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Jun 25

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Tessa Woodward

Samantha GrantLeave a Comment on LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Tessa WoodwardPosted in Academic, Staff Profiles, The College

We are delighted to announce the news of a special award presented to Tessa Woodward, who many of our readers will remember as a key member of the teacher training team at Hilderstone for many years.  Tessa retired from Hilderstone in 2016 but has remained active in the profession, editing the Teacher Trainer and maintaining […]

Jun 14

Broadstairs Dickens Festival

Samantha GrantLeave a Comment on Broadstairs Dickens FestivalPosted in Local information and excursions

Broadstairs Dickens Festival takes place every June, and lasts for about a week. Don’t be surprised if you bump into a ‘Victorian’ while you’re having your coffee or buying a sandwich! The streets are full of people in Victorian costume, many representing characters from the novels of Charles Dickens.   Charles Dickens visited Broadstairs in […]

Jun 07

QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 4th June 2018: ‘MONEY’ VOCABULARY

Samantha GrantLeave a Comment on QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 4th June 2018: ‘MONEY’ VOCABULARYPosted in Quiz of the Week, The College

‘MONEY makes the world go round’, as we say in English….or is it ‘the root of all evil’? Whatever you think, it’s important to know some of the key words related to money and finance. Can you complete the words below? 1) My salary goes directly into my c_____t account every month. 2) Most people […]

Jun 05

QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 28th May 2018: Irregular verbs

Samantha GrantLeave a Comment on QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 28th May 2018: Irregular verbsPosted in Quiz of the Week, The College

Irregular verbs are always a problem, aren’t they? See how many of these you can remember – in both the past simple and past participle forms, if possible! 1) beat 2) bend 3) bite 4) fall 5) feel 6) fight 7) fly 8) freeze 9) hide 10) ride 11) ring 12) rise 13) shake 14) […]

May 31

HEVER CASTLE, Kent

Samantha GrantLeave a Comment on HEVER CASTLE, KentPosted in Local information and excursions, Photos and videos, Social Programme

Hever Castle is in our home county of Kent, about 80 miles/130 km from Broadstairs, so easy for a day out. The castle dates back 700 years in parts,and was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII (He had six in total!). It has 125 acres of beautiful gardens, two […]