This year, IBDP students studying Ab initio Japanese have begun correspondence with students attending Kitakyushu National College of Technology in Fukuoka in Japan. Pen pals were assigned to each student, and started by sending an introductory letter in Japanese to said partners, before receiving a reply in both English and Japanese. We have found it very beneficial to our studies because it gives us sufficient practice in reading and writing Japanese outside the classroom. This will continue for the present students until next year as the next line of students begin their pen pal project.
One of Year 13 ab initio Japanese students says “I like the idea. It is enjoyable because it’s different to writing in exams. It’s also helped me with using sentence structures, using extensive vocabulary, and reading Kanji characters”. Some comment on how, “It’s fun to communicate with Japanese people abroad.” Others have also expressed interest in questioning their pen pals about their different culture and lifestyles, stating that, “It was enlightening; I enjoyed communicating with someone from a different culture as it helped me better understand the culture.”
Having initially started from an idea presented by one of the students in the previous year, there are high hopes that this will be an activity for all Japanese Ab Initio students to participate in for years to come. If possible, this sort of correspondence could lead to future exciting developments for IBCP students studying Japanese and culture.
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Published: Saturday, 17 October 2015 13:32
Written by Mr M Alderson
Year 6 Open Day - Wednesday 21 October 2015
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Published: Monday, 21 September 2015 20:02
Written by Mr M Alderson
Dane Court Grammar School is a mixed selective secondary school, set on a spacious site in Broadstairs in the heart of Thanet. The school is a friendly and inspiring place in which our students learn and thrive. Learning at Dane Court is an enjoyable and exciting experience. Students are encouraged to develop the ability to learn independently. Our modern classrooms, laboratories, workshops and creative spaces are stimulating places in which to learn. We continue to work hard to improve our teaching and learning and to provide a high quality education for our students. We are naturally proud of our students’ examination achievements this year on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme, and at GCSE, where the results were again excellent. Dane Court has a busy extra-curricular life, providing wonderful opportunities for students to extend their learning and social experiences. Students have the chance to participate in a full range of activities and the school has an excellent reputation for success at local, county and national level in a wide range of sports. We offer a wealth of exciting opportunities for our students and would like to invite all pupils who have taken the Kent Test this year to visit the school on Wednesday 21 October. For more information call 01843 864941.
Open Day Schedule
9:00am - 11:15am For those attending Broadstairs, St Peters, Westgate and Birchington schools. 1:15pm - 3:20pm For those attending Margate, Cliftonville, Ramsgate, Monkton, Minster, Herne Bay, Reculver and St Nicholas schools. 6:00pm - 8:30pm For those attending any school.
The Head of School, Mr Fowler, will give an introduction to ‘Life at Dane Court’. This will be followed by a guided tour of the school. Prospectuses will be available.
Can you help our Food Technology Department?
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Published: Thursday, 27 August 2015 11:12
Written by Mr M Alderson
The Food Technology department is looking for a volunteer to help with Technician duties for several weeks, starting from the beginning of term. This is to assist the existing technician who has an ankle injury.
Unfortunately the school is unable to offer payment for this work but it would provide an opportunity for anyone who is looking for work experience prior to training or to boost their CV.
The job includes helping to maintain a clean environment, shopping and weighing out for practical work and supporting the teachers and students during and after practical lessons.
The Food Technology Department is extremely busy but a fun environment to work in and we would welcome anyone who feels that they are in a position to help, either full time or part time.
A DBS check will be required and this can be arranged by the school.
If you are interested, please contact the Head of Department, Judith Baker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
International Food Evening This major annual event of the school calendar takes place on the evening of Wednesday 2 December this year. The Food Technology department will be particulalrly busy in the weeks approaching this date and would appreciate any extra help you can offer. International Food Evening letter 2015
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This year, IBDP students studying Ab initio Japanese have begun correspondence with students attending Kitakyushu National College of Technology in Fukuoka in Japan. Pen pals were assigned to each student, and started by sending an introductory letter in Japanese to said partners, before receiving a reply in both English and Japanese. We have found it very beneficial to our studies because it gives us sufficient practice in reading and writing Japanese outside the classroom. This will continue for the present students until next year as the next line of students begin their pen pal project.
Dane Court Grammar School is a mixed selective secondary school, set on a spacious site in Broadstairs in the heart of Thanet. The school is a friendly and inspiring place in which our students learn and thrive.
The Food Technology department is looking for a volunteer to help with Technician duties for several weeks, starting from the beginning of term. This is to assist the existing technician who has an ankle injury.
