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Prefect Team for 2017-18 Announced

Congratulations to the students who were announced as the Prefect Team for 2017-18 on Friday. Having made presentations to the outgoing Head and Deputy Head Boys and Girls and thanked the current Prefect Team, Miss Brogan announced the students who would fill positions as Year 7 Prefects, Croxley Danes Prefects, House Prefects, Faculty Prefects and Charities Prefects and all were introduced to the rest of the student body. Following a rigorous selection process, involving each shortlisted student making a speech to their peers and staff earlier in the month, the eight lead prefects then learnt which positions they had secured. Lead Charities Prefects are David Odita and Abi Jones. Lead Faculty Prefect is Josh West, whilst Lead House Prefect is Abi Nolan. Serving as Deputy Head Boy and Girl for 2017-18 will be Samuel Quaye and Lorena Manfredi, whilst Head Boy and Girl will be Mia O'Connell and Matthew Leveridge. As Miss Brogan pointed out, they have a hard act to follow in the superb team of Prefects who have worked tirelessly for the school community this year, but we are sure they are up to the challenge! Congratulations to all concerned.

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30th January

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.