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Fantastic LAMDA Results!

Mrs Ingleby, Subject Leader Drama, reported of a fantastic success for the drama department when news of the LAMDA examination results was received prior to the end of the summer term. The Drama Department was delighted to discover that twenty four students had been awarded distinctions and nine students received merits, which is an amazing set of results for the school's first ever LAMDA examinations. Another cohort of students will be taking their exams in February,  taught by LAMDA teacher Mrs Golding, who is also an award winning voice actress!  

The Drama Department was busy at the end of the summer term with the Interform Competition being held. Form 7 Clement was named the overall winner of the competition, and the team (Freddie, Elena, Iman, Ben, Will)  will receive the Interform  trophy at Speech Day later this week. Awards were also given for best male & female actors (Jakub 7A & Alex 7D), best characterisation (Iman 7C), Best fairytale twist 7S with Rumplestiltskin, best staging 7L and best costume (Tobin). Congratulations to 7C and all the category winners on their success, and well done to all students who participated in the competition.

 

 

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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.