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Isobel wins Hillingdon Grassman Triathlon

On Sunday 5th May, Year 8 student Isobel won the 11-14 age group category at the Hillingdon Triathletes' Grassman Triathlon in Uxbridge.

The Grassman is an introductory sprint triathlon held once a year by Hillingdon Triathletes. The competition consists of a 250m swim followed by a 300m run to bike transition, a 6km bike course on grass and then back to transition to finish with a 1.6km run, also on grass. Isobel completed the course in a fantastic 27.02minutes!

Isobel is a competitive club swimmer with Watford swimming club, which has helped with her stamina and endurance, and is doing very well with her running too.

Sporting success runs in the family as Isobel's grandfather Charlie Townsend was a successful amateur footballer who played for Great Britain, along with celebrated Old Dane Hugh Murray Lindsay (who attended the school at its previous Hammersmith location.)

Congratulations to Isobel on her success, and we wish her continuing success in her future events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.