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Just a few moments ago, 12 of our students celebrated their Jack Petchey awards at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, an event attended my Mr Smith and Mrs Rees. Congratulations to all of our students for their achievements
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Thank you to all the families who came to see us at our School Open Day this morning! ❤️
We’re delighted the irresistible waft of bacon attracted a few extra customers too! 🥓😊
Every penny goes towards enhancing student life and making a positive difference for our students.
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Mayor of Bromley Christine Harris on an open day tour with our 6th form senior prefects
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The Open Day first presentation is almost complete and our tour guides are ready to show round parents
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Almost ready for Open Day tomorrow. Starts 9am. Both headteacher talks have 350 places booked on each. The tours start at 9am with a student tour guide. We are very much looking forward to welcoming year 6 and 5 parents to experience the whole school environment.
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Well done! It’s says it all. We’ve had lots of coughs and colds but battlers battle through. If you haven’t made it, start your streak on Monday and make it count!
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A packed out hall for the annual CDS sports awards. England Women’s legend Susie Appleby presented alongside Mr Smith. Huge praise to the students gaining Colours and representing the school. Huge thanks to the whole PE team for bringing this superb event together
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We are getting ready for our annual sports awards. Today Mr Huggins hosted the first England women’s rugby captain Maxine Edwards MBE and England player Susie Appleby. 120 caps between them. Inspirational leaders to work with our leaders of tomorrow
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Some of the school council arrive early at the Bromley Youth Council Manifesto day.
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Fantastic numbers for a Tuesday evening here at CDS ✅ 9/10 rugby, netball all years, 7/8 boys football. 3 other schools on site as well as training. Best groundsman in the borough 👏🏻
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Attendance top 5 tutor groups. Our attendance has been fantastic so far this term, but this next week it can be even better. It is a crucial time for all, but especially year 10 and 11 for GCSEs. Can you be in the next 10 days? #10for10
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A packed out hall this evening for introduction to GCSE. An academic, pastoral and careers-led approach from Mrs Tsang and Mr Jones. The rhythm of GCSE has begun. Deliberate practice and a Darwin Mindset will lead to success and belonging. CDS10
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Looking forward to working with the parents of our year 11s to support our learners achieve their potential. Year 11 Parents Information Evening has just started
Looking forward to welcoming the parents of our year 11 into school this evening. Working together to support our learners to achieve their potential over the coming year.
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Our Year 12 and 13 students had a powerful and thought-provoking Sixth Form tutorial today on drugs and alcohol awareness with Stacey and Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE from the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation. Part of our well planned and sequenced Personal Development programme
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Year 7 get practical in science lessons looking at cells under the microscope. Then they unboxed a new digital microscope generously donated by the PTA
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Open Day is fast approaching. Book your places for Saturday 10th October or see the school in action on Open week from Monday 12th October
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Poor parenting is killing society. If my 16 year old throws a brick through a shop window for fun,it's not society's fault, or the fault of the police or schools,it's my fault for bringing up a feral youth.Start fining & imprisoning parents & most youth crime stops tomorrow.Easy.
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It is true.
Following a summer of constructive dialogue with the Secretary of State for Education, Lucy Powell, we have secured a fully funded pay award for this year. (youtube.com/watch?v=AErQ9EqV…)
An additional £500 million in funding will be made available to schools. This is new money.
The funding comes from a re-evaluation of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Rather than being clawed back by the Treasury, these funds will instead be allocated to schools.
The Secretary of State has also committed to engaging with the union should there be an inflationary spike during the pay settlement period. She has further committed to working seriously with us to find solutions to the ongoing issues of accountability, workload and staff well-being.
I would like to thank all our members for their continued commitment, not only to education but also to our union.
Our National Executive will discuss these developments on 24 September.
