Here at Dane Court, we understand that life brings its difficulties and we want to support our students and carers through any potentially challenging and
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
In October 2020, eighteen Year 12 students were enrolled to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award programme. On Wednesday 30 March 2022, we
On Wednesday 23 February, we were delighted to welcome nearly 100 Year 11 students from local schools to Dane Court. Our senior team spent a very enjoyable evening in one to one meetings with some very talented, ambitious and impressive young people, who were keen to discuss the International Baccalaureate course most-suited to them. In an increasingly competitive university and work environment for young people, it is little wonder that more Year 11s than ever before are keen to enrol on the most extensive and flexible programme of sixth form study available anywhere in the UK. With 940 hours of direct teaching time per academic year available at Dane Court, the IB continues to enhance its global reputation as the world's elite further education qualification.
We are delighted that so many local young people are keen to study with us, and It is no surprise that the majority are set on the IB Diploma, a programme with a track record of helping 40% of its students achieve a place at a top university, compared to 24% of their A level counterparts. It is likewise no surprise that the IB Careers Programme, which prepares students equally well for university, salaried degree apprenticeships, or a wide range of other paid higher level apprenticeships or work opportunities, continues to prove such an attractive alternative proposition.
We were very impressed with the quality of applicants from other schools in the area, and we were delighted to make conditional offers of places to over 60 students last week. This means that next year, the Dane Court sixth form will be a more vibrant, exciting and popular place to be than ever before, and it is not too late to be a part of it. If you would like to make a late application or arrange a meeting to discuss Dane Court sixth form, please contact Miss Bowen via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to start your journey with us.
In the meantime, why not watch this video to hear from some of our former students about exactly where Dane Court and the IB can take you:
Online safety - Follow the GOLDen Rules
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Written by Mr M Alderson
Online safety is an important part of keeping children safe at school. All of our pupils are taught how to be safe and behave appropriately online, but we can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work together. It's important that as adults, we take an active interest in our children's online lives and show a willingness to engage in the digital world with them. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, always contact 999 for police assistance.
Free consultations with educational psychology service
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Written by Mr M Alderson
The Kent Educational Psychology Service is offering free 30-minute consultations to parents. The aim is to provide advice and guidance to parents and carers to support children’s wellbeing and learning. Topics or areas that you may wish to discuss might include:
Every year Dane Court sees students take up top quality apprenticeships at local, national and international organisations. These modern apprenticeships provide qualifications, employment based skills and work experience, excellent career opportunities, as well as a competitive salary. Below is a selection of materials to introduce parents to apprenticeships.
For further advice please visit Amazing Apprenticeships or contact Mrs Linton, Dane Court's Careers Leader.
Collect your 2021 examination certificates
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Written by Mrs C Sayer
2021 Exam Certificates
Calling all 2021 GCSE and IB students, your Summer 2021 exam certificates are now ready for collection. Certificates can be collected from the main reception between 2:00pm and 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and between 2:00pm and 4:00pm Friday. Your certificates are important legal documents that you will need throughout the course of your career. Employers, colleges and universities often insist on seeing original qualification certificates. It is therefore vital that you collect your certificates and keep them safe. Regulations do not allow certificates to be put sent by normal post due to the risk of loss or damage. If you are unable to collect the certificates yourself, you can nominate someone else (this includes parents and other family members or friends) to collect your certificates by emailing Claire Sayer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Julie Evans at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Certificates will not be issued to anyone other than the person named on them without written permission and ID.
Exam Certificates - 2020 and before
We have many unclaimed exam certificates (believe it or not, we even have certificates dating as far back as the 1960s) that we are keen to get to their owners. If you took your exams prior to 2021 and you didn’t collect your certificates, please email Claire Sayer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Julie Evans at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange collection. Please note that certificates will not be issued to anyone other than the person named on them without written permission and ID.
Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners
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Written by Mr M Alderson
Introducing the Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners to Dane Court Grammar School
Dane Court Grammar school welcomes the Emotional Wellbeing Team - Sarah Johnson and Emily Barker. They are Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners who will be working within our school, and are hoping to get to know you and your child over the coming weeks and months, offering support when needed and finding out your ideas about how we can all work together to support the emotional wellbeing and mental health of students at Dane Court Grammar School.
Dear families, Please see the contact below from Kent Police. We would be grateful if you could take part in the survey and encourage all members of the family to do so.
The Dane Court Grammar School Parents Association's monthly boot fairs usually take place at the school from 6:30am on the second Saturday of each month with breaks over winter and during the summer holiday. Read more...
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