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Grease is the word!

A date for the diary! Students will be auditioning next week for the whole school production of Grease, which will be performed on Wednesday 28th February, Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd March 2018.

Students who wish to take part in the production will have the opportunity to attend the auditions, which will be held in the Barbirolli Hall on Monday 25th & Wednesday 27th September.

Students can audition for roles in acting, singing and dancing, but there are also fantastic opportunities for students to get involved in the production behind the scenes too! They include a ‘Drama Business Club’, which will consist of a group of students who will be in charge of promoting the show, selling tickets and running front of house on the night. There will also be a ‘Tech Team’ who will provide light and sound for the show, and a ‘Design Team’, who will be painting the backdrop, providing props and possibly making costumes.

A competition for the students to design the programme will be launched shortly by the drama department, whose aim is to make the production an achievement for the students as a result of their own efforts.

We hope that you make Grease a date in your diary, and look forward to welcoming our whole school community to what promises to be a spectacular production.

*Please note that the Tech Club has started and is open to all students every Tuesday lunchtime.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.