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Sports update!

The autumn term's District League fixtures got off to a super start for the Senior Boys' football team,  who won 3-0 against a spirited Bushey Meads side. Well done to the team, including Year 13 student Zak, who was named Man of the Match.

There was also a great weekend of football on 15th/16th September when our teams played against Dr Challoner's boys' teams. Approximately one hundred and ten boys represented the school across years 7 to 11, which Head of PE,Mr Birkett, commented was an impressive sight at the start of a new and exciting season.

Further impressive results were forthcoming when the Year 7 A team won their first league game 4-2 against St Michael’s, and the Year 7 B team drew 3-3.

The Year 10 Rugby team beat Dr Challoner's 24-20 in an excellent friendly win, and the Senior Football team won 3-0 versus Bushey Meads in the District League.

Congratulations to all our footballers who were selected for the Watford District squads and who recently represented the district against North Hertfordshire. Well done to Year 10 students,Tom, Oli, Oli, Will and Robbie, Year 9 students Kenan, Benji and George and Year 8 students Joe, Max and Roraigh who were all selected for the district squads.

A great start to the season; we look forward to hearing about continuing successes!

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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.