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A great start to the season for Girls' Football Teams!

The Year 7 and Year 8 girls’ football teams have all made a fantastic start to the season and it was great to see over 40 new Year 7 girls at the trials this September! The Under 13 A team have made a positive start to both County Cup and National Cup competitions, beating Marlborough 2-0 in the county competition and travelling to London to beat Mossborne Community Academy in the National Cup 2-1. 

The U13 B team have also made an impressive start to their district league campaign, being the only school with a 'B team' the girls subsequently always play against another school’s first team. The girls put in a determined performance against St Michael's, resulting in a 2-1 victory. There were particularly excellent displays from the defence by Izzy, Rose and Emily, and player of the match was awarded to Poppy in goal.

Both the A and B teams had games against Watford Girls most recently, the A team playing in the district league and the B teams playing a friendly. The A team secured a 6-1 win and the B team were unlucky to miss out after a resilient performance, losing 2-1.

Next week, the A team will travel to Kingston Grammar in the next round of the National Cup.   We are hoping their good form continues.

Well done Year 7 Footballers! A fantastic start to the football season!

(Miss Clarke, PE Teacher)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.