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Food, Glorious Food!

Congratulations to Year 8 student Amelia Hemmings who was, today, presented with her prize having won Chorleywood Bookshop's 'Food Glorious Food' writing competition. Amelia wrote a short story of 200 words about a box of eggs having a conversation with one another. The eggs realise that their demise is imminent when the cook is about to break them into the frying pan! (Please see below)

This piece was selected to win in the 11-16 age category of the competition. The competition's judge, local author Terri Terry, together with Penny Pugh and Sheryl Shurville from Chorleywood Bookshop, visited the school this morning to present Amelia with her prize. They spoke to students about the literary festival and reading in general.

Young adults' author Terri said "It was impossible not to laugh when reading this, and it really stood out with its use of dialogue. "

Food, Glorious Food!

The eggs sit chattering in their box as they do on a normal Saturday morning, when suddenly the box begins to shake.

"Eh, what's going on here!"

"We know as much as you do Jerry!" shout the other eggs

Then a burst of light shines onto the eggs silky shells as the box is opened.

They look around the kitchen intrigued by the new view when suddenly they realise a large frying pan is to the left of them.

"What do you think that thing is over there?" enquires Jerry?

Then, an enormous hand grabs Dave, the egg nearest the frying pan.

"What are they doing with Dave?"

"Where are they taking Dave?"

Suddenly a loud crack noise fills the room.

"Huh?" murmurs Fred confused

Then the eggs realise what is going on.

"Ahhhhhhh screams all the eggs!"

The hand picks up its next victim, this time it is Bob.

"Take Fred, not me!" screams Bob.

The runny remains of Dave and Bon sizzle in the pan as the remaining eggs try to make a break for it.

The hand comes back to see that only five eggs are left in the box. The hand closes the box and then picks them up. All the eggs start to scream again. But then, with a thud, the eggs realise that they are back in the fridge. A sigh of relief spreads through the eggs.

"Shut the fridge door!" yells Jerry.

 

We would like to thank our visitors for taking the time to visit the school today.

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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.