Sessions will also focus upon university pathways, making the right IB course choices and the benefits of studying in higher education.

Thursday 30 June 2022

A second day of IB subjects taster days as well as the opportunity for CP students to participate in vocational subject lessons, plus information on our links to apprenticeship providers and destination opportunities.

Additionally, there will be a particular focus upon furthering students' understanding of the IB programme they have chosen to study. This will include sessions on the IB ‘core’ e.g. Extended Essay for DP students or Service Learning for CP students.

Friday 1 July 2022

The morning session will provide a further opportunity to experience lessons. Students will experience some of the super curricular activities we offer in the sixth form to enhance their cultural capital, soft skills and knowledge of the world.

The afternoon will allow for students to spend time with their peers and the teaching staff for lunch on the field, weather permitting. Students will also have the chance to participate in some team building exercises and sports with their mentor groups.

The IB curriculum is a wonderfully challenging and broad route for future destinations. You will have the opportunity to explore the exceptional and aspirational destinations our students have access to as students of the IB, including routes to Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities as well as the degree level apprenticeships on offer. Before your induction dates, I would like to encourage you to visit our sixth form admissions website to find out more about the IB programmes and achievements of our students.

We wish you the very best of luck in your upcoming exams and look forward to seeing you in June. Best wishes

Chris Pleasant

Please arrive on Wednesday 29 June 2022 at 9:00am in smart/casual dress.

pdf Letter of invitation to DCGS Sixth Form Induction days (46 KB)

Any queries please do not hesitate to contact Miss Bowen in the Sixth Form Office: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Summer going for second cup

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Published: Friday, 27 May 2022 05:57

Written by Miss G Bolt

A huge congratulations to year 9 student Summer-Louise who has recently played the National football Final on 14 May 2022 for Kent Schools FA and was victorious against Oxfordshire winning 2-1.
Further to this success Summer is playing in the Regional Final for Kent Schools FA at Ramsgate Football Club on Saturday 28 May 2022 kickoff at 11:00am. We wish her the best of luck and if anyone would like to support her in the game feel free to pop down.

Well done Summer
From everyone at DC

Eloise joins U14 Kent rugby squad

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Published: Thursday, 19 May 2022 13:32

Written by Miss G Bolt

Year 9 student Eloise Powell, currently a Thanet Wanderers U14 centre, has been selected to a squad of 40 players to represent Kent at U15 level.

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KCC Reconnect - summer term home study support

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Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2022 08:21

Written by Mrs A Ives

Dear Families
Please see the flier from KCC with details for remote support for Key stage 4 with Maths, Science and English.
Best wishes
Anita Ives
Pastoral Support Officer

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Community Clothes Bank events - Summer 2022

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Published: Friday, 29 April 2022 06:37

Written by Mrs A Ives

Dear Families,
There are currently many financial pressures on families and we wanted to share a couple of local support initiatives that you might find useful either for yourself or to pass on to others.
Please see details of the kitchen and social cookery club (below) and also a local clothes bank (above/right).
Best wishes
Anita Ives
Pastoral support officer

Kitchen Social & Cookery Club
Beat the cost of living crisis

Fruit & Vegetable Stall at the sea end of Edgar Road, Cliftonville Every Saturday between 10:00am - 1:00pm.
Mixed Bowls of Fruit, Vegetables, Salad £1 a bowl With Cheese and Meat Half Price.
Do join our Facebook Page for Updates @kitchensocial&cookeryclub