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STEM students attend Big Bang Fair at NEC

Staff and thirty nine students from St Clement Danes School attended The Big Bang Fair at the NEC in Birmingham on Friday 16th March. STEM Students from Years 7 to 9 attended the fair accompanied by Year 12 and 13 students who regularly mentor the younger STEM students.STEM coordinator Mrs Quinton, who accompanied the students to the fair, said that attending the Big Bang Fair gave the students a chance to see the scope of excellent opportunities that are available with the many companies that collaborate with STEM.

The UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair is the largest celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) for young people in the UK. The fair is an award-winning combination of exciting theatre shows, interactive workshops and careers information from STEM professionals. The aim of the fair is to show students the range of opportunities across the field of STEM subjects, and help to bring classroom learning to life. Two hundred organisations collaborate in holding the Big Bang Fair, and contribute to making the event such a valuable experience for students nationwide.

To find out more about the Big Bang Fair and opportunities with their collaborative partners please follow the link below;

https://www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/

 

 

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Teachers commended for transforming Design & Technology education

We were delighted to read that our Design and Technology teachers, Miss Yalley and Mr Hadley were featured in the Design and Technology publication.  The article discusses the transformation of the Design & Technology (D&T) department at St. Clement Danes School over the past five years. It discusses how Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley took ownership of the subject, implementing a new subject ethos based on trust, excellence, respect, and safety to foster student responsibility and independence. Key Initiatives & Changes Revamping Projects & Curriculum Introduced more challenging design projects at earlier years (Years 8 & 9). Shifted focus to design skills, problem-solving, and justifying choices over just practical outcomes. Prioritized quality over quantity in student projects. Notable projects: Year 7: Robot concepts Year 8: Articulated lamps Year 9: Branded dispensers & modular speakers Encouraging Inclusion & Diversity Created a girls-only club to boost female participation in GCSE Product Design. Sixth-form girls mentor younger students, building confidence and community. Design Ventura Competition Integrated mock coursework with the Design Ventura competition. Encouraged teamwork and prototyping to improve engagement. Use of AI & Technology Introduced cloud-based tools to make learning more accessible. Leveraged AI for idea development and communication. Professional Development & Industry Links Participating in the Teachers in Residence program to gain industry insights. Adopted industry models like the Double Diamond Design Process and Scrum-based project sprints to enhance student learning. Established workshops with industry professionals to inspire students, especially girls, to pursue design careers. Key Takeaways for Educators Adapt curriculum to student needs and school culture. Pilot new initiatives as clubs first to gauge student interest. Encourage student feedback to refine teaching methods. Be open to change and continuously evolve teaching strategies. The article ultimately encourages educators to embrace creativity, experimentation, and student collaboration in D&T education. We are very proud of our teachers for their continued hard work and dedication for each of their subject areas. Congratulations to Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley for their inspiring article and the incredible work they’ve done to transform Design & Technology at St. Clement Danes! Their dedication to fostering creativity, inclusion, and industry connections is truly commendable, and their impact on students will undoubtedly be long-lasting.