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    Duke of Edinburgh students complete bronze award

    Congratulations to eighty two students who have successfully completed their bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition this weekend. Expedition leaders Mrs Kirby and Mr Taylor reported that students were fortunate to experience good weather over the weekend, and that they managed to avoid the heavy rain that affected many local areas. The expedition started and finished at Wendover Woods in Buckinghamshire. The students walked a circular route over the two day period, with the group camping overnight at Braid Wood Scout campsite nears Kings Langley.

    The leaders reported that that the students' behaviour was exemplary throughout the weekend and that they were a credit to the school

    The students will have completed their bronze award when they give a presentation about their expedition on the 6th of July. Students in current year 9 will be able to attend the "market place" style presentation to find out more about the award scheme, and take part in a questions and answer session afterwards.

    Mrs Kirby and Mr Taylor expressed their gratitude to parents and staff who volunteered to help man checkpoints, track groups down and stay overnight on the camp site, which enabled the leaders to run the expedition for the high number of student participants.

    Well done to all students on completing their bronze Duke of Edinburgh award!

     

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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.