Dane Court Grammar School Prospectus
Contents Welcome Our School Values Our Teaching Approach Testimonials Supporting our Students Extracurricular activities 2
3 Dane Court Grammar School Dane Court is a happy, welcoming and inclusive community, and a great place to learn. We like to describe our school as a ‘place of belonging’, where our students feel at home and thrive. At Dane Court, our vision is to develop knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world. We are very proud of our students. If you have had the opportunity to visit us recently, you will know that our students are polite, kind and keen to learn. Here at Dane Court, we place great emphasis on being caring, open-minded and principled. These values guide everything we do and shape our school community. As a successful selective school, our academic curriculum is broad and challenging. From their first day at Dane Court, our students enjoy an exciting blend of academic and creative subjects. We celebrate achievement and provide guidance and support to ensure that all of our students thrive and enjoy their learning. Our teachers are skilled and enthusiastic subject experts who utilise the most effective and engaging teaching strategies and bring their subjects to life. We have a track record of excellent academic outcomes and, at the end of Year 13, our students secure a range of exciting destinations, including world-class universities and highly regarded employment-based opportunities. The welfare and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority and our multi-layered and responsive pastoral support system provides excellent care. We are well-known for our extensive and exciting extra-curricular offer and we provide a first class personal development curriculum for our students. Welcome to
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We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience. Caring Open Minded Principled Our School Values 5
‘‘My child started in Year 7 and is now in Year 12. He has loved it from day 1. I cannot praise Dane Court and all staff highly enough. It’s a fabulous school.’’ 6
7 Learning at Dane Court is an enjoyable and exciting process. From the start of Year 7 to the end of Year 13, students receive expert teaching from committed and well-qualified staff. They are also given the necessary support to ensure that they have the skills and the confidence to achieve their very best within a challenging and inclusive curriculum. Students are encouraged to become effective life-long learners and the school takes every opportunity to provide resources to support this process. Our Teaching Approach Students have a wide variety of subjects to choose from: at GCSE, students can choose from over 20 subjects and in the Sixth Form the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme provide interesting and rigorous programmes of study which act as excellent preparation for university or employment. The school is proud of its IB World School status which fosters a true sense of internationalism. We are also proud of the all-round education that we provide, and our public examination results are the best in the area. We are determined to provide the right environment to ensure that this success continues. Whilst we recognise that each student has individual needs and will have particular and varied aspirations, our aim is that each student should leave us at the end of Year 13 with excellent qualifications and the ability to learn effectively that will equip them for the future.
‘‘I am very thankful for all the teachers and support staff that contribute to my daughter’s journey at Dane Court, thank you for your time, sacrifices and for being an educator/influencer of young people.’’ 8
9 The school places great importance in ensuring that the transition from primary to secondary school is a smooth and happy one. Year 6 students spend a day in school working with each other, their Year Leader, mentors and Sixth Form students who also act as form friends. We are also careful to support our students through their option choices for GCSE as well as for their Sixth Form options at the end of Year 11. Each student belongs to a house form group and is supported by a mentor and Year Leader as well as by members of the Senior Leadership Team. We believe that the best learning takes place when a student is happy, secure and well-motivated. Supporting our Students
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11 Extracurricular activities Life at Dane Court extends far beyond the classroom. Our extracurricular programme gives students many opportunities to explore new interests, develop their talents and make lasting friendships. There are clubs linked to a wide range of subjects, alongside music, drama, art and sport. Students can also take part in performances, productions, trips, visits and special events, including international trips. We encourage students to try something new, whatever their experience or ability. There are opportunities to develop leadership skills, perform for an audience and represent the school in sporting competitions. Our annual Sports Day brings the whole school together, with a variety of games and athletic events so that everyone can take part. Whether students are pursuing an existing passion or discovering a new one, we want them to feel confident getting involved in school life.
Developing knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world Dane Court Grammar School Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Rd, Broadstairs CT10 2RT Telephone: (01843) 864941 Email: admin@danecourt.kent.sch.uk www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk
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